Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 9:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. PDT today. After that, the Moon moves from Scorpio into Sagittarius.

Happy Birthday for Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024:

You have humanitarian values. You also have strong instincts. Music might play a role in your world. This is a wonderful year to socialize and enjoy life. Your creativity and zest for life are strong! Let your guard down and loosen up a bit. Old friends might reappear.

ARIES

(March 21-April 19)
★★★
This will be a productive day for you, especially if you look at financial matters or how you are dealing with shared responsibilities, perhaps at home. You also might be excited about travel plans or publishing and legal matters. Romance with someone “different” might blossom. Tonight: Explore!

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)
★★★
Someone might surprise you today. You might feel sympathetic to a friend or a member of a group, which is why you might lobby on their behalf or look for ways to help them. Meanwhile, you can benefit from the wealth and resources of someone else. (What goes around, comes around.) Tonight: Check your finances.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)
★★★
You’re keen to work and boost your earnings today. However, some of you also might be spending money today — big-time. Bosses and people in authority might look upon you favorably, which is why this could be the day to ask for permission or approval. (Who knows?) Tonight: Cooperate.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)
★★★★
Many options are open for you today. This can be a productive day for you, especially related to sports and the arts. However, you will also enjoy socializing, being on a vacation and enjoying fun activities with kids. A work-related romance could begin. Tonight: Get organized.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★
Your focus on home, family and your private life is strong today. You might take care of someone or feel sympathetic to the needs of a family member. Something unexpected might take place, which causes you to rethink things or go in a new direction. Tonight: Socialize!

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★
This is a busy day full of errands, appointments, discussions with others, time spent with siblings and relatives, plus involvement with friends and groups. Be careful you don’t spread yourself too thin. You will also enjoy fixing up your digs and entertaining at home. Tonight: Relax.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★
Be aware of financial matters today. For example, you might have moneymaking ideas. Conversely, you might have ideas about spending money, especially on something elegant or luxurious. (You have good taste.) Enjoy schmoozing with daily contacts today. People are happy to see you. Tonight: Conversations.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★★
Today you feel invigorated and energetic, which is why you might help a family member or work on behalf of a charitable agency dealing with other countries. This is because you have a strong concern for the welfare of others today, especially children. Tonight: Check your money and belongings.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★
Although you want privacy or to be low-key today, with both Mercury and Venus now in your sign, you also feel sociable and friendly! You might work to benefit animals or people who need your help. Tonight: You win!

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★★
You are popular today! In part, this is because people sense that you feel sympathetic to their needs and you are willing to listen to their problems. And it’s true. If you can help someone today, you will. You also might enlist a third party like a friend or partner to work with you. Tonight: Solitude.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★
You’re high-viz today, which means people notice you more than usual, plus they seem to know personal details about your private life. Nevertheless, you make a great impression on others, especially younger people. If you can, you will use your influence to help someone today. Tonight: Friendships.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★★
Today you want to do something different. Obviously, if you can travel, this would be ideal. Nevertheless, your idealism is also aroused, which means if you can help someone today, you will. You also might speak up on behalf of someone in need, especially by talking to someone in authority. Tonight: You’re admired.