Horoscopes: Tuesday, August 25

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
You prefer to keep troubles to yourself. Moon in the privacy zone creates a reluctance to share secrets with others and a desire to spend time alone. Quiet contemplation eventually provides all the answers.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Connections are on a soul-deep rather than superficial level. Lunar energy in the relationship zone makes you automatically aware of who is a kindred spirit and which conversations are best avoided.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Self-protection is your main aim. Moon in the finicky sector brings out righteous and critical types, people you want to avoid at all costs right now. A chosen few offer you emotional support.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
The prospect of a new enterprise arouses your passion. You see an opportunity or challenge as a means to acquiring experience and improving your financial status. Others support your climb up the ladder.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Putting others first is both considerate and necessary. Lunar energy in the realm ruling domestic and family issues implies that loved ones may require more nurturing than usual. Show your softer side today.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
You get directly to the point without offending people. The Moon falls in your sector relating to communication and quick-fixes, enabling you to solve problems while helping others repair broken relationships.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23
Be prepared to wait in the wings for suitable opportunities. If you can put your trust in fate and curb the urge for instant gratification, your chance will soon come. Bide your time until then.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Seeds sown in past months now start to flourish. Moon in your sign is an indicator that reward for a job well done is imminent and kudos from close associates forthcoming. Your faith is finally justified.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
The intricacies of a venture fascinate you more than the broad outline. You want to know how things work and what data or resources are required. Your interest can quickly turn to obsession today.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
You turn a situation around to produce positive results. The planets provide a perfect platform for success and because you are in synch with others, everyone benefits. Exploit a unique chance to shine.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
At best, you remain competitive in a situation. At worse, some of your methods are unjust or bordering on dubious. An inbuilt sense of right and wrong hopefully persuades you to play fair today.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
A well thought-out strategy yields the desired result. There is no further need for a contingency plan and you can begin building on the current momentum. Group enterprises are favoured during this fruitful period.

YOUR DAY
Opinions and results are subjective. Moon in one dimensional Scorpio makes it difficult to separate heart and mind or convince others your way is right. Bouts of self-pity are not uncommon.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
You come out of hibernation to take care of business. Security is uppermost on your mind, closely followed by the responsibility you feel towards yourself and loved ones. Hard work reaps rewards.