Horoscope: Sunday, Aug 16

You may have your mind set on some big plans that you've been working on for some time now, Aries. The problem is that today there is some conflict with something or someone with a large ego who suddenly wants a piece of the pie. Either that or this person wants to burst your bubble. Don't give up hope on your dreams. Realize that this opposition is just part of the adventure.

Your mind is razor sharp at the moment and you must use it to cut through the nonsense that is coming at you from all directions. The facts are clear and the truth is simple, so anything which sounds complicated can be safely ignored.

A much more positive phase is about to begin and in a matter of days you will be back to your best, physically, mentally and emotionally. Keep telling yourself that all things are possible – and your belief will make it a reality!

If you need to win a friend or colleague over to your way of thinking this is the ideal time to make your pitch. Explain to them why you think a certain way and how it would benefit them to think that way too. Assuming it’s true, of course.

You may have big ambitions and you may be destined for the top in your chosen field of endeavor, but don’t take too much for granted. If you act in haste over the next few days you may be given the chance to repent at your leisure!

Sometimes you rush into situations with no thought for the consequences but if you do that today you are sure to regret it. A little caution in your affairs would be no bad thing over the next 24 hours, especially where relationships are concerned.

Taking the easy way out won't tempt you in the least today, Virgo. This isn’t to say that you usually favor this approach, by any means; yet it's safe to say that everyone is tempted from time to time. Not so for you, though, as the planetary aspects are giving you the strength to take all of the necessary steps, however long they may be. Stand your ground if a partner tries to convince you otherwise.

Do something different this weekend, something that you have never done before. Not only will you make a success of it but your dynamic attitude will impress someone important, someone who believes that those who take chances should be well rewarded.

Whatever approach you decide on today you must stick with it. You have chopped and changed so many times in recent months that you are not sure which direction you are following or even which way is up. Time to get serious, and organized, again.

A window of opportunity is opening on the work front and if you are smart you will take advantage of it before your rivals do. If you do something positive now you will most likely see huge gains by this time next week. Be amazing Scorpio!

You seem unable to decide whether to get serious about a relationship or whether to keep it on a merely friendly level. Only you can decide but the fact that you have doubts suggests you may know, deep down, that it’s not a true love match.

Ignore the doom merchants who urge you to worry about the state of the world. Your world is fine, thank you very much, and there is no reason to suspect that will change. Okay, so maybe you’re too optimistic, but rather that than add to the gloom.

You will have a lot to say for yourself today and that’s good. Be careful though that you don’t come across a bit too aggressive and scare potential allies away. You are entitled to your views but they are not of course the only views.

Take life as it comes today and don’t worry too much about making sense of what is going on in the world. Ultimately, everything happens for a reason and what takes place between now and the 20th, when the Sun changes signs, will prove it.

If someone lets you down today you must not let them see how annoyed you are. If they know they have irritated you they might be tempted to do it again just for the fun of it. Smile sweetly even though you are raging inside.

Keep a low profile this weekend and don’t be tempted to do anything that might get you noticed. Why so secretive? Because the less people know about what you are up to the less likely it is they will inundate you with stupid suggestions.

The more you try to control a situation the more likely it is to move in directions you don’t want it to go, so relax and let life come to you. Also, don’t worry if you have to pay out more than you expected today. Think of it as an investment.

Interaction with others may not be especially satisfying for you today, Pisces. You could get the feeling that other people don't really care as much as you thought they did. Keep in mind that everyone is doing the best they can. Most people aren't as sensitive as you. They probably have no idea what sort of impact their words have on you. Give others the benefit of the doubt.