Moon Alert: Avoid shopping (except for food and gas) or important decisions after 6 p.m. EDT today (3 p.m. PDT). The Moon is in LEO.
Happy Birthday for Friday, April 24, 2026:
Family and career are your two main loves. You have humanitarian values and the potential for success. This is a slower-paced year. It’s OK to rest and rejuvenate your energy. Focus on business and personal relationships with those who are kind, helpful and have your back.
ARIES
(March 21-April 19)
★★★★
You are the artisan of the zodiac, and today is a fabulous day to use your creative talents to make things. You have the energy, motivation, ideas and also the much-needed perseverance to do so. It’s a strong day for sports, fun activities with kids and social outings! Tonight: Playful times.
TAURUS
(April 20-May 20)
★★★
Although emotions might run high in family discussions today, you can still achieve a lot because you have the energy to make improvements. In addition to which, family discussions can focus on practical, long-term solutions. What’s good for the hive is good for the bee. Tonight: Cocoon.
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20)
★★★★
Avoid arguments that are heated and emotional today. Instead, use today’s energy to make long-range plans for the future. Discussions with younger people, friends or members of groups might help you. You’re brimming with ideas that need to be channeled in one direction. Tonight: Conversations.
CANCER
(June 21-July 22)
★★★
Avoid money squabbles today. Instead, take a realistic look at your financial picture and make some long-range plans for the future. Discussions with bosses, parents and authority figures will help you. In fact, someone older might give you advice that ultimately boosts your income or helps you in a practical or financial way. Tonight: Maintain your possessions.
LEO
(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★★
You can get a lot done today because Lady Luck is with you. The Moon is in your sign dancing beautifully with Mercury, Mars and Saturn, encouraging you to make sensible, practical plans for the future, especially related to travel, publishing, medicine and the law. Avoid power struggles with partners. Tonight: You’re strong.
VIRGO
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★
You might have an idea that you feel obsessed about but you’re keeping it to yourself. Don’t let this weigh you down. Instead, you can benefit from doing some behind-the-scenes research about financial matters, wills, inheritances, credit cards, insurance issues and shared property. This will be worthwhile. Tonight: Seek solitude.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★★
Avoid an intense encounter with a friend or a member of a group. There is no upside to this. Instead, welcome practical discussions with partners, spouses and friends about making future plans. You also might agree to athletic or competitive activities that will be stimulating! Tonight: Friendships.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★
Today people will notice you more than usual. In fact, some people will know personal details about your private life. (Do you need to do some damage control?) Avoid ego battles with parents and bosses. Instead, put your energy into improving your work in a hands-on, practical way. Tonight: Show respect.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★★
Avoid squabbles with others today. Instead, make plans for future vacations, fun outings and anything to do with playful activities with kids or sports. Romantic and creative discussions are also favored. Use your mental energy for positive results. Tonight: Explore!
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★
Family discussions can be positive and productive today in a practical way. Explore making home improvements with the help of others. Avoid petty ego battles about money and possessions. They will waste your time and rob you of your accomplishments. Tonight: Check your finances.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★★
This is the classic day for emotional conflict with someone. Guilt, jealousy or over-possessiveness might take hold of you. Not good! Instead, you have another choice: Learn something new or make future plans about travel, learning and teaching. A better payoff. Tonight: Be prepared to cooperate.
PISCES
(one Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★
Don’t get your belly in a rash about certain issues at work or related to your health today. Chill out. Instead, this is a great day to make practical plans about earnings, cash flow and perhaps the purchase of something. This is where your focus will pay off. Tonight: Work.
BORN TODAY
Actor Joe Keery (1992), singer-songwriter, actress, director Barbra Streisand (1942), actress, author Shirley MacLaine (1934)
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