Horoscope: Friday, Aug 28

If your rivals know more about you than you know about them that puts you at a big disadvantage. As from today you need to be a bit less open about what you are up to. You must always keep others guessing. Knowledge is power.

If you need help today you must ask for it. Don’t worry that friends and colleagues might think less of you – everyone needs assistance once in a while, even an Aries. It’s time to recognize that you are only human, and all humans have weaknesses.

Okay, so you have told the world what you are going to do – now it might be a good idea to actually do it! The sooner you get started on your project the sooner others will realize you are not joking – this time you really mean it.

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.

Today you could discover a talent for investment, real estate, or other form of money management that you never thought you had, Gemini. The opportunity to make an investment or cash in on one could enable you to take strides toward making your money grow. This might be a good time to buy or sell any type of property. You might also want to do some reading on future investment opportunities.

The planets will throw up a few surprises between now and when the Sun enters your sign on the 21st and it’s highly likely that your current situation will have changed beyond all recognition. Time will do its thing – if you let it.

An opportunity to make money will come your way either today or during the early part of the new week and, of course, you will be minded to take it. Before you do though make sure the terms are to your liking. Always check the small print.

Someone will praise you to the skies for the efforts you made on their behalf, and it’s nice to be appreciated. On the other hand, the time you spent on them was time you denied yourself, so try being a bit more selfish today. But only a bit.

It’s not often you let your heart rule your head but you will most likely do so today and the results may not be what you were expecting. One of your strengths is your ability to keep your feelings separate from your thoughts. Play to that strength.

You will have to yield to the whims of partners and colleagues today, especially on the work front where they expect you to be a team player and won’t be happy if you don’t want to play. Just do what you have to do and do it well.

Life should be vibrant and exciting now and if it isn’t then it will be very soon. With the Sun moving through the most dynamic area of your chart your attitude is so upbeat that good things are attracted to you with the greatest of ease.

Don’t stifle the urge to travel just because you have a mountain of work to get through. There are ways you can find time for your own needs, not least by getting other people to shoulder some of the burden. You don’t have to do it all on your own.

Someone who thinks they know better than you will try to belittle your opinions and make you feel bad about having them. Don’t let them get away with it. You are entitled to your ideas and beliefs. What’s more, they are mostly correct.

Do what feels right to you today and don’t be surprised if someone makes a big negative noise about it. You are under no obligation to play down your own needs and desires just to please other people, not even people you love.

You must not give up on a relationship just because it is going through a difficult phase. Treat the situation as a challenge and as a test of your commitment. The more you commit to each other now the more love you will share later on.

Jupiter, planet of good fortune – and also your ruler – moves into your birth sign today and you could not ask for a better omen for happiness and success. You’ve still got to make an effort, of course, but those efforts will now really pay off.

Chances are that you'll feel upbeat and positive today. Share this energy with others who feel less than content. Your attitude can have a profound effect on friends, partners, spouse, and children. Neighbors and extended family can pick up on your spirit without you even realizing it. If someone is hurt or angry, be encouraging. Everything will eventually work out.

It will feel as if a huge burden has been lifted from your shoulders over the next few days. Whether that is actually the case or whether it merely signals a change in your mental and emotional outlook the effect will be the same: a happier and healthier you.

Come out of your shell today, Pisces. You'll notice that people are much more sensitive to your feelings because they seem to be more emotional themselves. Communication is likely to occur more through unspoken channels than traditional methods. Many words can be conveyed with a look, wink, or long hug. Let others know that you're listening to them.