Capricorn Horoscope Today — August 25, 2026

EarthDec 22 — Jan 19Ruling Planet: Saturn

You’ve been working so hard that you’ve forgotten to ask yourself if the work is still worth it. The Moon is in Aquarius in your tenth house of career and public image, and it’s forming a conjunction with Pluto. This is the aspect of “success feels hollow.” You might achieve something today—a milestone, a recognition, a completion—and feel strangely empty. That’s not ingratitude. That’s a signal that your definition of success needs to evolve.

Saturn, your ruling planet, is retrograde in your sign, and it’s squaring Mars in your seventh house of partnerships. This is the aspect of “I’m carrying too much, and my relationships are feeling the weight.” You might feel like you’re the only one holding things together at work or at home. The resentment is building. Before it spills over, ask for help. You don’t have to do everything alone.

Venus in Libra is in your tenth house, and it’s squaring Mars. This creates tension between your professional image and your personal desires. You might feel like you have to choose between being successful and being happy. Venus is also sextile Jupiter in your sixth house, which means that small acts of care—a kind word to a coworker, a healthy meal, a moment of rest—can restore your sense of balance.

The Sun and Mercury in Virgo are in your ninth house of expansion, travel, and higher learning, and they’re squaring Uranus in your seventh house. This is the aspect of “a relationship surprises you.” A partner, a client, or a close collaborator might do something unexpected. Don’t assume the worst. Uranus squares are about breakthroughs, not breakdowns.

Your North Node in Aquarius is opposing the Sun and Mercury, and this is the big-picture message of the day: your career path is being pulled in a new direction by forces you can’t control. The plan you had might not work out. That’s not a failure—it’s a course correction. Trust that the new direction is more aligned with your purpose.