HOROSCOPES:

MOON ALERT: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. After that, the moon moves from Capricorn into Aquarius.

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Actor Noah Emmerich (1965) shares your birthday. You are an intuitive dreamer. Many of you are shy. Nevertheless, you are passionate about what you decide to do. You are compassionate and care deeply about loved ones. Good news! This is a wonderful year because you will get acknowledgment for your efforts. You might win awards, scholarships or get a promotion.

Aries (March 21-April 19): For one more week, your ruling planet Mars will be at the top of your chart, arousing your ambition to achieve.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): It’s easy to identify with your beliefs. Be careful trying to coerce others to agree.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Be gentle with others about disputes over shared property, taxes, debt.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Avoid important decisions during the Moon Alert today.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Today after the Moon Alert, you will have to go more than halfway with others.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Lately, you have been determined to do your own thing.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You are busy on all fronts. You might be improving your home in some way.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You have been persuasive in the last month. In about a week, this energy will subside.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You continue to have a strong focus on home; however, you are spending money.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A good time to buy wardrobe items for yourself; however, heed the Moon Alert.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): After the Moon Alert, the moon will move into your sign. It will heighten your emotional response and slightly improve your luck over all other signs.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): The sun in your sign is approaching a line up Jupiter in your sign, which is a wonderful blessing! This will boost your confidence and good fortune.