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

Happy birthday for Sunday, July 28 2024: You are independent, competitive and ready to rise to any challenge. You have excellent communication skills. This is a year of learning and teaching for you. Take time to explore spiritual or religious beliefs. You will benefit from philosophies that get you closer to the true meaning of your life.

Aries (March 21-April 19): This is a good day for financial discussions or thoughts about how to draw up a budget. If shopping, you will only buy long-lasting, practical items. Tonight: Check your money.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Today the Moon is in your sign dancing with stern Saturn, which makes you sensible. You will accept whatever duties and responsibilities you have without complaint. You might gain in some way by keeping things practical and orderly. Tonight: Be conservative.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Today you’ll pay attention to detail, plus you have the follow-through and endurance to keep searching for what you’re looking for. Let’s face it, it takes effort and an organized mind, which you have today! Tonight: Solitude.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): This is an excellent day to get advice from someone older or more experienced than you. After all, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Why not stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before you? Tonight: Be friendly.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You make an excellent impression on others today. They see you as sensible, practical, trustworthy and dependable. This might be smoke and mirrors, but nevertheless, it’s true. Keep up your game face. Tonight: Be respectful.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): This is a good day to study something. You will have the patience and the necessary diligence to do so. It’s also a good day to plow through the details of making travel plans. Tonight: Be open-minded.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Relations with friends and groups are warm and friendly now. Today, however, you will benefit from a serious, practical discussion about loans, mortgages, and financial and practical support from others. Tonight: Check your finances.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You look successful, affluent and charming! Today, practical discussions with partners and close friends will benefit you, especially regarding vacations, social outings, sports and the care of children. Tonight: Listen.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): This is a productive day. You’re in a no-nonsense, practical frame of mind. Whatever you decide today might help to solidify your situation at home. Likewise, it also might help your health and job. Tonight: Work.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): This is the perfect day to practice a technique or hone a particular skill so that you get better and better at it. This could apply to the arts or to any skill related to craftsmanship, or it could relate to getting a job done as well as possible. Some of you will teach children today. Tonight: Be serious.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today your focus is on home and family. Perhaps you’re dealing with finding the cheapest and best way of doing something, or seeing how you can get the most bang for your buck. Tonight: Cocoon.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): This is the perfect day to tackle work that requires mental stamina and attention to detail. Discussions with others will be serious and practical. Tonight: Be precise.