Moon Alert: Caution! Avoid shopping or major decisions from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. EST today (7 a.m. to 8 p.m. PST). After that, the Moon moves from Aries into Taurus.

Happy birthday for Monday, Feb. 3, 2025: You are charming and adventurous. You have a personal magnetism. You are easygoing and kind to others. This is a year of change that will bring you increased personal freedom. Seek out new opportunities and be ready to act fast. Travel is likely this year.

Aries (March 21-April 19): This is a wonderful day to schmooze! Enjoy time with friends as well as talking to members of groups and organizations. Share your hopes and dreams for the future with someone to get their feedback, which might be helpful to you. Agree to nothing important, but listen. Tonight: Check your money.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): It’s a curious thing that today your ability to talk to bosses and authority figures is excellent; nevertheless, because of the Moon Alert happening all day, it’s a poor day to agree to anything important or volunteer for anything. Keep your ears to the ground and be ready to act when it’s safe. Tonight: You win!

Gemini (May 21-June 20): This is a positive day to begin your week. Your ruler Mercury is dancing with lucky, moneybags Jupiter. Unfortunately, almost all of this day is a Moon Alert! Nevertheless, creative activities are favored, plus you’ll enjoy learning, especially about the world, politics and big ideas. Tonight: Solitude.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): This is an excellent day to sign contracts or to enter into negotiations with others. However, be aware of the restrictions of the Moon Alert, which are severe. Nevertheless, in your interactions with others, you’ll be shrewd about seeing an advantage for yourself. Tonight: Friendships.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Discussions with spouses and partners are upbeat today. However, don’t agree to anything important, because most of this day is a Moon Alert. Therefore, do your homework. Explore ideas and get your facts, but wait until the Moon Alert is over to act. (It’s a great day to schmooze.) Tonight: You’re noticed.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Work-related travel might be in the cards today, because your ruler Mercury is sitting in the House of Employment dancing with Jupiter, which, among other things, rules foreign countries and expansion. Note: Even if you discuss big ideas, wait until tomorrow to act on them. Tonight: Explore!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Although this is a poor day for important decisions or shopping, it’s a fabulous day for creativity and doing anything that requires artistic talent. Explore new horizons in anything related to the arts, crafts, teaching children and sports. Tonight: Check your finances.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Most of this day is a Moon Alert, which means it’s a poor time to make important decisions or shop for anything other than food or gas. However, it’s a lively day for family discussions. Enjoy puttering around home and making improvements and repairs. Tonight: Cooperate.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll enjoy talking to others today, because you’re full of big ideas. Furthermore, you will be convincing. However, it’s important to know that most of this day is a Moon Alert, which means avoid important decisions or spending money (except for food or gas). Tonight: Work.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Be careful, because Mercury is in your Money House today dancing with Jupiter, which encourages big moneymaking plans or big purchases. However, either one of these activities is a bad idea. Wait until the Moon Alert is over for financial transactions (except for buying food and gas). Tonight: Socialize!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today Mercury is in your sign dancing with lucky moneybags Jupiter, which will boost your optimism! So far, so good. However, most of this day is a Moon Alert, which means it’s a poor day to make important decisions or spend money on anything other than food and gas. Forewarned is forearmed. Tonight: Relax.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You feel quietly pleased with yourself today because your confidence is strong. Keep a low profile. Research any topic that interests you. You will be successful in finding what you’re looking for. Check the Moon Alert! Tonight: Discussions.