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August 1 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Thursday August 1. Read the daily horoscopes for your Sun sign or rising sign (ascendant) to plan your day.
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Your daily horoscopes for Thursday August 1, 2024
Aries (March 21-April 19) daily horoscope for Thursday August 1
Need to get your life organized, Aries? Today’s helpful moon-Mercury sextile touches the domestic zones of your chart, giving you a burst of motivation to put things in their place. Clear the expired food out of your fridge, restock with healthy ingredients, sign up for a meal delivery service trial run. This is also a good day to have an honest talk with a family member, coming from a place of common sense rather than heated emotion. With Mercury turning retrograde on Monday, you’ll be glad you hashed this out sooner than later.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) daily horoscope for Thursday August 1
Let’s sit down and talk about it! Today’s easy moon-Mercury sextile helps you balance head AND heart, especially in your conversations. If you’re going to state opinions or facts, share how you feel too. Showing more of your humanity will help people connect and understand you better. Has someone been especially kind to you? Acknowledge your appreciation with a handwritten card or a small gift. Bonus: You’ll increase goodwill BEFORE Mercury turns retrograde on Monday.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) daily horoscope for Thursday August 1
Time to spruce up Chateau Gemini? Today’s moon-Mercury sextile is ideal for creating a home-improvement budget and investing in new decor. Maybe you splurge on some original artwork that serves as a conversation piece (a cool typography print from Etsy, perhaps?) or install some better bookshelves. Can’t commit? Save items to your wish list because on Monday, Mercury turns retrograde, and you could change your mind even more than you normally do. At work, it’s a good day to nurture bonds with coworkers. Err on the side of friendly and considerate, taking time to ask people how their morning is going or how you can be of help.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) daily horoscope for Thursday August 1
Work those powers of persuasion! Today, open up and share about a personal project or idea and watch the synergies ignite. Thanks to a silver-tongued sextile between the moon and articulate Mercury, you’re able to express yourself brilliantly and get people excited to jump on board. No need to over-prepare—simply speak from the heart. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Even better? You can get people to co-sign on your projects before Mercury turns retrograde on Monday and they change their minds or go AWOL!
Leo (July 23-August 22) daily horoscope for Thursday August 1
Seeking more security? Tap into your spiritual powers of attraction instead of just toiling away or forcing an outcome. With the moon in your intuitive twelfth house angling Mercury in your money zone, manifesting could pay off in spades. Visualize the outcome you desire and give your intentions extra “oomph” by writing them down. Purge any negative vibes from your personal space by decluttering, lighting sage or saying “no” to something that doesn’t inspire you. Make room in your life for things that reflect your highest good. This is a great ramp-up to Mercury’s next retrograde from August 5 to 28, a signal-scrambling backslide that will be partly in YOUR sign.
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Virgo (August 23-September 22) daily horoscope for Thursday August 1
People aren’t mind readers, Virgo, but if you explain yourself carefully and clearly, they WILL understand where you’re coming from. Today, the moon forms an easy sextile to your ruler, Mercury, which is in Virgo. Speak up in a group and share your ingenious ideas. Inspire people with a witty, thought-provoking post on social media. If a team project is flagging, step up and lead the charge. No need to wait for anyone to invite you or appoint you to this role. If not you, then who? If you need any more convincing, remember that Mercury will turn retrograde in Virgo on Monday, and you won’t have nearly the leverage you do now.
Libra (September 23-October 22) daily horoscope for Thursday August 1
You can’t move forward while hanging onto the past. Today’s helpful sextile between the moon and Mercury in your twelfth house of endings gives you the courage to create closure, for once and for all. Start with an open and honest conversation about anything you’ve been sweeping under the rug. Be compassionate and forgiving, but also firm about what works for you. Clear boundaries and expectations will prevent any similar breakdowns in the future. And they’ll provide an extra dollop of prevention since Mercury turns retrograde this Monday until August 28.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21) daily horoscope for Thursday August 1
Group getaway, anyone? Today’s cheerful moon-Mercury sextile touches the nomadic and free-spirited zones of your house. Maybe it’s time to rally a few of your favorite people for a rollicking vacation or weekend trip together. You could also get inspired by discussing a collaborative project, possibly one with an avant-garde or world-changing philosophy. Making a difference while hanging out with your most interesting friends? Yes, please! But firm up plans fast, because Mercury turns retrograde on Monday, leading to cold feet and flaky behavior. Collect everyone’s contributions for a group purchase before then too so you don’t spend all month chasing down Venmo reimbursements.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) daily horoscope for Thursday August 1
Batten down the hatches, Sagittarius. Today is ideal for deep-diving into any work that requires research, focus and strategy. A sharp-minded moon-Mercury sextile helps you concentrate and stay focused on the big-picture goal. You might also discuss the finer points of a business deal or a nitty-gritty emotional matter that impacts the future of a romantic relationship. One thing’s for sure: You’re exuding power and authority today. Nobody will underestimate you for long! Not 100 percent sure if your heart is in this project? Hold off until early September since Mercury turns retrograde August 5 to 28, a time when you may have second thoughts about your goals.
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19) daily horoscope for Thursday August 1
Get out of your head and into conversation. Today’s moon-Mercury sextile makes this an ideal time to bounce ideas off of someone else, perhaps even a significant other. This person might come from a completely different perspective from yours, but that can inspire you to take a fresh approach to this issue. You might also be called upon to offer advice today. You never know how much a few encouraging words of wisdom can help another person. Bonus: Clearing the air BEFORE Mercury turns retrograde on Monday could mitigate some of the misunderstandings that flare up while the communication planet goes rogue until August 28.
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Aquarius (January 20-February 18) daily horoscope for Thursday August 1
Put your nose to the grindstone, Aquarius. Today’s moon-Mercury sextile helps you roll up your sleeves and tackle a detailed project. It might not be the most glamorous assignment, but you’ll feel so grounded after completing this. If you’re stumped, dig deeper. Ask questions, Google around. With a little more sleuthing, you could uncover some intel that leads to a breakthrough. Don’t race to conclusions, though! With mindful Mercury turning retrograde August 5 to 28, there’s more to this story—and you might want to take the month to process your findings.
Pisces (February 19-March 20) daily horoscope for Thursday August 1
Open your heart—along with the communication channels. Today’s talkative moon-Mercury sextile makes it easy to speak your truth to a close person. Confessing your feelings could create progress in your love life too. Maybe it’s time to ‘fess up and tell someone you’re interested or to voice your appreciation for your S.O., even if it doesn’t seem “necessary.” There’s no such thing as too much acknowledgment, Pisces. With Mercury turning retrograde August 5 to 28, relationship repair could be in order. Might as well get a head start by starting the dialogue now.
