Today’s horoscope

MOON ALERT: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Pisces.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Conversations with friends and members of groups will be lively, to put it mildly. In fact, someone might be intent on convincing you to agree with them. Or perhaps you are the one who is coming on like gangbusters. Either way, lighten up.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

You might use the astrological influences to empower an intellectual discussion with an authority figure. From your point of view, the purpose of this interchange will be to clarify something or improve it. You might suggest the need for taking something back down to basics to rebuild it once again.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

You might be on your soapbox sharing your political or religious ideas and opinions because you just can’t resist it. Think twice about what you say because you will have the capacity to influence others with your persuasive force. (You might even be in opposition to someone.)

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Discussions about finances, inheritances or how to divide shared property will be intense. Either you or someone else will be emphatic about what they want to achieve. Don’t steamroll over others. Take a breath and remember to listen.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Interactions with partners and close friends will be intense because people (including you) are inclined to be obsessed about a particular idea and insist on being heard. You might be doing this, or you might attract someone to you who will be doing it to you. Tread carefully.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You can accomplish a lot because you are determined and motivated. Don’t let your energy be scattered in heated discussions with others. Instead, use your efforts to improve something, even if you have to go back to basics.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Parents should be gentle with their kids to avoid escalating tension by harping on something or coming on too strong. There’s a tendency for everyone to be obsessed about something, which is out of balance. This also applies to romantic discussions. Take it easy.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is a good day to make improvements to bathrooms, plumbing, recycling and garbage areas, but remember to consider input from others. “A leader who refuses to listen will eventually be surrounded by people with nothing to say,” said author and pastor, Andy Stanley.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

All your conversations with others will be profound and intense as Mercury is lined up with Pluto in your house of communications. You will be extremely focused about getting to the bottom of something. You want the truth and you’re going to go after it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

When it comes to financial matters or something to do with your possessions, you will seek answers — perhaps even secrets — because you want to know what’s happening. You yearn to grasp the subtext of something. What led up to this moment?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You’ll have no trouble sharing your ideas with anyone else because four planets are in your sign, and Mercury is lined up with Pluto lending emphasis to your words. You might want to pull the reins in a tad. Nevertheless, your investigative mind will uncover something.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is the classic day for secrets to be revealed, and who better than you to find them? The moon is in your sign, which gives you a slight advantage over all the other signs, meaning you have the edge. Some of you will have an epiphany.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY

Actor Gabriel Macht (1972) shares your birthday. You crave stimulation because you’re enthusiastic, multifaceted, quick-witted and easily bored. This is a year of service, perhaps to family. Take care of yourself so you can be a resource to those who look to you for guidance, comfort and courage. Invest in yourself. Perhaps a makeover?

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