Horoscope: Monday, Aug 3

Sometimes opposites really do attract and what occurs today and over the weekend will remind you that you should never turn someone away just because their outlook and interests are different to your own. A magical new relationship is about to begin.

The people you meet today will be in a generous mood and if you are smart you will take advantage of that fact. If you need to ask for a favor now is the time. You may be surprised how easily and eagerly others agree to your request.

The planets align to make this a great day for you, Taurus. You should find that your mood is excellent and your mind focused. Romance will thrive in the nice, stabilizing atmosphere, and you should feel free to take center stage. If you've been suffering from any doubts lately, now is the time to take control of the situation and go for it.

An enhanced feeling of determination could motivate you today, Gemini. Finish the things that aren't complete and make some plans for this evening. Don't hesitate to take on something that feels complicated or big. Chances are you'll be able to handle most anything and it will feel great when it's finished. Enjoy your day by making the most of opportunity.

Everything will turn out for the best – somehow it always does – but you may have a hard time convincing other people of that fact. Show them by your own words and deeds that there is nothing to fear. If you can do it they can do it too.

It will be a stimulating day for you, Cancer! You'll feel great and have no trouble channeling all your energy into your activities. But don't be surprised if you encounter some resistance. As creative as your ideas are, they may not suit everyone. In fact, you could be confronted with some rebelliousness. Be persuasive and you'll get your way today.

You may be tempted to hit back at someone who has been rather critical of you in recent days but is it really worth the effort? Just ignore them and cut them out of your life if you can. A new feud is the last thing you need.

Don’t waste your time and energy trying to blame other people for what has gone wrong in your life. No matter what excuses you make, and no matter how valid they may be, in the end it always comes back to what you choose to do. So choose.

Set yourself short-term goals today, goals you can reach without too much of an effort. If you want to get the best out of the next 24 hours you must find ways to relax. Better that you do nothing than you do too much.

What occurs over the next few days will cause you to revise some of your most deeply held convictions. If you have to admit to yourself that you got it wrong then do so – it’s not the end of the world, and no one else need know about it.

Not only your own success but that of members of your household could have you on a real emotional high today, Libra. Your mind is likely to be buzzing with possibilities for future expansion, some of which may not be all that workable. However, you should allow yourself a few flights of fancy. Tomorrow your feet will be back on the ground and you'll see things in a more practical light.

You may be tempted to smash your way through an obstacle and you may well succeed but is it really the best way to go about things? Brute force can take you only so far. Charm and intelligence will take you all the way.

Do what you believe is right over the next 24 hours, even if everyone else tells you it is wrong. That applies to all areas but especially to your number one romantic relationship. True love comes before everything else, even before common sense!

The more you try to tell loved ones that they should not do certain things the more likely it is they will ignore you and do them anyway. You need to be more subtle in one-to-one relationships. Do you know what that word means?

Look for ways to improve your creative and professional reputation but try not to be too assertive or aggressive about it. Today’s Sun-Venus link will help you to form alliances with people who can assist you in your climb to the top.

Begin something new over the next 24 hours, something that stretches your abilities to the max. It does not have to be something that requires a large input of time or effort or cash but it does have to engage you physically and mentally at the same time.

At the end of the day, you're the one who has to look in the mirror and know who you are, Aquarius. Think about this the next time you're tempted to make a rude comment or spread a displeasing fact about someone else. One side of you may be able to rationalize behavior that the other side simply despises. Today look at both of sides of yourself, not just the one that please you.

How well do you handle pressure? If you are typical of your sign you generally don’t like to be forced into the spotlight but today things will be different. For some reason you are desperate to be noticed. Just don’t do anything too outrageous!