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

Happy birthday for Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022: You are passionate and intense. You’re also persuasive and convincing. You have strong family values. This year is the last year of a nine-year cycle for you, which means it’s time to let go of whatever might be holding you back. Lighten your load to prepare for new beginnings next year.

Aries (March 21-April 19): A friend or a member of a group might be critical of you today. Don’t take this to heart, and don’t overreact. Instead, focus on banking needs, bills, debt, inheritances and insurance matters, because you can accomplish a lot in these areas. Tonight: A surprise from a friend.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Steer clear of disputes with parents, bosses, teachers, VIPs and the police. You might get busted. Someone might rain on your parade. This could be the aftermath of something that happened yesterday or last night. Handle this with skillful means. Tonight: Patience.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Limitations, obstacles and restrictions related to the law or travel, or dealing with foreign countries or the media might be a drag today. Instead of helping you, others tell you why you can’t do something. Fortunately, with Mars in your sign, you’re PowerPoint on steroids! Tonight: Explore!

Cancer (June 21-July 22): This is a poor day to ask for a loan, a mortgage or a favor from someone else, because people are a bit grumpy today. They’re not willing to meet you halfway. Instead, they want to hide behind rules and regulations. (Discouraging.) Tonight: Cope as best you can.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Relations with a partner or close friend are definitely discouraging today. Someone might not want to go along with your plans or suggestions. Furthermore, they might create obstacles to what you want to do. Patience is your best ally. Tonight: Be strong.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Authority figures, bosses and supervisors at work might be critical and obstructive. Don’t let this get you down. Or perhaps you are discouraged by a health situation. Whatever the case, focus instead on doing something different. Do something lighthearted and fun! Tonight: Seek conversations.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): This is a tough day for romance, because people are in a negative frame of mind. Likewise, this is a difficult day for dealing with your kids, because they might be having a sugar hangover from last night. Make the best of a challenging situation. Tonight: Focus on your finances.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Authority figures at home or within the family might be discouraging today. Don’t let this get you down, because this is just a temporary dark cloud on your horizon. Meanwhile, you are empowered because the Sun, Mercury and Venus are in your sign. Go with what works. Tonight: Treat yourself.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Negative thinking and worry might bother you today, especially because you are an optimistic sign. Remember: Worry is like a rocking chair; it gives you something to do but gets you nowhere. Enjoy a little solitude today. Pamper yourself. You often feel better outdoors. Tonight: Enjoy solitude.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Finances and cash flow might be depressing for you today. (Join the club; we number in the millions. “It’s hard out there without your towel.”) Fortunately, this is a popular time for you, and friends will be supportive, especially younger and creative, talented people. Tonight: Talk to a friend.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today the Moon is in your sign lined up with stern Saturn, which can make you feel lonely or isolated from others. Domestic problems might be a drag. Basically, the feeling that you’re cut off from others might be created by yourself! Are you the one building the wall? Tonight: Social diversions.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Today things look worse than they really are, so don’t get carried away with negative thinking. It’s easy to have a conflict between what you think of yourself versus what you think you should be — false expectations. We all do this, and it serves us no benefit or real purpose. Give yourself a little treat. Tonight: Do something different.