Daily horoscope for Aug. 28, 2024

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. EDT today (12:01 a.m. to 2 a.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Gemini into Cancer.

Happy Birthday for Wednesday Aug. 28, 2024:

You love knowledge, and you love to learn. You have organizational skills, and you’re persuasive. This year you can expect recognition for your efforts and talents. You might get a promotion or an award. The spotlight will be on you! This is a busy, powerful year!

ARIES

(March 21-April 19)
★★★
Today you will find it easy to move forward with issues related to home and family, especially things that might have been stuck in the water due to Mercury retrograde. That’s because today the brakes are off, and it’s all systems go. Entertain at home. Tonight: Cocoon.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)
★★★★
This is a strong day for writing, sales, teaching and acting, as well as doing artistic projects, because you’re in touch with your creative energy and you’re eager to communicate. It’s also a great day to socialize. Move forward with projects related to sports and children. Things will work out. Tonight: Discussions.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)
★★★★
Good news! Today your ruler Mercury goes direct. This means silly, goofy mistakes in your life will become fewer. Thank heavens. (This includes delays and transportation problems.) Meanwhile, anything related to earnings and cash flow will move ahead with energy. Yay! Tonight: Check your belongings.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)
★★★★
You might feel more emotional than usual today because the Moon is in your sign. However, your luck will also improve, so this is a bonus! Furthermore, starting today, financial delays will greatly reduce. Things will start to swing back to normal because Mercury retrograde is over. Tonight: You win!

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★
Without question, you will feel that your life will start to run more smoothly as of today because Mercury retrograde is over. (And it had slipped back into your sign!) This means you can more confidently deal with financial matters and all kinds of negotiations. Trust in your future. Tonight: Solitude.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★★
This is a strong day for you because the Sun in your sign is dancing beautifully with the Moon. This makes it an especially good day for talking to friends and interacting with groups, clubs and organizations. Your confidence is stronger today, which is a good thing. Tonight: Interactions with close friends.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★
You’re high-viz today, which means people notice you more than usual. In fact, some will know personal details about your private life. Fear not, because you’ve got this covered. Go forward with travel plans or ideas related to publishing, the media and the law. Tonight: Friendships.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★★
You’ll enjoy schmoozing with friends and interacting with groups and organizations today. You feel empowered, and you also feel welcomed by others. Do something different! Talk to new people. Satisfy your urge to explore new ideas and see new places! Tonight: You’re noticed.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★
You’ll be glad to know that travel delays and frustrations that you might have had in booking travel plans for the future will greatly reduce because, as of today, Mercury retrograde is over. Enjoy your high-viz standing in the community right now. People admire you! Tonight: Explore!

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★
You’ll be happy to know that delays regarding wills, inheritances, estates and shared property will reduce as of today because Mercury is no longer retrograde. Discussions about travel, legal matters and medicine will be positive. Meanwhile, a flirtation with a boss might happen. Tonight: Check your finances.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★
Look for opportunities to travel in the immediate future. This will please you. Meanwhile, today discussions about shared property, your business budget or getting more equipment related to your job will go well because you have the support of others. This is good. Tonight: Cooperate.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★★
This is an excellent day to work hard and party hard. Enjoy some playtime. You feel sociable, energetic and ready to trip the light fantastic. Issues related to your job will go more smoothly because Mercury retrograde is over starting today. Focus on home improvements with confidence. Tonight: Work.