Horoscopes: Tuesday, August 11

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
You are insightful but not necessarily objective. The lunar energy heightens passion and makes it increasingly difficult to put personal prejudice aside. Take your time with verdicts and decisions that are potentially life-changing.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Despite low-level unease, you accept a different role. People who are generous or practical by nature lend a helping hand and act as mentor during any transition. Change can be a confidence booster.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
As interest in an issue grows, you explore further involvement. With an open mind and heart, you allow events unfold naturally and welcome the opportunity to learn. You truly believe that knowledge is power.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
The sceptics are difficult to convince but your powers of persuasion eventually work. Moon at your chart's peak renders you smart and sassy but it also keeps your ego in check today.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Others are open to suggestions but may question your application. Attention to detail is important if you want to create a good impression and achieve the best possible results. Adopt a hands-on approach today.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
You attempt to set aside bias and judge each situation on merit. Visionary Mercury transforms your thought processes but the process is slow and you may occasionally lapse back into old habits.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
An ability to think on your feet is the perfect antidote for today's fast tempo. When questions or decisions are thrown up, you produce creative answers in record time. Others see you as their saviour.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
You balance hubris with humility to creative a positive impression. Capitalise quickly on interest from others by pushing your message in a persuasive way. A short attention span prevents people from maintaining focus.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Stress eases during this period of relative calm. You can afford to give loved ones a little leeway and spend more time on your own pleasurable interests. Work-wise you can fine-tune a project.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
Engage in honest discussion before seeking a solution. Input from others is critical so that you can weight up all options and give yourself a greater chance for success. Try to keep life simple.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Joint transactions are potentially profitable during this fiscal lunar cycle. Pool your resources and expertise with others but be selective about the team you choose. The minimal criteria must be shared values and beliefs.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
You trade apathy for interest. Mercury, the planet of curiosity, ignites an awareness of different people, unusual topics and alternative locations. The message is to give into urges rather than trying to fight them.

YOUR DAY
Brazen action pays off. Those who accept challenges and tackle tough issues should have no cause for regret today. Even failures provide valuable lessons on how to approach problems the second time around.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
The right answer is the first that comes to mind. Trusting your instincts is important in upcoming months, especially given that the planets blend fortune and fate together. A sense of certainty is unnecessary.