Horoscopes: 12 August 2014

ARIES {Mar 21–Apr 20}
As Mars moves in, penetrating Scorpio, you may now uncover the truth behind a mystery. Truth can be subjective but if you smell a rat, remember your instincts are razor-sharp now. With your iron will, you cannot be bent out of shape – just be careful as you’re likely to see too much.

TAURUS {Apr 21–May 21}
With your ruler now moving out of the emotional Cancer and into the fiery realm of Leo, your mood can lift. With Jupiter highlighting positive home moves, Venus will compliment the need to beautify your home with possible refurbishings. There could be trouble brewing in a relationship.

GEMINI {May 22–June 21}
Your ruler Mercury moves out of fun-loving Leo and into thoughtful Virgo, and suddenly your mind is sharper and the details more important. However with most of the fun planets like Venus and Jupiter still enjoying the sociable aspect of the third house, positive new contacts will be found there.

CANCER {June 22–July 22}
Your values and your finances are going through a process of reform. You currently have expensive taste and may want to invest in order to take advantage of your good fortune. Just avoid anything that seems too good to be true, as it may well be.

LEO {July 23–Aug 22}
This should be a significant week, if not month, as both Jupiter and Venus are bringing you great fortune. This is about personal expansion and growing as an individual. Travelling to distant locations could be on the cards – the world is your playing field.

VIRGO {Aug 23–Sep 22}
With the sly fox Mercury moving into your sign this week, you will find accelerated cerebral activity helps you to communicate faster and express your point of view with vigour. Identifying with a larger cause, through your generosity, may reignite a sense of compassion for the collective.

LIBRA {Sep 23–Oct 22}
Don’t stay home and be a bore – you can get some incredible contacts when you meet with likeminded individuals who share your vision for the future. This could be a very glamorous time. Using your own initiative could replenish your finances.

SCORPIO {Oct 23–Nov 21}
With conquering Mars and hardworking Saturn both in your sign, your energy is high and your focus precise. This is perfect for pouring energy into long-term plans, especially as Jupiter and Venus are blessing your public standing and bringing you greater influence and opportunity professionally.

SAGITTARIUS {Nov 22–Dec 20}
You’re always on the lookout for an opportunity to expand your horizons and enlarge your view of the world. With your optimistic ruler now in fellow fire sign Leo in your house of education, travel and philosophy, you may receive good news from overseas.

CAPRICORN {Dec 21–Jan 19}
With so many planets gathering in Leo in your eighth house of intimate relationships, shared finance and hidden secrets, you may well uncover some home truths in a dramatic way. Relationships may deepen and so too can investments, which come your way and prove fruitful in the future.

AQUARIUS {Jan 20–Feb 19}
When the sun is in your opposite sign, it can often feel as though the whole world is batting for another team. However, with the emergence of Jupiter and Venus’ entrance into your opposite sign, relationships take on a whole new meaning and love blossoms to take you in new directions.

PISCES {Feb 20–Mar 20}
Now more than ever, your working day-to-day life will hold great significance. You can learn new skills now which will have positive effects. Even though Jupiter and Venus are making you feel invincible, stay professional. Don’t over-promise and under-deliver.