Thursday August 3

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Make sure you are well prepared for the questions that could come your way. Someone who is astute may be watching and it will be almost impossible to pull the wool over other people's eyes

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Although your sign is renowned for its poise and prudence, you will outshine yourself in certain situations today. A keen eye and mind like a steel trap set you apart from most people in your environment.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
If someone makes an inappropriate suggestion or unusual request, resist the urge to take it up. The Moon is at an awkward angle and as well as your timing being off, emotion could cloud your judgement today.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Pay attention to pertinent points of interest, but try to avoid getting bogged down. Mars in fastidious Virgo turns you into a perfectionist and there is a danger you will lose sight of the big picture.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Someone who has made empty promises in the past has probably lost your trust. Now you are reluctant to believe in this particular person and will take his or her assurances with a grain of salt.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Although you have recently been at odds with someone in your circle, an ice-breaking moment may bring the two of you back together. It will also help if you can overlook flaws in other people.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
Some of you will bring a contentious issue up for discussion, while others work to overcome internal conflict. The energy is intense, but it also provides insightful answers to those complex problems. Dig deep and stay positive.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Touchy subjects are best left alone and aggressive people should be given a wide berth. Moon moving through your sign counsels you to play it safe by blending into the background as often as possible.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Someone from your past may resurface or an extraordinary twist of fate will play itself out. Lunar energy could be the catalyst for a coincidence and with your senses highly tuned, you will not miss a trick.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
You will need to be versatile and flexible to cope with life's mixed blessings. A surprise invitation or kindly gesture may warm your heart, while a sudden change in circumstances could throw you completely off course.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
If you wish to develop a healthy 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 and condescending.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
You could be inclined to exaggerate an issue or overstate your case, but you will certainly capture the attention of an audience. However, you must avoid overstepping the line and totally confusing fact with fiction.

YOUR DAY
The Moon in secretive Scorpio is at odds with Sun in candid Leo. Rather than going to one extreme or another, broach subjects carefully and avoid revealing thoughts or feelings to people you cannot trust. There is no need to be paranoid, but extra vigilance would not go astray.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Despite your usual cautious attitude to change, boredom or circumstances may motivate you to take chances. And while mistakes may be made during the transition period, you will feel a sense of pride in your achievements between now and next year. Consult with loved ones.