Horoscopes: Thursday, August 20

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Visualising what you want helps manifest dreams. A full Moon in fiery cousin Leo makes it patently obvious that luck is on your side and positive thoughts produce the best possible outcomes.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Recent poor choices can now be corrected. Start by admitting past mistakes and follow up with suitable reparation to all involved parties. Take the heat out of situations as quickly as possible.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
You are a creative thinker and high achiever. Brimming lunar energy in the ideas and interactive sector focuses your mind on big-picture issues that promise profitable results. Take others along for the ride.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
The culmination of recent events forces you into making a decision. Moon in your money zone suggests a review of income and expenses but also hints at improvement in this area. Confront issues head-on.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Winning the sympathy vote or popularity poll is uplifting. Your annual full Moon places you squarely in the spotlight and nurtures personal needs in an unexpected way. The only downside is occasional anxiety.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
A quick review of recent events helps highlight glaring mistakes. Rather than worrying about where things went wrong, your focus is on personal growth. Lessons are blessings at this point in time.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
Life springs pleasant surprises during this full Moon phase. You are aligned with carefree people and may be invited to take part in a cooperative venture. The newness of situations is extremely refreshing.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
You see light at the end of the tunnel. Lunar energy peaks to provide a glimpse of what lies ahead and you conclude the worst is over. Hopefully you can continue to coast downhill.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Priorities suddenly seem crystal clear. The full Moon sheds light on what is necessary in your life and what or who is superfluous. Getting rid of the dead wood helps lighten your load.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
It is no longer an option to leave issues unresolved. A peak in the lunar cycle brings at least one situation to a head and forces you to face the truth. Fortunately the process is cathartic.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Pressures peak and ease in quick succession. Moon full in your zone of alliances suggests personal issues are settled through mutual understanding, while your social life expands through clever networking.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
You find it hard to handle sensitive subjects tactfully. People who are in your face provoke unkind responses despite the fact you prefer empathy to antipathy. Communicating feelings honestly is fraught with danger.

YOUR DAY
As events gather steam the lid blows off problems. Today's full Moon is bold as brass and everyone wants their say on a subject. Once pent-up energy is released all is quickly forgiven.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
You are hasty but not easily hassled. The main aim in months ahead is to reach the finishing line without feeling the heat that others apply. Life offers reward for effort and empathy.