HOROSCOPES: AUGUST 1, 2019

MOON ALERT: After 3:30 p.m. Chicago time, avoid shopping or making important decisions. The moon is in Leo.

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Actor Jason Momoa (1979) shares your birthday. You are warm and friendly. Because you are a natural leader, others look to you for guidance and help. This is a fun-loving year! Enjoy increased popularity and warm friendships. This year you will be more grateful for your life and will appreciate the happiness and beauty around you in a daily way. You will make an important choice — choose wisely.

Aries (March 21-April 19): This is a fun-loving, creative party day! Take a long lunch. Meet friends for Happy Hour. Enjoy sports events, the theater, the arts, social outings and playful activities with kids. Your creative vibes are juicy! However, if shopping, note the restrictions of the Moon Alert above.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Your focus is on your family and home. Some will have a significant exchange with a parent. You’re busy redecorating, renovating or dealing with changes. (This can trigger conflict — so be patient.) Good day to entertain at home.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): This is a fast-paced, upbeat day! Enjoy schmoozing with others. It’s also a strong day for those in sales, marketing, teaching, writing and acting. You’ll be confident talking to others. Because short trips and shopping will appeal, heed the restrictions of the Moon Alert (see above).

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Money and finances are on your mind, and this is a good day for business and commerce plus financial matters until the Moon Alert begins. After that, restrict your spending to food, gas and entertainment.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): The sun, Venus, Mars and the moon are all in Leo making this a Leo day! For sure, things will tend to go your way. Please note that this energy will work best before the Moon Alert (see above). Go after what you want and be nice to the little people.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You might want to socialize with others because there is a hyped energy in the air. Nevertheless, your strongest impulse is to pull in and be by yourself. You will prefer to work alone or behind the scenes because privacy definitely appeals.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): This is a popular time for you, which is why you’re connecting with friends plus being active with associations and clubs. (Some of you are active competitively with others.) Today, an exchange with a female might be important.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You’re high visibility, and people seem to know personal details about your life. Since you are a private sign, this might be disconcerting. Nevertheless, you’re ambitious and bosses and VIPs admire your energy. Don’t volunteer for anything during the Moon Alert (see above).

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

The stars certainly favor you now because you love to travel and the planets now urge you to travel! (It doesn’t get better than this.) Get outta Dodge if you can. You might also explore opportunities in publishing, the media, medicine and the law. Check Moon Alert.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There’s a big focus in the part of your chart related to shared property, other people’s money, your partner’s wealth and anything to do with inheritances, insurance issues, taxes and debt. (Four planets are in this area.) Be aware of the restrictions of the Moon Alert when doing business today.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today the sun, Moon, Venus and Mars are opposing your sign. Naturally, you have to step aside and let the world go by. Keep nodding and smiling. (Sometimes you have to know when to hold and when to fold.) However, don’t agree to anything important during the Moon Alert (see above).

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ve been keen to get better organized, which is why you are busting your buns to work hard. You’re not suffering — you’re enjoying this, you are working — no question. Try to get as much done as possible before the Moon Alert begins. (See above.)