Horoscopes

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT today (8 a.m. to 2 p.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Pisces into Aries.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022: You are alert and quick to assess what is happening. You have a witty sense of humor and excellent communication skills. You are interested in many things. You are in the first year of a new nine-year cycle. Be curious and ready to explore new opportunities and directions.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★★ Today you see better ways to earn money and better ways to use whatever you already have in terms of possessions or your wealth. This is because you are open to better ways of doing things. Tonight: You win!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★★★ You have a lot of energy to work hard today. If what you do benefits others as well as yourself, you will reap greater rewards. Tonight: Seclusion.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★ Don’t feel diminished by criticism today. You are who you are, and that’s all you have to worry about. Ironically, something that you are working on behind the scenes is improving. Tonight: Enjoy friendships.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★★ Whatever you are doing will encourage others to give it their best shot, and the result might be something better for everyone. People will listen to you today. Tonight: You are noticed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★★ You’re determined to achieve your aims. Fortunately, with the Sun and Venus in your sign, you are empowered and charming. (Small wonder everything will go your way.) Tonight: Explore!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★★ Make travel plans or do something related to medical matters, the law or higher education. The reason you will be effective is you are purposeful, determined and unwaivering in your motivation today. Tonight: Check your finances.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★ If you encounter disputes with someone about shared property, inheritances or insurance issues, you will win the argument. Furthermore, the placement of the Sun and Venus in your chart right now promotes your popularity with others. Tonight: Cooperate with others.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★ Because you look good to people, you will hold your own with someone who might be demanding. Try to see things from their perspective. (Of course, there are none so deaf as those who are wearing headphones.) Tonight: Work!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★★ You will accomplish a lot today because you are relentless. Note: If you work for the benefit of others as well as yourself, your rewards will be greater. Tonight: Play!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★★ This is the perfect day to practice how to improve a technique or a particular skill. Whatever you do also might benefit others, especially young people. If so, you really win! Tonight: Home and family.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★ Look for ways to make improvements around home today. Repairs, renovations and redoing anything to make it look better will please you. You also might help someone else and their efforts to make improvements. If so, it will be a win-win situation. Tonight: Learn something new.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★★★ Today you are convincing! It’s almost as if you have X-ray vision and so you see the subtext of things and why people want to do what they do. Tonight: Check your assets.