Moon Alert: Avoid shopping (except for food and gas) and important decisions from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. EDT today (8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. PDT). After that, the Moon from SAGITTARIUS into CAPRICORN.
Happy Birthday for Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025:
You are brave, determined and tenacious. You independently investigate what you want to know. Simplicity is the key to life this year. Work on creating solid foundations, both externally and internally. Martial arts or yoga might be tools for self-discipline. Stay grounded and levelheaded.
ARIES
(March 21-April 19)
★★
Tread carefully today, because you’re high-viz, which means people notice you. Meanwhile, you might be confused by parents, authority figures or the police. Don’t believe everything you hear. Someone might use their power to bamboozle you. Keep your wits about you. Tonight: You’re noticed.
TAURUS
(April 20-May 20)
★★★
If you think someone is messing with your mind or playing loose with the facts, you’re probably right. Be distrustful of issues related to politics, religion and even your friends and relatives, because something is not right today. Test the truth so you know for yourself. Tonight: Explore!
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20)
★★
Be careful about financial discussions or issues related to money, shared property, taxes and debt. You might not have the correct facts. Someone might try to gaslight you or make you second-guess yourself. Wait until tomorrow to make financial decisions. Tonight: Check your finances.
CANCER
(June 21-July 22)
★★
Relations with bosses, parents and authority figures (including the police) might be difficult today. Someone might not be truthful. In fact, relations with spouses and close friends are also challenging. Just tread water. Stay clear of the deep end of the pool. Tonight: Cooperate with others.
LEO
(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★
Rely on your gut instincts today. Lots of people are saying things that are either negative, critical or not true. Therefore, don’t get involved. In fact, if you’re in a situation and you suspect something fishy is going on, it is! Rely on yourself. Tonight: Get organized.
VIRGO
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★
Today you might be talking to friends, groups or your kids. You also might be socializing in some way. Whatever the case, when it comes to paying for something or agreeing to the cost of something, do your due diligence. Make sure you have the correct facts. Tonight: Socialize!
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★
Discussions with parents, bosses and authority figures – as well as partners and close friends – are challenging today. People might hide the truth from you. They might be critical of you. They might not trust you. What you need to know is if you can trust them. Tonight: Relax.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★
Communications with others might be challenging today. You might second-guess yourself. You might doubt yourself. You might feel others are critical or don’t want to be with you. The truth is that strained influences are affecting everyone today, not just you. Relax. Tonight: Conversations.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★
This is a poor day for financial negotiations, including discussions with your kids or about your kids. Someone might be critical of what’s happening. Someone might disapprove or make you feel down on yourself. Don’t listen to this. Stay strong. Tonight: Check your belongings.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★
Today the Moon is in your sign at odds with Saturn, Neptune and Venus. This will make your relations with others a bit strained and challenging. It can also make life look worse than it is. Separations might occur at this time. Negative thinking will be rampant. (Did you get the memo?) Tonight: You win!
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★
Do what you can to keep a positive attitude about whatever you’re doing today, especially whenever you are talking to others. Do not be deterred by self-doubt, negative thinking or feeling that others might be critical of you. Everyone has these fears today. Trust me. Tonight: Enjoy your privacy.
PISCES
(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★
Today the Moon is at odds with your ruler Neptune, which makes this a poor day for important decisions. In fact, it’s a poor time to embark on any course of action that requires clear thinking and confidence. Bide your time and wait until at least tomorrow. Tonight: Schmooze with friends.
BORN TODAY
First man to walk on the moon Neil Armstrong (1930), film director James Gunn (1966), actor Mark Strong (1963)