Daily horoscope for February 9, 2024

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions after 5:45 p.m. EST today (2:45 p.m. PST). The Moon is in Aquarius.

Happy Birthday for Friday, Feb. 9, 2024:

You’re a perceptive, nonconformist who is generous and understanding of others. You’re resilient, and you don’t back down. This is the beginning of a new nine-year cycle for you, which will bring major changes in your life. Take action. Define your goals. Look for new opportunities!

ARIES

(March 21-April 19)
★★★
Recently, surprises and unexpected events have impacted friendships and your relationships to groups or organizations. This will likely lead to some changes in the future. It might mean new relationships and commitments, along with some that are left behind. Tonight: Friendships.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)
★★★
Your long-term goals have had some shake-ups, which means some of you might have altered the direction you’re heading. Today’s New Moon is the perfect time to take stock of your situation. With Jupiter in your sign now, you are fortunate. Count on getting richer! Tonight: You’re admired.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)
★★★★
Issues related to travel, publishing, medicine, the law and anything to do with higher education have been a bit up for grabs lately. Many interruptions and changes! Today’s New Moon is an ideal day to make a plan. In light of these changes, what do you want to do? Tonight: Explore!

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)
★★★
A lot has been happening recently involving shared property, taxes, debt and insurance issues related to partners and other people. You also might have been dealing with the government — could be anything. Today’s New Moon is the perfect day to devise a plan on how to fix things. Tonight: Check your finances.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★
Disruptive influences have taken their toll on your closest relationships — friendships and marriages. It is what it is. Nevertheless, today’s New Moon, which also might foster feelings of rebellion and freedom, is the perfect time to strategize what you want for your future. Be realistic. Tonight: Be understanding.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★
Issues related to your job, your health and your pet have been unstable lately and full of unexpected influences and events. Frankly, this influence continues today. However, today is a New Moon, which is the ideal time for you to think about how you want things to unfold. Tonight: Get organized.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★★
Disruptions in the lives of your kids, vacation plans and socializing, as well as your relations with your kids, have been par for the course lately. Today’s New Moon is the perfect day for you to strategize how to reclaim lost plans. Tonight: Socialize.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★
Situations related to your home and family life have been almost bizarre because interruptions and chaotic events have been par for the course recently. This influence is not over. However, today’s New Moon is a perfect time to formulate a plan to restore order. Tonight: Relax.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★
It’s been an accident-prone time for you. On the upside, you’ve been full of wild and crazy ideas; on the downside, your daily routine has gone by the wayside. Things continue to be unstable. However, today’s New Moon is the ideal day to figure out what you want. Tonight: Learn.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★
Financial issues, earnings and matters related to your belongings and possessions have been unstable and unpredictable lately. Admittedly, this continues today; however, the New Moon today is the perfect time to think about how to regroup. “Make a plan, Stan.” Tonight: Check your money.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★★
Your life has been a bit of a roller coaster lately due to your desire for independence and freedom, in addition to which unexpected events have blindsided you. This unpredictable quality still exists, but less so. However, today’s New Moon in your sign is the best day all year for you to set some goals. Tonight: Schmooze.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★
Life has been topsy-turvy lately. Things have been coming at you from all directions. Fortunately, friends have been supportive. Even though this unpredictable quality is still present, today the New Moon is your ideal chance to strategize new plans for the future. Tonight: Solitude.