Georgia Nicols horoscopes for November 1

ALL SIGNS MOON ALERT: Caution: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 8:15 a.m. until 8 p.m. today. After that, the moon loose from Aries into Taurus.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Try to be calm today because it's easy for you to fly off the handle with others. It's not just your fault. Everyone is impatient and snarky with each other today. Therefore, those who can practice patience and keep smiling will go a long way to smoothing things for the world.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Squabbles about small pets and workplace issues are likely today. Basically, this is because either you or someone else is unhappy. When you're unhappy, it's easy to be irritated with others. By contrast, a happy mind does not get angry easily. (Ever notice this?)

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Be patient with children today. Definitely. Many of them are having serious sugar hangovers. (So would you if you ate a dozen Mars bars.) Similarly, romantic partners have to be patient with each other. They might have hangovers, which could be called the burden of proof.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Domestic quarrels can arise because people feel impatient and irritable today. Stop for a minute. Close your eyes and take 11 breaths. Seriously. Count these breaths. Afterward, you will have a more grounded sense of your reality. Try it. (I just did. It's shocking what a fast change it creates.)

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Impatience is a sign that you're irritated. That's why patience is the antidote to anger. It doesn't cure the cause, which is basically an unhappy state of mind. But it sure helps! It's a temporary Band-Aid. That's why you need to be patient today -- people are irritable!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Conflict over money or possessions might arise today. You could feel annoyed by something as petty as who gets the last Coffee Crisp? Or you might be irritated about a possession, especially if somebody used something you own, and now it's torn or dirty!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Today, Mercury is at odds with fiery Mars. Mercury describes our style of communicating. Mars is aggression. This means you feel touchy and irritable with everybody today. And they feel the same way! Guard against accident-prone behavior, especially burns.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Tread lightly when dealing with others today because the entire world feels irritable and impatient today. Therefore, your choice is simple: You can either be part of the problem or part of the solution. What's it going to be?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Something is nagging at you today. It's as if you're ready to be happy, but you can't because something in the back of your mind tells you, "You can't be happy. You've got stuff to worry about!" Our unconscious minds will never let us off the hook. (Read Cancer for relaxation tip.)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Power struggles with bosses, parents, teachers and VIPs are likely today. Don't get involved. The harder you push, the harder they will push back! People feel prickly and impatient today. Obviously, you need to demonstrate charm and grace under pressure.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Philosophical arguments plus petty debates about religion and politics might really get under your skin today. Don't even discuss race relations. People are touchy today! This includes you. Therefore, steer away from contentious subjects. Don't try to prove anything.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Arguments about shared property or jointly held items might arise today. You might be annoyed if you feel that somebody has more than you do, especially if you're comparing candy loot that you acquired last night! People are edgy because of the tension building before tomorrow's full moon. Chill out.

IF NOV. 1 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Actress Aishwarya Rai (1973) shares your birthday today. You throw all of your energy into whatever you're doing. Once you begin, you don't stop. However, it's important for you to be stimulated and turned on by your work. You hate to stagnate! You have high energy, and you need to use it. You're quick to understand what makes others tick. After a major change this year, you will welcome next year, which is lighthearted, more social and great for partnerships.