Your lookahead horoscope: August 9, 2026 | Canada Voices

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

Mercury moves into your sign on your birthday, which will have the twin effects of sharpening your mind and also your tongue! If you don’t think before you speak in all situations you could find yourself saying “sorry” rather a lot.

ARIES (March 21 – April 20):

You are not the sort to hold a grudge and with Venus moving through the partnership area of your chart this is the perfect time to settle old disputes. Go out of your way to forgive and forget, regardless of what other people choose to do.

TAURUS (April 21 – May 21):

You have taken on a lot of work in recent weeks and the strain is beginning to show. Make it your aim this week to dial back on how much you do for other people － and use the time you save to relax and replenish your energy.

GEMINI (May 22 – June 21):

Someone you have dealt with on a purely casual basis in the past will become more important to you as the week progresses. Hopefully it can be the start of a beautiful friendship but don’t automatically assume you will be best friends forever.

CANCER (June 22 – July 23):

You need to accept that what is right for you may not be right for a family member who is trying to spread their wings and show some independence. The more supportive you are of their efforts the more they will love you for it.

LEO (July 24 – Aug. 23):

Be careful you don’t go too far and say or do something that shocks friends and loved ones. Yes, they know you like to have a laugh but some things should not be joked about and you need to be aware of what those things are.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 – Sept. 23):

Stand back from what you are working on and look at it from a wider perspective. The planets suggest you may have strayed too far away from your original intentions and need to make some quick adjustments to get back on course.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 – Oct. 23):

Venus in your sign links with Pluto and Neptune as the new week begins, which suggests you will be at the centre of events that have far-reaching consequences. What you do on a personal level will in some way affect the wider world.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 – Nov. 22):

You may not be the sort to open up to strangers but if you feel that friends and family members cannot be trusted to give you unbiased advice you may decide to do just that over the next few days. Get an opinion from a genuinely impartial observer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 – Dec. 21):

The sun and Jupiter in the most adventurous area of your chart will have you running all over the place in search of stimulation. That’s great, but it could be even better if you invite a special someone to accompany you on your travels.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 – Jan. 20):

Focus on what gives you pleasure in life and don’t worry that not everyone agrees with your choice of entertainment. So long as your choices don’t hurt other people you have every right to do what brings you the most satisfaction.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 – Feb. 19):

Although you can hardly put a foot wrong at the moment you need to be aware that with three planets going through their retrograde phase, including Pluto in your sign, you must keep those feet on the ground. Don’t start believing your own legend.

PISCES (Feb. 20 – Mar. 20):

The next few days could be challenging in that you seem unable to influence what is taking place in the world around you. Accept, for the moment, that other people have the power and that your best course of action is to stay out of their way.