Daily horoscope for August 20, 2023

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Libra.

Happy Birthday for Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023:

You are complex and sometimes mysterious. You have an intelligent sense of humor and a genuine concern for others. This is a fortunate year for you. You will receive recognition for your past efforts. Expect a promotion, an award, kudos — something. Seize opportunities and act on them.

ARIES

(March 21-April 19)
★★★★★
This is a lovely day to schmooze with others. Enjoy social outings, sports events and fun activities with kids. Because the Moon is opposite your sign today, you will have to go more than halfway when dealing with others. In other words, be cooperative and accommodating. Tonight: Patience. This Week: Be patient with delays and goofy errors.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)
★★★★
Whatever you do today, you will get support from others. This might apply to your job or to efforts to improve your health. You might want to get better organized or be more involved with a pet. Whatever the case, others will help. Tonight: Work. This Week: Old flames are back, and perhaps your kids as well.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)
★★★★★
Accept invitations to socialize; this is a fun-loving day! You will be attracted to social outings like the theater, the entertainment world, sports events and fun activities with kids. Today you want the freedom to do exactly what you want to do. Tonight: Relax. This Week: Relatives on your doorstep.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)
★★★★
Today you will be happy to cocoon at home among familiar surroundings. Conversations with family members and relatives will be pleasant. Although you might choose privacy, this is also an excellent day to entertain at home. It’s your call. Tonight: Cooperate. This Week: Expect confused communications and transportation breakdowns.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★★★
Your people skills are top-notch today. In fact, you want to have a real conversation with someone. You don’t want superficial chitchat. You want to get down to the nitty-gritty truth of things. Tonight: Learn something. This Week: Checks in the mail are late. Money is slow.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★★
This is a wonderful day to socialize. However, you’ll also be happy if you have time to take care of your possessions. You might want to polish, repair or clean them. Perhaps you want to color code your closet. Tonight: Conservations. This Week: You’ll hear from ex partners and old friends.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★★★
This is an excellent day to invite people to your home. You will make them feel good, and they will appreciate it. You feel self-indulgent, so enjoy yummy food and drink today, because why not? Tonight: Tolerance. This Week: It’s an excellent time for research and history studies.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★★
Today you’re happy to watch the world from the sidelines, because a little solace appeals to you. You feel friendly, but you’re just as pleased with your own company. You want peace and quiet. Tonight: Solitude. This Week: See old friends and old contacts.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★★
Because you’re friendly and eager to talk, this is a wonderful day to schmooze with friends. You will also enjoy interacting with clubs and groups. You might want to discuss your future goals. Tonight: Listen. This Week: Talk to bosses and parents from the past.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★★
You’re high-viz. People notice you. They view you as charming and friendly. This is because the Moon is at the top of your chart dancing nicely with Venus. Not too shabby. Tonight: Humility. This Week: Travel delays and confusion.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★★★
Travel for pleasure will delight you. If you can’t travel, then be a tourist in your own town. You want to feel stimulated, interested in new things and meet new people. Break up your routine! Go someplace you’ve never been before. Tonight: Explore. This Week: It’s a good time to wrap up old business.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★★
This is a sociable day, mainly because you will attract someone to you who wants to engage. They want to talk and share their experiences with you, and hopefully, you will be interested. Tonight: Check your finances. This Week: People from your past are back in your world.

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