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August 13 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Tuesday August 13. Read the daily horoscopes for your Sun sign or rising sign (ascendant) to plan your day.
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Your daily horoscopes for Tuesday August 13, 2024
Aries (March 21-April 19) daily horoscope for Tuesday August 13
Watch your temper, Aries—the moon in your blunt ninth house is locked in a tangled angle with chatty Mercury, and you won’t hesitate to challenge someone if you feel disrespected. But if you don’t have all sides of the story or you blurt something out without thinking, you could end up uttering something regrettable (especially since Mercury is retrograde). You may have an intense urge to express your feelings, but your words could do more harm than good—especially if they’re misconstrued.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) daily horoscope for Tuesday August 13
Paranoid much? Today, communicator Mercury is squaring off against the moon in your mysterious eighth house, making you wary of others’ motives. If you suspect someone is after something you hold dear (your job, friends or hard-earned cash), you won’t think twice about fortifying your boundaries. Just know that you could become overly vigilant under this cosmic aspect, so exercise good judgment before making hasty accusations. Someone might have a grievance to air with YOU as well. If you’re in the wrong, take responsibility and make amends. Getting defensive will only fan the flames.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) daily horoscope for Tuesday August 13
Need a hug? Remember, your loved ones aren’t mind readers. If someone in your inner circle has upset or offended you, you’ll have to clue them in or it won’t get resolved. A tricky angle between the moon in your relationship zone and communicator Mercury (currently retrograde) means you might take things extra personally today. Don’t overreact or fly off the handle; just be direct about your needs. Don’t resort to playing games, Gemini. Keep it all straightforward. That goes for the positive feedback too. If someone close has stepped up to the plate lately, pile on the praise and be generous showing your gratitude!
Cancer (June 21-July 22) daily horoscope for Tuesday August 13
Feeling frazzled? Today’s moon in your wellness zone is squaring off with expressive Mercury, intensifying emotions and making you feel overwhelmed by everything on your plate. If possible, take a personal day or call in “sick” so you can indulge in some needed self-care. However, don’t veer into self-indulgent behavior, such as skipping an important event or blowing off your friends without warning. Do unto others, Cancer—no need to burn bridges.
Leo (July 23-August 22) daily horoscope for Tuesday August 13
Don’t isolate yourself today, Leo. If you work from home, move to a coffee shop, take a lunch break with friends or hit an early evening networking event. A dicey moon-Mercury angle makes it all too easy to get lost in your own head. You could dwell on a minor issue, blowing it out of proportion and ending up in a full-on freakout. (Those never end well, do they?) Spending time in the company of others, even if it means volunteering or just helping a friend, will be a great reminder that there is life outside of your own private world.
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Virgo (August 23-September 22) daily horoscope for Tuesday August 13
Let it all out, Virgo. Today, the moon in your domestic zone is locked in a tense square with your ruler, communicator Mercury. There’s no holding back your feelings, especially with family or roommates. This doesn’t necessarily have to spell confrontation—but it could be hard to remain diplomatic, especially if you’ve been biting your tongue lately. Lesson learned: Honesty is the best policy with your nearest and dearest, so don’t pretend things are “fine” if they aren’t. Make a pact not to hold things in just to keep the peace. After all, how peaceful do YOU feel when you suppress yourself?
Libra (September 23-October 22) daily horoscope for Tuesday August 13
It’s one thing to ask for favors from your closest friends, but expecting special treatment from everyone you know is another story. Of course you’re not consciously trying to use people for your own gain, and it’s normal to wonder how you might benefit from a person’s connections. That’s why networking exists, after all. But if you’re going to request an act of kindness, be ready to return the favor. Better yet, offer something generously from your own till before you ask for anything. And no keeping score! Give without an agenda because people can sense when you have one.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21) daily horoscope for Tuesday August 13
No one will have to guess what’s on your mind today, Scorpio—you’ll be broadcasting it from the rooftops.The moon in your second house of values and security is squaring off with expressive Mercury, making it impossible to keep your opinions to yourself. While you’re no stranger to the soapbox, you need to be careful what you preach from on high, especially since Mercury is retrograde. As long as you remain tactful and respectful of other people’s right to disagree, you should hold their attention and maybe even sway a couple followers. Keep the bluntness at bay, though, or you’ll quickly lose your audience.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) daily horoscope for Tuesday August 13
Feel like the world is out to get you? Newsflash: It’s not. With the moon in Sagittarius forming a tricky angle to mental Mercury (retrograde at the moment), you could be intolerant of others’ mistakes today, even taking them as a personal affront. Heaven forbid someone forgets you have plans or the restaurant can’t find your reservation—they’ll feel your wrath (or at least get a fiery dressing down). Do something to regain your perspective or simply exercise compassion. Instead of going off on someone who’s late, for example, start by asking, “Is everything okay?”
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19) daily horoscope for Tuesday August 13
Your sign can swing wildly between being sentimental and professionally detached. But you’ll be ready to pour your heart out today as a tangled angle involving communicative Mercury and the moon in your compassionate twelfth house makes it hard to contain your feelings. Your S.O. could get a surprisingly affectionate greeting, or you might make a point of telling your coworkers how much you appreciate them. (Feel free to say it with cupcakes.) Warning: If you’ve been suppressing any anger, it could come out into the open now. You may utter choice words if you feel disrespected or betrayed. Don’t jump to conclusions or start a war with that frenemy. Sometimes it’s better just to ignore ’em.
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Aquarius (January 20-February 18) daily horoscope for Tuesday August 13
Loyal, open-minded Aquarius, you make an ideal confidante. But how much can you handle hearing today? A tense moon-Mercury square means your closest companions will be ready to vent…and your normally saint-like patience levels could be low. Between the texts, emails and calls, it might be hard to get anything productive done, and the interruptions will be more irritating than entertaining. Silence your phone during work hours and make plans to meet later—chances are, someone’s “crisis” is NOT a true emergency. Make sure you’re getting as much as you give. If you’ve had a rough day or need to talk about a problem, spend time with someone who has the capacity to listen.
Pisces (February 19-March 20) daily horoscope for Tuesday August 13
Sensing some tension in the air? A dicey angle between the moon in your grounded tenth house and communicator Mercury could create a palpable strain today. At work, you may feel easily threatened and take others’ remarks a bit too personally. Speak up if you need to defend yourself, but otherwise, a brisk walk or smoothie break should help you keep calm. If you feel like bailing on plans with a friend, be upfront with your reasons—inventing a story or claiming you forgot could damage your credibility.
