DAILY HOROSCOPES

MOONALERT: Avoid shopping or important decisions after 4: 30 p. m. Chicago time. The moon is in Cancer. IF JAN. 2 IS YOUR

BIRTHDAY: Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. ( 1968) shares your birthday today. You are generous, ambitious, competitive and cooperative. This is a year full of excitement and stimulation! Embrace change and new opportunities. Be prepared to act fast. Your personal freedom will be a top priority. You will also travel this year and do things to expand your horizons. Enjoy this busy, fast- paced year! It will fly by, to your amazement.

ARIES ( March 21- April 19):

Something unexpected will impact your home and family today. Quite likely, in the afternoon. It might be minor like a little breakage or someone you least expect knocking on your front door. Or a small appliance might break down. Family news might catch you off guard.

TAURUS ( April 20- May 20):

This is a mildly accidentprone day for you, especially in the afternoon, so do be aware of this and pay attention to everything you say and do. Be mindful of driving, walking and jogging. But also be mindful of whatever you say in case you inadvertently make a boo- boo.

GEMINI ( May 21- June 20):

Something surprising might impact your possessions, wealth or money today, especially this afternoon. You might find money; youmight lose money. Something you own might be lost, stolen or broken.

CANCER ( June 21- July 22):

Some kind of disruption will occur in your day, probably this afternoon. That’s because the moon is in your sign, at odds with wild, wacky Uranus. You will be restless, independent and a bit accident- prone. Therefore, keep your eyes open and pay attention to everything you say and do.

LEO ( July 23- Aug. 22):

Today youmight feel restless in a general way, especially this afternoon. You might also feel stubborn or entrenched in your views about something. Something might even impact your travel plans. Easy does it. Something going on behind the scenes might surprise you.

A friend or a member of a group might throw you a curve ball today, especially this afternoon. On the other hand you might meet a real character today — someone who is unconventional, bohemian or avant- garde. Interesting!

VIRGO ( Aug. 23- Sept. 22): LIBRA ( Sept. 23- Oct. 22):

Someone in a position of authority in your life — a boss, parent, teacher or the police — might do something that surprises you today, especially in the afternoon. It could be unexpected news. Or they might restrict your activities or change your plans.

SCORPIO ( Oct. 23- Nov. 21):

Travel plans will be interrupted today. They might be delayed, changed or canceled. You might also meet somebody who is different, perhaps someone from another culture or a different country. This is not a good day to discuss controversial subjects.

SAGITTARIUS ( Nov. 22- Dec. 21):

Be clear about what’s happening with your bank accounts and anything to do with insurance, inheritances or shared property today, because something unexpected might catch you off guard.

CAPRICORN ( Dec. 22- Jan. 19):

A partner or close friend might make some demands on you today, especially this afternoon. Or you might feel unusually independent and want to change the status quo of the relationship. Maybe you want new ground rules? Be cool.

AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20- Feb. 18):

Your work routine will be interrupted today. Computer glitches, staff changes, power outages or the breakdown of machinery might create delays and snafus. Allow extra time so you have wiggle room to deal with the unexpected. If something unexpected does occur, be part of the solution, not the problem.

PISCES ( Feb. 19- March 20):

Parents should be extra vigilant today because this is a mildly accident- prone day for your kids. Meanwhile, your social plans might change! You might receive a surprise invitation, but more likely, something you are planning to do will be canceled, delayed or changed. Double check details!