Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions after 11:30 p.m. EST today (8:30 p.m. PST). The Moon is in Virgo.
Happy Birthday for Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023:
You are imaginative and progressive, plus, intense and serious. You’re courageous, ambitious and sometimes eccentric. This is a powerful year for you, because you are receiving recognition for your efforts. You might win awards, kudos and promotions. You will certainly receive acknowledgement from your peers. Bravo!
ARIES
(March 21-April 19)
★★★
Interruptions to your job or something related to your health or your pet might occur today. Stay on your toes. Meanwhile, you have wonderful opportunities to negotiate shared property, inheritances, wills and estates, as well as insurance issues. Things will go your way because you’ll be effective and persuasive! Tonight: Avoid financial squabbles.
TAURUS
(April 20-May 20)
★★★
This is a mildly accident-prone day for your kids, so be vigilant. Meanwhile, social occasions are up for grabs today. Plans might be canceled or, alternatively, you might suddenly receive an invitation. (Go figure.) Likewise, guard against sports accidents. Meanwhile, discussions with partners and close friends will be powerful and productive. Tonight: Patience.
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20)
★★★
Something will interrupt your home routine. Unexpected company. Broken appliances. Fortunately, you are empowered with common sense and self-discipline today, so you can fix anything that goes awry. This is also a lovely day for romance and socializing. Tonight: Delegate.
CANCER
(June 21-July 22)
★★★
This is a mildly accident-prone day for you, so pay attention to everything you say and do. Meanwhile, it’s a powerful day for artists and creative projects. It’s also a great day to teach children. Exploring ways to refine new techniques in the arts or sports will be effective and worthwhile. Tonight: Relax.
LEO
(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★
Financial matters might catch you by surprise today, so keep your eyes open. In fact, you might find money; you might lose money. Meanwhile, family discussions will be powerful but effective, especially regarding home improvements and repairs. These discussions also might include recycling and garbage issues. Tonight: Downtime.
VIRGO
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★★
Today you crave emotional excitement, which is why you might seek out people who are different. You also might be attracted to groups who want to advocate change or introduce new policies. You will be effective and persuasive when sharing your own ideas with others. Tonight: Learn something.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★
You might feel restless today, because an undercurrent of excitement seems to permeate your day. This could relate to potential earnings or moneymaking ideas you have, especially if you want to convince someone else to agree with you or see your way of doing things. Tonight: Check your money.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★★
A friend might surprise you today. Or perhaps you will meet someone who is a real character. Meanwhile, today Mercury is in your sign dancing with Pluto, which gives you X-ray vision and allows you to examine, scrutinize and probe everything that comes your way. (You’ll spot a phony.) Tonight: Exercise.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★
Something unusual might happen that suddenly puts you in the public eye today. This could be inadvertent or planned. Meanwhile, your ability to do research and find answers to questions and solutions to old problems is excellent. Tonight: Privacy.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★★
Travel plans might suddenly change today. It could be a big change or a minor hiccup. Double-check all schedules and itineraries. Meanwhile, you might have a powerful discussion with someone today, perhaps a member of a group. Or you might attract someone to you who is very persuasive. Tonight: Set goals.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★
Make friends with your bank account today to make sure you’re on top of things, because something unusual could occur. Meanwhile, a boss, parent or someone in authority might require that you account for yourself. They might have answers for you or they might demand answers from you. Tonight: Ambition!
PISCES
(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★
Someone might throw you a curveball today. Perhaps they want more freedom or independence. Meanwhile, you might encounter someone who is very persuasive about politics, religion or any social issue that they embrace. Someone might jump on their soapbox to convince you about something. Think for yourself. Tonight: Travel plans.
BORN TODAY
Singer Bonnie Raitt (1949), actress Alfre Woodard (1952), actor Matthew Rhys (1974)
