Thursday, 4 August 2005

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
You may feel flat and lacking in motivation, but with a new Moon due in your pleasure zone there is much to look forward to. Give yourself a breather and work out what you want from a relationship.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Although you may be at odds with someone in your close-knit circle, you can bridge the gap by being more accommodating. It will also help if you can overlook flaws in others and learn how to compromise.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Some of you will bring a contentious issue up for discussion, while others work to overcome internal conflict. The energy is fiery, but it is also healing and forgiving allowing you to achieve positive outcomes.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Touchy subjects are best left alone and aggressive people should be given a wide berth. Ruling Moon is on the dark side today and to play it safe, you should try and blend into the background.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Someone from your past may resurface or an extraordinary twist of fate will play itself out. Your impending new Moon is the catalyst for coincidence and in the next couple of days your senses will be highly tuned.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
You will need to be versatile and flexible to cope with life's mixed blessings. A surprise event or gesture is likely to warm your heart, while a change in circumstances may throw your daily routine off course.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
If you wish to develop a good rapport with others look for common ground. Yours is an affable sign and while you easily relate to people from all walks of life, you are often impatient with incompatible types.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
You could be inclined to exaggerate an issue or overstate your case, but you will certainly capture the attention of your audience. Just remember that there will be a fine line today between fact and fiction.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
You will be at your sparkling best when the spotlight shines in your direction. The impending new Moon imbues you with confidence and courage, enabling you to accept difficult challenges and take higher than average risks.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
Although your sign is renowned for its down-to-earth approach to life, chances are you will have your head in the clouds today. Someone who is not your type may lead you astray and turn you against others.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
If someone makes an inappropriate suggestion or unusual request, resist the urge to take him or her up on it. The Moon is at its lowest ebb in your relationship sector and your timing could be off.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
Pay attention to pertinent points of interest, but try to avoid getting bogged down in detail. Venus in finicky Virgo turns you into a perfectionist and as a result you could lose sight of the big picture.

YOUR DAY
The Moon moves into Leo and begins a new month-long cycle tomorrow. In the meantime, tie up any loose ends in outstanding projects and avoid making promises or taking on extra duties. Energy levels may be low today and the idea is to keep burdens, commitments and physical exertion to a minimum. Momentum will build back up over the weekend.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
There will be a fresh start soon and for the first time in months you are likely to feel excited about the future. Be ambitious when setting new goals and make tough personal decisions without fear of recrimination or remorse. Saturn in your sign will toughen you up.