Monday, 8 August 2005

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Issues of choice and self-sufficiency may arise, and you will have to either make a tough decision or sever ties. The planets are teaching you lessons about detachment and urging you to look at life's bigger picture.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
A sudden attraction to someone may be exciting, but there could be ethical and social implications attached to moves made now. Your mood may be flirtatious and fun loving, or you will long for greater freedom.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Just when events seem to be flowing smoothly, you will either make a reckless decision or sabotage your own happiness. The secret is self-awareness. Look inwardly and reflect on past patterns of behaviour that cause personal problems.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Fate may intervene and trigger a change in plans, but the outcome will probably work in your favour. If you have been avoiding a move or discussion expect the decision to be taken out of your hands.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
A question or plan may hang in the balance, leaving you on a knife-edge for the next few days. Moon's passage through your money house suggests the emphasis will be on financial plans, property and your creature comforts.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
You will be sassy and sensuous one minute, then cynical the next. Moon moving through your sign suggests you may get away with more than usual, but it is important not to push your luck this week.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
Events may occur at lightning fast pace, throwing you off balance and putting you behind in schedule. To soothe jagged nerves and regain the upper hand, try to roll with the punches and keep plans open ended.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
A recent anti-climax or a lack of excitement in your life means you need a fresh focus for your energies. You may not be able to recapture a situation from the past, but you can search for a new mission.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Someone in your surroundings may show his or her true colours and you will be either shocked or offended. Your reserves of physical and emotional energy are running on empty, making you more vulnerable than usual.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
You may inadvertently stir up trouble, but rather than ducking for cover will bravely face up to the consequences of your actions. A desire to do the right thing by others is your motivating force this week.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
You are in a no-win situation and should keep things simple until the cosmic scales swing back in your favour. Adopt a low-key role at home and wait-and-see approach at work, and interact only with like-minded people.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
Your view this week will be that rules are meant to be broken. Some of you may take perverse pleasure in flouting authority, while others project a rebellious image. Just remember that your reputation can be easily tarnished.

YOUR DAY
The Moon joins Venus in Virgo, suggesting praise and compliments will be hard won today. Standards are likely to be set higher and attention to detail may be a high priority with many people. With a shortage of tolerance and patience forecast, it may be best to keep a low profile rather than engage in team projects or play games of one-upmanship.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
You could be inclined to fantasise about someone or you will catch a loved one out in a lie. Set up a new code of honesty in affairs of the heart and be realistic about relationships. The brakes could come off in one area of life, but there might be obstacles elsewhere.