Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions after 10:45 p.m. EDT today (7:45 p.m. PDT). The Moon is in PISCES.

Happy birthday for Thursday, April 24, 2025: You’re a perfectionist and a humanitarian. You are kind, devoted and protective of loved ones. This year is the beginning of new adventures and major changes in your life. Keep your eyes open for new opportunities. Take action and define your goals. Prepare for leadership. Stay independent.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Today you will act with restraint, caution and common sense. Many of you will choose to work alone or behind the scenes. You’re assessing things and wondering about your next move. You’re not afraid to speak up, but you’re giving thought to what you will say. Tonight: Solitude.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Today you will express loyalty and support for someone older — either a friend or a charitable organization that you like to support. Something unexpected might trigger your feelings of responsibility and obligation to others. After all, you care. Tonight: Responsibilities.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Tread carefully when dealing with authority figures today, which means talking to parents, bosses, teachers, VIPs and even the police. Your dealings with them are not predictable. Something unexpected might occur. Fortunately, others will see you as conscientious and reliable. Tonight: Show respect.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Sudden opportunities to travel might fall in your lap today. Conversely, travel plans might be interrupted. It’s a crapshoot. Meanwhile, you will embrace traditional values when it comes to religious and political issues today. You believe the old ways are tried-and-true. Tonight: Tradition matters.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Tread carefully today, because unexpected news from bosses or authority figures might impact your financial scene. This could relate to shared responsibilities, shared property, inheritances or banking issues. Stay on top of things so you are not caught off guard. Tonight: Check your finances.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Today you have to go more than halfway when dealing with others. Therefore, be ready to compromise. Having said this, unexpected opportunities to travel or encounter someone from another culture might catch you off guard. Stay light on your feet so you can be flexible. Tonight: Be there for someone.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You are best served today by paying attention to your responsibilities related to your job, your work and even your health. Play by the rules. Do what is expected of you. Nevertheless, cancellations, delays and broken equipment might dog your footsteps. Be resilient. Tonight: Honor your obligations.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your responsibilities to children and young people are important today, and you will respect these. Others know they can count on you. Meanwhile, pay attention, because this might be an accident-prone day for your kids. Social plans might suddenly change. Avoid sports accidents. Tonight: Be sensible and responsible.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Small appliances might break down today or a minor breakage could occur — something will interrupt your home routine. Perhaps someone unexpected will knock on the door. Nevertheless, you are aware of your responsibilities to care for someone older. And you will. Tonight: Secure your home.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Pay attention to everything you say and do, because this is a mildly accident-prone day for your sign. However, it’s a good day to study and learn something new. Actually, someone older might have interesting news for you. Stay light on your feet. There’s an unpredictable element in the air today. Tonight: Advice.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Keep your eyes open when it comes to your assets, money and possessions. Something unexpected could impact them today. For example, you might find money; you might lose money. Do what you can to protect what you own against loss, theft or damage. On the upside, you might improve your job. Tonight: Check your belongings.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Today the Moon is in your sign dancing with Uranus, as well as lining up with both Saturn and Venus. This is a mixed bag. In one way, things are sudden, changing and unpredictable. Yet, in another way, you will toe the line and stick with what is tried-and-true. (Better safe than sorry.) Tonight: You’re reliable.