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

Happy birthday for Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024: You are confident and have strong views. Many don’t get to see your private self because you often blend with the group. This is a year of learning and teaching. You might renew your spiritual or religious beliefs. Explore ideas that give you better awareness of yourself.

Aries (March 21-April 19): “And just like that” everything fell into place. This is a much easier day! Many of you will make great headway doing research or working alone or behind the scenes. You’re encouraged by the practical and financial support from someone. Tonight: Promote health.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Today you are best served by cooperating with others. This is also a great day to socialize! Enjoy playful outings; check out sports events and fun times with kids. Romance looks promising! Tonight: Play!

Gemini (May 21-June 20): You will accomplish a lot today because you want to do so. (Motivation is everything.) You feel galvanized, plus you have the perseverance and follow-through to finish what you begin. Tonight: Repairs.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): This is a wonderful day for artists, working with children and involvement in sports. You’re prepared to practice and perfect a skill by working at something with diligence. You’ve got what it takes. Tonight: Discussions.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Discussions with family members, perhaps a parent, will go well today. Everyone is in a practical frame of mind and prepared to cooperate. The financial support you’re hoping for will be there. Tonight: Ideas.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Discussions with partners and friends will be serious today, because they will address practical concerns. Nevertheless, you’ll be pleased. A spouse, partner or friend is ready to help you, which will make all the difference. Tonight: You’re chatty.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Today you feel reassured in terms of your job, financially speaking, and also how well or not you can do something. You realize you have the know-how and the stamina to make it all happen, which means there’s no problem. Tonight: Research.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Today the Moon is in your sign dancing nicely with the Sun and stern Saturn. This particular connection does not always come along, and when it does, it means you can pull off what you want to do. People will help you even though you have a lot on your plate. Tonight: Someone younger.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Although you’re high-viz, today you might choose to work alone or behind the scenes, where you will pull strings very skillfully. Whatever you do can help to secure your home base and solidify your domestic world. Tonight: Goals.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A discussion with a friend, perhaps someone older or more experienced, will be helpful to you today. They might help you travel, study or pursue publishing and the media. Meanwhile, you’re keen to learn! Tonight: Study.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Do be aware that people notice you today, to the extent that some of them know personal details about your private life. This might be because you are doing some financial wheeling and dealing, which means you have to reveal some information. Tonight: Check your finances.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ll enjoy learning something today. This is also a great day to make travel plans or talk to people from other backgrounds. A friend will help you in your endeavors, which is reassuring. Do something different so you can have an adventure! Tonight: Discussions.