Horoscopes

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. EDT today (2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Libra into Scorpio.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Sunday, May 23, 2021: You are lively, witty and well spoken. You think fast and you move fast. You love to learn and gather information, which, in turn, you then share with others. You will be forever youthful. Following a recent change, this year is one of fitting in and letting the dust settle. It will be a more social, easygoing year.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★ Be careful with others today, because you have to go more than halfway when dealing with them. Be cooperative. Nevertheless, you might have a power struggle this afternoon. Tonight: Romance is hot!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★ Once the Moon Alert begins, you might experience shortages and be less efficient. Be patient with co-workers to avoid power struggles. Tonight: Good times with partners and friends.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★ Parents must be patient with their kids today, and romantic partners must be patient with each other. Fortunately, this is a wonderful, creative day! Tonight: You can boost your health. Enjoy time with a pet.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★ You might have an important discussion with a family member today. Perhaps you will choose to seek out solitude and cocoon at home. Tonight: Socialize and enjoy relaxing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★ You need to communicate today! This is all well and good; however, as the Moon Alert begins today (see above), you might find yourself trying to prove something to someone. Tonight: Family relations are supportive.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★ Be careful handling your money today. During the Moon Alert today, restrict spending to food and gas. Tonight: Conversations with family and neighbors are upbeat.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★ Today the Moon is in your sign until after the Moon Alert is over. Until then, you might feel more emotional. Avoid arguments. Stay chill. Tonight: Respect your moneymaking ideas.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★ Today you will prefer to work alone or behind the scenes because you want to escape from all the busyness around you. (Good choice.) During the Moon Alert, avoid important decisions and spending money on anything except food. Tonight: A pleasant, friendly evening!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★ A conversation with a female companion might be important today. Naturally, this doesn’t have to happen if you maintain your cool. Tonight: You’ll enjoy private time alone.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★ Steer clear of power struggles with bosses, parents, teachers and the police. Wait until the Moon Alert is over to volunteer for anything. Tonight: Time with friends and groups will be rewarding.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★ Avoid arguments about politics, religion and racial issues, which might easily arise today. These quarrels will accomplish nothing. Meanwhile, don’t agree to anything important during the Moon Alert! Tonight: People are impressed with you!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★ Squabbles about shared property, taxes, debt or shared responsibilities might occur today. Remember: Patience is the antidote to anger. Therefore, if you are patient, you’re Teflon. Tonight: It will please you to learn something new.