Horoscopes: Monday, August 24

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Despite feeling cosy in your niche, you remain open to new ideas. However, they must fall within your comfort zone and be compatible with personal beliefs. Teamwork suits your current game plan.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Your public relation skills are a model for others to follow. Being on good terms with everyone makes it easier to achieve aims in the context of a harmonious situation. Progress is steady but meaningful.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
A mentor or friend lends support. This helps you achieve targets that once looked unlikely while diversifying into other areas of income and investment. Two heads are better than one in most situations.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
If someone is difficult to please you work harder to win approval. The more effort you put into relationships this week, the happier your life will be. Good outcomes justify your submissive approach.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Your curiosity is aroused as you seek new interests. Tossing information or ideas around with like-minded people is both satisfying and edifying for knowledge-thirsty Leos. Platonic relationships now flourish.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
You are more inclined than usual to live in the moment. Each spontaneous thought, offer or event brings delight and problems seem to dissolve into the background. Variety occupies your mind and soothes the soul.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
Inspired by positive feedback you continue down a chosen path. Moon in Libra prompts you to seek approval and once it comes, you regain lost confidence or desire. Progress quickens this week.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Subliminal messages are easy for you to pick up. Lunar energy in the subconscious sector sharpens your sixth sense and thoughts seemingly come out of the blue. You are being nudged in a new direction.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Your standards are relaxed but certain values must be adhered to. The planetary patterns lessen your tolerance towards associates who ignore protocol but endear you to those with a strong sense of humour.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
The people you mix with influence your moods. Hence you must choose company carefully and avoid those who are negative or narrow-minded. Energetic activities burn up energy and lift your spirits.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Your self-esteem rises on the back of a compliment. Moon in the zone of development plays a part in your personal growth and causes influential people to gravitate towards you. Hard work pays dividends.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
Despite distractions you manage to remain focussed. The planets put you in a determined frame of mind and nothing stops you from finishing the task at hand. Others respect your need for space.

YOUR DAY
The diplomatic thing to do today is toe the party line. Lateral thinking may be frowned upon while traditional ideas are readily accepted. Mixing business with pleasure produces positive and profitable results.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
You opt for minimalism in the year ahead. Superfluous items and irrelevant people are gently purged from your life. In their place are fewer but more meaningful assets and relationships.