1+ week, 6+ day ago (624+ words) Avoid shopping (except food and gas) or important decisions from 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. After that, the moon moves from Libra into Scorpio. In one way, this day is strong because the sun and Saturn are supported by Jupiter, making you optimistic, bold and realistic about financial matters and home-related issues. Nevertheless, respect the restrictions of the moon alert. Be wise. Relations with others are warm and mutually supportive today. It's a lovely time to socialize with partners and close friends, as well as members of the general public. Someone older or more established might have advice for you. Wait until the moon alert is over before you act. Mixed messages from the universe exist today. In one way, you can be productive and decisive about issues related to work, your health or even a pet. Authority figures will support you. Finances are…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (628+ words) There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Aries. This is a feel-good day! Focus on home, family and your private life, and look for ways to use your resources or the resources of someone else to help someone, especially someone in a hospital, jail or a sequestered situation. You want to make a difference. Today you have a wonderful opportunity to work with a close friend, spouse or partner to make a difference in the life of someone, especially someone in need. You might work with a charitable group to get the best results for your efforts. You'll find it rewarding today if you can help a co-worker or someone in need because this will be a gratifying experience for you. Look for ways to show a small kindness or an act of…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (623+ words) There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The new moon is in Scorpio. The new moon each month is an opportunity to make resolutions or set intentions. This month's new moon, occurring today, is the perfect time to think about your debt structure and how you're handling shared property, inheritances and such. Today, the new moon is your best chance this year to think about what you can do to improve your marriage, your partnership and your professional partnerships and relationships. These are all important to you. Can you do anything to improve them? You have an opportunity today to rethink your attitude toward how you do your job and how you approach any task you set for yourself. If you think that work is onerous, you might begrudge your efforts and do as little as possible....

1+ week, 3+ day ago (416+ words) Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker shakes hands with Pope Leo XIV during an audience in the Vatican. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker paid Pope Leo XIV a visit in the Vatican, bearing some beer from the pontiff's home state and an invitation to come to Chicago. Pritzker announced his audience with the pope on social media early Wednesday and said it was an honor to meet the pontiff, whom he called a "son of Illinois" and an "advocate for the poor and less fortunate." "Pope Leo XIV's message of hope, compassion, unity, and peace resonates with Illinoisans of all faiths and traditions," Pritzker said. The governor, joined by First Lady M.K. Pritzker, met with the Chicago-born pope for about 40 minutes, and they discussed the Trump administration's recent immigration crackdown in the Chicago area " an action that has drawn nearly daily criticism from Pritzker....

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (621+ words) Avoid shopping (except food and gas) and important decisions from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Pisces into Aries. This is a curious day. For the most part, you feel warmhearted and friendly with everyone. Nevertheless, there might be a fleeting moment when you feel lonely or cut off from others. No worries. It will be gone soon. Meanwhile, someone might help you or give you something to improve your home. Bonus! You will enjoy the company of others today " friends, classes, teams, groups, partners, spouses and even members of the general public. Very likely, you'll entertain people with your optimism and big ideas. (Admittedly, someone older might temporarily rain on your parade, but this is brief.) Look at you! You make a great impression on others today, which is a good thing because some people seem…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (624+ words) Avoid shopping (except food and gas) or important decisions from 11 a.m. to noon. After that, the moon moves from Cancer into Leo. Your home routine might suddenly change this morning. Be ready for anything. Later in the day, you have lots of energy to schmooze, socialize and enjoy sports events. If you work in the entertainment world or the hospitality industry, you'll be productive. Your daily routine might be different this morning. (Give yourself extra time for wiggle room to deal with the unexpected.) Later, vigorous discussions at home (with a woman) will take place because you want to improve things at home or make something better. This is a strong day to make financial plans or agree with bosses and authority figures about financial matters " perhaps your salary. (Take note of the brief moon alert and avoid important decisions during…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago (614+ words) There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Capricorn. Roll up your sleeves and face the paperwork that's been collecting dust regarding taxes, debt, inheritances, wills, insurance matters and all those red-tape issues we love to ignore. You can make great progress wrapping up loose details. Go, go, go! A discussion with someone close will be intense but productive because one or both of you might put your cards on the table and tell it like it is. Be ready to compromise, and the same goes for the other person. Have the talk. This is a productive day because you intend to get a lot done, primarily because you want to improve the way you do your job, the way you work, and even your health. Oh yes, you want the whole enchilada! Deep,…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (630+ words) Avoid shopping (except food and gas) or important decisions from 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. After that, the moon moves from Taurus into Gemini. Keep your eyes open because this is a mildly accident-prone day. However, it's also a productive day, especially if you're making travel plans or dealing with business related to publishing, the media, medicine and the law. Look for ways to make improvements. You can get a lot done today, especially if you work in a bank or any kind of financial institution. Nevertheless, whatever you do, you have energy to burn. This is a good day to renegotiate loans, mortgages or redo agreements related to shared property. You might feel jittery and a bit impulsive this morning because the moon in your sign will line up with unpredictable Uranus, which can trigger spontaneous reactions. Remind yourself to think before you…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago (625+ words) There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Aquarius. Family discussions and negotiations can help you secure your home base, get a mortgage, or make your home and real estate more secure. It's a great day to ask for a loan or a mortgage. Ask for anything that will help you and your family. Your enthusiasm might clinch an important deal today by convincing a friend or a group to go along with your ideas. People will be supportive of you " and you are supportive of them. This is an excellent day to build upon each other's ideas to get a superior result. Discussions with parents, bosses and authority figures might ultimately boost your earnings or improve your job in some way today. A co-worker might be helpful. In fact, a work-related romance is…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (520+ words) Avoid shopping (except food and gas) or major decisions from 3 to 4:45 a.m. After that, the moon moves from Scorpio into Sagittarius. Your emotional experiences will be more intense today as you deal with different situations. Similarly, you might attract someone who is intense and powerful. You might have strong feelings about shared property or being surrounded by familiar things that hold memories from the past. Conflict with others will be more emotional today because the moon is opposite your sign. Guard against knee-jerk reactions. Nevertheless, loved ones and partners will feel more important to you than usual. You might even seek security and support from them. A playful day! For some reason, it will be difficult to conceal your feelings from others. Don't even try. Romance will feel stronger, and relations with a lover will be more intense. You might also…...