Your Daily Horoscopes for Thursday, August 25th

 

 

 

 

 

Your Daily Horoscopes for Thursday, August 25th

 

Aries

If there were road signs for your life, you’d be reaching one that reads “slow down” today, dear Aries. You will be most successful if you examine whether your actions have real meaning, as this gives you a purpose and a direction. Now is a better time for service to others than for self-seeking efforts. However, don’t take this too far – watch for con artists and impractical schemes today. When it comes to educational or transportation matters, there can be some confusion. Just for today, it’s better to work on projects that are already underway or in progress than beginning anew.

Taurus

While the Moon in your resources sector points to some stable energy now, dear Taurus, as the day progresses, there can be irritability as plans seem to be thwarted. Perhaps you didn’t notice something going awry or there could be someone who isn’t being completely honest with you. Even if others are questioning your motives or plans – or you theirs – it’s a time for listening to your heart and recognizing what you truly want. It can take some trial and error to get there, but it may very well be worth it. The day is best used for slowing down and realigning yourself rather than trying to push for something to go your way.

Gemini

A potentially challenging day is in store if you allow your heightened sensitivity rule, dear Gemini. Make a conscious effort to avoid focusing your attention on negative issues or small flaws now. Work matters can feel draining, and tasks that normally wouldn’t get to you might now seem far more challenging to complete. It can be difficult to see partnership, professional, and public matters clearly. You might feel that someone is pushing you towards a goal that doesn’t quite suit you, or that whoever you try to please, you just can’t seem to get anywhere. Try to use your imagination in constructive ways today and avoid going along with plans that don’t sit completely right with you.

Cancer

The inclination today is to pull back a little from situations or people who seem to demand too much of your time or energy today, dear Cancer. Rest is certainly appropriate today, but you may also need to make sure you handle at least some of your chores. Tasks that require concentration, focus, or deliberate, direct action can suffer today. If possible, apply your energy to more creative, inspirational, or spiritual efforts. You can be longing to get away, as the escapist in you is alive and well right now. Duplicity is possible in your dealings with others, but the tendency to deceive yourself runs high as well – you may be seeing things in terms of wishful thinking. Your body may be especially sensitive to allergens, drugs, or harmful elements in the environment. Find ways to de-stress and detoxify.

Leo

With Mars in your solar fifth house these days, dear Leo, there is more dynamism in your creative and romantic life. However, Mars aligned with Saturn yesterday, slowing you right down and alerting you to possible obstacles in your way. Now, Mars is challenged as it forms a square with Neptune, and conflicts with love interests can emerge but they can be very hard to define. Tensions regarding shared resources or finances with a partner (or ex-partner) can be part of the picture, as you’re inclined to become frustrated with an imbalance of power or matters of give and take. On a physical level, be gentle with yourself. Artistically, this can be a fertile period, however, but attempts to box yourself in or follow rules may no longer be viable.

Virgo

Although the energies of yesterday asked you to be mature and deliberate, dear Virgo, you may need to deconstruct things before you can make real sense of them today. As the day moves ahead, interactions with people – and outside world generally speaking – can be draining and confusing. There can be misunderstandings, or attempts to get things done that fizzle out. As much as you’d like to know what’s ahead, you may feel confused and in the dark for now. It’s better to help others out only if you truly want to, not for any other reason. Dealing with routine matters can be tricky. Your perceptions of a significant person can be way off, swinging to extremes. Try not to take concrete steps towards new endeavors now, and instead, work on gathering your strength.

Libra

Yesterday required a practical mindset, dear Libra, but there is a decidedly impractical, ungrounded energy to today, particularly as it progresses. Worry about things that you can’t control and letting your imagination run to negative scenarios of what might happen are tendencies today but are entirely not productive. Keep your wits about you. Don’t try to push or rush something that will take time to unfold. Transportation and communication can be unreliable. You’re unlikely to know where you stand with others, and emotions can be up and down if you let other people control your happiness. People may be deceiving you, or you could be fooling yourself with wishful thinking. Try to let go of the need to know and consider that sometimes not knowing is just fine.

Scorpio

While yesterday’s energies emphasized the need for order, definition, and structure, dear Scorpio, you could feel increasingly lost or in the dark today. This is not a day for pushing anyone or anything. The universe is giving you a message to slow down and to build your patience. Others might be irritated or frustrated, and so might you! However, you have a slightly better chance than many signs to model “go with the flow” energy today. Watch for unnecessary purchases, or on the other end of the spectrum, excessive worry about money. Personal plans are not likely to take off now, and it would be wise to simply wait for another day to push them forward. Past neglect of your resources can catch up to you. Mixing love and money can be regrettable, and gambling is unlikely to pay off. Be conservative.

Sagittarius

Mars in your sign stimulates all sorts of enthusiasm and energy for starting new things and for handling those projects that are already in progress with vigor, dear Sagittarius. However, today Mars squares Neptune, and this can have the effect of stopping you right in your tracks, likely due to confusion or doubt. Alternatively, it may lead you astray, chasing a dream that is out of reach. You might not know where to begin, or where to channel your energy, and you could end up spinning your wheels. Take this as a sign to slow down long enough to catch your bearings. As well, this is a time for visualizing what you truly want before making your next move. Projects that have less significance in your life may need to be put aside now.

Capricorn

Mars in your privacy sector squares hazy Neptune today, dear Capricorn. Your vision is clouded just for the moment. It can be very unclear what you want, or if you know what it is you want, how to go after your goals. Confrontation with reality these days can tone your enthusiasm down a tad. It’s not the time to jump to any conclusions or to sign on the dotted line. Guilt about the past can interfere with the present, and others might even be trying to make you feel guilty. Keep in mind that what’s most important is making yourself happy. Try to schedule undemanding activities today as much as possible.

Aquarius

You may be feeling a little out of sync today, dear Aquarius, as timing can be off. The tendency is to focus on matters that turn out to be a waste of time and effort, and in some cases, this is a form of procrastination. You may not be seeing the value of material things very clearly at the moment, so you should probably make big purchases at a better time. Mixing friends and business or money is not advised. Watch also for contributing so much to a group effort that you feel resentful and even taken advantage of. Draw boundaries if need be, although a better strategy today may be to observe and intuit rather than take hard action.

Pisces

There can be some problems staying focused today, dear Pisces, particularly as the day progresses. You may need to temporarily let go of an idea or back off from a problem in order to understand it better. However, you can begin to feel drained and depleted of energy. You may feel less than effective, and not especially strong. Your desires can be unusual or otherwise difficult to fulfill. You are not as practical as usual. It can be challenging to know what your next move should be, so if you can, take extra time for yourself if going with the flow is not comfortable. New business ventures may look better right now than they actually are. Watch for doing all the work and others grabbing the credit.