Horoscopes: Weekend, August 22/23

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
You take a no-nonsense approach and expect honesty from others. Today is ideal for practical chores while tomorrow's sociable Moon favours creative or outdoor activities. Share burdens and blessings with loved ones.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
An event lives up to its hype. Sun's entry into the festive sector enhances your pleasure and delivers on promises of the recent past. Your mood is both escapist and sociable but you remain loyal.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
A diplomatic move on your part helps circumvent trouble. Planets in the family zone alert you to crises and despite feeling pressured, you stay one step ahead. A stinging comment hurts but is quickly forgotten.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
People are responsive to your suggestions. Good interaction is a highlight this weekend and your social circle or scope of interest looks likely to widen. Diversity certainly sets your creative juices flowing.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
A quick back flip restores your standing. The dexterity of your actions foils people into thinking there was nothing wrong in the first place. You save face and untangle a web of minor mistakes.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Affairs of the heart occupy much of your time. Sun moving into Virgo prompts you to nurture loved ones and liaise with others on social arrangements. The more the merrier is your motto.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
You fret over certain issues but feel confident in other areas. Moon tracking towards your sign turns thoughts inward and brings to light questions that only you can answer. Work on personal strengths.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
A gentler pace allows you to pause and reflect. There is potential this weekend to create greater harmony in close relationships while nurturing your own needs at the same time. Changes made now are lasting.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Keep a contingency plan up your sleeve to prevent disappointment. The message is to prepare for the worst but expect the best and keep all bases covered. You can organise yourself but not others.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
The opportunity exists to make a fresh start. Solar energy in the expansion zone hints at a lifestyle adjustment that helps you escape a rut and fulfil your true potential. Release any pent-up energy.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
You reluctantly back down from an argument. The Sun's passage into your stubborn sector pits you up against someone who refuses to compromise. Waving the white flag is virtually your only option.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
A happy social environment is perfect for letting your hair down. Problems can be forgotten in the company of positive people, and stored up energy released. Break away from monotony this weekend.

SATURDAY

YOUR DAY
The lunar energy keeps people on their toes. Last-minute emergencies or changes call for flexibility and quick thinking today. Open-ended plans work best, as they allow for unexpected circumstances.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Your brainwaves are often creative but unworkable. Sort the feasible from the impossible by running ideas past a practical person. Rather than purging enthusiasm you can simply keep it in check.

SUNDAY

YOUR DAY
This is the perfect time to shed bad habits and start afresh. Sun in Virgo promotes a review of issues related to health, productivity and self-discipline. Resolutions made now are apt to stick.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
People dear to your heart are a source of pleasure. Life-balance in the year ahead improves and this newfound poise does wonders for your well being. Sacrifices are freely made.