HOROSCOPE

Saturday, Aug. 25

All signs: Caution: Avoid shopping or important decisions all day. The moon is in Aquarius.

Aries (March 21 — April 19) Today: Keep an eye on your money. Restrict spending to gas, food and entertainment. Make notes, do your homework, and wait until tomorrow to buy it.

Sunday: Tread carefully. The full moon may cause difficulties in your relationships with coworkers. It also might exacerbate a health condition.

This week: Enjoy shmoozing with kids, partners and the general public. You’re thinking about how you can best manage your life so that you’re efficient, effective and productive. However, you have a few more months left with the current blessing of Jupiter in Scorpio, which means your partner’s earnings will increase and you can benefit from the wealth of others. You might inherit or your partner will get a bonus.

Taurus (April 20 — May 20) Today: This is a loosey-goosey, unpredictable day. Avoid important decisions. Avoid spending on anything other than entertainment, gas and food.

Sunday: Today is challenging for relationships including relationship with kids. But it’s most challenging for romance because there is a full moon in the romantic sign Pisces; and at the same time, Venus is at odds with Pluto. This means issues are intense and passionate, and probably at loggerheads.

This week: You’re in play mode. Lucky Taurus natives are on vacation. Admittedly, DIY projects are still in the works. Relations with co-workers are excellent; in fact, you might begin a workrelated romance. Mars ignites your desire to travel and get further education. The last few months of Jupiter in Scorpio will continue to benefit your partnerships and close friendships. This is also still the best time for you to get married.

Gemini (May 21 — June 20) Today: Avoid important decisions. Don’t volunteer for anything. Restrict your spending to food, gas and entertainment.

Sunday: Avoid power struggles with parents, bosses and teachers because of the full moon. They will not go well. Focus on demands and attention of parents, your home and domestic scene.

This week: Home and family continue to be your focus. Nevertheless, Venus and Mercury will entice you to get out and talk to others: Mercury will push you into errands, short trips and intensify your desire to communicate,

while Venus will seduce you into the arts, parties, sports events, flirtations and activities with children. Jupiter in Scorpio will continue to give you chances to improve your health and improve your job or get a better job.

Cancer (June 21 — July 22) Today: This is a fast-paced, unpredictable day. You might be focused on the possessions or money of someone else. If so, be aware this is a poor day for financial decisions.

Sunday: Be careful because this is an accident-prone day. Think and be mindful before you speak or act.

This week: Your busy pace continues with errands, tasks, short trips plus increased reading and writing. You’re focused on moneymaking ideas and big expenditures. Be patient with partners. For the next few months, you’ll find opportunities for vacations, romance and sexy flirtations as well as times to enjoy sports events and playful activities with kids.

Leo (July 23 — Aug. 22) Today: This is a tricky day because you might have excellent, moneymaking ideas, but it’s a poor day to act on them. But you can consider them seriously tomorrow.

Sunday: Disputes about shared property, inheritances and anything you own jointly might arise. Do not insist on getting your own way. Take a step back and allow more breathing room in any intense relationship or situation.

This week: You have suffered from insane delays, mistakes, and baffling frustrations. Technically it’s over, but you’re not truly in the clear until Sept. 3. Now Venus creates a gentle appreciation of the beauty of your everyday world and helps you realize how fond you are of the people you know, and in turn, how much they care for you. Money is a strong focus.

Virgo (Aug. 23 — Sept. 22) Today: You are keen to explore new activities or anything that might help you make discoveries about yourself. You might want to study something new because you’re in the mood to explore far-out ideas.

Sunday: The full moon is opposite your sign. Every full moon is in opposition between the sun and the moon and today the moon is in Pisces, which is 180 degrees opposite your sun in Virgo. Be patient with others.

This week: This continues to be your time of power because the sun is in your sign. This makes you project yourself with conviction. Venus attracts money to you but it also tempts you to buy beautiful things. Mars makes you playful, flirtatious and competitive in sports. Mercury is hidden in your chart, which bodes well for research and studying history. For several more months, Jupiter in Scorpio will continue to bring you opportunities to study and learn. Jupiter also makes your attitude more generous, understanding and more tolerant.

Libra (Sept. 23 — Oct. 22) Today: This could be a restless day for you. Some fascinating secrets might be revealed. Or you personally might have a Eureka moment.

Sunday: Like Aries, you might have issues with your health or something to do with your job or co-workers because this is where today’s full moon rattles your chart.

This week: Until the sun enters your sign on Sept. 22, keep a low profile. Venus in your own sign makes you want to socialize. You’re thinking about friends and your attitudes to groups. Mars continues to create havoc at home. Fortunately, this will subside soon. Do make use of the last few months of Jupiter in Scorpio because this brings money to you.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 — Nov. 21) Today: Great day to shmooz. Expect to meet a character or perhaps someone you already know will amaze you with news. However, if someone asks for a commitment or promise from you — don’t do it.

Sunday: Social events, play with children, theatre, the arts and sports are all likely to feel the passionate energy of the full moon. However, you might also overreact to someone.

This week: This is one of your most popular times of the year! Mercury at the top of your chart promotes discussions with bosses and parents. It also makes you want to plan for your professional future and encourages you to take up new studies. Jupiter in your sign for the next few months continues to bring you good fortune. It attracts people and resources that benefit you. It gives you increased poise and self-confidence. It’s also the beginning of a new 12-year cycle of learning.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 — Dec. 21) Today: A parent, boss or maybe the police might come into your life unexpectedly. You need to wait until tomorrow to know what to do.

Sunday: Today’s full moon could be a bit challenging because it makes you choose between your personal life versus your public life — your career and your reputation. You cannot please both. However, you cannot ignore bosses and career.

This week: You look fabulous in the eyes of bosses and parents.

Venus promotes warm relations with friends and groups. Mercury makes you keen to travel and study. Mars is in your house of earnings making you keen to earn money but just as keen to spend it! The last few months of Jupiter in Scorpio will continue to deepen your spiritual dimensions.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 — Jan. 19) Today: Travel plans might be cancelled or delayed. Study or an important discussion with a teacher or someone older might be in the picture.

Sunday: This is an accident-prone day because of the full moon. Pay attention to everything you say and do. In particular, resist the urge to argue with parents, bosses, the police and VIPs.

This week: You’re keen to travel. Mars in your sign makes you aggressive and energetic. Get some physical exercise to blow off steam. Mercury promotes discussions about shared property, inheritances and insurance issues, while Venus creates successful relations with bosses and parents and romance with someone older, richer or a mentor figure to you. The last few months of Jupiter in Scorpio will continue to boost your popularity.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 — Feb. 18) Today: You want to do some financial planning and make important decisions. Nevertheless, this is a poor day to make financial decisions or commitments of any kind.

Sunday: Money issues might come to a head. This could relate to your earnings or how you share money or costs or property. Whatever difficulties you’ve had in these areas will probably diminish after the full moon peaks.

This week: This is a passionate, intense month. You are not casual about anything. Mercury attracts lively conversations. Venus makes you want to travel and encourages romance with people who are different. The last months of Jupiter in Scorpio bode well for you because Jupiter is at the top of your chart. This is rare. It last occurred in 2006 and will not happen again until 2029. Jupiter makes you look fantastic in the eyes of bosses and parents.

Pisces (Feb. 19 — March 20 Today: This is a lovely day to shmooz, although something pertaining to money or possessions, will catch you off guard.

Sunday: Today the only full moon in your sign all year is taking place. This increases your emotional response. You might feel very passionate, especially in romantic relationships. You might also have strong feelings about how to share or divide something.

This week: You need more sleep. Mercury makes you busy at work and keen to tackle hands-on tasks and talk to co-workers. Venus continues to attract money, favours and goodies as well as promoting romance and hot sex. Mars encourages you to be physically active with groups and friends, especially in competitive sports. Meanwhile, the last few months of lucky Jupiter in Scorpio will keep bringing you travel opportunities plus chances to shine at school or get further education. Jupiter wants to show you more about your world.

If your birthday is today: Singer/ songwriter Elvis Costello (1954) shares your birthday. This year it’s time to think success, power and money! It’s a year of harvest and major achievements because you are reaping the benefits of the last decade. You will taste power and leadership in all your relationships.

If your birthday is on Sunday: Actress Melissa McCarthy (1970) shares your birthday. This year you are wrapping up a nine-year cycle. That is why it is a time of completions and taking inventory. Expect to say goodbye to people, places and possessions.