ROYAL STARS

Your Horoscope for Tuesday, August 9

MOON ALERT: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Capricorn.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★★ Today the Sun is in a playful part of your chart; plus, it’s in your fellow Fire sign. (We like!) In addition, lucky Jupiter is in your sign! What’s not to like?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★★ Your focus on home and family continues. Fortunately, you have the energy to make things happen, because fiery Mars is in your sign.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★ When it comes to buying beautiful things or making financial negotiations, give everything a sober, second thought.

CANCER ( June 21-July 22) ★★★ Today the Moon is opposite your sign, which happens for two days every month. You have to go more than halfway when dealing with others.

LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★ Although you are empowered with the Sun in your sign and Mars at the top of your chart, today you might have to perform a service for someone.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★ With Mercury in your sign, you are eager to talk to others and share your point of view about things. You might prefer to do your communications from behind the scenes.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★ You might be involved with a female family member. Or perhaps you will savor your solitude and think about memories from the past.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★ You might be more involved with younger people right now. Travel for pleasure appeals to you. Today you want to have a heart-to-heart talk with someone.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★★ Financial matters and issues related to taking care of what you own might be on your mind today. Fortunately, you’re in the mood to work hard and party hard!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★ Today the Moon is in your sign, which occurs for about two and a half days every month. Why not ask the universe for a favor? (See what happens.)

AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★ Today the Moon is “hiding” in your chart, which will make you feel more reclusive than usual. In other words, you might want to hide or keep a low profile.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★ A personal or confidential conversation with a female acquaintance will take place for many of you today.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY (Aug. 9) You are energetic, compassionate and determined. Once you have an idea, you run with it. You are hardworking, responsible and capable of taking care of others.