Moon Alert Caution: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.

m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Leo into Virgo.

Aries (March 21-April 19) Do your best to cope with errors, equipment breakdowns, computer glitches, canceled appointments and mixed-up communications because Mercury goes retrograde today in your House of Employment. (It might affect also your health and your pet.) Courage! Taurus (April 20-May 20) As Mercury goes retrograde today, expect to hear from old flames who might even pop up in your dreams.

Another aspect of this influence is that some of you will hear from your kids who have been out of touch for a while. Social plans might change today. Check details! Gemini (May 21-June 20) Today Mercury goes retrograde, which means this entire month is the classic time for family reunions and hearing from family members you haven’t seen for a while.

Stock the fridge because you might have guests on your doorstep. Family discussions about past issues are likely. Cancer (June 21-July 22) You will feel Mercury retrograde this month because it occurs in the part of your chart where “Mercury lives.

” Expect transportation delays and car problems. Give yourself extra time for travel plans so that you can deal with the unexpected. Communications are confused.

(Yikes!) Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Checks might be late in the mail this month due to Mercury retrograde, which begins today. This could also create confusion in financial matters.

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