Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 8 AM to 6:15 PM EST today (5 AM to 3:15 PM PST). After that, the Moon moves from Leo into Virgo.

If Your Birthday Is Today: Actor Mark Ruffalo (1967) shares your birthday today. You are straightforward because you're your own person with your own views and ideas. Your freedom and individuality matters. This is a year of exciting change and increased personal freedom. Seek out new opportunities and be ready to act fast. Trust your intuition. Expect to travel.

The Stars Rate Your Day: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): *** Travel plans might suddenly change today. They can be delayed or cancelled; or perhaps conversely, you suddenly have to travel when you didn't expect to do so. (Whaaat?) You might also be surprised by something in the news. Later in the day, you're high viz.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): **** Double check banking matters and anything to do with shared property, loans and inheritances because something unexpected might occur. When it comes to your wealth and assets - you snooze, you lose. Later in the day, do something different! Go someplace you've never been before.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): *** Your relations with partners, spouses and close friends might be touchy this morning. Someone might do something you least expect or they might be unhappy with your actions? Take it easy. Things will mellow out later in the day.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): *** Your work routine might be interrupted today. Staff shortages, power outages, delayed deliveries - could be anything. Take this in your stride. Later in the day, be prepared to cooperate with someone close to you, especially a partner, spouse or dear friend.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): *** Parents need to be patient with their kids this morning because things are unpredictable. Remember that you are the adult. Also remember that how one's day begins can affect the entire day. Likewise, romantic partners need to be patient with each other. Chill out. Later in the day, be prepared to help someone.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): **** Your home routine might be interrupted this morning. Small appliances might break down or a minor breakage could occur. Family disputes are possible. Stay as chill as you can for the benefit of everyone, including you. Later in the day, you want to play and have good times!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): *** Pay attention to everything you say and do this morning because this is an accident-prone time for you - physically and verbally. Avoid arguments with others. Later in the day, you'll be happy to hide at home and relax. It's the end of the week. (Whew!) You made it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): *** Money squabbles or problems with your possessions might occur this morning. Perhaps you can't find something? Perhaps something is damaged? Accept whatever is the case and go with the flow. (Nothing lasts forever.) By evening you're ready to talk or travel!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): *** Today the Moon is in your sign at odds with unpredictable Uranus. This could make you obsessed with something unusual. You might also feel so independent that others are taken aback. Guard against accidents. Later in the day, focus on boosting your earnings.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): **** This is a restless day for you. This morning something might happen that upsets you or makes you question something. Be reassured that many people feel at loose ends this morning because the Moon is at odds with unpredictable Uranus. Later in the day, you're empowered! Go team go!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): *** You might be caught off guard by a friend or a member of a group this morning. Someone might say or do something that you least expect. Because you don't like to rock the boat, you will likely say nothing; but privately, you're perturbed. Seek some quiet time later. Pamper yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): *** Tread carefully this morning because you might upset authority figures - bosses, parents, teachers, VIPs and the police. ("Busted!") You might also want to challenge an authority figure? (Think seriously about whether or not there's an upside to this.) Enjoy friends later in the day.

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