Daily Horoscope for August 18, 2025 – The Denver Post

Moon Alert: Caution! Avoid shopping (except food and gas) or important decisions from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. EDT today (4:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from GEMINI into CANCER.

Happy Birthday for Monday, Aug. 18, 2025:

You are a determined, independent thinker who can be inspirational. You’re also benevolent. This year you reap the benefits of your hard work. Expect increased power and leadership, plus acknowledgements, awards, promotions and kudos. It’s a time of major decisions and accomplishments. Many are in the spotlight.

ARIES

(March 21-April 19)
★★★
Today begins with strong, playful energy, which makes you eager to communicate to others. Accept invitations to fun outings and creative projects. In fact, your creative juices are flowing because you’re in touch with your muse. However, later in the day, family relations might be challenging or confusing. Stay chill. Tonight: Cocoon at home.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)
★★★★
Before the Moon Alert today, financial matters look promising. You might be interested in moneymaking ideas or a particular purchase. However, later in the day, you might feel hesitant, self-critical or doubtful. Therefore, do not act. Wait until tomorrow. When in doubt, do nothing. Tonight: Conversations.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)
★★★★
This is a feel-good day even though things are a bit loosey-goosey. For example, you might be indecisive today, even though you’re keen to socialize. Later in the day, confusion about friendships, money or your possessions could cloud your thinking. Tread carefully. Tonight: Check your money.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)
★★★
You’re keen to achieve something today; however, be careful of biting off more than you can chew. After the Moon Alert is over, although the Moon is in your sign, giving you a slight advantage, you might feel at odds with parents, bosses and authority figures. Be careful. Tonight: You win!

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★★
Today begins with friendly, strong energy! Communications with friends, as well as groups, will be creative and energetic. Nevertheless, wait until the Moon Alert is over to decide on anything important. Unfortunately, after the Moon Alert is over, you might feel hesitant and cautious. Tonight: Solitude.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★
You’re high-viz today, which means people notice you more than usual. Even though you feel positive and enthusiastic, avoid making important decisions during the Moon Alert. Later in the day, someone might challenge your ideas, which creates doubt and hesitation. Tonight: Be friendly.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★
Plans for travel, fun adventures and opportunities in publishing, medicine and the law appeal to you during the Moon Alert this morning. However, after the Moon Alert, when you might now be ready to act, things look different. A partner or close friend might rain on your parade. Go gently. Tonight: People notice you.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★★
Today is an example of waiting to count your chickens after they hatch. This morning, during the Moon Alert, you might feel enthusiastic about financial matters, shared property, inheritances or using the resources of someone else. But after the Moon Alert, things look less promising. Tonight: Learn something new.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★
During the Moon Alert, it’s a wonderful time to socialize and enjoy the company of others. You feel adventurous, eager to learn and enthusiastic about making plans. After the Moon Alert, financial limitations might make you reconsider some ideas. (Could this be champagne taste on a beer wallet?) Tonight: Check your finances.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★
During the Moon Alert today, you’re enthusiastic about work plans, shared property or spending money for health-related issues or pets. Later, however, a partner or close friend might discourage your thinking, which leaves you feeling doubtful and second-guessing things. Be careful. Tonight: Cooperate with others.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★
Enjoy lighthearted conversations and interactions with partners and close friends this morning during the Moon Alert. Likewise, fun outings and playful activities with kids will appeal to you. This is also a creative time! Afterward, work and health issues might be discouraging. Tonight: Focus on work, health and pets.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★
Creative work will flourish this morning during the Moon Alert. Likewise, you might be enthused about new ways to improve your health. But after the Moon Alert is over, these ideas will dim. Instead, increased responsibilities with children and social outings might feel onerous, challenging or confusing. Tonight: Relax and enjoy social outings.