Daily horoscope for August 21, 2024

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping and important decisions from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT today (2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Pisces into Aries.

Happy Birthday for Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024:

You have a powerful, almost mysterious appeal about you, which is why you are noticed. You stand out. Yet, you don’t seek this. This is an exciting year because it has new beginnings and fresh adventures! What you do now will benefit your future.

ARIES

(March 21-April 19)
★★★
Be careful about doing something spontaneously that could impact your finances. For example, you might want to buy something luxurious on the spur of the moment. Think twice before you do this. Be aware of the restrictions of the Moon Alert. Tonight: You win!

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)
★★★
You might want to help a friend today, or you might want to do some volunteer work with a nonprofit group or a charitable organization. This is a great plan, no doubt, but impulsive actions could be detrimental. Don’t agree to anything that makes you hesitant. Know what you’re doing. Tonight: Solitude.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)
★★★
Someone might appeal to you for help or assistance today, and you want to respond. Make sure this is something that you really want to do. Don’t react without thinking. You also might ask an authority figure for help. Think carefully before you do anything today. Tonight: Friendships.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)
★★★★
Travel for pleasure, especially to someplace luxurious that appeals to you today. This is why you might impulsively book a trip or agree to something like taking a course with someone. Make sure you have the option to be able to change your mind later. Happiness is having alternatives. Tonight: You’re admired.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★
Today you might feel sympathetic to someone who is in need, which is why you might impulsively donate something, give money or be helpful in some way. Generosity is a good thing, especially if you are giving what is needed. Nevertheless, caution against knee-jerk reactions. Tonight: Explore!

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★
Don’t let a friend or partner talk you into something today by preying on your sympathies. You are someone who likes to be helpful, which is a good thing. However, sometimes someone can take advantage of this. Think carefully before you agree to do anything. Tonight: Check your finances.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★
If you can help a co-worker today, you will want to do so. Alternatively, you might be the person asking for a co-worker to help you. This is all well and good; however, make sure you don’t regret a spontaneous decision. Think things through first. Tonight: Be cooperative.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★★
If you can help children today, by all means do so. However, think twice before making a spontaneous decision that involves an expensive social outing. This could be a vacation, or you might spend too much on lunch. Don’t do anything you will regret later. Be smart. Tonight: Work.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★
A decision to help a family member might suddenly take place today. If the need is sudden, this explains your fast response. However, a sudden decision also might be an impulsive idea. Make sure that what you do gets the results you want. Think before you act. Tonight: Socialize.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★
Today you might be caught up in a world of fantasy, which we all do from time to time. However, this could lead to an impulsive decision that later makes you question what you were thinking. Make sure your decisions are based on solid reality. Tonight: Relax.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★
Be careful about impulse spending and sudden decisions about buying beautiful things for yourself and others. If your decision is wise, you’ll have no regrets later. That’s the key. Will you later regret how you spend your money today? Tonight: Conversations.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★★
Today the Moon is in your sign lined up with your ruler Neptune, which makes you feel sympathetic toward others. You want to be helpful if your help is needed. However, there is a quality of impulsiveness that is also present today. Keep your eyes open. Tonight: Check your belongings.