GEORGIA NICOLS
All signs: There are no restrictions on shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Leo.
Aries (March 21 — April 19): Your idealism is aroused! And rightly so because this new year is going to be so much better than last year! People from other cultures will appeal to you today. Travel will also but may not be possible.
Taurus (April 20 — May 20): Your appreciation of beauty is heightened. This extends to an appreciation of beautiful ideas and philosophies, which is why stimulating discussions will please you.
Gemini (May 21 — June 20): The wealth and resources of your partner or perhaps someone else might assist you in some way. You might use your influence to help someone less fortunate?
Cancer (June 21 — July 22): You'll enjoy talking to partners and close friends because you'll share a kind of idealism about the future. Without question, the coming year will be so much better than the year you are leaving.
Leo (July 23 — Aug. 22): You begin this new year with the moon in your sign. You're entering a new year that will have a strong focus on partnerships, friendships and new relationships. Some will end; some will begin.
Virgo (Aug. 23 — Sept. 22): This is the first day of your new year! One thing you can look forward to this year is improved health. Many of you will also improve your job or get a better job.
Libra (Sept. 23 — Oct. 22): In this new year, you might have increased responsibilities with children, who will be a source of joy for you. This will be a fun-loving, social, uplifting year.
Scorpio (Oct. 23 — Nov. 21): This year, you will make changes on the home front. You might move to a better home or improve your existing home. You will do home repairs.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 — Dec. 21): This year is the beginning of a two-year window where you might have a residential move, a job change or both. You'll be more optimistic about the future.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 — Jan. 19): Last year was so difficult. This year will be so much better. It will be better because the stresses of last year will be lifted. In addition, it will be better because you will get richer this year!
Aquarius (Jan. 20 — Feb. 18): This is a powerful time because you're setting off on a new journey. This will also be a fabulous year ahead because lucky Jupiter is in your sign for the first time in 12 years!
Pisces (Feb. 19 — March 20): You are entering a two-year window where you will begin to downsize and let go of much of what you have established since 2008. You want to streamline your life so that you're lighter.
If your birthday is today: Actor Morris Chestnut (1969) shares your birthday. You are independent, strong-willed and sometimes intimidating. Your strong will power means you are in control. It's a time of learning and perhaps teaching. Explore any discipline that helps you get a better understanding of who you are. Invest in your future self. This year will set you in a new direction, which could be crucial for your success next year.