Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in GEMINI.
Happy Birthday for Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025:
You are generous, confident and persuasive. You’re also independent, even rebellious. You live life on your own terms. This is a year for inward reflection, and a time to renew your spiritual or religious beliefs. Explore philosophies that will get you closer to the true meaning of your life.
ARIES
(March 21-April 19)
★★★★
You’ll try anything new with your hands, which is why you love starting new hobbies. Good news: This is the perfect day to use your creative efforts. So roll up your sleeves and do what you want. It’s also a great day to teach young minds. Tonight: Learn something.
TAURUS
(April 20-May 20)
★★★
Get ready for lively family discussions today. However, some of this energy can also be channeled into home repairs or fixing up where you live to make some improvements. (You’ll be diplomatic in these discussions.) Tonight: Check your money.
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20)
★★★★
Things will tend to go your way today because the Moon is in your sign. Meanwhile, you’re mentally energetic and keen to make things happen. This is a great day for short trips and discussions. Tonight: You’re strong.
CANCER
(June 21-July 22)
★★★
Looking a year down the road, we can see that you will get richer. Small wonder, because today, many of you have moneymaking ideas. Lively discussions will encourage suggestions about how to handle money, including your own possessions. Tonight: Solitude.
LEO
(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★★
Today Mercury in LEO is dancing with Mars, which makes you busy and interested in many things. You’re also tempted to take over and direct a project (which makes sense, because you’re a natural leader). Tonight: Schmooze.
VIRGO
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★★
You’re a researcher. You’re also a fact junkie. This is a great day for research and uncovering secrets. Meanwhile, people notice you today, and you might impress someone. Go do that Voodoo that you do so well. Tonight: Show respect.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★
This is a positive day! You have lots of energy to talk to friends, groups and organizations. You might take over as team leader. Fortunately, with Venus at the top of your chart, you will be charming and cooperative with everyone. Tonight: Explore.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★
Discussions with parents, bosses and authority figures will be lively and vigorous today. However, they might think you’re coming on too strong or taking over. Be aware of this and use tact and diplomacy to achieve your aims. Tonight: Check your finances.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★★
You’re excited about travel plans, about legal or medical matters, or something to do with publishing. You have lots of mental energy today, which will help you learn or study something profound. Tonight: Listen.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★
Anything to do with shared property, taxes, debt or shared responsibilities will intrigue you today. In these lively discussions, you will probably get your way. People will bow to your authority. Tonight: Work.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★
You might attract someone to you today who is talkative. They might come on so aggressively, you think they’re spoiling for a fight. Actually, many people are mentally active and keen to spout their opinions. Tonight: Play.
PISCES
(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★
You’ll take a hands-on approach to whatever you do today because you’re busy, motivated and energetic! Your creative juices are flowing, but you are also ready to tackle practical projects as well. Tonight: Relax at home.
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