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

Happy birthday for Friday, Jan. 31, 2025: You’re original, versatile, compassionate and sensitive. You need to be taken seriously, and you need to value your talents. Exciting changes will give you increased personal freedom this year. Stay flexible so you can pursue opportunities. Expect to travel and meet new friends.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Don’t expect too much of yourself today. Get in gear. Make a simple to-do list. The enthusiasm of the past few days has waned somewhat, and you might feel a bit tired. Stick to the basics. Conversations with friends, especially younger people will be helpful. Tonight: Solitude.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Someone older, in a position of authority or with more experience might be in a position to give you advice today. This advice could be about anything, from your career to home and family to romance. It never hurts to listen because, after all, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Tonight: Problem-solving.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): In one way, you would like to travel and spread your wings today. However, rules and restrictions might inhibit your plans. Someone in authority might lay down the law or ask you to take on increased responsibilities. If this is a case, you can’t ignore what is expected of you. Tonight: Show respect.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Today you might feel restricted by rules, regulations and the traditions of a group or a family. Whatever the case, this could make travel plans more difficult. Retrograde Mars will rob you of energy now, which makes it tougher to assert yourself. Old conflicts from the past also might drain your energy. Be patient. Tonight: Learn.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Today it’s important to meet your financial obligations to others, including financial institutions, credit card companies and such. Pay your bills. Draw up a rough budget. Do whatever you can to get a better handle on debt and your financial scene. When it comes to money, information is power. Tonight: Check your finances.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Go easy and be tactful today, because your dealings with close friends, spouses and partners might be difficult. You might feel they’re making greater demands on you, or perhaps they discourage you in other ways. Instead, focus on your own work. Keep your head down and your powder dry. Tonight: Patience.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You might have increased responsibilities today at work or with issues related to your health (especially bones and teeth). Some of you also might have to take care of a pet. Do what you can to fulfill your obligations. Later, you can take time off for good behavior. Tonight: Work.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Children might be an increased responsibility for you today. Likewise, social plans might not pan out because of increased expenses, cancellations or obstacles that create difficulties. Actually, this is a better day to focus on home and family discussions, especially related to home repairs. Tonight: Relax.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In one way, you might be eager to take a short trip and visit siblings and relatives. However, increased responsibilities on the homefront might make this impossible. You might have to care for an older family relative or for a parent. This is what’s happening. Tonight: Discussions.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You like a well-planned ending. Furthermore, family is important. Perhaps these are concerns for you today, because it’s easy to fall into worry mode. But if you can’t change something, why worry? And if you can change something, then do it. (Easier said than done, I know.) Tonight: Make a list.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might feel financially tapped out today. Fortunately, the Sun and Mercury are in your sign, which empower you, especially while talking to others. If your money scene looks bleak, this is temporary. It’s a brief dark cloud on your horizon. Relax. Tonight: Be prudent.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Today the Moon is lined up with Saturn in your sign, which can make things look worse than they really are. (“I’m navel lint.”) Fortunately, this is brief. Tomorrow is a much better day. Tomorrow promises romance! Tonight: Let go.