Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 5 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. EST today (2 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. PST). After that, the Moon moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn.

Happy Birthday for Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024:

You are charming and adaptable. You are also introspective and socially skilled. You’re excellent with words. This is a year of service for you, especially to family, which means it’s important to take care of yourself so you can be a support. Might this be time for a makeover?

ARIES

(March 21-April 19)
★★★
Professional and business concerns are your focus today. Nevertheless, be aware that your personal life is on public display more than usual, and you might find it difficult to conceal certain facts about yourself. Be careful about blurring the distinction between your professional and personal relationships today. Tonight: You’re noticed.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)
★★★★
Today you have a strong urge to “get away from all this.” Travel and an opportunity to do something different will appeal to you. You might meet new friends from other cultures and different countries. It’s a good day to explore opportunities in publishing, the media, medicine and the law. Tonight: Explore!

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)
★★★
Today your emotional experiences will be more intense than usual. Likewise, your emotional encounters with others will be memorable! You also might find that you want something that belongs to someone else so you feel envious in some way. (It happens.) Tonight: Check your finances.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)
★★★
Today the Moon is opposite your sign, which means you will have to go more than halfway when dealing with others. It’s no biggie, really. It simply means you have to be accommodating and, preferably, friendly, which is your style anyway. Enjoy socializing! Tonight: Cooperate.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★
Home and family are your primary focus today. Fortunately, you’re bursting with energy because fiery Mars is now in your sign giving you physical drive and assertion. You might have to put the emotional considerations of someone else before your own today. Tonight: Get organized.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★★
This is a busy, fast-paced time for you! You’re eager to schmooze with others. You’re also eager to learn as well as share your ideas. It’s difficult for you to conceal your feelings today, which is why you are exuberant, especially in social situations and romance. Don’t hesitate to entertain. Tonight: Socialize!

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★
Your schmooze factor is high with both Mercury and Venus in your House of Communications. Nevertheless, today you want to retire and relax in familiar surroundings. It’s time to reflect on your values and examine your possessions. Do they serve your needs or do you serve theirs? Tonight: Relax.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★★
It’s a strong day for you because the Sun is in your sign and the Moon is in your House of Communications. You’re pumped! Furthermore, fiery Mars is at the top of your chart arousing your ambition. (No moss growing on you!) This is an exciting day and you have a lot to say. Tonight: Discussions!

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★
Contradictory influences are at play today. In one way, you want to run away and hide. Nevertheless, both Mercury and Venus in your sign make you talkative and charming! Find a comfy perch to survey your realm and share your views. Tonight: Check your belongings.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★★
Today the Moon is in your sign, which will make you excitable. Fortunately, it will also tend to boost your good fortune, which is why things will tend to go your way. This is a popular time for you. Enjoy the company of others! Tonight: You win!

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★★
With the Sun high in your chart, you make a fabulous impression on everyone. And yet, the Moon is hiding today, which means you have mixed feelings about your public persona. Nevertheless, interactions with younger, creative people will be rewarding. Tonight: Enjoy solitude.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★★
This is an exciting day! You’re keen to do something different so that you can expand your world. Your interactions with a female friend or acquaintance might be significant today. You will also impress important people and bosses with your words and your style. Tonight: Be friendly.