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Horoscopes

Daily Horoscope: August 16, 2018

The Moon enters Scorpio today.

The Moon in Libra clashes with Mars retrograde at 3:56 AM, stirring up heated emotions—but the Moon moves into mysterious Scorpio at 4:54 AM, shifting the energy and encouraging us to tap into our intuition. The Moon opposes Uranus at 9:27 AM, bringing surprises (and annoyances), but an anchored energy arrives when the Moon connects with Saturn at 10:06 AM.

All Times EST.

Leo

The Moon enters Scorpio today, finding you in a private mood. Exciting news about your career arrives, Leo—big shake-ups are taking place. Despite all the changes, you’re still able to get work done today.

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Virgo

The Moon enters Scorpio today, lighting up the communication sector of your chart, Virgo. Exciting—and helpful!—news comes your way today, despite your ruling planet Mercury being retrograde.

Libra

The Moon enters Scorpio today, Libra, lighting up the sector of your chart that rules your money as well as your sense of self-worth. Surprises arrive this morning, but don’t worry—you have it under control.

Scorpio

The Moon enters your sign today, Scorpio! The world is on your emotional wavelength—which means people are feeling intense! Unexpected news arrives in your relationships, but an anchoring energy flows around communication.

Sagittarius

Be gentle with yourself today, Sagittarius! The Moon enters sensitive water sign Scorpio, encouraging you to catch up on rest, even though some expected tasks will come your way early on. Ask for help if you need it!

Capricorn

The Moon enters Scorpio today, inspiring you to connect with friends. This morning, some unexpected news concerning your love life or your creative projects arrives! Things might feel like they’re moving really quickly, but you’ve got it under control, Capricorn!

Aquarius

The Moon enters Scorpio early today, lighting up the career and popularity sector of your chart, Aquarius, but expect some surprises in your private life early this morning. Trust your intuition!

Pisces

The Moon enters fellow water sign Scorpio today, encouraging you to look at the big picture and stay open-minded. Unexpected news arrives this morning, but dependable people are here to support you.

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Aries

The Moon enters water sign Scorpio today, finding you in an intense and emotional mood—but it’s a phenomenal time to sit with your feelings and let go of the past. Try not to make any impulse purchases this morning!

Taurus

Your focus turns to your relationships as the Moon enters your opposite sign Scorpio. You have some exciting news to share, but watch out—your unexpected behavior might be too shocking! Fortunately, a grounded energy around communication will flow later this morning.

Gemini

The energy shifts as the Moon enters Scorpio, energizing you to get to work done—and you have so much to do! Some unexpected things may keep you from being as productive as you'd like this morning, but don’t be afraid to set boundaries and say no if people are distracting you!

Cancer

The Moon enters fellow water sign Scorpio today, illuminating the creativity and romance sector of your chart. Expect surprises in your social life today. Your trustworthy and mature friends will shine! What's in the stars for you in August? Read your monthly horoscope here. Want these horoscopes sent straight to your inbox? Click here to sign up for the newsletter.