Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or major decisions from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. EDT today (2 a.m. to 6 a.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Scorpio into Sagittarius.

Happy Birthday for Sunday, April 9, 2023: You are passionate and adventurous. Invariably, others are smitten with your charm. You will always speak your mind. This year is slower-paced. It’s OK to rest. Give yourself a chance to rejuvenate and focus on your needs and the kinds of relationships that make you happy.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Don’t get your belly in a rash today. Take it easy and be laid-back. You have strong opinions today, especially about politics, religion, philosophy and racial issues. This could lead to a confrontation with someone older. Who needs this? Tonight: Stay quiet.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

You’re never casual about money because you’re the financial wizard of the zodiac. Avoid arguments about shared property, inheritances and debt today, which could trigger strong feelings. It was ever thus. Tonight: Check your finances.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Today the Moon is opposite your sign, which means you will have to go more than halfway when dealing with others. Meanwhile, disputes with authority figures could become heated. Use common sense to avoid nasty confrontations. Tonight: Listen.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

A clash of opinions, beliefs about religion, ideologies and politics is likely today. Because the Moon is dancing with Pluto, people will have intense feelings about everything. Cool your jets. Tonight: Cooperate.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Parents must be patient with their kids today. Authority figures, rules and regulations, especially related to property and finances, might create a problem. Meanwhile, those involved have strong feelings! Be forgiving. Tonight: Relax.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Family arguments might arise today. Sometimes it’s best to go along to get along to keep the peace. Certainly, feelings at home will run high. Put things in perspective. Will any of this matter 10 years from now? Tonight: Stay chill.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Don’t be critical of others today, even in your thoughts. Negative vibes and criticism will lead to arguments that will ruin your day. You want to have a pleasant day. Remind yourself that your objective is to stay happy. Tonight: Seek peace.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Arguments might arise today about costs related to kids, social occasions, a vacation or a sports event. And today, these will escalate into emotional scenes, which benefit no one. What good comes of this? Be the peacemaker. Tonight: Chill out.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You will be intense today because the Moon is in your sign dancing with Pluto. Meanwhile, difficulties with family members might arise. You can be part of the problem, or you can be part of the solution. It’s your choice. Tonight: Compromise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is a challenging day for you. Something going on behind the scenes might rankle you and yet you can’t speak up. Naturally, you’ll be doing a slow boil. Let this go, because today family events and interactions with children can actually be warm and pleasant. Tonight: Hide.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Money squabbles might put a damper on things today. Whatever happens will get your goat. You can’t ignore it for some reason. Think about what your choices are. You can ignore this and have a happy day. Or you can trigger an argument and be miserable. Tonight: Be friendly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

It will be challenging to deal with authority figures today. Furthermore, these challenges might be public. (An argument in an elevator?) Stay calm. Don’t take the bait. If you’re upset, then others are upset, and who wins? No one. Tonight: Be nice.