Daily Horoscope for August 07, 2025

Chicago Tribune

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General Daily Insight for August 07, 2025
A melancholy mood is possible today, but it isn't likely to last forever. Our craving for security may conflict with our longing to express ourselves as the anxious Capricorn Moon squares angsty Chiron. We'll potentially get out of this rut after the Moon enters open-minded Aquarius at 9:18 pm EDT. When Luna then goes on to trine assertive Mars, trying a strategy we've been pondering for a while could work out surprisingly well. We probably know more than we think we do!
Aries
March 21 – April 19
You may currently feel compelled to prove your worth in relation to some official standard. Maybe that's not what your friends need from you right now, though. As the hungry Moon in your social sector leans on energetic Mars in your 7th House of Relationships, you're likely already valued for your ability to serve as a reliable companion. Learning to appreciate this side of yourself is a great way to obtain a fresh perspective. Wherever you're falling short, that's not the whole story!
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
A belief you've long relied on for comfort may no longer seem to answer your big questions. You probably won't be able to replace it with something more satisfying today — and, in the end, that might not even be the best solution to your problem. Once the fluctuating Moon moves into your 10th House of Authority, you'll be better off focusing on what you realistically have the power to do in the here and now. Take a win wherever you can get one!
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
A group you belong to may be rubbing you the wrong way. You might wish they would meet you at a level of emotional intimacy that they're not really equipped to provide. Still, there is a chance that they'll be able to offer you fun adventures. As the curious Moon in your expansive 9th house aligns with lively Mars in your pleasure zone, it's okay to enjoy that experience and appreciate it for what it is. Things don't always need to be complicated!
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
Power struggles in a significant relationship of yours are a present danger. If you want a different dynamic with this person, you may ultimately be able to achieve that. Even so, as the candid Moon in your intimacy zone looks to bold Mars in your security sector, it'll take courage to get there. Opening up emotionally can give each of you a chance to air what you need now — and that's potentially different from what you genuinely needed in the past.
Leo
July 23 – August 22
Conflict could strike between your sense of duty and your longing for adventure. You may feel deprived of the good time you believe you deserve as the attentive Moon in your responsible 6th house makes a fuss over resentful Chiron in your 9th House of Travel. Keep in mind that you don't necessarily need to go anywhere extravagant to be stimulated. Try striking up conversations with the people who are already around you — this will potentially build relationships you'll be glad to have!
Virgo
August 23 – September 22
Getting the validation you crave could seem impossible at present. You might feel like others don't understand you — and working harder to make your case would require you to travel deeper into uncomfortable personal territory. After the sensitive Moon shifts into your 6th House of Responsibilities, you may find it easier to focus on making practical progress toward material goals instead. Your other desires aren't necessarily wrong to have, but you deserve the space offered by a project that's totally within your control.
Libra
September 23 – October 22
Playing out old patterns in a current relationship is a risk. As the delicate Moon in your 4th House of Roots goads wounded Chiron in your partnership sector, you're likely to see the past when you look at the present. In a way, telling your story might help. The process of putting the facts in order and expressing them could nudge you toward a more realistic perspective on today's events. It could guide you to see where there's room to change the outcome this time!
Scorpio
October 23 – November 21
Your responsibilities could have you feeling resentful at the moment. As the impulsive Moon in your communication sector provokes weary Chiron in your 6th House of Work, you're liable to snap at anyone who gets in your way. You probably need to take a break — and you'll have to be realistic about whether anyone else is really stopping you from doing this, whatever it is. Carving out time and space to relax has the potential to be empowering as well as rejuvenating.
Sagittarius
November 22 – December 21
Asserting yourself doesn't have to be so intimidating. Launch your initial efforts on a manageable scale instead of going straight to the scariest aspects. As the vulnerable Moon passes into your communication zone and aligns with confident Mars in your social 11th house, merely bringing a more personal touch than usual into your routine conversations with your friends could help you build up your confidence. These interactions don't have to be all about you, but you do have a right to be there!
Capricorn
December 22 – January 19
Feeling like you lack a firm foundation could rattle you. Are you concerned that your background didn't prepare you well enough for a current goal of yours? Whatever your history is, stepping out there and trying something new should go better than you expect. As the fretful Moon in your self-worth zone looks to brave Mars in your ambitious 10th house, you may take it personally when you succeed — and that's a good thing in this case! Let it push you to keep going.
Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
An ongoing or upcoming conversation could be frustrating because there's a key piece of information you're not in a position to comment on yet. Talking about a less charged subject might go better for you as the expressive Moon in your sign trines intrepid Mars in your expansive 9th house. You'll have more confidence when commenting on material you know well on an intellectual level. That should also be a useful reminder that the world is bigger than whatever personal drama is weighing on you!
Pisces
February 19 – March 20
A passing comment in a social setting could abruptly trigger your insecurities. If a relationship you care about is on the line, it might be worth the trouble to raise your concerns in private with the person who made the remark. Before you approach them, take a few moments to reflect on how reasonable your expectations are. This individual can probably make a few changes for your comfort, but there are likely some things they can't fix, no matter what they do.