Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for everyone. Donation Options Search Search Search Share After 1:45 a.m. Chicago time, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Taurus. An average day You have a lot of energy to express yourself today. In particular, discussions about finances, earnings, cash flow and possessions will go well. You have a private agenda that you want to address, and you will do so. (You’re strong with the sun in your sign.) This is a great day to set your forces in action. Friends, as well as groups and organizations, might help you or listen to you because your enthusiasm is powerful today. In particular, young people want to hear what you have to say. This is an excellent day to set future goals. This is a popular day! It’s also a powerful day for you because your ambition is strong, and your ability to impress bosses and people in authority will be successful because of your charisma and enthusiasm. You have high standards today and will welcome a chance to make the world a better place. This is the classic day to stand on your soapbox and preach your ideas to a crowd. You feel positive, and you want to share your interests and opinions with others. Even if something is a bit risky, your optimism will carry enough energy to make it worth the gamble. You’re high-vis today. People admire you, and they want to hear what you have to say — especially about financial matters related to shared property, inheritances, wills, debt and taxes. People can see that this is not your first rodeo, and they want your advice. Your enthusiasm will allow you to set your troops marching today. Friends, spouses, partners and even members of the general public will be encouraged by your positive energy. Whether it’s politics or ideas for a better tomorrow, people will listen to what you have to say. Work-related travel is likely for many of you today. In any case, you will accomplish a lot because you are bursting with enthusiasm and energy. In addition, funding and practical help from another source will be forthcoming. You have it all. Lately you’ve been in work mode, getting a lot done. Today, however, you want to play, which means you have lots of energy for sports, social outings, playful activities with kids and anything to do with the arts and the entertainment world. Decide to go along to get along. Because you have a lot of energy and enthusiasm today to make home improvements as well as settle family issues, use this in the best way possible. You can make things better. Work-related discussions and issues related to your health will go well. This is an excellent day for those of you in sales, marketing, teaching, writing and acting because you will express yourself with brilliance, enthusiasm and positive energy. People will hang on your every word. Today, Mars is in your sign dancing with Jupiter, making this a great day to advance your own interests. It’s an excellent day for business because you will be able to plan with greater foresight than usual. You also feel particularly vigorous! Actor Gary Oldman (1958) shares your birthday. You’re practical, ambitious and passionate. You have strong energy, ideals and convictions. This is a year of learning and teaching. Take time to renew your spiritual or religious beliefs. Explore philosophies that will give you better self-awareness and get you closer to the true meaning of your life.

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With the sun in your success zone and Jupiter pushing positively through your own sign, this is a week to celebrate your knowledge and skills, but also to keep an open mind and heart about gaining new...