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

Happy birthday for Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023: You are quietly confident. You’re an excellent listener. You’re efficient and capable. You have a strong style of expressing yourself. This year is a time of change. You will likely have more personal freedom. Seek out new opportunities and be ready to act on them. Expect to travel.

Aries (March 21-April 19): This is an excellent day for serious discussions with others, especially younger people. You might talk to a friend or a group. These discussions will likely be practical and will have a long-term benefit for you in the future. Write down your ideas. Tonight: You win.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Any research that you do today might impress bosses, parents and VIPs. They will see that you have done your homework and made an extra effort to get all the facts, as well as solutions to problems. This makes you sound like you know what you’re talking about! (And you do.) Tonight: Enjoy solitude.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Although you generally enjoy the company of others, today you’re not in the mood for frivolity. You want answers to questions. You also want to take a long-range view of something, especially in practical terms. This could possibly include travel plans. Tonight: A friendly talk.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): You’re high-viz today, which means people notice you more than usual. Be aware of this in case you have to do any damage control. Meanwhile, take a thrifty and careful approach to discussions about shared property, taxes, debt and inheritances. What are your obligations? Tonight: You look capable.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): This is an excellent day for some serious study. You also might want to do research for an important paper, manuscript or something related to legal or medical matters. Whatever you do, you will do carefully with thought and precision. It’s a good day to make challenging travel plans. Tonight: Learn.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Set aside some time today to tackle red-tape issues that you might have been avoiding — paperwork about inheritances, taxes, debt, insurance and all that fun stuff. The fact is, today you have the concentration and attention to detail that is necessary to do the job. Get as much done as possible. Tonight: Check your finances.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Do what you can to get along with others today, including partners and close friends, because you will prefer being alone with your thoughts. If you are interacting with others, you will want to take a serious approach to getting things done. And why not? Tonight: Cooperate.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): This is a productive day for you. You are focused and serious about what you want to do. You want practical results for your efforts. Furthermore, you will pay attention to detail and do everything carefully. You’ll be like the wise carpenter: “Measure twice; cut once.” Tonight: Work.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Those of you involved in the hospitality industry, the entertainment world or working with children will be productive today because you are willing to roll up your sleeves and deal with practical situations. You have a strong sense of duty and obligation, which is why you want to do things right. Tonight: Practice.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): An older family member might have good advice for you today. Meanwhile, if possible, you will be happy to be alone with your thoughts and feelings. It’s not that you are antisocial; you just want some quiet time to think about your approach to something. Tonight: Cocoon.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): This is a good day for serious discussions. It’s also an excellent day to learn something, especially a practical skill or specific facts about how to do something. You might get an excellent suggestion from someone older or more experienced than you. (Always listen to free advice.) Tonight: Study.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): The Sun in your sign now gives you vigor and confidence! Meanwhile, lucky Jupiter is in one of your Money Houses boosting your ability to earn money and get richer. Today a discussion with someone older might benefit you financially. Stay tuned. Tonight: Thrift.