Sky today.

The Moon is almost full tonight, 96 percent lit, and it moves through Aries, the sign of fresh starts and quick reactions. The Moon stands for your feelings and instincts, so emotions run bright and fast. You feel things sooner and say them plainer than usual.

Try this: Pick one thing you have been circling and begin it today, while your instincts are sharp and your nerve is up.

In astrology terms: Waxing Gibbous Moon in Aries, 96% lit.

The Moon, your feelings and daily habits, forms a sextile with Pluto, the planet of deep change and what is buried. A sextile is an easy angle of 60 degrees that lets two themes cooperate. Emotions run deep and steady, and a hidden worry becomes easier to look at.

Try this: Name one feeling you have been avoiding and write down what it is asking of you, plainly and without judging it.

In astrology terms: Moon sextile Pluto.

The Sun, your identity and energy, meets Venus, the planet of love, taste and what you value, in the same part of the sky. This meeting is called a conjunction, and it blends the two themes into one. You feel clearer about what you truly care for, and warmth comes easily.

Try this: Spend time on something you love for its own sake, and tell someone close what you appreciate about them.

In astrology terms: Sun meets Venus.

The Moon, your mood and instincts, forms a trine with Uranus, the planet of sudden change and the need for freedom. A trine is a flowing angle of 120 degrees where two themes support each other. Your feelings welcome surprise, and breaking a stale routine feels natural instead of forced.

Try this: Change one small habit today, such as a different route, a new meal or an unusual order to your tasks.

In astrology terms: Moon trines Uranus.

Mercury, the planet of your mind and your words, changes direction today and begins a stretch of apparent backward motion called a retrograde. From Earth it looks like Mercury is reversing, and the themes of thinking and talking turn inward. Expect old conversations, unfinished messages and second thoughts to resurface.

Try this: Reread anything important before you send it, and make a short note of the plans you want to revisit in the coming weeks.

In astrology terms: Mercury stations retrograde.

The Moon, your feelings and body, sits together with Saturn, the planet of structure, limits and patience, in a conjunction. This blends the two themes into one steady, serious mood. The afternoon feels sober and a little heavy, yet it favors discipline and honest duty over fuss.

Try this: Finish one dull but necessary task this afternoon, and let the quiet satisfaction of completing it settle your mood.

In astrology terms: Moon meets Saturn.

The Moon, your instincts and daily rhythm, forms a sextile with Mars, the planet of drive, appetite and plain action. The two sit at an easy 60 degrees and cooperate. Your energy turns warm and willing as the day closes, and frustration finds a useful outlet.

Try this: Take a brisk walk or tackle a physical chore tonight, and let your body spend the energy the day built up.

In astrology terms: Moon sextile Mars.