Daily horoscope for Aug. 19, 2024

Moon Alert: The Full Moon in Aquarius peaks at 2:26 p.m. EDT today (11:26 a.m. PDT). Avoid shopping or important decisions from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT today (11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves into Pisces.

Happy Birthday for Monday, Aug. 19, 2024:

You appear easygoing and smooth; however, beneath this mask is a serious person. You are careful about what you reveal. This year is a marvelous time for you because you will reap the benefits of your hard work! Expect a promotion, an award or kudos. Bravo! You’re in the limelight.

ARIES

(March 21-April 19)
★★★
Today has its challenges. Parents should know this is an accident-prone day for your kids. Social situations might be strained. You want to break free from constraints. However, it will be wisest to sit this one out. Batten down the hatches. Tonight: Seek solitude.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)
★★
This is a tough Full Moon day! Family relationships, especially with parents and bosses, will be tested. People will rebel against authority. Social situations are tricky. Therefore, handle everything with kid gloves today. Don’t make waves. Tonight: Be friendly.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)
★★★
Practice patience to avoid arguments with others, especially daily contacts, siblings, relatives and neighbors. Be patient, because people are on edge, ready to snap or make a big deal about something. Don’t throw your weight around. Tonight: You’re high-viz.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)
★★★
Today is not the day to make an issue about financial matters or anything to do with your possessions. Let things go. A year from now, will any of this matter? Relations with a friend or a member of a group might upset or surprise you. Stay chill. Tonight: Explore.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★
The Full Moon today is opposite your sign and it presents challenges. Issues with parents, bosses and authority figures might come to a head. You want the freedom to call your own shots. You certainly don’t want to be dictated to, especially about money. (A smile softens a lot of tension.) Tonight: Check your finances.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★
Don’t push things with parents, bosses or authority figures today. You’ll run up against a brick wall. Instead, be accommodating and postpone things for another day, especially issues where you need cooperation, permission or approval. Just coast today. Tonight: Cooperate.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★
Social situations as well as issues related to kids, finances and money are challenging today. That’s because the Full Moon and other planetary positions are difficult. Knowing this, pull back and be reasonable. However, if things are impossible, pack your bags. Tonight: Work.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★
Don’t ask for permission or approval from authority figures, bosses, parents or the police today, because people are at odds with each other. Things could blow up in your face. Knowing this ahead of time, keep your head down and your powder dry. Tonight: Socialize.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★
Pay attention to everything you say and do, because this is an accident-prone day for you. Feelings are running high with many people. Issues at work also might be challenging. The thing to do is to try to be part of the solution, not part of the problem. Avoid rash decisions. Tonight: Cocoon.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★
Don’t get your belly in a rash today about financial matters or issues related to shared property, your possessions or anything you own jointly with someone else. You also might be concerned about shared responsibilities. Whatever the case, stay chill and tackle these matters another day. Patience. Tonight: Discussions.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★
Today the only Full Moon in your sign all year is taking place. It’s a particularly challenging time because other planetary factors are also tough today. Go gently when dealing with your kids or romantic partners. Most fights are just a clash of egos, but ego is pretty hard to ignore! Tonight: Check your assets.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★
Take it easy when it comes to issues at work today, especially with co-workers, because today’s Full Moon is challenging for everyone! Likewise, family members and something at home might also put you at odds with someone. Stay chill. The angst isn’t worth it. Tonight: You’re strong.