HOROSCOPES: MAY 9, 2021

MOON ALERT: Avoid shopping or making important

decisions from 5:30 to 7 p.m. After that, the moon moves from Aries into Taurus.

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Actress Rosario Dawson (1979) shares your birthday. You are honest, open and direct. Not only are you practical, you have a wonderful, artistic imagination. As your new year begins, you are entering a time of new beginnings and fresh starts. Be open to letting go of old habits and habitual patterns in your life. Consider new ways of doing things because this year will bring you fresh opportunities.

Aries (March 21-April 19): This is an upbeat, powerful day because for most of this day, the moon is in your sign.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): This is a favorable time for you with both the sun and your ruler, fair Venus in your sign. This is why you feel so friendly and sociable.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Today part of you wants to hide, while the other part of you wants to get out and chat.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): You make a favorable impression on others, which is why people admire you.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You need to shake things up a bit because you want to do something different.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’re in an adventurous frame of mind, which is why travel and adventure will appeal.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Because the moon today is opposite your sign, you have to be cooperative with others.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): This is a solid day. Issues related to partners and close friends are warm and supportive.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’re in work mode, because you want to get better organized.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Because this is a funloving, playful day today. You might entertain at home.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Because you are optimistic and inclined to believe in your ideas today, who knows where this may lead?

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): This is a good money day for you. You might see ways to boost your earnings.