Moon Alert: Avoid shopping (except for food and gas) or major decisions after 6:30 p.m. EDT today (3:30 p.m. EDT). The Moon is in ARIES.
Happy Birthday for Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025:
You are innovative and revolutionary. Nevertheless, you remain faithful to your beliefs. You like to benefit others. This is a fun-loving, playful year! Your creativity, zest and desire for life are at a pinnacle. Let your guard down and loosen up a bit. Old friends may reappear once again.
ARIES
(March 21-April 19)
★★★★
Get in touch with others today. Make an effort to renew your connections, especially in the entertainment world, or anything to do with working with children, sports and the hospitality industry. Your success depends on being patient with partners and close friends. Tonight: Socialize.
TAURUS
(April 20-May 20)
★★★
Discussions with parents and older family members will be successful today. Make plans for home repairs. You have lots of energy to accomplish what you want to do at this time; plus, your communication skills are tops. It’s a great time for marketing, sales, teaching, writing and acting. Tonight: Cocoon.
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20)
★★★★
Discussions with friends and groups will be positive today. In fact, you might see ways to boost your income or make money on the side. Admittedly, you’re also spending money on beautiful things. This is a passionate time for romance, if you’re so inclined. Tonight: Discussions.
CANCER
(June 21-July 22)
★★★
Financial discussions will go well today, especially with bosses, parents and authority figures. However, you are high-viz, which means people notice you, and they seem to know what you’re doing. Be aware of this. This is a good time to shop for wardrobe goodies. (Check the Moon Alert for today.) Tonight: You look good.
LEO
(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★★
You’ll be convincing in discussions with others today, especially regarding travel plans or issues related to the law, medicine, publishing or higher education. Others want to know what you have to say. Since you have their attention, state your views and explain your plans. Tonight: Explore!
VIRGO
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★
Even though you’re working behind the scenes today, you might be successful in fundraising or getting the cooperation of others in terms of sharing their resources or raising money. Meanwhile, enjoy interacting with friends and groups. They will welcome your company today. Tonight: Check your finances.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★
You’re in your element because you’re popular, especially with younger people. Today, relations with partners and close friends are warm and supportive. In addition to this, bosses and parents see you in such a positive way that some of you will kindle a romance with someone in authority. Tonight: Schmooze.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★
Your relations with authority figures are excellent today. Because you make such a great impression on others right now, now is the time to demand the advantage! State your agenda and go after what you want. This is also a good time to travel or make travel plans. Tonight: Be helpful.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★★
This is the perfect day to do one of your favorite things, which is to make travel plans. (Lucky Sagittarians are already traveling somewhere.) You also might explore creative possibilities related to publishing, the media or higher education. You can count on financial support from other sources. Tonight: Socialize!
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★
This is a strong day for discussions about shared resources, debt, taxes, loans and mortgages. In particular, shared responsibilities and shared property related to your home and family might be an issue. This is appropriate, because you want to solidify your home base. Tonight: Home and family.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★★
Your ability to schmooze with members of the general public is excellent today. Likewise, conversations with partners and close friends will go well. You also might attract someone to you today who is chatty, an interesting character. This will please you. Tonight: Conversations.
PISCES
(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★
Issues related to your job, your health or dealing with a pet receive positive support from the universe today. You might discuss financial matters related to your job or your health. Or you might incur some expenses in these areas. Meanwhile, grab every opportunity to socialize and have fun! Tonight: Work-related finances and money ideas.
BORN TODAY
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