Horoscope: Wednesday, Aug 12

You don’t lack for energy at the moment but that does not mean you have to use it up in one mad rush. You are about to embark on a rather challenging period of physical and mental activity, so conserve your resources for when you need them most.

Certain people may be disruptive and hard to get along with today but don’t worry about it too much. Listen to what they have to say and promise to take their ideas into consideration, then do what you were going to do anyway.

Ask for help if you need it, Taurus. Your nature is to serve others, but in order to maintain that energy, make sure that you're taken care of as well. Offer extra hugs to the people you love. In work-related issues, make sure that you aren't biting off more than you can chew. Delegate tasks to others. Pamper yourself tonight with a hot bath and a good meal.

The harder you work lately the less you accomplish – or at least it seems that way. Maybe you should take the hint and stop forcing yourself to do things you don’t really care about, even more so if you are doing them for other people.

It may be that you've been a bit too stubborn lately. You've been doing whatever you want, giving no consideration to financial constraints. Now it's urgent that you take care of any unresolved monetary issues. You definitely have some lessons to learn in the area of fiscal responsibility, Gemini! Do what you can to raise your awareness.

There is a fire burning deep inside of you, Cancer. It gives you a lot of power and energy. People around you are receptive to this energy. Today a lot of your friends will thrive on your fire and be in the best of moods because of it. Don't try to hide your energy. If you do, it may disappear or it could even burn you.

There is no point moaning about what might have been because not even a Leo can turn back the clock. All you can do is learn from your experiences and promise yourself that in future you will not make so many silly mistakes.

It isn't a good idea to try to fit people into a mold today, Virgo. This will only annoy others and frustrate you. It's important that you relax and simply let people blossom into the people they want to be. If you have a preconceived notion of who they should be, you're only setting yourself up for failure and disappointment, as well as anger from the other party.

An unexpected phone call, perhaps from an old friend, could come your way today, Libra. This person is apt to have good news for you, although he or she may be in a rather melancholy mood. A long conversation could result, the outcome of which is going to change your life, albeit in a subtle way. Nonetheless, this is apt to be a day full of pleasant surprises. Enjoy it!

You will reach conclusions without knowing the logic behind them today but that’s okay. The important thing is that you trust your instincts because they come from a part of you that knows all the answers. Do as your inner voice tells you.

You will need to work harder to control your feelings now that the Sun is moving through one of the more sensitive areas of your chart. If you need to let off steam try doing so in a way that is less likely to hurt other people.

It will take a few days for the effects of yesterday’s full moon to fade, so don’t expect to be the life and soul of the party again just yet. You can make plans though. Arrange a trip of some kind for the weekend – it should be fun.

As the Sun opposes Pluto in your sign today you should think twice, and then think again just to be sure, before saying anything that partners and loved ones might take the wrong way. You should be building bridges now, not destroying them!

Be warned: the wrong words said at the wrong time in the wrong place could cost you dear this weekend. People in positions of power won’t take kindly to you pointing out their faults and failings. Keep your opinions to yourself, for now.

Mars moves into your sign today then links with Uranus, your ruler. As a result you will think fast and act fast but you may also take foolish risks. Remember Aquarius, you don’t have to do everything now, immediately, this very moment.

You must always be ready and willing to defend what you believe, even if it is likely to cause you problems either in your private life or at work. Don’t let others bully you into agreeing with them today. Your opinions are as valid as anyone else’s.

You may prefer things to be in their proper place but some people enjoy making a mess. Don’t let it annoy you. Create a space you can call your own and don’t let anyone inside the perimeter. Inside your own little world everything will be perfect.