Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Cancer.

Happy Birthday for Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024:

You are complex because you can be sympathetic and identify with others, but you are also skeptical. You value your independence. This is a year of service, probably service to family. Therefore, take care of yourself so you can be a support. Personalize your home. Is it time for a makeover?

ARIES

(March 21-April 19)
★★★
This can be an industrious day for you. You can make improvements at home. You might start shoving furniture around. You also might see ways to improve your health or your job. These are all quite spectacular possibilities. Heads up! Tonight: Cocoon.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)
★★★★
All your communications with others today will be enthusiastic and upbeat because you feel optimistic! This is great news for those of you in sales, marketing, teaching, acting, writing or editing. You might see a new approach to dealing with children. You might see an improved method in sports. Tonight: Discussions.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)
★★★
You’re gung-ho to make money today because you have definite ideas about spending it. Meanwhile, family discussions might be intense; however, the result might be that you can make home improvements, especially to plumbing and bathroom areas or something to do with garbage and recycling. Tonight: Check your belongings.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)
★★★★
Today the Moon is lined up with Mars in your sign, which could make you impulsive and inclined to rash actions. Take it easy! Don’t coerce others into agreeing with your opinions. Lighten up. You’re excited about something, but perhaps others don’t agree? Tonight: You win!

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★
You might see new ways to boost your income today. Or perhaps you will see new uses or applications for something that you already own. (Could that lawnmower be a floor lamp?) Meanwhile, be cautious. Somebody out there might not have your best interests at heart. Tonight: Solitude.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★★
Today it’s as if you have X-ray vision, because you are capable of seeing the subtext of things and issues happening all around you. You see what motivates others. You see beneath the surface of things. In fact, this is why you will be attracted to mysteries and sharing fun puzzles with someone. Tonight: Socialize.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★★
This is a wonderful day for research. You will easily plumb the depths of any subject that interests you. You’ll be like a dog with a bone. You won’t let go until you find what you’re looking for. You also might discover secrets today — secrets about others as well as self-revelations about yourself. Tonight: You’re noticed.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★
Today you might encounter someone who has powerful ideas. Fortunately, it’s the perfect day to learn something new or to transform your beliefs, possibly in a group setting. Some of these ideas might relate to travel, which appeals to you now. Tonight: Explore!

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★
Tread carefully today, because a discussion with a parent or anyone in authority will be powerful. Someone might lay down the law. Or perhaps you are going to speak up. Fortunately, if this discussion is about your fair share of something or what is owed to you, you win. Tonight: Check your finances.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★
You might meet a teacher today or someone who has a profound effect on your thinking. They might teach you new ways of looking at something. They might discuss politics, religion or social issues. You might want to share this knowledge with a partner or close friend. Tonight: Cooperate.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★
Today your communications with others will be serious and profound. Someone might say something that shifts your point of view. Meanwhile discussions about how to share or divide something will be clear and to the point, which will make things easier for you at work. Tonight: Work.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★
Your involvement with a friend or partner will be intense today, because whatever discussions take place will be important to you. They might reveal more of you or more of the other person. However, you also feel playful and up for fun and sports! Tonight: Play!

BORN TODAY

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