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

Happy birthday for Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024: You are gifted with words. You are charming and entertaining, and enjoy socializing with others. This is a year of reflection, study, learning and teaching. You might renew certain spiritual or religious beliefs. Explore philosophies that give you a better understanding of the meaning of your life.

Aries (March 21-April 19): This is a strong day for you because the Moon is in your sign dancing with lucky Jupiter, which makes you eager to socialize, especially with people you already know. You’ll thrive in group settings, along with occasions where you might teach or instruct others. Tonight: Take charge.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): This is a feel-good day, and you have a warm feeling in your tummy. It’s a productive day in terms of work or any tasks that you schedule for yourself. Discussions with partners and close friends will be upbeat and dynamic. Nevertheless, you might choose to be low-key. Tonight: Lie low.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): This is a wonderful day to schmooze, especially with old friends. You will also enjoy the company of groups and organizations. This is an upbeat, fun-filled time for you, which is why it’s important to find ways to socialize and express your creative talents. Tonight: Be friendly.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): You’re high-viz today, which means people notice you more than usual. In fact, some know personal details about your private life. Probably, this is nothing to worry about, since things look so favorable for you today. The impression you create is positive! Tonight: You’re admired.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You feel enthusiastic about life today. In particular, you would love to travel or learn something new or explore opportunities in publishing, the law or medicine. You want to expand your world in some way. It’s a good day to teach and work with groups. Tonight: Explore!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): This is an excellent day for financial discussions, especially about shared property, shared responsibilities or anything that is jointly held. Whatever transpires, you will probably come out smelling like a rose. (Laughing all the way to the bank!) Tonight: Check your finances.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Discussions with those who are close to you today will go well because you feel positive and generous to others. You will particularly enjoy being with old friends where you have already established strong emotional ties. You might be concerned for someone’s welfare. Tonight: Be cooperative.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Work-related travel will be a positive experience for you today. This is also an excellent day to work with groups to achieve your goals. You might be involved more than usual with people from other cultures or different countries. It’s an excellent day to teach, lecture or schmooze. Tonight: Get organized.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): This is a fantastic day to schmooze with others. You are in the mood to socialize, and the celestial heavens will help you do this. In particular, you might feel concerned about the welfare of children. You also might be romantically attracted to someone who is “different.” It’s a feel-good day! Tonight: Socialize!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): This is an excellent day for real estate deals or speculation, or checking out new possibilities to rent. Likewise, you will enjoy entertaining at home, especially if you invite friends and family and people you know well. Younger, artistic people are in the mix. Stock the fridge. Tonight: Relax.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Our minds create everything. And when we have a positive frame of mind, the world we look at is more hopeful and reassuring. This is what is at play today, and also why you feel so outgoing and friendly talking to others, especially groups. “Hail, fellow; well met!” Tonight: Share ideas.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Financial discussions will go well for you today because you will benefit in some fashion. This is the perfect day to ask for a raise, look for a better paying job or see ways to make money on the side. You also might benefit through real estate. Tonight: Check your money and possessions.