Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 2:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. EDT today (11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. PDT) today. After that, the Moon moves from Pisces into Aries.
Happy Birthday for Monday, April 17, 2023:
You are determined and do things with conviction. You are private about your true feelings, which is why you are guarded. This year is the beginning of a new nine-year cycle for you, which means be courageous. Be open to new ideas and traveling a new path. You might be a leader.
ARIES
(March 21-April 19)
★★★★
It’s Monday, and it’s a tricky day because most of this day is a Moon Alert. These times are wonderful to socialize and goof off; however, they’re poor times to make important decisions or spend money on anything other than food or gas. Forewarned is forearmed. Tonight: You win!
TAURUS
(April 20-May 20)
★★★
Shortages and delays will dog your steps because most of this day is a Moon Alert. It’s a great day to schmooze with friends and enjoy the company of groups and organizations. However, avoid important decisions and shopping. Tonight: Secrets.
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20)
★★★★
Your ruler Mercury will go retrograde this Friday, which means you’re encountering silly mistakes, delays and running into people from your past. This can be good, or not. Fair Venus is in your sign making you look attractive right now. Be thankful for small mercies. Check the Moon Alert today. Tonight: A competition with someone?
CANCER
(June 21-July 22)
★★★
It’s Monday, and you want to do something different. You want a surprise or a chance to learn something new. You want to break free from the same old, same old. Meanwhile, people admire you! Nevertheless, be aware that most of today is a Moon Alert. Be careful. Tonight: You’re high-viz.
LEO
(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★★
Please be aware that today the Moon is in one of your Money Houses, and for most of this day, it’s a Moon Alert, which is a poor time for financial decisions. Restrict spending to food and gas. Nevertheless, it’s a lovely day to schmooze with friends! Tonight: Explore!
VIRGO
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★
Today you have to go along to get along. Be accommodating with others. The Moon is opposite your sign, in addition to which most of today is a Moon Alert. Avoid important decisions and shopping (except for food and gas.) Relax and enjoy the company of others. Tonight: Check your finances.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★
Expect shortages and delays today, especially at work. During the Moon Alert today, make no important decisions, especially about your job, your health or spending money. In fact, restrict spending to food and gas until the alert is over. Tonight: Cooperate.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★
This is a wonderful, creative day! It’s also a marvelous day to socialize. Enjoy how this week begins, but be aware that a good portion of this day is a Moon Alert, during which you should avoid important decisions and spending money on anything other than food and gas. Tonight: Work.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★★
This entire week is a playful, relaxing time for you. In fact, Lucky Sagittarians are on vacation somewhere. (Who travels more than you? Only another Sagittarius.) However, today you’re happy to hunker down at home. Make no important decisions during the Moon Alert, especially with parents. Tonight: Socialize!
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★
You have a strong need to communicate to others today because you have something to say. In fact, you will be annoyed with superficial chitchat. You want to address something seriously. However, check the Moon Alert! During the alert, it’s a poor time for decisions or spending money. Tonight: Cocoon.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★
Today there are three planets in your Money House, which might tempt you to shop. If so, don’t shop during the Moon Alert. Restrict spending during that time to food and gas. Ditto for important decisions. Tonight: Conversations.
PISCES
(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★★
Today the Moon Alert takes place in your sign, which is why it might feel like a loosey-goosey, indecisive day. Nevertheless, it can be a pleasant, social time! Wait until the Moon Alert is over to initiate anything or to act. Tonight: Check your possessions.
BORN TODAY
Actress Jennifer Garner (1972), fashion designer, singer Victoria Beckham (1974), actor Sean Bean (1959)
