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

Happy Birthday for Monday, Sept. 5, 2022:

Security and love of family are strong values for you, along with a sense of justice. You love beauty and luxury in your surroundings, because you like your creature comforts. This is a slower-paced year. Focus on friendships and important relationships. Concentrate on your needs and what brings you happiness.

ARIES

(March 21-April 19)
★★★
It’s that time of year when we’re suddenly determined to get our lives back on track. This is why you can expect serious discussions with bosses, parents and VIPs, as well as partners and close friends. Everyone has their idea of how to proceed. Naturally, you’re in charge. Tonight: You are noticed.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)
★★★★
You’re in the mood to get busy and accomplish as much as possible. Some of you are dealing with travel matters, legal issues or something to do with a medical situation. Others have big plans for schooling and higher education. Grab your to-do list and begin! Tonight: Explore!

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)
★★★
Home and family are your focus now. In particular, many of you are working with your kids to get everyone back to school. This is a good day to figure out what you need in terms of financial and practical support to make everything flow smoothly. Get in touch with friends and groups. Tonight: Banking details.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)
★★★
Even though this is a fast-paced week, you’ll enjoy how things unfold, because discussions with others will be friendly. Today is a busy day getting organized at home. Discussions with parents, bosses and VIPs, as well as partners and close friends, will be lively. Tonight: Cooperate.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★
You’ll speak up today about what you want to achieve. Whether or not you’re involved with getting kids back to school, each year you have that “back-to-school” feeling at the beginning of September. It’s a signal that the party’s over — get busy. Tonight: Work.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★★
Although you can be as disorganized as any other sign, it pleases you when you get better organized. Oh, yes — your closet color-coded and books alphabetized or arranged by category (at least!). Fear not, you will easily get on top of your scene because the Sun and Venus are in your sign. You rule! Tonight: Socialize.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★
Today Mercury is in your sign at odds with the Moon and Jupiter, which means you mean business. You will state your case. You expect to be heard. Furthermore, you hope your wishes will be followed. If not, you want to know why. Tonight: Relax.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★
Behind-the-scenes research will pay off today, especially because a friend or a member of a group might help you. Artistic people could be in the picture. You will be involved with siblings and relatives. It’s a busy day! Tonight: Study and learn.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★
Financial discussions and questions about your possessions will take place today with friends, groups and perhaps your kids. Everyone’s in the picture! The bottom line is that you want to get things rolling and make them happen. Tonight: Maintain your possessions.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★★
You might feel more emotional than usual today because the Moon is in your sign. Furthermore, it is at odds with Mercury and Jupiter, which means you might be at odds with a boss, parent or someone in a position of authority. Tonight: You win!

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★
You have a lot to do today! Some of you are involved with travel plans as well as details related to medical matters, legal issues and back-to-school challenges. Please note that your ability to deal with secrets or something going on behind the scenes is tops. Mums the word. Tonight: Solitude.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★
Discussions about inheritances, shared property and the financial and practical support you expect from others will arise today. This might even involve a friend or a member of a group. The main thing is, it’s important that everyone understands what is expected of them in terms of a financial contribution. Tonight: Friendships.

BORN TODAY

Singer-songwriter Freddie Mercury (1946), actress Annabelle Wallis (1984), actor Michael Keaton (1951)