Today’s horoscope

MOON ALERT: Caution! Avoid shopping (except food and gas) and major decisions from 4:45 a.m. until 7:45 p.m. today. After that, the moon moves from Pisces into Aries.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

A tricky day! You’re enthusiastic about financial matters! Perhaps you’re ready to spend big on something you really want. Or you might want to make a financial decision or choose a job? Change of plans: there’s a moon alert in effect. Restrict spending to food and gas. Postpone important decisions until tomorrow (which is a good day).

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Mercury is in your sign dancing with Jupiter, which makes you optimistic about everything. Oh yes, you’re ready to take a chance. But lo! What news from yonder modem breaks? There’s a moon alert. Put your money back in your wallet. Wait until tomorrow.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

You make a great impression on others, because you’re upbeat and enthusiastic, especially about some behind-the-scenes ideas. Before you commit to anything important, be aware there’s a moon alert. Do your homework but wait until tomorrow to act.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Your enthusiasm will encourage others, because enthusiasm is contagious. You have big ideas about travel plans, higher education, and matters related to medicine or the law. Nevertheless, there’s a moon alert all day — be careful! Postpone until tomorrow.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Tread carefully, because the moon is in one of your money houses boosting your enthusiasm and giving you have the ability to convince others to go along with your ideas. However, there’s also a moon alert. Put things on hold until tomorrow.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Plans for travel, higher education, publishing, the media, medicine and the law sound exciting. However, do not sign on the dotted line. (Whaat?) Restrict spending to food and gas because most of the day is a moon alert.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Work-related travel might occur. You’ll be convincing dealing with wills, inheritances, shared property, taxes and debt. Nevertheless, there’s a moon alert. Restrict your spending to food and gas. Postpone important decisions until tomorrow.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Conversations with partners, spouses and close friends are optimistic and mutually encouraging; plus, it’s a great day to socialize and enjoy sporting events and fun times with kids. But there’s a moon alert, so restrict spending to food and gas. Postpone important decisions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Tricky day! You’re pumped about issues with your job or your health. (Or a pet.) Family discussions are ambitious. But there’s a moon alert, which means postponing important decisions until tomorrow. Restrict spending to food and gas.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You’re full of great ideas and eager to persuade others to your point of view. Plans for vacations, social outings and sporting events are so exciting they’re almost at a fever pitch! Unfortunately, there’s a moon alert. Cool your jets and wait until tomorrow. (See above.)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You might be enthused about financial matters — potential earnings or a way to boost your wealth. You might want to buy something exciting. It’s important to know there’s a moon alert, which means restricting spending to food and gas. Tomorrow is a great day.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

For most of this day, the moon is in your sign dancing with Jupiter making you feel extroverted and eager to make your pitch about whatever interests you. Alas, most of this day is a moon alert. See above. Postpone until tomorrow. (Tomorrow is strong.)

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY

Actor Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003) shares your birthday. You are methodical, dependable, logical and tenacious. You’re also caring and supportive. This is the end of a nine-year cycle, making it a time to let go of people, places and the things that hold you back. Do some internal and external housecleaning. Focus on being compassionate and loving.

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