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August 14 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Wednesday August 14. Read the daily horoscopes for your Sun sign or rising sign (ascendant) to plan your day.
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Your daily horoscopes for Wednesday August 14, 2024
Aries (March 21-April 19) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 14
Bite your tongue and button your lips, Ram! Innocent comments could pack a punch today as expressive Mercury, which has been retrograde since August 5, reverses into Leo and your flamboyant fifth house for the final two weeks of its backspin. While the messenger planet was retrograding in Virgo for the past ten days, that may have delayed some work progress and mucked up communication. But now, with Mercury in this unfiltered zone until August 28, you could do something rash or say something better kept private. So think before you blurt! Note: This will be easier said than done. With activator Mars and outspoken Jupiter making a rare meetup in your communication house, the temptation to air your opinion will be mighty!
Taurus (April 20-May 20) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 14
Quicksilver Mercury has been retrograde since August 5 in Virgo and your creativity zone, making it hard to express yourself clearly. Today, the messenger planet backflips into Leo, making waves in the otherwise tranquil waters of your home-and-family port until August 28. You might find yourself unable to communicate simple concerns to relatives or roommates, or you could feel like people are taking advantage of your laid-back nature. You don’t have to stampede anyone, Bull, but DO let others know where your limits lie. No need to go “extra-strength” on the boundary-setting. With forceful Mars and outspoken Jupiter making a rare meetup, a firm “no” should do the trick.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 14
What a day! Energizer Mars and lucky Jupiter make a rare meetup in YOUR sign, putting your greatest goals on the front burner. Prepare for a spotlight moment. And we DO mean prepare, Gemin, because winging your lines won’t do, thanks to loose-lipped Mercury backing into your communication zone today. Mercury has been retrograde since August 5, putting a strain on family ties or relationships under your roof. Today, the quicksilver planet further reverses into Leo and your intellectual third house, making it hard to think and speak clearly. People may not be presenting the whole truth, or it may come laced with a heavy dose of fanciful fiction. Until Mercury straightens on August 28, do yourself a solid and don’t take anything at face value. If you must proceed, dive deeply into the due diligence.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 14
Money could get a little un-funny starting today as Mercury, which has been retrograde since August 5, reverses into Leo and your second house of finances. The communication planet will continue backsliding until August 28, making it hard to get a clear handle on your cash flow. Silver lining: This retrograde is a perfect time to review your fiscal status and make any necessary adjustments. If you’ve been spending beyond your means, find three places where you can cut back. Even if it’s temporary, a closer look is definitely for YOUR benefit. Impatient Mars and excessive Jupiter are making a rare union today, meeting in your subconscious twelfth house. Instead of trying to solve any financial crunches with your mind, tap into your intuition and creativity. An inspirational answer could be there.
Leo (July 23-August 22) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 14
You hate censoring yourself—or BEING censored—but that might not be the worst idea for the next two weeks, Leo. Communication planet Mercury, which has been retrograde in Virgo since August 5, rears into your sign today until August 28. All eyes will be on you, and everyone’s ears will be perked, eager to hear what you have to say. That makes it even more important to think long and hard before you open your mouth or type a single word. Another reason to temper your tongue? Rash Mars and outspoken Jupiter are making a rare meetup in Gemini today, activating your teams and technology house. A thoughtless or edgy comment, whether uttered or posted, could have a resounding impact. Ask yourself: Will this remark bring people together or divide them?
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Virgo (August 23-September 22) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 14
Mercury retrogrades are never fun for your sign (Mercury’s your planetary ruler), and when they occur in Virgo, as this one has been since August 5, it can be an exercise in frustration. Spinning backward, Mercury has surely undone some of your diligent efforts to move a personal project forward. Today, Mercury backflips into Leo and your hazy twelfth house until August 28. Some of the pressure will be lifted, but still, don’t plan any major left-brain presentations until early September. Instead, pamper yourself liberally (hello, spa days and chair massages) and spend as much time as possible at the beach or pool! But first, an exciting career opportunity could crop up today, thanks to a rare conjunction of go-getter Mars and lucky Jupiter in your professional zone. Explore but don’t commit unless you’re absolutely certain it’s a fit.
Libra (September 23-October 22) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 14
After a week and a half of Mercury retrograde back-spinning through Virgo and your hazy twelfth house, the communication planet reverses into Leo and your eleventh house of technology and teamwork until August 28. You can TRY to circumvent Mercury’s muck-ups by double-checking all your messages and emails, but even if they hit their mark, they’re likely to be misconstrued. Do as much independent work as possible, Libra. While you’re in “hunker-down” mode, upgrade your cloud storage and create some strong new passwords. Mars and Jupiter also make a rare meetup in your expansive ninth house today, inspiring you to venture out of your comfort zone. An opportunity to travel could arise. Accept invitations with care since Mercury can meddle in those tempting plans.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 14
For the past ten days, communication planet Mercury has been retrograde in your eleventh house of teamwork and technology, muddling collaborative dynamics. And just when you thought people couldn’t get any more confused, the cosmic messenger backflips into Leo and your career zone today until August 28. Be extra clear in your explanations because someone is guaranteed to misunderstand them. Back up all verbal instructions in writing and, if necessary, take the time to personally walk people through the steps. Practice patience. Restless Mars and speedy Jupiter are making a rare connection in your eighth house of intimacy and investments. A chance to join forces could come in hot, but your powers of discernment could be skewed by Mercury. Easy does it!
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 14
Uh-oh: If there’s anything more unpredictable than a three-week Mercury retrograde, it’s when the messenger planet is orbiting your outspoken ninth house. Today, Mercury backflips into Leo and that outrageously outspoken sector of your chart—the one that’s associated with your already candid sign. Try as you might, you won’t be able to hold back your incisive opinions—even the ones that pack your notorious sting. At the very least, attempt to build people up a little before you cut them down to size. If you’re traveling between now and August 28, leave early and triple-check your reservations! Also today, your ruling planet, Jupiter, makes a rare sync-up with forceful Mars in Gemini and your partnership house. Conversations will be energetic and excitable but could turn into arguments quickly if you’re not careful.
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 14
Since August 5, communicator Mercury has been retrograde in Virgo and your candid ninth house, which may have inspired a soulful confession or two. Today, the messenger planet backs into Leo and your eighth house of intimacy and secrets for the remainder of its retrograde (until August 28). While no one is forcing you to divulge anything, you might want to get in front of a potential “news alert” before some gossipmonger beats you to it. This way, you can spin the story the way YOU want it heard. With Mars and Jupiter making a rare meetup in Gemini and your exacting sixth house, triple-check your statements before you go public. This mashup could also inspire an epic decluttering or a late-summer health kick.
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Aquarius (January 20-February 18) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 14
On most days, you’re a keen networker, able to find the most influential needle in any haystack. But when verbal Mercury goes retrograde a few times a year, all bets are off. The messenger planet has been spinning backward since August 5, and today it reverses into Leo and your partnership zone for the remainder of its reversal (until August 28). Choose your words carefully, Water Bearer. Someone may not be showing their true colors, and what you consider a totally innocent remark could cut them to the core. With outspoken Jupiter and combative Mars making a rare meetup in your dramatic fifth house, this could turn ‘reality show ugly” fast. On the plus side, this steamy Mars-Jupiter meetup could spark a late-summer romance to remember!
Pisces (February 19-March 20) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 14
Reshuffle your priorities, Pisces! Today, messenger Mercury retreats into Leo and your sixth house of health and wellness after ten days of back-spinning in Virgo and your partnership realm. The message is clear: Put yourself at the top of your own to-do list. Your caring sign never hesitates to look out for others, but trying to organize vegan potlucks and group fitness classes could be like herding cats until August 28. During these last two weeks of the retrograde, treat self-care like a solo mission. You’ll reduce stress and actually make it to the gym. Your self-care kick gets energized by a rare mashup of action planet Mars and enthusiastic Jupiter. As they unite in Gemini and your domestic zone, they’ll inspire anything from a redecorating spree to a spontaneous staycation. Home masseuse visit, anyone?
