Your daily horoscope: August 22, 2024

HOROSCOPES IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

You will encounter a number of powerful people over the coming year and some of them may be difficult to deal with. The more they try to push you in one direction the more you should ignore them and follow your own favored path. They can’t hurt you.

ARIES (March 21 – April 20):

You would be wise to leave nothing to chance today, especially on the work front where even a minor mistake could lead to major repercussions. This most definitely isn’t one of those times when you can afford to play things by ear.

TAURUS (April 21 – May 21):

You can sense that something special is approaching but you cannot work out what it might be. No matter: just sit back, relax and let life come to you. With the sun on your side over the next few weeks you have nothing to worry about.

GEMINI (May 22 – June 21):

You may be tempted to hunker down and pretend that the world outside your door does not exist but that is the worst possible approach you could take. Whatever challenges might be coming your way you must be brave and face up to them.

CANCER (June 22 – July 23):

Your mind will be full of good ideas over the next few days and one of those ideas may even be a great idea. Listen carefully to what your intuition tells you and be prepared to back it 100 per cent no matter what the doubters say.

LEO (July 24 – Aug. 23):

Although the sun leaves your sign today there is no need to feel sad. On the contrary, you have achieved so much over the past few weeks that you should be giving yourself a pat on the back. And there is still so much more you can do.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 – Sept. 23):

No doubt there were times of late when it seemed as if the whole world was conspiring against you but with the sun moving into your sign today your outlook on life will be much more positive. Live in the present and plan for the future.

Missed one of your horoscopes? Here are the most recent days’ forecasts:

There is no point feeling guilty about something that was not remotely your fault. Maybe you believe you could have done more, and maybe you could, but you are not superhuman and cannot solve everyone’s problems. Focus on your own issues today.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 – Oct. 23):

How much progress you make over the next few weeks depends in large part on how successful you are in winning people round to your way of thinking. Don’t hit them over the head with a deluge of facts and figures – turn on the charm instead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 – Nov. 22):

Pursue objectives that mean something to you personally and don’t waste your time on people whose aims are at odds with your own. If they get the impression that you can be easily manipulated they won’t leave you alone for a single moment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 – Dec. 21):

The more you have been held back in the past by friends and colleagues who don’t share your vision the more opportunities there will be to go after your dreams now. A more adventurous phase is beginning, so don’t be afraid to take a few chances.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 – Jan. 20):

The planets are encouraging you to focus on financial matters between now and the end of the week, because if you feel good about your money situation you will feel good about personal and professional relationships as well. Aim to be rich.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 – Feb. 19):

As the sun is now moving into your opposite sign it’s possible that some people may start to throw their weight around a bit. If friends and colleagues make unreasonable demands you can and you must stand up for yourself. It’s okay to say “No”.