Wednesday August 16

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
On the one hand you may be restless to move on, but on the other you will be loath to sacrifice security for freedom. Bide your time until personal circumstances improve or you can vary your routine.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
The planets are pushing you to progress to the next level and you must choose who or what you are prepared to leave behind. Letting go is all part of a positive sequence of life events.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Rather than using inflammatory tactics to attract attention, employ your natural guile and charm. The position of Venus in your zone of interaction suggests you will win others over from a position of persuasion not power.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Your eerie sixth sense acts as a warning beacon, alerting you to potential problems and giving you a head start. If you are faced with hostility or a challenging task, you will know instinctively what to do.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
If you feel you have nothing to lose, make a play for power sooner rather than later. Many Leos are experiencing a strong sense of destiny and are being driven by the resolve to succeed against the odds.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Rather than making your usual matter-of-fact decisions, you will be more inclined to act on impulse and hunches. Mars blesses you with greater confidence, while the passive Moon encourages you to look inwardly for answers.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
Someone with a tendency to twist the truth could proffer a very convincing argument. Take off your rose-coloured glasses and play others at their own game rather than idly taking situations at face value.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
A relationship that began informally could intensify and fill an emotional or intellectual void. With Moon and Mars beautifully aligned to your sign, personal changes will be both beneficial and lasting. Meet others further than half way.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Your professional ambitions may be stirred or you will vie for someone's attention. Be careful your ego does not get in the way and cause you to fight dirty, drop your standards or lose sight of reality.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
You may be given an opportunity that carries little or no risk. This could be due to the fact you can utilise other people's resources or get to choose whether to continue after a brief trial period.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Your newfound openness with someone continues to add depth and meaning to your life. In the weeks ahead you may decide to take the fledgling relationship a step further or you will amicably part ways.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
The fact that you continue to fixate on a particular person or situation indicates a lack of closure. It would be emotionally healthier to put the past to rest and value the lessons you have learned.

YOUR DAY
With a certain amount of laziness in the stars, there could be a tendency to hand over tedious tasks and personal responsibilities. Ego-driven types may be loath to lower themselves, while those with a sense of superiority will be tempted to take the moral or ethical high ground.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
While you may owe someone a debt of gratitude or loyalty, you must not let duty become a millstone around your neck. Restless urges beg you to make a move and while you must carefully consider other people's feelings, your own are more important.