Horoscope for Thursday, August 26, 2021

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or making important decisions after 4 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Aries into Taurus.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You are in a powerful frame of mind, which is why you might see ways to introduce reforms to where you work or how you do your job. Likewise, new ways to improve your health might occur to you. You will look at everything with a deeper understanding.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

When it comes to romance today, you might be obsessed about something or someone. That’s because it’s very easy to have a one-track mind. (Maybe you can’t get a song out of your mind? Like “I Shot the Sheriff”?)

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

A family discussion might reveal secrets today. Or perhaps a family member will persuade everyone else to agree with their point of view. This is a good day to make improvements to bathrooms, plumbing, garbage areas and anything to do with recycling.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today your mind is super focused and almost driven thinking about an idea or a conversation with someone. You might be attracted to mysteries, puzzles and whodunits. You will see the subtext of something when someone else is talking to you.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today you have a focused point of view, which is why you might see a new way of earning money or a better-paying job. You might also see new uses or applications for something that you already own because you’re in such a resourceful frame of mind.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today Mercury is in your sign dancing with Pluto, which will help you to see underneath the surface of the events and phenomena going on around you. You might be attracted to mysteries and secrets. Perhaps you will meet someone who has ideas that have a great effect on your mind?

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is a wonderful day for research because you have X-ray vision today! You will find what you’re looking for because you are focused and determined. (You’ll be like a dog with a bone.) Be discreet about whatever secrets you unearth. Be kind.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

A conversation with a friend or a member of a group will be powerful. This person might want to influence your way of thinking; or vice versa, you want to influence their way of thinking? Whatever the case, people are intense and purposeful today. Oh yeah!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You might discover secrets about a boss, parent, teacher or the police today. Or the reverse might occur and someone in a position of authority might discover some secrets about you? (Oops!) If someone asks you to do something, you’ll know why.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Because you have a strong, focused mind today (almost obsessed) you will be able to study and learn something new. Whatever interests you will rivet your attention. In fact, whether through the media or contact with others, you might learn hidden knowledge.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today you might learn some financial secrets about your partner or a friend. Perhaps new information will be revealed that relates to shared property, inheritances, taxes or debt. It might even be a secret. Hopefully, whatever you learn will benefit you today.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

When talking to a partner or close friend today, you will likely have an intense conversation because one of you wants to persuade the other to see things their way. In fact, many people are so intense about something, they are practically obsessed. And they’re attracted to mysteries.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Melissa McCarthy (1970) shares your birthday. You are an intelligent, practical, realist with an analytical mind. Nevertheless, you have dramatic flair, which makes you a natural, witty entertainer. You are loyal to friends and partners. This is a social year for you, which is why you will have more zest for life! Enjoy fun activities, but remember your goals. Be grateful for who you are and what you have.