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August 7 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Wednesday August 7. Read the daily horoscopes for your Sun sign or rising sign (ascendant) to plan your day.
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Your daily horoscopes for Wednesday August 7, 2024
Aries (March 21-April 19) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 7
Have you pushed that brilliant brain of yours past its limit, Aries? Today, mental Mercury (which is retrograde until August 28) teams up with beautifying Venus in your wellness sector. If you hit a creative roadblock, this cosmic combo points the way to self-care. Book a massage or spend time in nature, whether that’s a beach trip or a bike ride. Stop by a farmer’s market to load up on fresh produce. With Mercury retrograde turning your attention to the past, you might give an old family recipe a healthy twist or arrange cut flowers in your favorite vintage vase, passed down from your grandparents. These little touches will make you feel anchored during a cosmically turbulent time.
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Taurus (April 20-May 20) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 7
Love is on your mind as thoughtful Mercury (which turned retrograde this week) syncs up with your ruler, Venus, in your romantic fifth house. Your thoughts could drift to a former flame or an unresolved issue with your current partner. Don’t be surprised to see that an ex has been quietly perusing your Stories, if not boldly dropping you a DM. Tread lightly, and if you’re in a relationship, bring up delicate topics with the utmost sensitivity. With beautifying Venus in the frame, you could be tempted to make some dramatic additions to your wardrobe or decor. Just be REALLY sure you want this because Mercury retrograde can cloud your typically sound judgment, and when it pivots back on August 28, your taste could do a 180.
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Gemini (May 21-June 20) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 7
Home sweet hideout? Your celestial ruler, Mercury (currently retrograde), meets up with decadent Venus in Virgo and your domestic fourth house, activating your nesting instincts. Don’t apologize for preferring to lounge in bed more than make the herculean effort to hit that sunrise yoga class. You probably have a dozen projects you’re eager to tackle (and twice as many recipes you’re dying to whip up). Since Mercury retrograde rules the past, this is a perfect day to catch up on your list of unfinished tasks that will make your home feel like a sanctuary, if not an all-out love den!
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Cancer (June 21-July 22) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 7
We hope you’re caught up on your beauty rest, Cancer, because a super-social day awaits you! Chatty Mercury teams up with convivial Venus in your communication sector today, setting the stage for lively interactions. The caveat? Mercury is retrograde, which could turn peaceful interactions prickly. When in doubt, “agree to disagree” instead of doubling down on polarizing topics (take your pick of those). The recipe for success: Togetherness that doesn’t require too much talking. Round up your crew and do something active, like outdoor volleyball or a painting-and-Pinot class. Love planet Venus could send romance wafting through the air. If it does, enjoy the day’s flirty, friendly vibes!
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Leo (July 23-August 22) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 7
Hey, big spender? Hedonistic Venus and Mercury (currently retrograde) are joining forces in Virgo and your second house of finances and finery today. Your judgment around budgeting could be awry, putting you in the mood to do a little wealth redistribution at your favorite boutique. You work hard for your money, so you shouldn’t feel guilty when you do spend it. But if you’re still feeling a twinge of self-reproach, how about looking for a gift for someone special? And if you just happen to find something that fits you like a charm, so be it. Think of it as paying homage to your spot-on aesthetic and taste.
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Virgo (August 23-September 22) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 7
Not only is love planet Venus in your sign but it’s making a once-a-year meetup with your ruler, Mercury (which, alas, is currently retrograde). Your eye for beauty is sharper than ever, so reward it by hitting up the best of the late-summer sales and treating yourself to something amazing. (Just make sure it’s returnable since the retrograde could cause your normally spot-on taste to falter.) Your wit and your ‘fit could turn heads today, so dress up and turn up the charm. Or just be a culture sponge and soak up inspiration at a gallery, indie film or street fair.
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Libra (September 23-October 22) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 7
If you’ve overscheduled your day with comings and goings, you might want to reconsider. Mental Mercury and your ruler Venus are hunkered in Libra and your twelfth house of healing and closure, making an exact alignment. With Mercury in powered-down retrograde, your focus may naturally drift to your inner landscape—and rest! Even if you’ve got a ton of plans, you may not have the energy to pull them off. You might decide it’s time to extend an olive branch or—could it be possible?—let go of a long-held grudge. Instead of pushing forward, tie up loose ends and move on from anything or anyone that’s holding you back.
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Scorpio (October 23-November 21) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 7
This is not the day to head out to the cabin in the woods by your lonesome, Scorpio. In fact, you might want to make your motto “The more the merrier!” (with the caveat that a curated guest list WILL be in order). As talkative Mercury and convivial Venus host a kiki in your eleventh house of social networking, interactions with friends and even strangers will be warm and easy. Slip on your cutest casual-chic outfit and hit a couple summer gatherings. Single Scorpios may not even realize what an incorrigible flirt you’ve become! Since the eleventh house rules the digital world, Lady Luck could be lurking online. Swipe away! Just bear in mind that Mercury retrograde could shuffle a few extra duds in the mix. Keep your discerning radar up. For best results, make your hangouts a reunion since retrogrades can bring back great people from the past.
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Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 7
Even if your crew is kicking back with cold ones, your mind will be racing with big ideas and grand schemes. No wonder you can’t relax! Mental Mercury and creatrix Venus are charging up your career zone today, bringing divine downloads about your next professional moves. Get some of these ideas on paper (or a digital mind map), then go join the fun! With Mercury and love planet Venus synced up, romance will be your other true north. Have a talk about long-range goals. With diplomatic Venus in the mix, you could FINALLY get on the same page. Single? Don’t waste time on anyone who doesn’t have “final rose” potential. Mercury is retrograde, so you may have a conversation with someone from your past or finally put a lingering issue to rest.
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 7
“Anywhere but here” is where you’ll long to be today as social Mercury spoons sensual Venus in your ninth house of wanderlust. Sweet escape, here you come! Even if you just hit the beach with a platonic pal, you’ll have a special time of it. Just heed the warning that Mercury is retrograde, which could throw a few curveballs into the mix with travel and communication. Coupled Caps could finally book tickets for that epic vacation you keep dreaming about (schedule for after August 28 for best results). If waiting for that passport stamp feels like torture, how about booking a hotel for a sexy staycation tonight? Single Sea Goats: Keep your ears perked for intriguing accents.
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Aquarius (January 20-February 18) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 7
Sizzle! Two heavenly bodies, Mercury and Venus, are spooning in your erotic eighth house. If you decide to take a “work (or play) from bed” day, it would be a worthy use of those vacation hours. The love connection is strong, making this a good time to share some of your wilder fantasies. If you go out, do something sweetly indulgent, like a gourmet picnic with a special bottle of vino. Spread your blanket someplace private since you might not be able to keep your hands off each other. Flying solo? Keep an eye out for intriguing strangers. This could be your lucky day! Just bear in mind that Mercury is retrograde, which could cause a couple of crossed wires or possibly bring back a smoldering person from your past.
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Pisces (February 19-March 20) daily horoscope for Wednesday August 7
Love planet Venus spends the day canoodling with communicator Mercury, opening the doors to talks that create more harmony. This could be one of the best days of the year for relationships, so let the bonding begin! Unattached? Make it your mission to mingle. Put yourself out there—with an open mind and an open heart. Dress up and follow social Venus to a party or cultural event—you could meet someone with common interests AND commitment potential. Just take note that Mercury’s retrograde, so broach any touchy topics with care!
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