Horoscope: Saturday, Aug 13

What an odd day, Aries! You feel like you've been given a one-way ticket to a faraway place. Departure is imminent, leaving you no time to pack or say goodbye. There isn't a moment to waste. You're intrigued by the adventure, yet afraid to go. All signs indicate that it will be beneficial if you get on that plane. Send your loved ones a postcard once you get to your destination.

You will be the center of attention over the next 24 hours and it may not be an entirely comfortable experience. It’s good to be popular but may not be quite so good when there are things you would rather not have the spotlight shining on!

Is your boss a woman, Gemini? If so, stay out of her way today. To put it mildly, she isn’t in a good mood. Work hard, be very sweet to everyone, and make copious use of your innate diplomacy. You may be on the receiving end of some sharp words, but by remaining focused and continuing your routine in your usual efficient manner, you should avoid any major blowups. Try to stay calm, and hope she goes home early!

This could be and should be one of the best times of the year for you, so why are you still allowing minor issues to cloud your mind? Whatever the reason you need to get over it fast and raise your sights to bigger and better things. Start now.

You may have been spending or saving too much money, Cancer. It's clear that a rebalancing is in order if you're to find pleasure rather than eternal frustration. It's a curious phenomenon. It's as though you have lost contact with your body. Yet it's in your body where you will ultimately find your balance. You certainly won't find it in your head!

You must stay focused on what is truly important and not let relatively minor matters distract you. Promise yourself now that no matter what others may do to divert your attention you will not let it happen. Unrelenting focus is the key to success.

You must look for ways to settle a dispute amicably today, because if you allow it to drag on much longer it will taint everything else you are doing. Even if someone owes you an apology, be the one who says sorry first. Pretend that you mean it.

You must stay on top of your workload this coming week, because if you fall behind even a little bit it will be an uphill struggle to catch up again. Do what must be done, do it on time and do it well. Stay ahead of the game.

Someone in a position of power is more impressed with you than you seem to realize and over the next few days will drop hints that you really should be looking to move up in the world. The big question though is: can you be bothered?

Relationships with those closest to you, particularly friends and love partners, should be enhanced by an increased understanding of their emotional world, Scorpio. You're likely to identify even more strongly than usual with others' feelings, and this could provide inspiration for artistic activities of some kind. This is also a great day to go out with your friends. Consider attending a concert, play, or sporting event.

You can at times be rather abrasive in your attitude and the way that you speak and the planets warn if you don’t keep that side of your nature under control today it could cause you problems. Tell the truth by all means but tell it nicely.

With the Sun in your sign linked to dynamic Mars you will be on the top of your game over the next 24 hours. Try not to spread your energy in too many directions though. Focus on what is of most importance to you – the results will be amazing.

Today’s Sun-Neptune link warns you need to be careful with your money and possessions. You may be a giving person by nature but sometimes you go too far and give away things you should have kept for yourself. Charity begins at home.

Mercury joins the Sun in your sign on the 31st and any worries you had will fade away around this time. However, a lunar eclipse in your opposite sign on the same day means you must still be on your guard. It’s not all good yet, not quite.

Certain people have been using every trick in the book to break down your resistance, but you are having none of it. Beneath that easy-going exterior there is a core of steel in the Pisces nature and it will be much in evidence this week.

Do you tell someone what they want to hear or what they need to hear? If you truly care for their wellbeing it must be the latter, even if they go off you for a while. They will thank you later when they realize what a true friend you are.