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August 20 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Tuesday August 20. 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 20, 2024
Aries (March 21-April 19) daily horoscope for Tuesday August 20
Oops, did you just say that? Under today’s stressful T-square between outspoken Jupiter, stoic Saturn and peacemaker Venus, talks could turn tense. One way to guard against this? Don’t give unsolicited feedback. Even a well-meaning “helpful suggestion” could provoke someone’s defensiveness, causing a big misunderstanding. Your own skin may be on the thin side today, so don’t ask for opinions unless you’re prepared to hear harsh ones. Rewind and be kind.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) daily horoscope for Tuesday August 20
You want to be there for all of your friends and loved ones, but generosity has its limits. Today, you may find where yours lie (or should) under a mutable T-square battle between Jupiter, Venus and Saturn. Have you been spending past your budget, picking up the check or making sure you have the perfect outfit for every event? Or maybe you’ve been giving internal resources of time and your listening ear. Take a look within and examine your motives. Remember that your true inner circle will love you just for being you.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) daily horoscope for Tuesday August 20
Whirlwind alert! You’ve been in “everything, everywhere, all at once” mode and today you could be feeling close to a crash. With expansive Jupiter in your sign since late May, growth has come at a rapid pace. Today, however, the supersizer planet crashes into a challenging T-square with boundary-enforcer Saturn and nurturing Venus. You need to set a couple limits so you can say “yes” to the things that are truly a total fit for you. We know it’s a hard call—the FOMO is real. Find some moments for rest and self-care, and perhaps the wisdom of a beloved family member. Tune into your body for intuitive wisdom, then check in with that beautiful mind of yours. By slowing down just enough to do that, you’ll find your best next move.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) daily horoscope for Tuesday August 20
Unless your middle name is “martyr” you have permission to stop making so many sacrifices, Cancer. Today’s tense Jupiter-Saturn-Venus T-square reminds you that the weight of the world does not have to be place on your shoulders alone. And if you keep putting it there, Cancer, you’ll never get the break you deserve! Today, give yourself a break and ask for help. Hire a specialist instead of trying to DIY. The investment will pay off in the hours your reclaim and the stress you’re able to release.
Leo (July 23-August 22) daily horoscope for Tuesday August 20
Need a minute away from the crowds? With Mercury retrograde backtracking through your sign for the past week, you may have gotten the memo to keep a lower profile. Today’s clash between Jupiter, Saturn and Venus could also send you scurrying for privacy. It’s okay to take a time-out, but don’t isolate. You have friends and colleagues who care about you, Leo, so reach out to them. That said, if you need a deeper level of support, don’t use your contact list as a substitute for professional guidance or services. Be aware of their capacity. Remember: You can ask them for referrals and recommendations, instead of hands-on help.
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Virgo (August 23-September 22) daily horoscope for Tuesday August 20
Today could find you torn between the demands of work, your relationships and a burning desire just to “do you.” Your career is taking off—or it’s ramping up to—with supersizer Jupiter in your ambitious tenth house. But today, Jupiter crashes into a harsh T-square with Saturn (in your partnership zone) and Venus (in your sign). Your closest people may not be supporting you enough to make your next big move. While you wish, and maybe even believe, that you didn’t have to ask, the squeaky wheel is the one getting oiled under these cosmic conditions. Advocate for yourself, preferably without guilt trips. To your surprise, one steady person could step up.
Libra (September 23-October 22) daily horoscope for Tuesday August 20
Getting caught in your head is a peril of Libra life from time to time. You can’t help it that you’re such a thoughtful sign! Sometimes, however, your deliberating can take you into an endless loop. Today that’s probably the case. Blame the mental mayhem on the rare T-square (three-way battle) between Jupiter, Saturn and Venus. No decision feels like the right one, and you could easily veer into analysis paralysis. Advice for today: Gather information, feel into your heart, opinion-poll a few friends. Then sleep on it instead of pressuring yourself to make a move before you’re ready. When Mercury retrograde ends in a week, the fog will start to lift!
Scorpio (October 23-November 21) daily horoscope for Tuesday August 20
Have you been holding yourself back, Scorpio? Today you might feel like bursting if you don’t share your feelings or somehow unleash pent-up energy. Easy there! You do need to open the release valve, but maybe not all at once! If you do, choose your audience wisely. Pro tip: Start by getting physical. If you begin with a heavy-duty cardio workout, punching a pillow or even releasing a primal scream in your car, you’ll probably do at least half the battle. (Is it time to rent a rage room, Scorpio? No, really.) However you get this energy moving, do it. You’ll be in a much more centered space to voice what you’ve been keeping inside, minus all the frustration.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) daily horoscope for Tuesday August 20
Are you sacrificing your inner peace to please others? You may not realize it, Sag, because all that networking and relationship-building you’re doing is paying off, especially in your career. But even if the rewards are plentiful, you’re probably giving too much at the office…and everywhere else! Today, a three-way battle (known as a T-square in astro-speak) between Jupiter, Saturn and Venus reminds you that you’re only one person. Remember to take time to replenish your batteries and do something for YOU—and only you!
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19) daily horoscope for Tuesday August 20
Your thoughts could be on the heavier side today, Capricorn. And with your ruling planet Saturn in a tough T-square to outspoken Jupiter and affable Venus, you might not be able to keep those worries to yourself. Getting advice can be a good idea, provided you’ll actually listen to it. You don’t have to implement anything, but at least digest with an open mind. If you keep rejecting things that don’t line up with your worldview, you’ll keep on getting more of the same. And if you’re hoping to get unstuck, start by surrendering the idea that you have all the answers. Newsflash: None of us do!
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Aquarius (January 20-February 18) daily horoscope for Tuesday August 20
Today’s tug of war T-square between Jupiter, Saturn and Venus pulls you in three dueling directions. One part of you wants to throw caution to the wind and have fun—and that’s thanks to adventurous Jupiter in your playful, passionate fifth house. But there could be financial restrictions, and possibly a jealous friend or partner in the mix. Don’t let these stop you from living your joy. But be mindful of your budget—and people’s feelings. While you don’t need to pander to their insecurities, you also shouldn’t go out of your way to provoke them. Does this person have a legitimate need that you can address without sacrificing your happiness? See if you can talk it out.
Pisces (February 19-March 20) daily horoscope for Tuesday August 20
Who wants a piece of you, Pisces? Just about everyone, it seems! A T-square between Jupiter, Saturn and Venus could put you in high demand with your loved ones. It will be up to you to set firm boundaries, but that won’t be easy. With everyone tugging on your heartstrings—and making legitimate request, if you’re being honest—it might seem unreasonable to turn them down. But there’s one key person who’s at risk of getting left out of the equation, and that’s you. Direct them to helpful resources but do your best not to volunteer your own time and energy to this rescue mission.
