Horoscopes: Thursday, August 6

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Your inclination is to solve problems quickly. Wisely you begin with issues close to home and then reach out to people in your immediate environment. The time to help outsiders is further down the track.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
You want to avoid backing yourself into a corner. Moon at the peak of your horoscope sees others getting under your guard and catching you unprepared for a sensitive debate or team decision.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
By dealing in facts and figures you avoid the need to second-guess situations. There is a brief window of opportunity open and fantastic headway can be made if you capitalise quickly.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Others find your loyalty inspirational. As tempting as it is to swap allegiances or take a better offer, you adhere to principle and keep promises. Your currency rises on the back of noble actions.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
You hit a sweet spot and achieve results that go beyond expectations. Upbeat energy in the partnership sector hints at a joint financial or moral victory. Indulge yourself as a reward for past effort.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
An anti-climax provides the perfect opportunity to reassess short-term goals. According to the stars, you find professional challenges easier to overcome than personal hurdles. Keep new expectations at a realistic level.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
Advice is given and accepted with good grace. You can strengthen your current position by listening and learning, and then share your own expertise with others. An anticipated event looms closer and excitement builds.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
You put ego aside and help in humane ways. A mixture of altruistic and nurturing energies places you at the forefront when volunteers are called for. Your own needs take second place today.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Snippets of insight are shared with others. Your innate coaching skills come into play when you impart information or ideas in an easy to understand manner. Mistakes are a thing of the past.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
A short attention span prompts you to seek variety. Tasks are never left unfinished but having several assignments on the go suggests a slowing down of deadlines. Engage in a favourite hobby after hours.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
You chalk up success after success. Moon in your sign keeps the momentum going and you move seamlessly from one venture to another without fear of failure. Emotionally, you appear well-adjusted.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
Mixed messages cause confusion and information must be double-checked. Clarity comes from reading between the lines and checking all the relevant facts. Intuition and common sense work in tandem today.

YOUR DAY
Strong convictions guarantee good results. A planetary mix of intelligence and morality helps ease hidden agendas but does not negate them entirely. It's okay to go out on a limb for personal beliefs.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
You attain wisdom by reflecting on the past. A deeper understanding of yourself, circumstances and other people puts you on the path to happiness. Take time away from the hustle and bustle.