Your Daily Horoscopes for Friday, August 19th

 

 

 

 

 

Your Daily Horoscopes for Friday, August 19th

 

Aries

You are more sensitive than usual to imbalances in your personal environment in the first half of the day in particular, dear Aries. All day, you’re inclined to want to escape or withdraw a little from overly demanding situations with the Moon in the sign just behind yours, but this morning, there is an even stronger tendency to want to avoid or sidestep problem areas. As long as you know that you’re not truly getting out of them if you take a break, then you may very well need some time off from overthinking. Try not to draw up final or serious conclusions just for now. Fearless dealing with emotional issues can bring huge rewards down the road.

Taurus

There can be extra sensitivity experienced related to friends, lovers, and children in the first half of the day, dear Taurus. Imbalances in your relationships can seem to stand out and even glare at you right now. Try not to let insecurities or fears obscure your perceptions, or at least avoid making final conclusions. Your interactions can, in fact, give you a better understanding of yourself and the people you care about. Keep in mind, though, that what you say now may seem a little harsh or could be taken the wrong way, and that can sometimes be difficult to recover from. As the day advances, you may continue to feel some pressure socially, but you’re less likely to take it as personally.

Gemini

In the first half of the day, communications may seem to open up old emotional wounds or touch upon trigger points, dear Gemini. Mercury’s presence in a very subjective place in your solar chart is partly responsible – it’s certainly a sensitive position on its own, but Mercury’s opposition to Chiron this morning can be the instigator. You may be vulnerable to criticism or what you perceive as judgment. Problems come from a temporary inability to communicate in ways that promote healthy connections, or backing off because you feel judged or scrutinized. If you are not in touch with some of the deeper feelings inside you, you may unwittingly stir up some drama with people close to you. As the day progresses, however, you become more and more focused on facts and figures and find it easier to put emotional matters aside.

Cancer

There can be some touchiness in the air in the first half of the day, dear Cancer, as people around you can be particularly sensitive to what’s aid or what they feel others are implying. You may be walking on eggshells, or others may be doing the same around you. While it’s certainly important to be more mindful when choosing words to express yourself today, some messiness in your interactions may lead to a better understanding of one another’s soft spots. As the day advances, you’re still inclined to notice differences in approach and opinion more than usual, but you’re less likely to take this quite so personally.

Leo

There may be a criticism or simply an observation made today that stimulates a new way of thinking about your money, earning potential, or personal talents, dear Leo. Something might be communicated that touches a nerve, but you may decide to toughen up or strengthen soft spots as a result, and growth happens as you do. Improvising comes more readily as the day advances. It’s not the best day for harmonizing and coming together effortlessly, but the differences that emerge can be excellent learning experiences.

Virgo

People around you may seem particularly sensitive today, dear Virgo. While you can be quite persuasive these days, others may not be jumping on board with your plans as readily as you’d like just for now. It might also happen that you’re taking things a little too personally or worrying too much about criticism. Feeling overburdened or overwhelmed can interfere with your perceptions right now, so hold off on making critical decisions based solely on them. Differing viewpoints and your own sensitivity can lead you to new strategies and ways of thinking that build you up and thicken your skin a little. You’ll find that you loosen up more as the day advances, and this allows you to enjoy others’ company far more.

Libra

Try not to dwell on a matter from the past today, dear Libra, even if buried resentments are triggered through current conversations or situations. While it is certainly your “job” these days to analyze recent events with Mercury encouraging a rational assessment of these things, ideally it’s with an eye to the future. Avoidance is not the answer either, but a fixation on problems won’t solve them unless the attitude you bring to the situation is growth-oriented. You’re emotionally geared towards taking care of business today, but if this doesn’t always pan out, try to appreciate the things you do accomplish.

Scorpio

There is a strong possibility of hurt feelings in the first half of the day, dear Scorpio, but interactions can be very revealing now, as vulnerabilities can be revealed. Ideally, you’re able to learn from this. Social distractions are likely now. As the day advances, communications tend to smooth out, although misunderstandings are still entirely possible. It’s a day in which opposites and differences are prominent but might also be good learning experiences as well. Today’s Pisces Moon brings out your more artistic and romantic inclinations.

Sagittarius

You could find that others are challenging you about a matter that is close to your heart today, dear Sagittarius. Do what you can to avoid defensiveness or overly quick reactions, as you’ll learn so much more if you wait. Silence, after all, can be a powerful statement! You don’t have to accept criticism, but if it’s constructive, you may very well learn from it. Sometimes even careless criticism can lead us to strengthen our own convictions or to understand our vulnerabilities better, and this may the be the case today. There is good energy for looking within and seeking out comfort now, even if there can be some pull felt towards your outside world responsibilities.

Capricorn

In the first half of the day, dear Capricorn, you might feel a little defensive if a belief, opinion, or your own logic is challenged. If you’re feeling frustrated, you may want to take a step back and build strength before reacting, moving forward, or arguing back. Even irritating criticism can sometimes lead you to a stronger position. Aim to learn from differences surfacing now. There may also be an internal struggle whether to stick with the familiar patterns of your conversations and interactions or to change things up. As the day advances, you’re more likely to feel pleasantly busy rather than in a hurry or under pressure.

Aquarius

There can be surprising feelings emerging today, dear Aquarius, and they may be triggered by conversations you have or news you hear. In the first half of the day, it can be a little tricky getting your message across clearly. You may need more time to figure out how to express what you want to say, and you should probably take it. Even so, consider that messy conversations may very well lead to greater understanding, eventually. You can be more sensitive to things said and communicated, although trigger points can be interesting to analyze. Intuition is strong for business and financial matters, but insecurities could arise that keep you from trusting them. As the day advances, your focus becomes more and more practical.

Pisces

A relationship matter can be charged up early today, dear Pisces, as something someone says can touch a nerve. You may feel goaded or criticized, and you may not want to be labeled or forced into choosing a side or taking a position on a matter. Conflicts can lead to resolutions or reconciliations, but taking a step back from an emotionally charged situation can give you the time to choose words more mindfully. As the day moves forward, your mood lightens, and you feel freer to enjoy yourself with the Moon in your own sign pulling out your more playful, spontaneous side. Even so, there can be some difficulty getting others on board with your plans.