Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today until 11:15 p.m. PDT. The Moon is in Leo.

Happy Birthday for Thursday, March 21, 2024:

You are honest, forthright and independent. Your views and feelings are obvious to others because you have a powerful, direct quality. This year is full of exciting changes and increased personal freedom. Look for new opportunities. Expect to travel. Trust your intuition and act fast.

ARIES

(March 21-April 19)
★★★
Today you have an urge to improve your body or your health through exercise or through better eating habits. Basically, you want to be the best that you can be. Meanwhile, you might feel alone or cut off from others. Don’t worry; this is temporary. Tonight: Be helpful.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)
★★★
Today you might make a personal to-do list of self-improvement ideas and how you can improve your life in general, especially through the things that you own. (You have a practical side.) Meanwhile, an older friend or member of a group might be critical of you. Don’t worry. Tonight: Listen.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)
★★★★
Today you will wield influence and power in groups or with friends to make improvements, especially if you’re involved in an organization. You want better results. You want to make a difference. This is why you might re-define some goals. Stand up for your beliefs, even if others don’t support you. Tonight: Daydreams.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)
★★★
You’ll be effective introducing changes or getting something done, because people will respect what you say today. Others see you as powerful. Meanwhile, you want to make improvements or introduce reforms. Good luck dealing with rules, regulations and traditions that stand in the way. Tonight: Be thrifty.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★★
You want to explore other disciplines, belief systems and cultures, because you want to make improvements in your own world or society. Meanwhile, you might be disappointed in your share of something or the paltry contribution you get from someone else. (“Really?”) Tonight: Be supportive.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★
You might see how to improve your savings, reduce your debt or solidify a financial arrangement with someone else. Whatever ideas you’re considering might be an improvement. Meanwhile, accept difficulties when dealing with a friend or partner today. It’s temporary. Tonight: Solitude.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★★
Partnerships are important to you, and today you might see ways to make improvements to these relationships. You also might attract someone to you who is powerful. Meanwhile, don’t worry if relations with co-workers are strained. It’s a temporary situation. Tonight: Show support.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★★
This is a great day to introduce better ways of doing your job — for yourself and for others. Likewise, you might see ways to improve your health. Why not be open to these ideas? Admittedly, relations with kids and romantic partners are disappointing today. Tonight: Be a role model.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★★
Parents might see ways to improve how they educate or deal with their children today. You also might see ways to improve what you do in the entertainment world or in sports. You can see better ways of doing things. Don’t worry about estranged relations with family members today. It’s temporary. Tonight: Learn.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★
Look for ways to make improvements where you live today. This includes home repairs. Ironically, you also might see ways to improve relations with family members, especially a parent. Admittedly, dealings with relatives and neighbors are strained. Don’t worry about this. Tonight: Check your finances.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★★
You will be powerful and persuasive when dealing with others today, which is why you can convince anyone about anything. Obviously, that makes this a strong day for those in sales, marketing, teaching, acting or writing. Nevertheless, you might feel a financial squeeze play today. Oh well. Tonight: Cooperate.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★
You might see new uses for something that you own, because you’re in a resourceful frame of mind today. (Can that empty olive oil container become a lamp?) You also might see new ways to earn money. Don’t worry if you feel lonely when dealing with others today. It’s a temporary dark cloud on your horizon. Tonight: Accept help.

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