Horoscope: Tuesday, Aug 4

Today could be difficult if you are the kind of Aries who likes to call the shots. A new moon in your opposite sign and a challenging link between the Sun and Uranus will bring changes over which you have no control. Don’t fight them, go with them.

You must get your money situation sorted over the next few days. What happens around the time of Wednesday’s new moon may come as a shock but it is also an opportunity to get serious, at last, about your cashflow situation.

Self-discipline is the key to success this week, especially when dealing with people who seem to rub you up the wrong way for the fun of it. Most likely it’s just a clash of personalities, so don’t take it too seriously. Stay calm and carry on.

The Sun in the wealth area of your chart means there is a good chance you will enjoy some sort of windfall over the next few weeks, but you must not let that stop you from making an effort yourself. Strive more to earn more.

Some people tend to make mountains out of molehills. Currently, you're likely to feel as though you're surrounded by people who exaggerate problems. You, on the other hand, have a loftier perspective. You're a visionary who can foresee future social trends. This gift would serve you well as a political speechwriter, should you want to take on that sort of job.

You must not allow your standards to slip now that the Sun is moving into the career area of your chart. Employers and other important people will be watching you closely, and may even put you to the test, so make sure they are impressed.

Be smart and wait until the end of the coming week before deciding what needs to be done concerning a business or financial matter. If nothing else you will be in a more dynamic frame of mind by then and less likely to let others cheat you.

Timing is everything in life and the planets indicate that the right time for making your mark on the world is now. Don’t wait to be asked to show what you can do – muscle your way to the front of the stage and put on a major performance.

No matter how tough the task you now have to undertake you can and you will make a good job of it. Cosmic activity in and around your fellow Fire sign of Aries promises that the week ahead will be as productive as it is enjoyable.

Your current plan of attack may run into some snags today, Virgo. This might be caused by an emotional need that you may not have recognized earlier. The problem is that your head may say one thing while your gut tells you something else. You might need to put everything on hold while you sort out this inner turmoil. There's a great deal of compassion in the air.

If you have something to say today you must say it and not worry about what the consequences might be. It may hurt a friend’s feelings but only because what you say is the truth. Sometimes you have to be blunt to get your message across.

You may not want to take a risk but you know it must be done if you want to move up on the career front. Today, and every day from now on, you must expect more of yourself. Anything less than excellence is simply not good enough.

Some people have a knack for rubbing you up the wrong way and one such person seems to have attached themselves to you of late. Don’t get angry with them – that’s probably what they want – just treat everything they say and do as a joke.

You don’t care in the slightest what other people say, least of all about what you are up to – you care only that your efforts bring the rewards you desire. Today, more than most days, you can accomplish remarkable things, because you have total self-belief.

You seem to be moving in a different direction to everyone else at the moment but maybe that’s no bad thing. Every now and again it’s good to remind those you deal with, at home and at work, that you will never be one to follow the crowd.

Your head may be filled with great ideas but for some strange reason you seem reluctant to bring them to the world’s attention. Yes, it’s possible they could be rejected but since when have you lacked the courage to take a chance? Go for it!

Are you the sort of person who learns from your mistakes? Of course you are. Unfortunately, a friend or family member seems determined to make the same error over and over again. Help out if you can but don’t expect too much of them.

Romantic feelings blossom today, Aquarius. Your entourage may suddenly appear more attractive than usual. Lovers and potential lovers may seem unusually attentive. You could also be feeling very creative, and you might want to try your hand at poetry or fiction. Reading romantic novels or seeing romantic movies could also be appealing. Surround yourself with candles, flowers, and music, and enjoy!

It could be that you feel a bit of pressure today to start or create something that you aren't quite ready for, Pisces. There is hesitation on your part that indicates you should take it slowly and learn more of the facts before you jump into the fray. Position yourself in such a way that you take control of the situation rather than become a victim of it.