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Horoscopes

Daily Horoscope: August 21, 2016

Daily horoscopes and astrology for Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, and Capricorn.
Illustration by Nicole Ginelli

It's a busy morning for the Moon in Aries: It connects with warrior Mars at 5:09 AM, boosting our energy, and with serious Saturn in Sagittarius at 7:43 AM, creating a mature and stable vibe. Things will get intense later today when the Moon clashes with the lord of the underworld, Pluto, at 4:42 PM—watch out for intense emotions, shady people, and drama! All times EST.


Aries

The Moon is in your sign all day, Aries! The Moon symbolizes emotions and safety— reflect on these themes today. Big transformations around how people see you could come later today.

Taurus

Be as lazy as you can possibly be today. People will pick fights with you this evening, believing they know better than you, so keep your phone off. Carry rose quartz for good vibes.

Gemini

Communication flows easily this morning, especially if you're trying to partner with someone on a project. The Moon is in Fire sign Aries all day, sending you good vibes around networking—but be careful that the give and take in your relationships is fair.

Cancer

The Moon is in Aries, a sign known for its courage and independent streak— two things you are not famous for, you moody crab. But… maybe you should be? Your reputation is undergoing a transformation, Cancer.

Leo

The Moon is in fellow Fire sign Aries today, inspiring you to take some risks. But watch out: Things won't go as planned today! Stress that comes up today could bring you to a deeper understanding about yourself and your beliefs.

Virgo

You're in an intense mood today, Virgo, thanks to the Moon in Fire sign Aries igniting the sector of your chart that rules intimacy. Issues concerning sex, trust, and also creativity will come up for healing today.

Libra

The Moon is in Aries, the sign opposite you on the zodiac wheel. This mean your focus is on relationships, and, Libra, things are definitely intense today. Do you feel safe in your partnerships? If you don't, big changes are on the way.

Scorpio

The Moon in Aries is activating the part of your chart that rules your daily schedule and habits—are you engaging in good habits? Are you slacking on your chores? If so, some very frustrating conversations could come later today as a result of you being lazy.

Sagittarius

The Moon is in fellow Fire sign Aries today, sending you flirty vibes and plenty of creative inspiration. Money drama will pop up later today—avoid going to expensive stores or restaurants, as you will get stressed.

Capricorn

You're in a very intense mood today, and I pity anyone who pisses you off. Issues concerning your home or family are especially irritating today; however, some amazing transformations could also take place involving these subjects!

Aquarius

Your mental acuity is very sharp today, thanks to Fire sign Aries igniting the sector of your chart that rules your mind. But don't forget to listen to your intuition, too—ignoring your gut will get you in trouble later today.

Pisces

The Moon is Aries is lighting up the sector of your chart that rules cash, and good vibes will flow early today around your career and professional goals. Drama with your friends arrives later today.

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