Horoscope For Today: Thursday, August 21, 2025

As we lead up into the New Moon, expect an air of excitement and newness to begin permeating your environment. Within a few days, new chapters will begin and opportunities will arise—so keep your eyes open.

Aries

Today, the moon lights up your creative sector, inviting you to lean into your sense of self-expression. Paired with Mercury moving through the same house, you have plenty of opportunity to make yourself be heard—so practice putting yourself out there, especially in terms of your creative self-expression. You might be surprised what opportunities it will manifest.

Taurus

Today, the moon is focused on your house of family and home, reminding you that you can find comfort and healing in the domestic sphere. With Mercury moving through the same house, you might be surprised to hear from a family member or old friend who wants to check in and catch up.

Gemini

Today, you might find yourself creating emotional connections with others, opening up vulnerably in a way that you may not otherwise be used to doing. You might feel like talking about subjects you otherwise tend to avoid or meet someone who makes talking about these things feel more natural. This is also a sign you might have an emotional breakthrough with a sibling, if that’s something that’s needed.

Cancer

You’ve got money on your mind today, Cancer, and you might find yourself seeking financial support or advice from the people you trust most. If you’re feeling like you’re on shaky ground in terms of resources, it might influence your emotional state today, so be careful—remember that materialism doesn’t have anything to do with your self-worth or the value you hold to others.

Leo

Today, with the moon in your house of self, you might be feeling more sensitive or self-conscious than you’re used to. That being said, because of this, it might be easier for you to express emotions than you’re used to—instead of putting on a brave face, you’re more likely to show your own vulnerability and be honest about how you’re feeling about things today (especially with Mercury transiting through the same space). Just be careful about lashing out at the wrong people.

Virgo

Today might be marked with introspection and the need to work through your emotions privately. This is not to say that you shouldn’t reach out to others for help, simply that you might find yourself resisting the urge, instead choosing solitude as you riffle through past emotions or situations. You might feel more sensitive than usual and crave some form of escapism, but be careful that you don’t turn to something self-sabotaging in an attempt to distract yourself from heavy emotions.

Libra

Today, you might feel the deep urge to connect with your community and your friends, finding joy and relief in your social connections. With Mercury following close behind the moon in your eleventh house, you might also feel the need to speak up about social and humanitarian issues, becoming a voice for those who may otherwise not have one. You know that this is a community effort, and you believe in humanity’s ability to come together.

Scorpio

Thanks to the moon illuminating your tenth house, there’s a subtle shift of attention toward your career and public image. You may desire recognition and approval right now; in fact, you might want positive attention from authority figures in general right now, which can include your own father. With Mercury moving within the same house, you’re also more likely to be vocal about what you want and maybe even try to talk your way into others’ high regards—just know that actions speak louder than words.

Sagittarius

You might feel the need to expand your worldview today, especially with the moon moving through your house of philosophy and spirituality. You know that life is bigger than your own perspective, and you want to seek out new ways of being or ideas that you might otherwise never encounter. This can also lead to the travel bug as you find the desire to go somewhere new. With Mercury transiting this same house, you’re more likely to share these thoughts and ideas with the people around you, maybe even getting others on board with your endeavors.

Capricorn

Today brings a lot of intense emotional energy your way, especially surrounding taboo subjects, intimacy, or even unresolved traumas. While this can feel like a lot, it also is oftentimes a springboard for big personal transformations, forcing you to look at yourself and your life differently—and with Mercury transiting the same house as your moon, you’re more likely to be able to crack the code of what you need to make these necessary changes and to read between the lines.

Aquarius

Right now, there’s an intense focus on your relationships and your romantic life. You might find yourself reevaluating your relationship dynamics, questioning whether or not your emotional needs are being met—or even if you’re able to meet your partners’ needs. If you’re single, you might be reevaluating what you want from a relationship, or even how you prioritize your love life compared to other aspects of your life. With Mercury transiting the same house as your moon, you’re more likely to communicate what you need from your existing or potential partners to find a pathway forward.

Pisces

Right now, there’s a focus on your daily routines, your work life, and your health—which is not necessarily a fun energy, all things considered. You might be in a place where you’re reconsidering your own well-being and your work-life balance, trying to decide how much energy is worth putting into the more meticulous details. Routines are important to form if you struggle with keeping up with your life—but you also shouldn’t try to plan every aspect of your day to day, forfeiting any chance for spontaneity or newness.