Thursday, 11 August 2005

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
You may find yourself in a happier emotional or social space, despite uncertainties in others areas of life. With more support and less mistrust from friends and family members, you are likely to function better today.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
You may feel emotionally tense or physically spent as plans hit a brick wall. Take stock of your current situation and ponder on past lessons with a view to changing your tactics or lowering expectations.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Tread lightly around people who take criticisms or disappointments to heart. Tact and diplomacy are your best friends, particularly in business or social situations. You also have the power in your hands to bolster someone's confidence.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Your ego may take a bit of a battering, but Mars provides the energy and resilience to bounce back. If you can fly below the radar, you will attract less attention, make fewer enemies and avoid criticism.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Planets in your playful zone make it difficult to take certain situations seriously. You will be at your sparkling best in the company of children, the young at heart and creative people. Let your guard down today.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Despite a short attention span and tendency to dramatise situations, your sign is perfectly placed to fulfil dreams and find emotional satisfaction. Your ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances is one of our greatest assets.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
Although you may celebrate a minor victory, the war is far from won. Whether you have been at loggerheads with a loved one, colleague or mentor, there is still a long way to go before differences are reconciled.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Confused by the mixed messages someone is sending out? If you are, clarity could come at unexpected moments today and in the most surprising ways. Take heed of subtle signals, your dreams and above all, gut feelings.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Tempers may flare quickly and subside at the same rapid speed. The planets are passionate and fiery, hence people or events will touch you more deeply and you could be an easy target for the troublemakers.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
Do whatever it takes to circumvent problems or arguments, even if it means being seen as a fence sitter. It is important to guard your good reputation today and stop situations from spiralling out of control.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Rather than speculating, expecting others to read your mind or working on assumptions, deal only in fact and make yourself clear. You can afford to take calculated risks right now, but not throw caution to the wind.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
A tendency to fall back into old habit patterns or be complacent about certain issues could be your undoing today. Use lessons learned from the past, draw on inner strength and act from your own initiative.

YOUR DAY
People will be keen to hear both sides of the story before making up their minds one way or the other. Hence, getting quick responses to questions could prove impossible and patience may be needed when seeking clarification from others. Also, self-indulgence is rife and acts of altruism or charity are likely to be few and far between.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
A strong sense of certainty sees you making commitments or investments you might normally shy away from. You also have plenty of heart and it will take a lot to dissuade you from a course of action or let anyone down. Expect to receive rewards and pay penalties during this karmic period.