ROYAL STARS

YOUR DAILY HOROSCOPE FROM GEORGIA NICOLS

The day ahead: ★★★★★ = Dynamic; ★★★★ = Positive; ★★★ = Average; ★★ = So-so; ★ = Difficult

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. After that, the Moon moves from Taurus into Gemini.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★★ This is a pleasant day! It’s excellent for business and commerce, financial negotiations and shopping. However, avoid these matters during 1:45 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST. Think of ways to improve what you already own.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★★★ Today the Moon is in your sign dancing nicely with Jupiter and Pluto, which makes you confident and personally powerful. It’s a good day to go after what you want; however, avoid spending money from 1:45 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★★ Be smart and work around the time of the Moon Alert today, because except for those times, this is an excellent day for business. You make a great impression on others. You can pull strings from behind the scenes like a puppet master.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★★ You will enjoy schmoozing with others today. Check out opportunities in publishing, the media or foreign travel plans. You might attract someone powerful to you. (“Hi, Darth.”) However, please be aware of the restrictions of the Moon Alert.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★★ Today you make a great impression on others. People see you as capable, confident and successful. You can use this good press to influence authority figures if there is something that you want. However, don’t make your pitch during the Moon Alert. Be smart.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★ This is a lovely day to travel or make travel plans. However, avoid making reservations or important decisions during the Moon Alert. Have fun schmoozing anytime of the day, because this is a great day to enjoy the company of partners, close friends and your kids.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★ Be clever and avoid financial matters during the Moon Alert today. If you work around this window of time, this is an excellent day to deal with debt, insurance, inheritances and shared property.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★ Be accommodating to others, especially this morning. Meanwhile, this is a wonderful day to enjoy the company of others. Take a long lunch or meet the gang for happy hour! Enjoy fun times, including sports events. Check the Moon Alert.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★★ This will be a productive day working with groups. You might see ways to boost your income. You also might see ways to improve where you live or to explore real-estate opportunities. Note: Don’t act on or initiate financial ideas during the Moon Alert.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★★ This is a wonderful day to socialize! Accept invitations to luncheons, social outings, the theater and playful times with kids. Your creative vibes are hot all day, but avoid important decisions and spending money during the Moon Alert.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★ You might want to entertain at home today. Or perhaps your want to spend some money on home improvements. If so, please follow the precautions of the Moon Alert and avoid spending money from 1:45 p.m. to 4 p.m.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★★ This is a strong day for writers, salespeople, teachers and actors, because your communication skills are fantastic. Nevertheless, check the restrictions of the Moon Alert, and avoid shopping or financial decisions during that time today.