HOROSCOPES: AUGUST 22, 2019

MOON ALERT: Avoid shopping and important decisions after 4 p.m. The moon is in Taurus.

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: TV host-singer James Corden (1978) shares your birthday. You are logical and practical. Meanwhile, others view you as confident, outgoing and compassionate. You are always friendly and fun-loving! Service to others is your theme this year in terms of responsibilities to family as well as to yourself. Therefore, take care of yourself so that you are a strong resource. Invest in the relationships that you value. Tap into your personal creativity and hobbies.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Before the moon alert occurs, this is a good money day for you. Tackle financial issues. Wheel and deal. You might have some successful shopping experiences. You might impress bosses or others with financial ideas. After moon alert — caution!

Taurus (April 20-May 20): The moon is in your sign for most of this day. During that time, you will be fortunate and confident. However, once the moon alert begins, your productivity will drop and life will become loosey-goosey.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): This is a busy, active time for you with short trips, errands, discussions with others plus increased reading, writing and studying. Research will go well, especially before the moon alert begins. After that, rely more on your imagination.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Enjoy schmoozing. A conversation with a female friend could be significant, especially if you want to share your hopes and dreams with someone. Later, when the moon alert occurs, you will enjoy fun times with others even more! (But restrict spending to food, gas and entertainment.)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You are high visibility, so people are talking about you more than usual. In fact, they might discuss details about your private life. Once the moon alert begins, do not volunteer for anything. From then on, restrict spending to food, gas and entertainment. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Feelings of escapism are strong because you want a change of scenery. Ideally, travel if you can. Do something different to shake up your routine. After the moon alert begins, enjoy talking to people from different backgrounds to learn something new.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Quite likely, you will deal with shared property, insurance issues, inheritances and similar red-tape stuff. However, once the moon alert begins, do not sign important papers. Do not make important decisions. Restrict spending to food, gas and entertainment.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Because the moon today is opposite your sign, you have to be more accommodating and cooperative with others. This is not a big deal. In two weeks, when the moon is in your sign, they have to be accommodating with you!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Basically, this is a productive, hardworking day for you. You want to get stuff done and you will succeed. However, once the moon alert begins, your efficiency will taper off as you encounter shortages, delays and indecisiveness on the part of others as well as yourself. Take it easy.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): This is a creative, fun-loving day! If you are involved in the arts, the entertainment world or the hospitality industry or anything to do with sports, you’ll be full of original ideas. It’s also a wonderful day to enjoy social outings and fun times with friends. (Restrict spending to food, gas and entertainment.)

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might prefer to cocoon at home. Many will have a significant conversation with a female relative. If you’re making important decisions, commit to them before the moon alert — not after. Afterward, restrict your spending to food, gas and entertainment.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Trust your hunches. You are also eager to talk to others at a meaningful level — something real. Polite chit chat will bore you. Be patient with close friends and partners. After the moon alert, restrict spending to food, gas and entertainment.