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

Happy birthday for Wednesday, April 9, 2025: You are ambitious. You’re also energetic, focused and have a strong sense of purpose about your life. This is a year of work and creating solid foundations in your life. You might build external structures as well as internal ones. Take charge of your health. Stay grounded and levelheaded.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Today you have to put your emotional considerations second to the immediate necessities as you see them in your life. You might have to work for the benefit of someone else. This doesn’t mean you’re being a martyr. It’s just what’s happening. (Some of you will deal with home crafts.) Tonight: You’re strong.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): This is a third romantic day in a row this week! Small wonder that many of you can’t conceal your feelings from others. However, today there is a slight shift, because you need to be yourself. You want to do your own thing. Simple as that. Tonight: Seek privacy.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): This is a popular time for you, and you need to catch your breath. Fortunately, today is the perfect day to hide at home and nurture yourself. Give yourself a chance to relax among familiar surroundings. A conversation with a female relative might be significant. Tonight: Friends.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): This is a fast-paced day! You want to get a lot done, plus talk to people and, at the same time, read and study. (Busy you!) When it comes to talking to others, you want to be heard. This is why you’ll be dismayed if people are just chit-chatting about trivialities. Tonight: You look good.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Money issues are on your mind, especially matters related to taxes, debt and your financial interactions with other people. You are a “Fixed” sign (like TAURUS, SCORPIO and AQUARIUS), which means you like your ducks in a row. You don’t like loosey-goosey finances. Tonight: Explore and learn.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Today the Moon is in your sign, which happens for two and a half days every month. When this occurs, it will make you more emotional than usual. However, it also slightly improves your good luck. (Bonus!) Why not test this out by asking the universe for a tiny favor? More porridge? Tonight: Check your finances.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Today you need some peace, quiet or privacy so that you can mentally and physically regroup. Because your ambition is strong, you’ve been hustling your buns. Fortunately, this is an ideal day to take a rest and nurture yourself. You can’t run on fumes. Tonight: Be patient.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Today you feel a strong need to make contact with friends or people in groups. You might even feel protective or supportive to a friend more than usual. Actually, this is a good day to sit down with a friend (or a member of a group) and discuss your long-term future goals. Tonight: Work.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You should know that today you’re high-viz, which means people notice you more than usual. In fact, some people will actually know personal details about your private life. (Good to know in case you have to do some damage control.) Tonight: Socialize!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Today you have a strong urge to break free from your daily routine and do something different. (You might not be aware of this — or you might.) Either way, indulge your need for variety, stimulation and a bit of adventure. Do something different! Tonight: Cocoon.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’re juggling a lot of balls in the air. Financial issues, especially from the past, might come to fruition now. Furthermore, favors and checks might still be delayed. (Groan.) It’s important to define your relationship with the wealth and resources of someone else. Tonight: Conversations.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Today the Moon is in the sign that is opposite your own sign, which means you will have to go more than halfway when dealing with others. This is no biggie. You simply have to be congenial, cooperative and willing to go along to get along. Tonight: Ponder your values.