Moon Alert: Caution! Avoid shopping (except food and gas) or important decisions from 8 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. EDT today (5 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from CANCER into LEO.
Happy Birthday for Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025:
You’re a logical problem-solver. You are also private. You’re concerned for the welfare of others. This is a year of exciting adventures, new beginnings and major changes. Take action, initiative and define your goals. Prepare for leadership. What you do now will benefit your future.
ARIES
(March 21-April 19)
★★★
Take it easy today. Explore laid-back activities, especially at home. Don’t volunteer for anything or make important decisions until the Moon Alert is over. Enjoy hobbies and expressing your creative talents. Tonight: Socialize!
TAURUS
(April 20-May 20)
★★★★
You’ll enjoy short trips and talking to others today. You might be full of enthusiastic ideas. If so, be aware of the limitations of the Moon Alert today. Wait until the Moon Alert is over before you commit to doing anything. Until then, just coast. Tonight: Home and family.
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20)
★★★
Be careful. Today is a Moon Alert, and it’s occurring in your Money House. You’ll be tempted to shop or explore financial deals. Do not shop for anything other than food and gas. Do your homework. Wait until the Moon Alert is over to get real. Tonight: Lively discussions!
CANCER
(June 21-July 22)
★★★★
Today the Moon Alert is taking place in your sign, which is why you might feel loosey-goosey and indecisive. It’s a fantastic day to play, socialize and express your creativity. Keep things light. Avoid decisions and shopping (except for food). Tonight: Check your belongings.
LEO
(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★
Don’t try to do too much today. Because the Moon and Mercury are in your sign, you want to be out there flying your colors! However, most of this day is a Moon Alert, which means you enjoy schmoozing. Take things easy. But postpone shopping (except for food) and important decisions until after it’s over. Tonight: You win!
VIRGO
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★★
This is the perfect day to hang out with friends and groups. Don’t volunteer for anything – not during the Moon Alert. Don’t agree to anything important. Restrict your spending to food and gas. Why not ponder future goals and see how these ideas look after the Moon Alert is over? Tonight: Enjoy privacy.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★
Today people notice you. Some know personal details about your private life. However, because most of this day is a Moon Alert, don’t react. Take it easy. In discussions with authority figures don’t volunteer for anything or agree to anything important. Wait until the Moon Alert is over. Tonight: Be friendly.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★★
Give free rein to your ideas today, especially about travel plans or exploring ways to learn new things. However, don’t commit to any of these ideas during the Moon Alert. After the Moon Alert is over, see what you still think. What sticks? Tonight: You’re admired.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★★
Be careful. The Moon Alert is in one of your Money Houses, which will make you want to borrow money or jump into financial negotiations. Poor idea! Do your homework. Get your facts, then wait until the Moon Alert is over before you commit. Tonight: Explore!
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★
Today conversations with others will be frank and disarming. You might feel playful and sociable. Whatever happens, don’t agree to anything important. Don’t hold anyone to anything. Wait until the Moon Alert is over to act. Tonight: Check your finances.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★
Expect shortages at work today, as well as poor decisions. Your mind will be full of original concepts, which could be fruitful in the long run. Nevertheless, be aware of the Moon Alert today. After it’s over, you can move forward with confidence. Tonight: Cooperate.
PISCES
(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★★
This is a creative day! If you’re a writer, artist or involved in a creative project, use this day to explore new avenues. Your mind will be full of original concepts and fresh approaches. (This is due to the Moon Alert. The lid is off!) After the Moon Alert is over, use what is still viable. Tonight: Work.
BORN TODAY
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