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Horoscopes

Daily Horoscope: August 18, 2017

The Moon is in Cancer today.

The Moon, in Cancer, makes a helpful connection with Mercury at 5:19 AM, and with Neptune at 10:17 AM, encouraging us to listen to our inner voice. Intense emotions and power struggles will surface when the Moon opposes Pluto at 4:45 PM. Try not to overdo things when the Moon clashes with Jupiter at 8:52 PM. The Moon meets love and money planet Venus at 12:05 AM, putting people in an affection mood: Show someone you love them by cooking them their favorite meal—Venus and the Moon are both in Cancer, a sign that loves that kind of thing!

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Leo

Take it easy today, Leo. Not only is Mercury retrograde creating delays and miscommunications, but the Moon is in also in sensitive Water sign Cancer, lighting up a very sleepy, private sector of your chart.

Virgo

Your ruing planet, Mercury, is retrograde in your sign, so things haven't been going smoothly—but you've made some important discoveries and caught some information you previously missed. Spend time with old friends today.

Libra

The Moon is in Cancer today, lighting up the fame and fortune sector of your chart. It's a busy day at work, but this evening, some good vibes will flow your way when the Moon meets with your ruling planet, sweet and sexy Venus.

Scorpio

The Moon is in fellow Water sign Cancer today, encouraging you to travel and learn new things; however, be mindful of delays or miscommunications, due to Mercury being retrograde.

Sagittarius

The Moon is in psychic, sensitive Water sign Cancer today, lighting up the sector of your chart that rules sex, death, and taxes. Are you ready to work on some intense issues today, Sagittarius?

Capricorn

Your focus is on relationships today, Capricorn, thanks to the Moon spending time in Cancer, the sign opposite from you on the zodiac wheel. Tension is coming your way; however, these challenges will make you stronger.

Aquarius

The Moon is in Water sign Cancer today, activating the sector of your chat that rules your habits and your daily routines. Engage in self-care today! Be gentle with yourself if you don't accomplish everything on your to-do list—Mercury is retrograde, so you should expect some delays.

Pisces

The Moon is in fellow Water sign Cancer today, lighting up a playful, happy sector of your chart and making this a wonderful time to flirt with a crush or to engage in some creative activities.

Aries

The Moon is in gentle yet protective Water sign Cancer today, bringing your focus to your home and family. This is a wonderful occasion to reconnect with the people you're close to, or to energetically cleanse your space.

Taurus

The Moon is in psychic Water sign Cancer today, but that doesn't mean you can transmit information using ESP—you need to express yourself clearly! This means picking up the phone or setting an in person meeting.

Gemini

You don't consider yourself a materialistic person, Gemini. You value knowledge over stuff. Today, however, issues concerning security and finance will be on your mind due to the Moon in protective Cancer,.

Cancer

The Moon is in your sign today, Cancer! Do something especially loving for yourself. You take care of everyone around you—what are your needs? What's in the stars for you in August? Read your monthly horoscope here. Want these horoscopes sent straight to your inbox? Click here to sign up for the newsletter.