GEORGIA NICOLS
All signs: After 3 a.m. today there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions.
Aries (March 21 — April 19): Today you might attract someone who is powerful and direct to you. Nevertheless, if push comes to shove, you will have to give way to the other person. Just for today.
Taurus (April 20 — May 20): You have a lot of energy to work hard today. However, you will feel independent, which means you might also take on a leadership role when working with others. If you feel you have to defend your point of view — you will!
Gemini (May 21 — June 20): You're in a playful mood and you want to have a good time. This is why you will enjoy sports events, social outings and fun activities with kids. (It's a great date day.)
Cancer (June 21 — July 22): You want to get something done at home that might involve some physical exertion. A family conversation will be lively but you certainly won't agree with others just to be polite.
Leo (July 23 — Aug. 22): You will express your ideas, wants and needs quite freely to family members today. However, you won't offend anyone, you are simply stating your case, which is your right.
Virgo (Aug. 23 — Sept. 22): Your way of handling money or your ideas about earnings and cash flow might surprise someone today. You might impulsively buy something just because you want. No one will object.
Libra (Sept. 23 — Oct. 22): Today you're willing to state your feelings about things. If you have to make the first move in some kind of exchange with others, you will. That's because today you have the courage to take the initiative.
Scorpio (Oct. 23 — Nov. 21): You have your eyes open because you're in a defensive mood. Nothing will slip by you today. You're watching. You're watching and you're seeing.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 — Dec. 21): In working with others today, you will successfully establish a situation where their aims are your aims and vice versa. People will follow your example today.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 — Jan. 19): Bosses, parents, teachers and people in authority will be impressed with your energy today because you are confident and openly assertive. Be careful that this does not mushroom into something that is too aggressive and off-putting. Easy does it.
Aquarius (Jan. 20 — Feb. 18): You really want to do something different today so that you feel challenged. Basically, you want a sense of adventure and an opportunity to learn something new.
Pisces (Feb. 19 — March 20): You will handle yourself well if you have to defend your own best interests or even defend the interests of someone else today. If there are disputes, you will not hesitate to state your case. You feel confident in any situation.
If your birthday is today: Musician Paul Mccartney (1942) shares your birthday today. You have a wonderful zest for life and you need to be stimulated! This is a more easygoing, relaxed year for you. Your focus on partnerships and close friendships will be more important.