What’s happening in astrology today
August 20 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Wednesday August 20. Read the daily horoscopes for your Sun sign or rising sign (ascendant) to plan your day.
Visit our Cosmic Calculator section if you want to calculate your Rising sign or discover more about your personal astrology.
Your daily horoscopes for Wednesday August 20, 2025
Aries (March 21-April 19) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 20
Don’t let today’s heavy vibes bring you down, Ram. This is the last push of a moody Cancer moon in your family sector, and residuals of a disagreement with a relative or roomie might be lingering in your psyche. Distract yourself with the pile of work at hand and hang in there. This evening, la luna grooves into social Leo and your fun-loving fifth house. The clouds will part, your sense of humor will return, and before you know it, you’ll be back in a creative groove—or spontaneously saying yes to meeting up IRL with a date.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 20
Your sensible sign knows to trust the data better than almost anyone, Taurus, but emotions can cloud your judgment. Early in the day, don’t rely on hunches. Do some digging and get the facts—especially if you’re working on a team project. Turn to experts and reliable sources (not just a random ChatGPT query) for all your data. This evening, la luna shifts into Leo and your sentimental fourth house. Not feeling like tuning in for that happy hour? NP! It’s your prerogative to head home and have whatever you want, including nothing.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 20
Your mind is racing today, so tune in! As the Cancer moon activates your income zone, it greases the productivity wheels. You’ve got a dozen ingenious ideas for increasing your bottom line, but don’t dive in horns-first like you usually would. Crunch the numbers, do some research and come up with a realistic plan. When la luna swings into Leo and your social third house this evening, you’ll tap another resource that’s at least as valuable as startup capital: the right partner.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 20
Want to get to know someone better? Take the lead. Don’t get stuck in the small-talk vortex if what you’re really craving is an authentic, heartfelt connection. The day begins with the moon in Cancer, giving you the courage to direct the flow of conversations. Early this evening, it gets even easier as la luna shifts into expressive Leo. The perfect words will just flow, which helps you break the ice and keep a lively conversation going—without overwhelming anyone.
Leo (July 23-August 22) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 20
Lay low early in the day, Leo: A relaxed Cancer moon in your restful twelfth house makes you move at a much less hectic pace than your usual hustle. Take your time and single-task instead of scattering your energy in too many directions. The more focus you give to each project, the better they’ll turn out. This evening and for the next two days, you can crank the gears back up to Leo speed. La luna shifts into your energetic sign and has your mind racing in its usual 50 directions. Have fun, but keep your wits about you.
Read Leo daily horoscope
Virgo (August 23-September 22) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 20
Time for a tech tune-up, Virgo? With the moon illuminating your eleventh house of all things digital for most of the day, it behooves you to check for app and security updates—and take appropriate action. If you’re still using your birthday or pet’s name as a password, come up with something stronger. While you’re at it, make sure important docs are backed up and your programs synced between devices. Early in the evening, your energy could flag as la luna downshifts into your restful twelfth house for a couple days. Log out at quitting time, whip up (or Doordash) some comfort food, and catch up on your beauty sleep.
Libra (September 23-October 22) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 20
Don’t let any moss grow on you, Libra! For most of the day, the moon is burning brightly in Cancer and your tenth house of success. You’ve got a head for business and enough charisma to close any deal, so work it! But keep your pitches short and sweet by skipping the flowery prose and getting straight to the point. Others want to know what’s in it for THEM. This evening, when la luna shimmies into Leo and your social eleventh house, let your mane down and go play.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 20
With the moon in your visionary ninth house for most of the day, you could wake up recalling a significant dream or have an epiphany over coffee. But don’t go broadcasting this brainstorm to the entire world. This evening, la luna shifts into your career corner for the next two days, so carefully consider the impact your communication could have at work. Keep it professional and appropriate, erring on the side of a bit reserved. Plus, you don’t need anyone cribbing your genius plan before you’ve had a chance to put it into motion.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 20
Today’s Cancer moon in your eighth house of intense emotions could make you more sensitive and secretive than usual. If something (or someone) gets under your skin, don’t feel the need to say it aloud—at least not to anyone you wouldn’t trust with the keys to your apartment. Later in the day, when la luna shifts into magnanimous Leo and your expansive ninth house, you’ll be able to see bae’s forgetting to kiss you good-bye or the stranger who bumped into you in the grocery store aisle as the innocent oversights they were. By keeping your irritation to yourself, you can enjoy a couple days WITHOUT having to mend fences.
Read Sagittarius daily horoscope
Capricorn (December 22-January 19) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 20
Here’s a heads-up before you log on for that client meeting or fire up a controversial conversation: Agree to disagree! That doesn’t mean you’re “wrong” or that your ideas aren’t going to kill it, Capricorn. It simply means that different people have different ideas about things (obvs). During the work day, you could clash with someone over an issue that’s important to both of you. If you can’t reconcile, table it! By evening, one of you may have a change of heart. And if not, let it go and move onto subjects that fall into the category of common ground.
Read Capricorn daily horoscope
Aquarius (January 20-February 18) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 20
Keep your proboscis in your own business today, Aquarius. You have a lot to offer, but not everyone is buying what you’re selling. Or maybe they’re just not ready to hear your sage words. Besides, with a practical Cancer moon powering up your efficient sixth house, you can get a ton of work done if you stay focused! In the evening, when la luna grooves into Leo and your seventh house of partnerships, you could benefit from buddying up with a fellow dynamo.
Pisces (February 19-March 20) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 20
Give your imagination free rein today, Pisces, and table the detailed work for tomorrow. A Cancer moon in your creative fifth house is stimulating your imagination in ways that need to be expressed. It’s also a great time for a heart-to-heart, especially if you’ve been feuding with a loved one. How about a “hug it out” breakfast before work? This evening, when la luna zips into analytical Leo and your efficient sixth house for a couple days, you can return to your any pre-scheduled, business-oriented programming.
