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MOON ALERT: Caution! Avoid shopping (except food and gas) and important decisions from 5 a.m. until 6 p.m. today. After that, the moon moves from Taurus into Gemini.

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MOON ALERT: Caution! Avoid shopping (except food and gas) and important decisions from 5 a.m. until 6 p.m. today. After that, the moon moves from Taurus into Gemini.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Financial discussions will go well; nevertheless, be aware of the restrictions of the moon alert. (See above.) Do your homework. Toss ideas back and forth with someone, but wait until tomorrow to commit to anything in terms of purchases or decisions.

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                                Modern Family star Sofía Vergara is 54 today.

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Modern Family star Sofía Vergara is 54 today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

This is a good day to wrap up old matters and loose ends because things will tend to go in your favour for most of the day. Nevertheless, there’s a moon alert in effect, which means restricting spending to food and gas and waiting until tomorrow to make important decisions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

You want to keep a low profile, which is why you might choose to work alone. Nevertheless, with fiery Mars in your sign, you’re still ready to defend your best interests. (“Hey, I’m more than a pretty face.”) Be aware there’s a moon alert in effect all day, so restrict spending to food and gas.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

This is the perfect day to shmooz! But don’t agree to anything important during the moon alert, which is in effect almost all day. Shoot the breeze. Exchange ideas. Gather data but wait until tomorrow to act. Enjoy relaxing with others.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

You’re high-viz, which means people notice you more than usual. Be aware there’s a moon alert in effect all day. (See above.) Don’t volunteer for anything. Chat with others and do your homework, but commit to nothing. Restrict spending to food and gas.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You need a change of scenery! Do something different, because you’re restless for adventure. Enjoy socializing and talking to people from different backgrounds. Because there’s a moon alert in effect all day, restrict spending to food and gas. Postpone important decisions until tomorrow.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You might be involved in discussions about inheritances, shared property, taxes or debt. Please be aware there’s a moon alert all day, which means it’s a poor time to make decisions or commitments. Restrict spending to food and gas (see above).

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Be co-operative with others, because with the moon opposite your sign, you will have to go along to get along. Furthermore, there’s a moon alert in effect almost all day, so restrict spending to food and gas. Get your data, but wait until tomorrow to commit.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You’re charming to everyone right now because Venus is at the top of your chart. Meanwhile, you might have to work for the benefit of someone else. Make no important decisions or commitments. There’s a moon alert in effect all day. Restrict spending to food and gas.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

It’s a playful day! Welcome any chance to make art or explore your creative talents. This is also a lovely day to shmooz! Nevertheless, there’s a moon alert all day, so restrict spending to food and gas. (Remember to get more rest.)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Quiet time at home will please you. (You might wrap up loose ends.) Family discussions about old matters might arise. Meanwhile, there’s a moon alert in effect all day. Restrict spending to food and gas, and postpone important decisions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

You have a strong desire to share your ideas with someone. You have something to say. This is actually a creative, social day; however, there’s a moon alert in effect all day. Therefore, restrict spending to food and gas.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY

Actor Sofía Vergara (1972) shares your birthday. You have an analytical, practical mind. You’re determined, observant and detail-oriented. Because this is the last year of a nine-year cycle, it’s time to take inventory. Let go of people, places and things from the past that have held you back. Do some internal and external housecleaning. Focus on being compassionate.

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