WEDNESDAY

All signs: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 7 to 7:30 p.m. today. After that, the moon moves from Scorpio into Sagittarius.

Aries (March 21 — April 19): Unexpected events might take place at home or within your family today, especially with a parent. Someone you least expect might contact you or drop by.

Taurus (April 20 — May 20): Today is full of new ideas, new places, new faces and new feelings because everything is a bit edgy. Expect to learn something new or get a fresh slant on something.

Gemini (May 21 — June 20):

Exciting money-making ideas might occur to you today. If shopping, you might spontaneously buy something. This is the classic day for sudden decisions about financial matters and shopping. Tread carefully but don’t run from a good idea.

Cancer (June 21 — July 22): Circumstances have been building up and today you want freedom and space! You want the opportunity to do your own thing!

Leo (July 23 — Aug. 22): A secret surprise awaits you today. It might be something that jumps out of the woodwork or perhaps it’s an idea that has been percolating in the back of your brain?

Virgo (Aug. 23 — Sept. 22): You might meet a real character today, someone unusual or avant-garde. In discussion with others, you might be drawn to new, unusual and bold goals.

Libra (Sept. 23 — Oct. 22): A discussion with someone in a position of authority might lead somewhere surprising. They might suggest something unexpected — or you might.

The upshot will probably give you greater freedom of action. Perhaps also a chance to make things better?

Scorpio (Oct. 23 — Nov. 21): If you can travel somewhere today

or get a change of scenery, this will please you because you want fresh adventure and stimulation in your life.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 — Dec. 21): You want to use whatever influence you have over someone else’s wealth or anything that you share with someone else to make the world a better place.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 — Jan. 19):

Your interactions with partners and close friends will be upbeat, electric and different today. Quite likely, someone will surprise you by doing or saying something you didn’t expect.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 — Feb. 18):

At work today, you want the freedom to do your own thing. “I am master of my fate!” You will grasp clever ideas very quickly

and show others that you have a greater insight into the world around you. Oh yes, expect some heady approval from others.

Pisces (Feb. 19 — March 20): Because you wan some adventure and fun today — do something different! This is the classic day for a blind date or an unexpected social occasion or surprise invitation somewhere.

If your birthday is today

Actor Dan Aykroyd (1952): shares your birthday today. You are adventurous and determined, but you are easily hurt. It’s your turn for a fun-loving year ahead! You will be more popular and will enjoy warm friendships. You will also be more grateful for your life. This year is the time for an important choice. Choose wisely.