The Sun enters Virgo and your focus shifts toward clarity and structure. It’s a chance to refine your routines, recharge your energy, and create space for the things, and people, that truly matter.
Virgo, Gemini, and Capricorn, take this moment to realign with yourself. Clarity and calmness paired with an open heart will help you find balance between order and inspiration.
Today’s energy is all about refinement – pause, reset, and give yourself permission to slow down..
Ahead, you’ll find all the star signs’ horoscopes for today Friday 22, August 2025.
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Aries
March 21 to April 20
The focus shifts, encouraging you to reflect on your goals and lifestyle. As the Sun moves into thoughtful Virgo, it allows you to harness the qualities of discipline and ordered thinking to get more done. This is the best time to get more structured and to discover efficient ways to manage time. You may be moved to eat a healthier diet and to exercise regularly, which is perfect.
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Taurus
April 21 to May 21
You’ll have many opportunities to push forward with innovative ideas. With a focus on leisure and self-expression due to the Sun in Virgo from today, a flow of practical energy could inspire you to get moving on creative projects. It’s a good time to learn new skills too. Romantic options are also on the cosmic cards Taurus, adding sparkle to your partnership or a promising, developing bond.
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Gemini
May 22 to June 21
The focus on your home zone is enhanced, as the radiant Sun enters Virgo for its annual four week stay. While Mars in Libra is great for leisure, this influence encourages you to slow down and recharge. You’ll accomplish more if you do. Family affairs, events and celebrations are on the astral cards, making this a good time for reunions and a chance to catch up on all the news.
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Cancer
June 22 to July 23
Your sector of talk and thought lights up from today for approximately a month, as the Sun enters this convivial zone. This is the time to build useful relationships, to acquire knowledge, attend to everyday matters and get things in order. Book appointments and deal with those details that keep life ticking over. You might discover something about your local area that benefits you.
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Leo
July 24 to August 23
The coming weeks put the spotlight on financial affairs, enabling you to take stock of your present situation. Looking for a way to tackle an ongoing money issue? With shrewd thinking, it can be done. This is a good time to create a sound budget and to find ways to make your money go further. Have unused talents? One brilliant idea may be all it takes to enhance your income.
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Virgo
August 24 to September 23
The Sun steps into your sign, enhancing your personal power and confidence. This is your time to refresh, refine and realign with your best self. Whether you’re setting new goals, upgrading your routine or treating yourself with the care you give everyone else, the universe is cheering you on. You’ll have a keen edge, so use it to edit what no longer fits and polish what does.
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Libra
September 24 to October 23
The Sun move through a private zone for the next four weeks, encourages you to reflect on issues that need attention. This may be a matter that can’t be resolved on a superficial basis and that might require a more meditative state. The answers could come more easily once your mind is at peace. This is a good time to tie up loose ends and to relax and recharge whenever possible.
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Scorpio
October 24 to November 22
Keen to make new connections? Upbeat influences spearheaded by the Sun’s move into your most social zone, can bring you face to face with some fascinating people. You’ll be excited at the way events play out and how surprising coincidences connect you with kindred spirits. Looking to forge a romantic bond? This is a peak time for meeting others and getting into the dating loop.
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Sagittarius
November 23 to December 21
As the Sun begins its journey in a prominent zone for a month, this is your chance to cement your reputation and standing. You’ll take stock of how far you’ve come, and sense what you need to do next to make bigger strides forward. This is your chance to show your leadership abilities and to promote your skills, experience or business so that growth can happen.
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Capricorn
December 22 to January 20
As the Sun powers into your sector of far horizons, any recent feelings of intensity can begin to ease. You’ll be able to take a detached view of issues that have involved you at a deep level. This perspective can see ideas flow and creative solutions come to light. The coming weeks are excellent for treading new ground, travelling and enjoying a wealth of new and fascinating experiences.
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Aquarius
January 21 to February 19
You’ll be ready to look deeper into your affairs to find the answers you need. The coming four weeks with the Sun in Virgo and your sector of transformation could encourage you to let go of those situations, projects and people that no longer serve. If you’ve felt that something is coming to a natural end, this is the time to release it so you can move on to bigger and perhaps better things.
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Pisces
February 20 to March 20
With the Sun entering your opposite sign now, relationships become a major focus. Whether it’s love, friendship or work partnerships, this is your chance to fine-tune how you show up for others and yourself. Virgo energy helps you spot what’s working, what isn’t and what needs attending to. Clear communication, healthy boundaries and mutual respect are your celestial tools.
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