Monday August 21

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
This new week may feel like a continuation of the last, primarily because you left loose ends rather than neatly wrapping up an issue. The lunar cycle is almost over and unfinished business should be attended to now.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
With the powerful Sun and Moon in your domestic zone, energy should be channelled in that direction. Until you change your set-up or sort out a family problem, it may be difficult to achieve harmony.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
You will quickly find answers to the questions thrown at you today. Almost all the personal planets are aligned in your favour and a mixture of charisma, wit and smooth talk makes you a magnet for others.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
If you have recently experienced a change of heart, mind or routine, you will soon see the benefits. Something that was part of your life for months may have vanished, but something new has taken its place.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Before you make a financial commitment or personal promise, make sure your heart is in it. You may be in an idealistic frame of mind and could be inclined to overlook practical details when weighing up options.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
If you are fresh out of ideas or feel you have lost that magic touch, it may be time to rethink a situation. Ask yourself what it is you really desire from a personal or professional standpoint.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
Certain people may try to intimidate you, but you will not be easily overawed today. Despite your often passive and peace-loving nature, you are more passionate about life and personal opinions at this stage.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
You can forge ahead with an ambitious project comforted by the thought you have powerful and positive energy onside. You may mix with a brighter group of people, cash in on opportunities or improve your image.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
A tendency to obsess about a person or situation highlights your insecurity and the need to re-focus. Despite the fact your fears will most likely prove unfounded, it may be difficult to change old habit patterns.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
Someone may be in a quarrelsome mood and will probably insist on having the last word. Rather than getting involved in games of one-upmanship, leave discussions to later in the week when the timing may prove better.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Accept that some minds cannot be influenced and stop wasting your time on stubborn people. You often make it you mission to educate the masses, but this week you should simply learn to let go.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
There may be more comings and goings than you can cope with, but at least you won't be bored. Some of you will be bombarded with requests, while others are flat out adjusting to sudden changes.

YOUR DAY
A fight for supremacy may be seen in relationships of all types. Ultimately one party will back down, but not before fiery words have been exchanged. The upside of today's energy is a strong sense of certainty and a lack of hesitation when decisions need to be made.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Whether you like it or not, the universe is leading you in a certain direction. And while your preference may be to keep things the same or change at your own pace, events could occur unexpectedly and opportunities must be seized upon straight away.