Moon Alert: After 2:30 a.m. EDT today, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The Moon is in Aquarius.

Happy birthday for Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023: You have a charismatic, seductive presence, and you like to be in control. (A powerful combination!) This is a carefree, fun-loving year for you, which means you can let your guard down and loosen up a bit. Old friends may reappear. Nurture the happiness and beauty within you. Enjoy!

Aries (March 21-April 19): Discussions about shared property, the wealth and resources of your partner, banking matters, inheritances or insurance issues will go well today. People are in a serious, practical frame of mind and want solid results. Tonight: You’re popular.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): When talking to close friends or partners today, listen to the advice of someone older or more experienced. Meanwhile, you’re high-viz, which means others notice you and details about your personal life. Tonight: You look good.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Today your ruler Mercury is lined up with Saturn, which will help you focus on task that you want to get done. You’ll keep at whatever you’re doing until it’s finished, because you have focus, concentration plus an eye for detail. Tonight: Explore!

Cancer (June 21-July 22): If you’re involved in sports or the creative arts, this is an excellent day to hone or practice your skill, because you will have the focus necessary to repeatedly do something until you get it right. Tonight: Expect benefits.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): A discussion with a parent or an older family member might take place today that will benefit all parties. It could address the need for home repairs or suggestions about how to deal with increased chaos and activity that is occurring on the homefront at this time. Tonight: Warm conversations.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): This is a wonderful day to learn something, because you’re able to concentrate on mental work that requires attention to detail. Your eye will be sharp for little pieces that make up a whole. You have discipline and perseverance. Tonight: Cooperation works.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If shopping today, you won’t be frivolous. You’ll be thrifty and will focus on practical items that are long-lasting. (No tap shoes or feather boas today.) This is a good day to draw up a budget. Tonight: Socialize!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Mercury is in your sign today dancing with stern Saturn, which promotes serious thinking about important concerns. You’ll be successful with practical matters, especially organizing your environment. Tonight: Entertain!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You feel the need for privacy today, and you will accomplish a lot because you have excellent concentration. That’s why this is a good day for research of any kind or looking for answers to questions. Tonight: Schmooze!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You might engage in a discussion with someone older or more experienced today who influences how you think about your future goals. You might modify what you expect for yourself in the future. You might put a more practical perspective on things. Tonight: Favorable finances.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will impress bosses and parents in discussions today because they will see you as reliable, conscientious and trustworthy. Personally, you will find it easy to give serious thought to your future direction and how things should unfold. Tonight: You’re happy.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): It’s an excellent day for study! Your mind is focused. You’re patient and persevering. You have endurance, concentration and an eye for detail -- everything you need to study or make travel plans. Tonight: Sweet solitude.