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

Happy birthday for Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024: You’re charismatic and passionate. You’re also responsible and self-disciplined. You’re in charge. This is a year of learning and teaching for you. Take time to reflect and perhaps renew your spiritual or religious beliefs. Explore philosophies that give you a better self-awareness and understanding of who you are.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Today your energy level is high! You feel vigorous and willing to work. In particular, this is a good day to explore physical athletics and outdoor sports, as well as competitive activities, so that you can blow off any pent-up steam building within you. Tonight: You’re admired.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Increased chaos and activity on the homefront require your attention. Nevertheless, this is an exhausting time for you, and you need more sleep. Fortunately, romance is affectionate and appealing. Travel or do something different today to expand your horizons. Tonight: Do something different.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): This will be a productive day for you. Not only will you work hard, you will be persuasive and convincing when talking to others. It’s a strong day for those in sales, marketing, teaching, writing and acting. You will say what you mean and mean what you say! Jupiter continues to give you divine protection. Tonight: Check your finances.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): This is a time when you can work hard and party hard! In particular, you want to work to boost your earnings because you are spending money (big-time). Nevertheless, do be cooperative with others today. With the Moon opposite your sign, you have to be pleasant and accommodating. (No biggie.) Tonight: Listen.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You will get a lot done today! Although you’re focused on home and your private life, you also want to socialize with others, especially with creative, younger people. In addition to which, co-workers will help you today. This means you have it all. Get busy! Tonight: Work.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your communication skills are fabulous right now, which is a good thing, because home and real estate have your attention. Family discussions about redecorating projects or home repairs might take place. Take some time out of your day to socialize. Schmooze with friends. Tonight: Socialize!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): This is a fast-paced, productive day for you! You’re out there talking to everyone, perhaps rousing your troops. Nevertheless, if you get a chance to relax at home, by all means, do so. You need time off for good behavior. Tonight: Cocoon.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): This is a powerful day to get things done! Everything is going your way. For starters, you’re motivated and you have the ability to influence and persuade others today. Your moneymaking ideas and your general value system will, no doubt, impress someone. Tonight: Conversations.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Today you will easily share your point of view with others. You will put so much of yourself into what you have to say. You’re interested in many things, which is why your mind might jump from topic to topic. This is also a great time to get out and travel if you can. Tonight: Check your belongings.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You might use your influence with a friend or a group to get what you want. You’re also working behind the scenes in quiet ways to get the cooperation of others. Others might use this same influence to explore a secret love affair. (You know who you are.) Tonight: You’re confident.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Because you make such a great impression on others, you’ll be popular with friends and groups. Nevertheless, tension with a partner or close friend might surface. Don’t go looking for trouble. Instead, go with what works. Take the path of least resistance. Tonight: Privacy.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Today you have the energy to work, plus you have pull if you need to talk to bosses, parents or people in authority. They will listen to you. Some of you might have a flirtation with your boss. Share your goals with someone today, probably a female. Tonight: Friendships.