Your Daily Horoscopes for Thursday, August 20th

 

Aries

This morning can bring an uncomfortable revelation or extra sensitive emotions, dear Aries, particularly regarding work. You have a hard time hearing what appears to be criticism now. Deal with troubles as fearlessly as possible, but also with self-honesty for best results. You are especially sensitive to imbalances of almost any kind, but particularly in your personal space and in the body. You could be filled with creative spirit, however, as the day advances, and there can be excitement at the thought of really sinking your teeth into a project or even a hobby or pleasure that means something to you. There is also good energy for personal appeal and healthy interactions from midday forward.

Taurus

You can be especially sensitive to imbalances in your social or love life in the first half of the day, dear Taurus, and it’s possible that something that’s communicated to you touches a nerve or sets off your insecurities. What you thought you believed may now be questioned. However, it’s important to wait out forming final conclusions, and it’s also a good idea to examine what seems to be triggering vulnerable spots, as you can learn a lot about yourself through interactions with others and the reactions that come of them. As the day advances, there can be pleasurable feelings, particularly involving cherished memories. Some of you could have experiences that fill in the blanks of matters that were previously left hanging or unsolved.

Gemini

Communications or even thoughts can open up old emotional issues and challenges in the first half of the day, dear Gemini. Particularly if you have ignored some of your deeper feelings or if you’ve grown out of touch with them, you could feel blindsided by others’ comments. In the moment, you may not be able to interact in ways that help relationships grow, as you could be defensive if you feel judged. However, you could come to a moment of breakthrough in your thinking if you learn from the feelings that are triggered today, as they can point you in the direction of what is most in need of healing. As the day advances, you can feel freer and lighter, and it’s easier to get over emotional hurdles as a result. Part of the reason could be that you are in the mood for results on practical levels.

Cancer

The early part of the day can bring some touchiness, dear Cancer, as what you’re seeing and interpreting may be heavily influenced by insecurities. On the other hand, you might receive a wake up call about a project or idea that needs some more refinement before going forward, and this can certainly be helpful. If others challenge your ideas or opinions, it can feel like criticism at first, but if you pull yourself back from the matter and give it a little time, you might discover that you can learn something valuable from the differences. As the day advances, you become less attached to your ideas and find it easier to let go of problems long enough to enjoy yourself.

Leo

In the first half of the day, dear Leo, we can be a little sensitive, particularly if our ideas are challenged, as it can feel like criticism. However, whatever emerges now can lead to growth and better understanding, but you may want to hold off on drawing definite conclusions just for now. Also, there may be a need for extra tact when expressing yourself. Even if a comment from an outsider irritates, it could jumpstart your own creative thinking which leads to new insights. The day’s energies free up as the day advances. There can be more playfulness and less worry about getting everything just right.

Virgo

Early today, you may be speaking from the mind rather than your heart, dear Virgo, and something you say can be misunderstood or taken the wrong way. You might appear critical, judgmental or cold when you’re simply playing with ideas. If you feel overwhelmed or burdened, you could too easily jump to the wrong conclusions as well. As the day advances, you’re likely to focus on more positive things, but be sure to learn from any differences or hurt feelings you’ve experienced. Even if we feel we’re right, we can always learn from others’ reactions. The Moon moves into your communications zone this morning, launching a brief but active period for reaching out and making important connections.

Libra

Buried resentments might surface early today, dear Libra, as your thinking might steer towards the negative. It’s appropriate to examine the past, but don’t judge yourself too harshly as today is a new day and it’s best to take a lesson from mistakes made and avoid dwelling. Be a little more attentive and vigilant with your work or routines now, as small worries or fears could interfere with clear thinking today. If a misunderstanding occurs, try to resolve it quickly and honestly, rather than dragging things out with lengthy explanations or apologies. As the day advances, good energy is with you for connecting with those things that truly matter to you. Priorities become clearer, and your positive outlook attracts others.

Scorpio

The Moon enters your sign this morning, dear Scorpio, and you can feel as if you’re coming out of a slumber of sorts. Your emotional needs feel immediate and almost urgent, particularly later today when the Moon in your sign challenges Mars. There can be some social distractions in the first half of the day, and possibly hurt feelings as well. While attention to these matters is fine and can also lead to breakthrough thinking, try not to pass by opportunities to move your life forward in more practical ways. As the day progresses, so does your mood, as people around you seem more accepting and less guarded. Do your part by letting go of heavier, negative thinking that may have been weighing you down.

Sagittarius

There can be new motivation for business matters or outside interests, dear Sagittarius, but today you could become aware of a need to pay a little more attention to the hearth or to your own feelings before pushing forward. You could feel challenged on something that is close to your heart. Energy shifts by midday, when you’re certainly more inclined to withdraw a little or to seek out some solitude, peace, and quiet, but there is less worry and self-protectiveness. In fact, there is a lighter, more progressive mood that becomes you as the day pushes forward.

Capricorn

Friendships are favorable and supportive today, dear Capricorn, although there can be a need for extra tact early on in the day, when sensitivity is likely, particularly regarding communications. How things are worded can be an issue if people are not seeking to give the benefit of the doubt. An opinion could challenge or even seem hurtful. If you need more time to connect confidently with an opinion or idea, then take it. It’s best to express yourself when you are fully behind what you’re communicating. Differences are likely to be glaring, but they can hold learning experiences as well. The day feels far lighter as it advances.

Aquarius

Interactions with others today can be quite tricky early today, dear Aquarius, as there can be a tendency for hyper-sensitivity to things said or otherwise communicated. Expressing yourself may come out all wrong, or perhaps defensively. However, as the day progresses, it’s far easier to put things behind you. Even so, differences in opinion can hold lessons for greater understanding, and so can topics that touch a nerve. As the day advances, it’s easier to solve problems or to see the intentions of what’s being communicated, so that letting small things go is natural. The Moon moves into your public sector this morning, where it will stay until Saturday, and you’re becoming increasingly focused on performing to the best of your ability.

Pisces

Relationships with a partner could be quite tricky early today, dear Pisces. You could feel criticized, backed into a corner, or pushed now, even if others are not meaning to be pushy with you. You may want to take a step back from any emerging conflict that might occur now just so that you can react in a more mindful way. However, an understanding with someone you trust can be a nice form of release and relief. Something that’s communicated can play on your vulnerabilities, and this can lead to a breakthrough of understanding if you’re open to learning about what emerges now. The mood is lighter as the day advances, and there is good energy in general for experiences that break the usual routine.