Moon Alert: Avoid shopping from 9 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. PDT today. After that, the Moon moves from Aries into Taurus.

Happy Birthday for Wednesday, April 19, 2023: You have perseverance and ambition — a marvelous combo that helps you achieve success in whatever you pursue. You are also competitive and will protect your independence. This is a wonderful year to socialize and enjoy yourself. Have fun, but don’t lose sight of your goals. Old friends might reappear.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

This is the best day of the year to take a realistic look in the mirror and check out what you project to your world. How does it stack up? Can you make improvements? Haircut? Wardrobe? Shoes? Remember: You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Tonight: Money quarrels.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

On this special New Moon Day, you have an opportunity to think about the spiritual dimensions of your life. What do you believe when the lights are out? The New Moon is the perfect time to set intentions or make resolutions. Ideas? Tonight: Stay chill.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

This is the perfect day to think about the role friendships play in your life. Do you hang out with quality people? What kind of friend are you? These are questions to consider on this New Moon Day. Tonight: Quiet times.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Today the only New Moon all year at the top of your chart is happening, which means it’s the perfect time to think about your life direction. Are you headed where you want to go? Is the direction you’re going your choice or someone else’s? Tonight: Avoid arguments.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Once a month the New Moon offers us a chance to set intentions. Today’s New Moon offers you the chance to consider what further education and training might improve your job or your life in general. What travel might enrich your world? Tonight: Show respect.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is an excellent day to think about your responsibilities to and for others. It’s also a good time to think about your values and how they might differ from the values of someone else. Some people prefer potatoes, some prefer rice, some prefer bread. Tonight: Avoid controversy.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today the only New Moon all year that is opposite your sign is happening. This means this is your best day of the year to think about what you can do to improve your closest relationships. Don’t worry about what they’re doing or not doing. What can you do? Tonight: Check your finances.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today’s New Moon is very handy for you. You have a chance now to improve your health and improve your job or get a better job. These are the exact opportunities today’s New Moon offers to you. How can you improve your chances in these areas? Tonight: Listen.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

We are a work-oriented society. But it’s very important to recognize our need for play and a chance to express our creative talents. Do you feel you have a balance of doing this in your life? Today’s New Moon is in the part of your chart that triggers this question. Tonight: Work.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

We all need a nest. We need to know where we are going to sleep tonight. The New Moon today is an opportunity for you to think about how you can improve your home and where you live, as well as how you can improve your relations with family members. Family is gold. Tonight: Go gently.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

We are gregarious. We need to talk and be heard. We need to see people and we need to be seen. Today is the best day of the year to think about your style of communicating to others. Are you clear? Do others understand you? Tonight: Patience.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

We need money and resources for food, shelter, pleasure and a chance to be generous. But sometimes our money and possessions can end up owning us, instead of the other way around. What is your relationship to your wealth? Think about this today. Tonight: Avoid disputes.