GEORGIA NICOLS
All signs: We have the “all clear” today to shop and do business. The new moon is in Sagittarius. Aries (March 21 — April 19): Today’s new moon is the only one all year that urges you to give thought to what further education or training might improve your job. And likewise, what further travel can you undertake.
Taurus (April 20 — May 20): This is the perfect day to think about how to get out of debt and bet- ter handle shared property and jointly-held resources. It’s easy to ignore red-tape issues but today is the time to face these issues.
Gemini (May 21 — June 20): This new moon is your best chance of the year to think about what you can do to improve your closest relationships and partnerships. Every new moon is a chance to make resolutions and set intentions. What are your resolutions?
Cancer (June 21 — July 22): This is the best day of the year to ask yourself how you can better manage your life. How can you be more efficient, organized and more effective? What can you do to improve your health?
Leo (July 23 — Aug. 22): Today’s new moon urges you to value your creativity. It’s also an excellent day to plan vacations and fun activities with kids. Ideas?
Virgo (Aug. 23 — Sept. 22): This new moon is your best chance of the year to think about what you can do to improve your home and your family relationships.
Libra (Sept. 23 — Oct. 22): Today’s new moon is your best chance of the year to think about your style of communicating. Are you a clear communicator? Do you listen or are you just waiting for your turn to speak?
Scorpio (Oct. 23 — Nov. 21): Today’s new moon urges you to focus on money, earnings, cash flow and your assets. This is the only new moon all year that offers you this opportunity, which is perfect because you are going to increase your wealth this year!
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 — Dec. 21): Today the only new moon in your sign all year is taking place, which means you should take a realistic look in the mirror and ask yourself what you can do to improve the image you create on your world.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 — Jan. 19):
Because of the new moon today, this is a good day to think about your spiritual values or what really guides you in life.
Aquarius (Jan. 20 — Feb. 18): Friendships are important to you, and today the new moon is in your House of Friendships. That means this is the best day of the year to think about how you can improve your friendships and your relations with groups.
Pisces (Feb. 19 — March 20): Today’s new moon is the only one all year that urges you to think of your style and your approach in how you relate to bosses, parents, VIPs and the police. In other words, how do you handle authority in your life?
If your birthday is today: Actress Sarah Rafferty (1972) shares your birthday today. You are an optimist with clever, persuasive communication skills. People see you as friendly and outgoing. This year it’s time to take a rest. It’s a slower paced, wait-and-see year. Learn how to co-operate with others. Look for ways to practice kindness and be helpful to others. Be relaxed and easy going. Focus on business and personal relationships.