Horoscope: Saturday, Aug 8

No matter how easygoing an Aries you may be little things will get under your skin and make you angry today. Those who know you well will read the signs and stay out of your way. Those who don’t know you well will learn the hard way.

Chances are someone will try to annoy you today, most likely in the hope that you will overreact and do something silly. But you’re too smart to fall for that kind of trick. Keep your temper under control and, above all, keep smiling.

If you need help today you must come right out and ask for it. If you keep quiet and hope that others can see from your body language that you require assistance you may never get it. Most people are nowhere near that sensitive or observant.

If you want to hide away from the world over the next 24 hours then by all means do so. You may be a Gemini and sociable by nature but you are no obligation to be the life and soul of the party each and every day of the week.

Take good care of your health over the next few days because the influence of Jupiter, planet of excess, warns you cannot go on burning the candle at both ends without serious consequences. Everyone has their limits – yes, even a Gemini!

By nature you’re a master psychologist, Cancer and you don't need to know someone well to accurately assess his or her thoughts and motives. Today this ability goes far beyond psychology and borders on the psychic. People's feelings may jump out at you. Reading newspaper headlines gives you uncanny ideas about the future. You could also experience some intense and vivid dreams. Make a careful record of the symbols in your dreams. You’ll be surprised at what they tell you.

Your networking skills will come in handy over the next few days as new opportunities arise both in the professional sphere and in your private life. Reach out to people who share your ideals – together you can create something truly amazing.

It isn't always easy to think about how your life is going, Virgo. Imagine if you were alone in the world, with nothing to hold you back or force you to do anything. At least once a month dedicate an hour to visualizing what your life would be like under these conditions. This will help you figure out what's impeding you today.

Your sense of humor could be tried by someone’s silly behavior in the early part of the week but come Thursday’s eclipse you will be in the mood to see the funny side again. You should know by now never to take life too seriously.

You may have much to do work-wise, but if your head and your heart are pulling you in a more agreeable direction you would be wise to go with the flow. There are two things in life you can never have too much of – love and pleasure.

Something will shock you to the core today but later on, when you have regained your composure, you will realize you should have seen it coming. Next time, try not to be so trusting of people who appear to know what they are talking about.

Instead of brooding on how unfair the world is why don’t you get out there and do something to improve it? If you are tired of seeing the same negative stories in the media every day then write a more positive one for yourself.

You may feel a bit lost today as people you have relied on in the past no longer seem to be there for you any more. Maybe you should take it as a sign that you need to take more responsibility, especially where money matters are concerned.

You will get the chance to make a difference this weekend and you won’t let the opportunity go begging. You are the kind of individual who not only sees what needs to be done but has the drive to make it happen. Put right a few wrongs.

This is potentially one of the best times of the year for you and you must do something out of the ordinary with it. Set your sights as high as you know how, then give your all, physically, mentally and emotionally. The universe will reward you!

Your powers of persuasion are high at the moment, so if there are things that you need don’t hesitate to let others know about it. Nothing comes for free, of course, but if you ask nicely there is a very good chance you will get a sizeable discount.

What you say and do over the next two or three days will shake things up both at home and at work. You have been in such a mellow mood of late that others may have forgotten just how radical you can be. It’s time to remind them!

You now have the strength you need to tackle difficult tasks and the stamina to see them through to the end. Some people say you lack commitment and staying power but you will prove them well and truly wrong over the next few days.

Keep things simple over the next 48 hours, especially when dealing with relationship issues and helping friends and relatives get over emotional problems. Ignore what’s going on around the edges and focus directly on what is causing their problems.