Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT today (11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Sagittarius into CAPRICORN.: appy Birthday for Thursday, May 15, 2025:

Aries (March 21-April 19): Tread carefully today. Watch your step and follow the rules, because all aspects of authority could be a challenging situation for you. Furthermore, your relations with authority figures (parents, bosses, teachers and VIPs) are subject to confusion and misunderstandings. Tonight: You’re high-viz.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): You are the financial wizard of the zodiac; therefore, it’s important to know that your financial dealings with others are subject to confusion, misinformation and even deceit. If you think something fishy is going on, it is. Double-check important transactions. Tonight: Explore and learn!

Gemini (May 21-June 20): When talking to close friends, partners and spouses, you might feel criticized or diminished in some way. Separations might occur for some of you today. You might have to say goodbye to someone. A close relationship might feel cold and insensitive. Double-check financial transactions. This is temporary. Tonight: Check your finances.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Your job, or whatever work you’re doing, might feel onerous today. You might feel cut off from others. You might feel overwhelmed by your tasks. Discussions with authority figures could be confusing and unreliable. Please be reassured that things actually look worse than they are today. Tonight: Go along to get along.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Children might feel like an increased responsibility today. You also might have serious discussions with someone, perhaps someone in authority or in postsecondary education. Be smart and take everything that you hear with a grain of salt, because confusion (even deceit) is rampant. Tonight: Work.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Family discussions might be strained today. There might be a lack of warmth with other family members. You might feel cut off or misunderstood. Romance could be disappointing as well, or issues with your kids. Fear not, this is a tough day for everyone, but it is temporary. Courage! Tonight: Socialize.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Today is a good day to remember that old saying: “Worry is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but gets you nowhere.” Lighten up! Try to cultivate a positive attitude. Meanwhile, family discussions are confusing and possibly not entirely true. Tonight: Cocoon.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You might be concerned about your finances today. “Why is there always so much month left at the end of the money?” Many people feel this way today. Small wonder that you might spend time daydreaming lost in a fantasy world, without worries about practical matters. Tonight: Discussions.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): This morning the Moon is in your sign at odds with stern Saturn, which can create a fleeting depression or difficulty talking to parents and older family members. You might feel like you’re the one carrying the load. Later in the day, financial matters are confusing. Postpone important purchases or decisions. Tonight: Check your money.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It’s easy to feel lonely and cut off from others today. Don’t dwell on this, because many people feel strained relations with others today, especially their daily contacts. Furthermore, family conversations and dealings with relatives are hazy and unreliable. Be careful. Tonight: You win!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Friendships are important to you, which is why you might be upset with a friend today who is critical of you or does not agree with your views. Don’t take this personally. In fact, many conversations are subject to misunderstandings and confusion today. Relax. This is temporary. Tonight: Solitude.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): This is a challenging day for dealing with parents, bosses and people in authority, including the police. As the day wears on, you might find that discussions with others are confusing. Don’t take anything at face value. Double-check your facts. Tonight: Friendships.