Jazz singer Emilie-Claire Barlow (1976) shares your birthday today. You are artistic, original and creative. You have a vision that inspires you. Because of this vision, you're extremely goal-oriented. If possible, you like to enlighten others around you. Sometimes you are viewed as eccentric or bizarre because you insist on being true to yourself. In the year ahead, you'll have a strong focus on partnerships and close friendships.

Moon Alert

We have the "all clear" today to shop (whether you spend $10 or $10 million) and make important decisions. The Moon is in Capricorn.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Very likely, some aspect of your private life will be public today, especially in the eyes of bosses, parents, teachers and VIPs. You just might want to be aware of this. Who knows, you might have to do damage control? ("I am so busted.") Nothing to worry about, not really.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Good day to make travel plans or pursue ideas with publishing, the media, medicine, the law and anything to do with higher education, you feel hopeful and invigorated about something. Nevertheless, there's a lot of routine work to get out of the way. Just do it.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Initially, this is a strong day to discuss differing values or different points of view about shared property and disputed inheritances. You feel strongly about what you have to say. But later, worries related to children, romance and vacations might nag you. (Relax. No biggie.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Discussions with partners and close friends are vigorous and emotional but, at the same time, positive. This is good. Don't expect the same co-operation later in the day talking to a family member. But this happens, doesn't it? We all deal with families.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You're extremely enterprising today when it comes to health matters or anything to do with your job. Whatever you do will probably enhance your ability to earn money in the future. Therefore, don't get caught up in worry mode later in the day. (So easy to do.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Great day for fun, pleasure, sports, entertaining, schmoozing with others and anything to do with the arts, show business and the hospitality industry. (All the fun stuff.) Even romance will flourish! Yeah, yeah, there could be a few financial hiccups. (Fun is frequently expensive.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Family discussions will be strong and productive today. In particular, discussions with female relatives, especially Mom, will probably go well. Nevertheless, it looks like late in the day, somebody has to add their two cents and it's a bummer. Dontcha love it?

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Because you're intellectually vigorous today, you can successfully sell, market, teach, act or communicate anything to anyone. (Yes, you're hot.) Therefore, late in the day, don't second-guess yourself. And don't let others criticize you. What do they know?

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This is a strong day for business and commerce. You're not afraid to let others know what you want, and Lord knows you've been unusually ambitious for months! (Are you even aware of this?) This is why you have been so successful lately. Ignore criticisms from someone older who is a wet towel.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Travel plans excite you today. You feel thrilled to be going somewhere, either literally or figuratively, because you know you are expanding your world at this time by learning more and discovering new situations. Don't let a boss or a parent rain on your parade.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You have lots of positive energy today because you feel you are on top of your scene and you're managing your resources quite well. Nevertheless, late in the day you could be discouraged about religion, politics, education or travel. (It's not important.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Your schmooze skills are hot today. Discussions with groups including the public or close friends will be solid. People sense what you want and they're willing to co-operate. (Put down the gun.) Disappointments about shared property might arise later. Oh well. And so it goes.

Source: Georgia Nicols