Moon Alert: Caution! Avoid shopping (except for food and gas) and important decisions all day today. Be careful. The Moon is in VIRGO.
Happy Birthday for Friday, Aug. 14, 2026:
You’re observant and you love to express yourself. You are incisive, strong-willed and outgoing. Exciting changes will give you increased personal freedom this year. Let go of whatever has been holding you back. Seek out new opportunities and be ready to act fast. Trust your intuition. Expect to travel.
ARIES
(March 21-April 19)
★★★
Although you might be focused on work today, your best bet is to relax as much as possible and focus on artistic, creative projects. After all, you are the artisan of the zodiac. You can do anything with your hands. This entire day is a Moon Alert, which is excellent for creativity and schmoozing! Tonight: Just coast.
TAURUS
(April 20-May 20)
★★★★
This is the perfect day to entertain at home. It’s also a good day to explore fun activities with kids, sports events, the arts, romantic dates and a pleasant stroll outside, especially if you check out other people’s gardens. This entire day is a Moon Alert. Restrict spending to food and gas. Tonight: Socialize!
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20)
★★★
Despite a restless feeling you might have to get out and do something, because of today’s placement of the Moon, you will also enjoy relaxing at home and taking it easy. Romance might be very promising today. (One can always hope.) Tonight: Relax at home.
CANCER
(June 21-July 22)
★★★★
Seek out siblings, relatives and neighbors, because you’re eager to share your thoughts. A short trip might appeal. Be aware there’s a Moon Alert all day, so restrict your spending to food and gas. Avoid important decisions. Don’t volunteer for anything. Tonight: Friendly conversations.
LEO
(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★
Be careful today! With the Sun, Mercury and Jupiter in your sign, you’re ready to set out doing exactly what you want. However, all day today is a Moon Alert! Furthermore, the Moon is in your Money House. (Gulp.) Definitely restrict spending to food and gas. Make no important decisions. Tonight: Maintain your possessions.
VIRGO
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★★
Today the Moon is in your sign, and for this entire day there’s a Moon Alert. Be aware of this! Don’t volunteer for anything. Don’t agree to anything important. Avoid important decisions. Restrict spending to food and gas. However, have fun! Be creative! Socialize! Tonight: You’re strong.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★
You’re popular! And because there’s a Moon Alert all day, it’s a wonderful day to schmooze and socialize with everyone. Just remember not to agree to anything important or make big decisions. And don’t shop! (Except for food and gas.) Tonight: Enjoy time alone.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★★
Travel appeals. Your ability to talk to authority figures is strong now. However, because there’s a Moon Alert all day today, keep things light. Get information, but make no decisions. Restrict spending to food and gas. Get your info and wait until tomorrow to act. Tonight: Seek out a friend.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★
You’re high-viz today. People notice you. This is fine, but don’t stick your neck out by making important declarations. Avoid big decisions. Don’t volunteer for anything, because there’s a Moon Alert all day. Don’t shop. (Except for food and gas.) Tonight: Be modest.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★★
You make a lovely impression on everyone. Someone might ask for your advice about how to make something more attractive. However, today is a poor day to answer important questions because there’s a Moon Alert all day. Restrict spending. Enjoy socializing and learning from others. Tonight: Explore! Learn new things.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★
A friendship or a romantic interest might begin with someone “different.” Romance is favored right now. However, you have the energy to work hard today even if you face shortages and delays because there’s a Moon Alert all day. Tonight: Check your finances.
PISCES
(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★
Today it’s in your best interest to be cooperative and accommodating with someone else. It’s important to know that there’s a Moon Alert in effect all day, which means don’t spend money and avoid important decisions. But you can carry on as usual with your work. Tonight: Listen and cooperate.
BORN TODAY
Actress Halle Berry (1966), actress Mila Kunis (1983), comedian, writer, producer, musician Steve Martin (1945)
