Canadian astronaut/politician Marc Garneau (1949) shares your birthday today. You project self-confidence because you have a strong belief in your abilities. You know you're intelligent and you do your homework before you commit to anything. When you want to be, you are enormously persuasive! You think things through carefully before you act, which is a good thing because, in the coming year, an important choice will arise. Choose wisely.

Moon Alert

Caution: Avoid shopping or making important decisions all day today until 10:00 PM EST. After that the Moon moves from Pisces into Aries.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Whoa Nellie! Today is not the day to get your belly in a rash. The Moon is in your sign making you a bit more feisty than usual. And on top of that, Mercury is opposing your fiery ruler, the planet Mars. People are itching to fight! (Yikes!)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Keep tightlipped when dealing with group situations today as well as children if you want to maintain any kind of harmony or even a hint of it. People are ready to attack each other at a moment's notice! Therefore, walk softly. Keep your head down and your powder dry.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Disputes with bosses, parents, teachers, VIPs, the police (and actually, all authority figures) are highly likely today. Don't get involved in these. It won't be a pretty picture. And don't react. (It will be your downfall.) Knowing this ahead of time, you are somewhat protected. Forewarned is forearmed.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Avoid touchy subjects like politics, religion and racial issues today. People are highly contentious and ready to bicker about anything. Unless you want to do battle royal - zip thy lip.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Conflict about shared property, insurance matters, inheritances and anything that you own jointly with others might arise today. This also includes squabbles about debt and credit cards. This is a lousy day to try to get any resolution to these issues.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Mars is in your sign opposing Mercury (which is opposite your sign) which means you're ready for bear! Take it easy with others. Don't be critical. Don't be quick to attack. And don't take offense if others are rude to you because it will escalate into something really hairy. (Who wants to be miserable?)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Arguments and pointed barbs with co-workers and customers are likely to arise today at work because people can't resist chiming in with their two cents. No one can resist a challenge today. (Oh yeah?)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Be patient with children today. Ditto for lovers. That's because lovers' quarrels are par for the course today. People are easily irritated, on the defense and also ready to attack! Oh dear! (Be kind to the little people.) Remember what your objective is.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Domestic arguments and disputes at home are highly likely! It's easy to break things, burn the toast and be impatient with loved ones. Slow down and take it easy. Count off 11 breaths and you'll be surprised at how calming this is. (I'm going to do this right now.)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Arguments with daily contacts, especially siblings will easily break out today. In large measure, this is because people are irritated and impatient. This means that patience is the antidote to anger. It doesn't remove the cause but it can certainly reduce the painful fallout.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Don't get hung up on financial matters, cash flow or anything to do with your possessions. If you let it get to you, it will only ruin your day. (And the day of many others!) Just contemplate your situation and figure out the best way to handle it. Postpone unpleasant discussions until tomorrow, which is a better day!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Mercury is in your sign today opposite fiery Mars! Mars likes to fight. Mercury likes to talk. They are in opposition. Are you beginning to get the drift? Naturally, with patience and tolerance of others you can avoid nasty fallouts. Or not. Your choice.

Source: Georgia Nicols