Thursday August 17

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Your determination to leave no stone unturned in a situation guarantees success. You have a definite edge over others when it comes to research, fluency and problem solving, and deserve the accolades due to come your way.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
You may feel excitement or tension building or you will sense change in the air. The Moon strikes your comfort zone and hints that past efforts could be rewarded in both tangible and abstract ways.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Moon in your sign provides an opportunity to resolve a prickly relationship issue. Just remember that an impending decision could be a test of your integrity or inner strength and should be made with due care.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
A tendency to withdraw or worry when upset or embarrassed may give others the false impression you are coping. Be honest about how you feel, bearing in mind stress levels can be reduced through open dialogue.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Relationships and discussions come into sharper focus. The warm fuzzy feelings being generated by Venus could be the catalyst for rekindling lost love, while chatty Mercury helps re-establish contact with an estranged friend or family member.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
The imperfections you see in others may actually mirror your own shortcomings. Mars makes you bold as brass, but it also blinds you to the effect you have on those around you. Try being less forceful.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
You might not have magical solutions to other people's problems, but no one can question your willingness to help. Meantime, impatient lunar energy may stir a desire to escape your usual routine or normal environment.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
A longing for perfection could push you to extremes or you will sway back and forth on a decision. It may seem to others that you are driven or dithering, but you will eventually achieve your aims.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
You may be reluctantly drawn in to a team activity, but will gradually feel a sense of belonging and satisfaction. Moon in the partnership section reinforces the benefits of joint financial ventures and shared responsibility.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
A recent significant turning point has eliminated certain problems but created others. Your sign is going through a period of personal or professional transformation and as you find your feet challenges are bound to occur.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Something you wished or hoped for may suddenly materialise and will be simultaneously exciting and exhausting. The compatible energy makes you more disposed to step outside your usual structured environment and into unknown territory.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
You may have itchy feet or feelings of dissatisfaction, but should avoid knee-jerk responses. Focus on tasks that require imagination or work in short bursts to avoid becoming bored. Variety is the key to a successful day.

YOUR DAY
Enthusiasm may wax and wane and the secret to success is having several jobs on the go at once. Diversity will help retain interest, just as variety in relationships and social activities may preserve sanity. Moon in Gemini can be blamed for short attention spans and erratic bursts of energy.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
You have the power to heal relationships, create your own destiny and fortify your financial position. And while rewards may not come easy, you will be prepared to work harder than usual to set yourself up for lasting happiness and long-term personal security.