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August 9 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Saturday August 9. Read the daily horoscopes for your Sun sign or rising sign (ascendant) to plan your day.
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Your daily horoscopes for Saturday August 9, 2025
Aries (March 21-April 19) daily horoscope for Saturday August 9
Craving connection—or craving space? Saturday’s Mars-Neptune opposition could leave you unsure. With aggro Mars firing up your partnership zone and foggy Neptune backspinning in your sign, boundaries blur fast. One minute you’re feeling extra tender, the next you’re on your soapbox making sure everyone within earshot knows exactly how you feel about an issue. This can be especially confusing if you’re navigating relationship drama. Instead of pushing for harmony, give yourself room to just feel what’s coming up—without having to act on it right away. By Sunday, you’re done tiptoeing. With Mars syncing up to powerhouse Pluto in your zone of alliances, a dynamic duo or group project could suddenly feel charged. Someone you once wrote off might reveal surprising depth. A shared mission could turn casual collaboration into something a lot more strategic. But don’t get swept up just because it SOUNDS impressive. This is about long-game alignment, not just optics.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) daily horoscope for Saturday August 9
Tempted to go dark this Saturday? As frenetic Mars faces off with hazy Neptune, you may be feeling mentally fried and in need of a reset. Plot twist: isolation won’t recharge you the way connection can right now. Even a low-key pool day with your inner circle can reboot your system. You’ve been there for your people time and again; let them return the favor by helping you unwind. On Sunday, your ambition kicks back in. With driven Mars syncing up to penetrating Pluto, you could spot a window of opportunity that others miss entirely. Don’t sit back and wait for permission. An unexpected move could place you squarely on the radar of someone influential.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) daily horoscope for Saturday August 9
Warm, fuzzy vibes are not quite within reach this Saturday, so don’t force it, Gem. With reactive Mars in your expressive fifth house clashing with slippery Neptune in your community corner, someone’s “quirks” could suddenly feel like red flags. One minute you’re laughing it off, the next you’re wondering how you ever tolerated this dynamic. Step back before you say something you can’t take back. Space can be clarifying—and a lot more productive than spiraling through a debate with no exit ramp. By Sunday, curiosity gets the better of you, and for a change, that’s a good thing. Mars trines with transformational Pluto, nudging you past anything that’s boring and familiar. You don’t need to book a flight or commit to an entirely new path. Just say yes to something that both scares AND intrigues you. What you uncover could shift anything from a project plan to your outlook on love.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) daily horoscope for Saturday August 9
On Saturday, a harsh opposition between Neptune and hotheaded Mars flings distractions and drama your way. You’ll need a saint’s patience when a close friend or relative rekindles an old argument or demands your full attention—which is NOT available. If you sense trouble brewing, reschedule and give yourself another day of unstructured “me time.” By Sunday, life pulls you back to what—and who—matters most. With activating Mars in your domestic zone syncing up with transformative Pluto in your intimacy house, connections with family, roommates, or a significant other could feel especially revealing. If something’s been “off,” don’t save the conversation for bedtime, when your energy’s spent. Reach out while you’re clearheaded. A moment of honesty now could restore the closeness you crave.
Leo (July 23-August 22) daily horoscope for Saturday August 9
Saturday’s vibe isn’t exactly what you’d dub, “easy breezy.” Combative Mars throws a challenge to doe-eyed Neptune and you could see another side to someone who you thought was a gentle soul. While everyone has a bad day, this could be a little too Jekyll and Hyde for you. Don’t ignore red flags—you might be dodging a bullet by backing out before you’ve gotten in too deep. On Sunday, team up FTW! Your communication skills are in fine form as electrifying Mars forms a dynamic trine with progressive Pluto in your people houses. Whether you need to convince someone to join your entourage, or you’ve been nominated to share the crew’s proposal with the powers that be, you’ll be able to dazzle your audience and win their support. No need to embellish, Leo. Just let the facts—and your own charismatic personality—do the talking!
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Virgo (August 23-September 22) daily horoscope for Saturday August 9
Are you carrying more than your fair share of the burden again, Virgo? On Saturday, combative Mars hurls a wake-up call to sacrificial Neptune and you could hit your absolute limit. Maybe YOU are guilty of volunteering to take on one too many tasks. As you look forward to the coming week, figure out who you’ll delegate to on the company org chart. Burnout does not become you! Pause for a cause this Sunday, namely, your personal space. If you’ve been so busy that you haven’t been able to “clean as you go,” call a timeout and tidy up! Under a rare connection between go-getter Mars and game-changing Pluto, getting yourself organized won’t just save you frustration; it could wind up saving you money. You might discover an unbilled project or uncashed check among those random piles. Even if you can’t finish the job today, you can make a serious dent in the clutter!
Libra (September 23-October 22) daily horoscope for Saturday August 9
Weekends are generally prime “people time” for you, Libra. But on Saturday, detour away from the maddening crowds as psychic-sponge Neptune faces off with stressful Mars in your sign. The stars will be testing your patience, so why put yourself in a situation where you could say something you regret? Invite your favorite person over for a quiet day of reading, crafting and other comfortable silence activities. There’s no playing it cool on Sunday, however. ot with passionate Mars revving through your sign AND making a perfect trine to seductive Pluto in your fifth house of creativity and fame (and P.S., amour!). This is a perfect moment to take a calculated risk on something you’ve been watching and assessing. There’s no time like the present, and under this supportive sync-up, you’ll have a better-than-average chance of succeeding. So make that pitch or chat up that intriguing stranger. A small gamble could lead to a big win!
Scorpio (October 23-November 21) daily horoscope for Saturday August 9
You might want to crawl into a hammock and hide away with a good book on Saturday. With a strained opposition between the moon and stressful Mars it seems like everyone NEEDS something from you. But your energy stores are just too depleted so honor your need for rest and let people know that you’ll be there for them another time. And if you know they’ll apply pressure? Leave them on Read. If you’ve been holding in some strong feelings and they’re starting to eat at you, Sunday’s supportive starmap urges you to speak your piece! A harmonious fusion of bold Mars in your twelfth house of healing and closure and alchemical Pluto in your foundational fourth supports honest (but gentle) sharing. Hanging onto these negative emotions will lead to resentment, anger and possibly physical ailments, so down that cup of courage and out with it! Mars and Pluto are you co-rulers, so when they sync up like this, your transformational powers are in rare form.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) daily horoscope for Saturday August 9
Not THIS drama again, Sagittarius! On Saturday, outlaw Mars locks horns with Neptune, which could stir up discord with a button-pusher in your circle. Don’t take the bait! Not IRL or in the comments section of a mutual friend’s social media feed. This person is looking for a fight and the conflict will only escalate if you engage. With potent Mars and penetrating Pluto in a dynamic trine this Sunday, there’s no stopping a Sag on a mission. You’ve got wind in your sails to go after something major that’s been on your “one day, when I get around it” list forever. Guess what, Archer? Today’s that day! If you need a little support, round up your ride-or-dies and have a go at this. Even your romantic life is shimmering with possibilities. Single? It might only take one witty line to stop a distracted love interest in their tracks.
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19) daily horoscope for Saturday August 9
Gather your strength this Saturday! The demands of your career could clash with your desire for relaxation time as fiery Mars opposes Neptune. You may have no choice BUT to carve out a few work hours but don’t let a colleague dump their responsibilities on you. It may be better to let them sweat it out than to rush in for the rescue—but weigh the pros and cons carefully. Their mistakes could also reflect on you.
As Mars fistbumps wealth-agent Pluto on Sunday, your ideas may be worth their weight in gold! This is a rare and galvanizing alignment, and it behooves you to take an audacious leap in the direction you want to head. Even if you’re not 100 percent sure, a few baby steps could give you instant feedback whether something feels right and “in the flow” or not. Pay attention so you can adjust course as needed.
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Aquarius (January 20-February 18) daily horoscope for Saturday August 9
Brace yourself this Saturday. It’s almost too easy to get pulled into petty conflicts as obstinate Mars goes head to head with Neptune in your outspoken ninth house. Being right isn’t worth the fight, which could wage on well into the workweek if you open that can of worms. Do your part to de-escalate, even if that means calling a time out and walking away. Under Sunday’s activating trine between impulsive Mars in your entrepreneurial ninth house and metamorphic Pluto in your sign, it’s more important to start—or continue—something rather than sit around and wait until your plan is “perfect.” For starters, that concept is an illusion; for another thing, it’s a tactic that people use as a smokescreen for fear. What’s the worst that could happen, Aquarius? You don’t hit it out of the park on the first pitch and you go back to the drawing board, equipped with more knowledge about how to get it right!
Pisces (February 19-March 20) daily horoscope for Saturday August 9
Jealous much, Pisces? Beware an unceremonious cameo from the green-eyed monster on Saturday when feisty Mars gets in a dust-up with no-limits Neptune. Find out the facts before you fly off the handle. Odds are high that you’re reacting to only half of the story. Your own flirtations could provoke a love interest’s insecurity. Tone it down. You wouldn’t appreciate it if the tables were turned. You might catch a few people off-guard this Sunday. For once, you’re not the one sharing secrets or soothing someone else’s storm. With driven Mars activating your eighth house of intimacy and merging with potent Pluto in your boundary-setting twelfth, you’re feeling less like an open book and more like a velvet-wrapped vault. This isn’t about being cold. It’s about knowing who’s earned access to your inner sanctum. Trust your instincts about who gets closer—and who stays outside the gate.
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