Your daily horoscope: August 19, 2025

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

At some point over the next few months what seems to be a random series of events will suddenly form an inspiring picture. Not everyone will see the pattern though, which is good news for you as it will give you a huge advantage over your rivals.

Aries (March 21 – April 20):

You will come to the conclusion today that some of the things you have been fretting over are not worth the effort. Don’t get angry with yourself about it, just put the past behind you and resolve to be less pessimistic in future.

Taurus (April 21 – May 21):

Something of a personal nature needs to be dealt with before the sun changes signs at the end of the week. The last thing you need is to be held back from fulfilling your potential by vague fears from the past that don’t mean a thing.

Gemini (May 22 – June 21):

Speak up and let people you work and do business with know that you won’t be following their advice. If it’s because your sixth sense tells you they cannot be trusted it might be wise to come up with a cover story. There’s no need to antagonize them.

Cancer (June 22 – July 23):

If you spend an hour or two today drawing up a detailed schedule you are more likely to be successful when the sun changes signs on Friday. You may be more talented than most people but that doesn’t mean you can leave anything to chance.

Leo (July 24 – Aug. 23):

The past few weeks have been kind to you and your run of good luck will continue for some time yet. However, you will soon need to be a little less reckless in your approach to getting things done. Try planning ahead for a change.

Virgo (Aug. 24 – Sept. 23):

The more someone talks the less you seem to trust them and on this occasion your instincts are spot on. You may not know why you doubt what they are telling you but you do know better than to take their words at face value.

Libra (Sept. 24 – Oct. 23):

Steer clear of discussions about topics where your knowledge is limited, because if you make claims that cannot be backed up by facts you could end up looking foolish. No one expects you to know everything, so don’t expect it of yourself.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 – Nov. 22):

A flash of inspiration will get you thinking along more adventurous lines today and people may be surprised by how easily you change your outlook. Life moves faster by the day and even the hour and you intend to keep up at all costs.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 – Dec. 21):

If you are having second thoughts about a decision you took earlier in the month then stop the clock and think it through from beginning to end. If an adjustment of some kind needs to be made then get on with it and then start moving ahead again.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 20):

Although the facts and figures may point to a certain conclusion if your inner voice whispers that it could be wrong you would be wise to take notice. You know how easy it is to lie with statistics and maybe that’s what your rivals are doing.

Aquarius (Jan. 21 – Feb. 19):

If you act on the assumption that the people you are dealing with at the moment are a bit lacking in the brain department then you won’t go far wrong. If you ignore their stupidity it could cost you in terms of both reputation and money.

Pisces (Feb. 20 – Mar. 20):

Someone who has much more power than you will suggest (which really means demand) that you do things their way today. Almost certainly it will go wrong but don’t make a big deal of it – and make sure they don’t try to pin the blame on you!