HOROSCOPE

All signs: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 4:45 to 8 p.m. today. After that, the moon moves from Taurus into Gemini.

ARIES

(MARCH 21 — APRIL 19)

Today: This is a great day to virtually shmooz because Venus is in your sign dancing with lucky Jupiter. Admittedly, you feel so laid-back that laziness and self-indulgence are the theme of your day. It happens.

Sunday: This is a great day to shop online for wardrobe treasures for yourself. It’s also a wonderful day to have dynamic discussions with siblings, relatives and neighbours.

This week: For the next six weeks, Mars will give a lot of energy to the part of your chart related to friends, groups and organizations. This will help people who are active in essential jobs — caregivers, firefighters and those who are joining forces with others to keep us safe. For those at home, in the next six weeks, you will be more active online interacting with groups and friends. You will develop a greater appreciation for the love and support around you.

TAURUS

(APRIL 20 — MAY 20)

Today: Solitude in beautiful surroundings will appeal to you today because you want to relax. You feel happy to be in your own skin today! In fact, some of you might be involved in a secret love affair with someone from another culture or country.

Sunday: You’ve got money on your mind today. (Small wonder, because you are the financial wizard of the zodiac!) You might want to shop. You might also explore making reservations and booking a future vacation.

This week: There are two conflicting signals coming to you from the universe. Right now, the placement of the sun makes you want to hide in self-isolation. (Sound familiar?) However, for the next six weeks, you will be super ambitious, which runs contrary to the necessity of taking a back seat. Sure enough, your ambition will be blocked this week by authorities, rules and regulations. No worries, because ultimately, with careful planning, you will actually attract money to you.

GEMINI

(MAY 21 — JUNE 20)

Today: Today is a lovely day for warm friendships and pleasant online interactions with others, because people are in good spirits and eager to have a good time!

Sunday: The moon is in your sign today and you are stoked! This is a popular time for you, which you will notice in all your interactions with others. In addition, things will tend to go your way!

This week: Things will become more pleasant for you because fair Venus moves into your sign this week to stay for two weeks. This makes you extra charming and diplomatic! Yes, we love you! It’s tough to be in self-isolation, because this is a popular time for you! However, you can still reach out to others online. Although you might feel restless in the next six weeks (because you want to travel), instead you can use this energy to study and learn something new. A conversation with a boss or parent will be significant.

CANCER

(JUNE 21 — JULY 22)

Today: Someone might ask for your creative advice about design, layout, furniture arrangement or how something appears. This morning and the early afternoon are the best times to talk to the boss or make a pitch to your supervisor. Later in the day, hang back and relax.

Sunday: Do be patient with loved ones, because fiery Mars opposite your sign creates friction with others. Meanwhile, you are in the limelight because the sun is at the top of your chart; nevertheless, today you want to keep a low profile.

This week: This is an excellent week to study or finish writing papers and manuscripts. Disputes about inheritances and shared property or insurance issues will come to a head, but they will be resolved by the end of the week. (Good.) Meanwhile, close friends and partners are supportive and a source of joy to you. They appreciate your fabulous sense of humour.

LEO

(JULY 23 — AUG. 22)

Today: Grab every chance to escape and enjoy a change of scenery, even if it’s just a walk around the block. Many of you will also explore opportunities in the media, publishing, medicine and the law.

Sunday: A heart-to-heart conversation with a female friend is important to you today. This is also a good day to think of your future goals, especially because travel for pleasure appeals to you.

This week: This is a frustrating time for Leos who are in self-isolation, because more than any other time of the year, you want to get outta Dodge! Fortunately, you are creative, so you will see ways to break the monotony of your daily routine. Since you are a teacher and a performer at heart, share your ideas via Youtube or Facebook with others. Give people a three-minute performance of something that appeals to you. You’re a natural! Relations with friends are warm and supportive in a calm, practical way.

VIRGO

(AUG. 23 — SEPT. 22)

Today: People will give you gifts, goodies and do favours for you! This morning and the early afternoon are strong times to talk to the bank about loans and mortgages. Romance is hot!

Sunday: Personal details about your private life are public today, which is possibly disconcerting for you. The main thing to know is that this is happening, in case you have to do some damage control.

This week: This week will be frustrating in areas related to your job, your work, your health and possibly dealing with a pet. You might feel angry. Actually, this same astrological influence gives you much energy that you can channel in other directions. You can get a lot of work done, especially work that requires concentrated focus and great discipline or a careful technique. Working with metals will be excellent.

The good news is that people in authority admire you now. They see you as the voice of reason.

LIBRA

(SEPT. 23 — OCT. 22)

Today: This is a wonderful day to enjoy the company of close friends and partners, even if it’s over the phone.

Sunday: Do something different today to satisfy your urge for a little adventure. You need stimulation and a change of scenery. Explore your own backyard. Talk to people from different cultures.

This week: You need harmony in your surroundings. This includes colour, design, furniture arrangement, smells — anything that makes you feel relaxed with your surroundings. This is why you need to suck it up and go more than halfway when dealing with partners and close friends, because this will be your quickest road to peace. Peace! Remember your objective. You want peace. Therefore, don’t make a big deal about anything. Relax. Meanwhile, opportunities in publishing, the media, the law or medicine are now at hand if you are ready to work for them.

SCORPIO

(OCT. 23 — NOV. 21)

Today: Relations with co-workers will go well today because people are upbeat, friendly and feeling mutually generous to each other.

Sunday: This is a productive time for you because you’re working hard and others are supportive of your efforts. Today, in particular, you might be focused on the wealth and resources of others or the help you can get from someone else.

This week: Oh my! You’re in busy mode. Running around the house with an outboard motor on your butt! Be happy that you’re motivated to get better organized and get a lot done. However, difficulties with family members will require your patience. Patience and tolerance. You’re the most strong-willed sign in the zodiac, but without even knowing it, you can steamroller over others. Actually, because you are strongwilled with amazing self-discipline, people now look to you for support.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 — DEC. 21)

Today: This is a playful, fun-loving day! However, it’s a productive day for those of you who work in the arts and creative projects because your imagination is full of fresh, original ideas!

Sunday: Because the moon is in a sign that is opposite your sign today, this means you have to go more than halfway when dealing with others. This simply requires a friendly, accommodating attitude, which you have in spades! Who is more breezy and friendly than you?

This week: Certainly, your relations with partners and close friends are warm and cosy now because Venus is opposite your sign for the next two weeks. You’re entering a lovely month if you write, teach or edit because Mars will make you identify strongly with your ideas and opinions. Caution about coercing others to believe as you do. Not everyone carries the Centaur’s arrow of truth.

CAPRICORN

(DEC. 22 — JAN. 19)

Today: This is a fabulous day to entertain the family at home.

It’s also a good day to explore real-estate deals.

Sunday: You have energy to burn because fiery Mars is still in your sign. Nevertheless, both Venus and the Sun draw your attention to home, family and your personal life. This is why you feel protective and supportive of co-workers.

This week: Financial difficulties arise this week. Something might stop your earnings or cash flow. But this is temporary. You are resourceful and capable of making long-range plans related to earnings, money and your job. Capricorns never give up. You’re the mountain goat! You know that difficulties are actually character building. “No pain, no gain.” Meanwhile, one can always shop for a decent handbag online.

AQUARIUS

(JAN. 20 — FEB. 18)

Today: This is a lovely day. In fact, when you look around you, you will appreciate your daily surroundings. You will also appreciate how much love and affection there is in your daily world. Lucky you! (“I am loved!”)

Sunday: This is a fast-paced, upbeat day! Grab every opportunity to participate in fun activities at home, because you want to play! Playful times with kids will appeal. Romance will also be saucy!

This week: You’ll be glad to know that fiery Mars is moving into your sign where it will stay for the next six weeks. This happens only once every two years and when it occurs, it boosts your energy and makes you Powerpoint on steroids! The placement of the sun also indicates that you are eager to move and be active with short trips and conversations with everyone. Of course, these two influences will make self-isolation at home particularly challenging for you! Fortunately, you’re a brainiac. You see the world as a global village. Romance with someone of an age difference might occur now — probably online.

PISCES

(FEB. 19 — MARCH 20)

Today: Business and commerce are favoured today. Nevertheless, when doing financial negotiations, avoid making deals or shopping after 4:45 p.m. You’ve got the edge.

Sunday: With Mercury in your sign, you are keen to talk to others; nevertheless, today the moon makes you want to cocoon at home and take it easy. Some of you won’t even get dressed. Have a second cup of coffee and relax. Enjoy your creature comforts.

This week: No matter what you’re doing (and many of you are working from home), you are focused on money, earnings and cash flow. Mercury in your sign makes you eager to talk to everyone. And this week, Venus has changes signs, which brings a two-week influence that will make you want to redecorate your digs and enjoy the company of family. However, in the next six weeks Mars will be hiding in your chart, which triggers a time of self-denial. It means you might not get credit for what you are actually doing, because you have to stay in the background. Bummer! Be careful of little self-defeating acts. Accept what is going on and make the best of it, because it’s temporary. Meanwhile, if you think something fishy is going on — it is!

If your birthday is today:

Singer, songwriter, pianist, actress Lady Gaga (1986) shares your birthday today. You are a natural-born leader and intend to be No. 1. You are creative, organized, resourceful and ready for any challenge. This is your time of harvest! Yay! Now you will begin to reap the benefits of your efforts in the last decade. You deserve this time of success. Expect to enjoy an increased influence and leadership in your relationships.

If your birthday is on Sunday:

Actor Brendan Gleeson (1955) shares your birthday today. Family is an important part of your life and something you always put first. You have an active imagination and excellent writing skills. This year, you’re winding up many things you began nine years ago by letting go of what is no longer relevant and moving on to something new and different. You are lightening your load for new beginnings!