Moon Alert: Caution! Avoid shopping (except for food or gas) or important decisions today until 10 p.m. EDT (7 p.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from CAPRICORN into AQUARIUS.
Happy Birthday for Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025:
You want to help others, individually or on a larger scale. You’re determined, perceptive and adventurous. This is a year of service, probably service to family. Take care of yourself so that you can be a resource for others who will turn to you for guidance, comfort, solace and courage.
ARIES
(March 21-April 19)
★★★★
Although this is a poor day to shop for anything except for food or gas – and it’s also a poor day for important decisions – you can still research ideas and discuss them with partners or close friends. Expect an interruption to your daily routine. Tonight: Socialize.
TAURUS
(April 20-May 20)
★★★
Be careful. People notice you, and something unusual might occur that reflects on you. Fortunately, you’re confident and encouraging to others, especially at work. Nevertheless, check the Moon Alert, and avoid important decisions and shopping (except for food and gas). Tonight: You’re admired.
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20)
★★★★
An element of excitement will spice this day, even though it’s a loosey-goosey day and a poor time for making decisions or shopping (except for food and gas). Travel plans might be interrupted. Publishing, the media and legal matters might surprise you. Stay small but stay steady. Tonight: Study and learn.
CANCER
(June 21-July 22)
★★★
This is a tricky day for financial discussions and interactions with family, especially about home improvements. Something unexpected might make you change directions or change your mind about an issue. Wait until the Moon Alert is over before you act or decide. Tonight: Check your finances.
LEO
(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★★
Be cooperative with others and ready to go more than halfway. Stay light on your feet, because someone close to you might throw you a curveball. Even though you’ll be convincing when talking to others, don’t go out on a limb today. (Check the Moon Alert.) Tonight: Be friendly.
VIRGO
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★
Computer glitches and machinery breakdowns might cause delays at work today. Similar delays could impact your health or something to do with a pet. Even though you have some solid ideas about how to deal with shared finances, wait until the Moon Alert is over before you act. Tonight: Work.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★★
This is a wonderful day for artists to express their creative talents. However, it’s a poor day for shopping (except for food and gas) or analytical or financial decisions. Enjoy the arts, the entertainment world, sports events and playful times with children. Live it up! Tonight: Schmooze.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★
Your home routine might be interrupted today. Small appliances might break down. Something unexpected could occur. Stock the fridge so you’re ready for surprise company who might drop by. Stay on your toes to deal with whatever happens. (Check the Moon Alert.) Tonight: Cocoon.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★★
Pay attention to everything you say and do today, because this is a mildly accident-prone day. Therefore, be mindful. Don’t shop, except for food and gas. (See the Moon Alert.) You might enjoy physical activity and competitive sports, even though someone close to you could throw you a curveball. Tonight: Discussions.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★★
Today is a Moon Alert for most of this day, which means you have to double-check everything. Restrict spending to food and gas. Meanwhile, something unpredictable might affect your possessions or your cash. Protect what you own. On the upside, you might find something valuable. Tonight: Check your possessions.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★★
Today the Moon is in your sign, and it is also a Moon Alert. This is why you might feel disoriented and indecisive. Nevertheless, you’ll be upbeat and optimistic, and your energy level will be high. Be smart and avoid important decisions. Restrict your spending to food and gas. Tonight: Lively times!
PISCES
(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★
Take it easy today. In fact, if you can, play hooky. This is a poor day for shopping (except for food and gas). Likewise, it’s a poor day for decisions. Don’t volunteer for anything. However, your creative vibes are rich. Express your talents! Tonight: Solitude.
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