Friday, 12 August 2005

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Personal taste and principles aside, it may be beneficial to enter into a murky agreement or team up with an incompatible person. Indications are you will receive tangible rewards for your efforts while keeping your reputation intact.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Those seeking sanctuary might turn to a sympathetic friend or will find a cosy corner to call their own. Your mood may be introverted today, but there is also the likelihood you will need nurturing or pampering.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
A recent tendency to act on impulse may have left a trail of errors, disappointments, or lost opportunities. You now have the chance to make amends and should look to a fire sign friend for advice or support.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Although you will relate well to people who share similar ideals or interests, your patience may be tested by those not on your wavelength. Someone could take offence at your high-handedness, sarcastic tone or lack of tolerance.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Avoid saying anything about others you would not say to their face. There may be a tendency for your sign to be judgemental, two-faced or inflexible and one of your close relationships could be a casualty today.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
The tempo will lift, leaving you with less time to daydream, socialise or wallow in self-pity. The planetary message is all about taking control of your own life and acting quickly when opportunities or offers arise.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
You may discover what attracts or repels you about a person and can expect that relationship to reach some sort of crisis point. Either an impasse will be broken or you will wave goodbye and move on.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
You can afford to take a few carefully considered risks, but must be prepared to expect some losses along with the gains. More money could filter in, though chances are you will spend it just as quickly.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
There may be inner conflict between a desire for independence and a need to belong. Take note that if you have been feeling emotionally neglected or misunderstood, it is time to look elsewhere for love and friendship.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
Talking yourself out of trouble and back into someone's good books could prove your biggest challenge in the days ahead. Just be wary of saying too much and damaging what is already a fragile relationship.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
If you tackle a situation head-on, you will win respect from others and save yourself heartache. A problem that has been playing on your mind or heart needs to be resolved before you can make a fresh start.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
Your defences may be up and you will feel the urge to justify your actions to others. Fortunately, the planets are in a forgiving mood and even the most hostile people will eventually see things your way.

YOUR DAY
Getting through to others could be difficult, but if you want to crack someone's defences use persuasion rather than force. There is a right and wrong way to go about everything today, and whenever doubt creeps in you should use intuition as a guide. The energy is both enlightened and unyielding, making it almost impossible to find the right balance.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
You might decide to wash your hands of a person or situation and while there will be sadness around the loss; a new life cycle starts around the turn of the year. Be ruthless when making decisions and go out on limb for what you want or believe in.