Monday August 14

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Dare to dream and you may find the means to make things happen. There are so many elements working in your favour that the likelihood of a breakthrough or stroke of luck is particularly high this month.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
There are currently two sides to your character and you could be inclined to say one thing yet mean another. Unless you are honest with others, damage could be done to a relationship you value highly.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Preoccupation with your own interests may have blinded you to the fact that others need practical or emotional support. Take a step back and remember that this is the perfect time to open your heart to others.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Being judgemental or pushing your opinions on others may generate feelings of power and control, but could cause resentment. Try to be more subtle and diplomatic without sacrificing your own personal principles or ideals.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
As transforming planets propel you into the spotlight and create new opportunities, something or someone may be left behind. However, rather than experiencing a sense of loss you will view change as a natural progression.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Negative feelings may surface every now and then, but overall you sense life is on the right track. The secret lies in self-belief and an ability to ignore those dissenters who have their own personal agenda.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
You might be at odds with a sibling, friend or colleague, but will charm your way through any contentious situations. Mercury in compatible Leo makes it much easier to come up with convincing arguments and excuses.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Cracks may appear in a relationship, but you can smooth over them before a bigger rift occurs. Deep down you might feel you are being emotionally neglected or prevented from expressing your personal point of view.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
There may be some drama in your personal life, but it will add excitement rather than cause harm. The planets enliven social, intellectual and romantic interaction, as well as putting the fire back in your belly.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
Radical Uranus has made you fanatical about certain subjects, but at the same time you have become more of an ideas person. Rather than sticking to conservative methods, you will spring intellectual and emotional surprises on others.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Gauge your audience before firing off words and gestures that may offend. You love to shock, but have a tendency to take situations too far and cause embarrassment or provocation in the process. Tighten your boundaries.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
Staying power might not be your strong point, but in your heart you know persistence is the key to success. Ease yourself slowly into situations and once committed, give each challenge or promise your best shot.

YOUR DAY
There is plenty of passion and power in the planets, so those with a quest or catch in mind should get the ball rolling now. Venus in Leo suggests many people will be ego-driven, but Mars provides the practical balance needed to make plans work and succeed.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Love is habitually Leos' oxygen, but in the year ahead you will also thrive on challenge. Saturn sets you up with a test of either heart or resolve and indications are you will emerge stronger than ever. Out of adversity also come positive new strategies.