Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions after 11 p.m. EDT today (8 p.m. to 10 p.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Aquarius into Pisces.
Happy Birthday for Friday, May 12, 2023:
You’re a straight shooter. You tell it like it is. You like to steer your own ship. Service to others, especially family, is a theme for you this year. Therefore, take care of yourself first so you can be of help. Is it time for a makeover?
ARIES
(March 21-April 19)
★★★★
You will enjoy shopping for beautiful things today for yourself and for loved ones. It will give you pleasure. You also might have some excellent moneymaking ideas. You might actually attract money, gifts and goodies to you. Tonight: Solitude.
TAURUS
(April 20-May 20)
★★★★★
This is a lovely day, and you’re happy. This is why you’ll find it easy to express your affection for others. Your words will be positive and upbeat, which is why others will seek out your company. (Everybody likes to be around somebody who is happy.) Tonight: Fun conversations.
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20)
★★★★★
A secret love affair might take place for some of you. (You love your adoring peanut gallery.) However, behind the scenes research might delight you by yielding information that is exciting and encouraging to you. It might indirectly boost your income. Who knows? Tonight: You’re noticed.
CANCER
(June 21-July 22)
★★★★★
This is a wonderful day to enjoy the company of friends, as well as clubs and organizations. You will find it easy to get along with others today. In fact, you might tell someone how much you enjoy their company. (People like to hear this.) Tonight: Learn something new.
LEO
(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★★
Relations with parents, bosses and authority figures will be excellent today. You’re in the right place, at the right time, saying the right thing, to the right person. Oh yes, today you have the Midas touch. In turn, people in authority will love you. (Everyone’s a sucker for praise.) Tonight: Check your finances.
VIRGO
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★★
This is the perfect day for a pleasure trip or even a day trip. You will enjoy the company of others, and you will particularly enjoy seeing the arts and crafts and handiwork that others create, especially other cultures. You might express your admiration for someone. (A winning move.) Tonight: Cooperate.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★★★
Discussions about shared property, budgets, taxes, debt and insurance issues will go well today, because people in authority are pleased with you. You look good to everyone! In fact, very likely, someone will ask you for your advice about how to improve something. Tonight: Get organized.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★★★
You will enjoy the company of friends, spouses and partners today. It’s easy for everyone to get along. Group efforts are favored. Your style of approaching others will be skillful, which is why they will feel good. In turn, someone might tell you how much they like you. Tonight: Schmooze!
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★★
This is a productive day for you, because there’s a strong emphasis of planets in your House of Employment. Admittedly, Mercury retrograde can still create snafus. However, at the same time, and today is one of those times, it can help you wrap up old business. Tonight: Happy at home.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★★★
What a wonderful day for romance! It’s easy for people to tell each other how much they care today, which is why this is a feel-good day for affectionate partners. It’s a great date day. It’s also a lovely day to enjoy the company of younger people or be involved with children’s activities. Tonight: Conversations.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★★
Family discussions will go well, even if they are dealing with practical matters. People are diplomatic, friendly and polite today, which is a sure guarantee that these discussions will yield positive results. It never hurts to tell someone how much you care. Tonight: Check your money.
PISCES
(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★★★
You’ll enjoy your daily surroundings today, which is why you’re in a great mood. Because you have such a positive outlook, you will tend to see beauty in everything around you, including the people you hang out with. It’s a winning day! Tonight: You’re in charge.
BORN TODAY
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