Long distance swimmer Marilyn Bell (1937) shares your birthday today. You have strong opinions and you don't hesitate to speak out. You mean what you say and you say what you mean. You're determined, independent and very dynamic. You're a loyal friend and family means a lot to you. You feel it's your duty to expose that which is wrong or to reveal the truth. In the year ahead, you will learn something valuable.

Moon Alert

We have the "all clear" today to shop (whether you spend $10 or $10 million) and make important decisions until 11:20 PM EDT. The Moon is in Cancer.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Where, oh where, did the good vibes from yesterday go? This is a poor day for important discussions with parents or older relatives. Actually, it's not a good day for family discussions period. People are uncooperative, critical and possibly a bit grumpy. (Dontcha love it?)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Beware of slipping into serious worry mode today. Remember that old saying: "Worry is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but gets you nowhere." If difficulties arise, be part of the solution, not the problem.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Very likely, you feel broke today. (Why is there always so much month left at the end of the money?) Plans for major purchases as well as plans to earn money now seem discouraging. Fear not, this is just a temporary dark cloud on your horizon.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Guard your emotions today. It will be easy for your feelings to be hurt because you feel vulnerable, discouraged and apprehensive about something. Be reassured by the knowledge that tomorrow you'll feel completely different. Just get through today as best you can. Dark chocolate helps.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is one of those days where you feel vaguely "off" and you might not even know why. It's one of those cloudy feelings hidden in your psychic interior. (Is there such a thing?) It's a way you feel when something is bothering you waaay in the back of your mind. No worries. It's gone by tomorrow.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Someone older or more experienced might rain on your parade today. Don't take this to heart. Everyone feels this way to varying degrees today. It's probably not personal. (As you well know, it's hard to keep your shirt on if you want to get something off your chest.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Do your best to keep a low profile today. Nevertheless, someone in authority - a parent, teacher, boss or VIP - might criticize you or make your life tough today. (You need this like a fish needs a bicycle.) Just grin and bear it. According to Confucius, "He who flings dirt only loses ground."

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Travel plans look discouraging today. Ditto for anything to do with the law, the media, publishing and medicine. Professors, teachers or authority figures in higher education might also give you a bleak prognosis about something. Just let this go. Tomorrow everything looks different.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This is not a good day to decide how to share something with someone else. You might not get your fair share. In turn, you won't feel that generous towards others either. You might also be disappointed in how decisions about shared property are handled today. Things look better tomorrow.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Be extra patient with partners and close friends today. It's all too easy for people to be critical or insensitive to each other, basically because they're worried about something. Just accept this and tread water. Don't ask for anything from anyone.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Relations with co-workers might be a bit strained today. Someone older or more experienced might discourage you or criticize your efforts. Don't take this personally because many people feel this way today. This is one of those days when the glass everyone is holding is half-empty - not half-full.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Children might be an extra responsibility or burden today. Well, this just goes with the territory, doesn't it? No biggie. Romance however, could be a disappointment. For a few, romance with someone older or more experienced might begin.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Long distance swimmer Marilyn Bell (1937) shares your birthday today. You have strong opinions and you don't hesitate to speak out. You mean what you say and you say what you mean. You're determined, independent and very dynamic. You're a loyal friend and family means a lot to you. You feel it's your duty to expose that which is wrong or to reveal the truth. In the year ahead, you will learn something valuable.

Source: Georgia Nicols