Horoscope today: Daily guide to what the stars have in store for YOU - August 26, 2024

The weekend heralded the start of the Notting Hill Carnival in London and the Burning Man Festival in the US. 

So it's party time on both sides of the Atlantic! Overhead, the stars are also providing us with reasons to celebrate. 

The Celestial Archer is taking shape - with Venus preparing to become the first of several planets to oppose Neptune and use the Grand Trine to direct its energy towards the alignment.  Expect explosive creativity as the power of our imaginations grows stronger.

As human beings, we too often look to the outside world to make us happy. And, it's true, we need food, water, shelter to live. 

But, perhaps, looking for light at the end of the tunnel, we distract ourselves from looking for our own inner light, the one that shines regardless of the weather. Find that inner light in your 'Guide to the Future'. 

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The weekend heralded the start of the Notting Hill Carnival in London and the Burning Man Festival in the US

ARIES 

 March 21 - April 20

 Wherever you might be, and no matter the weather forecast, there are no gloomy clouds hovering on your horizon today. Your celestial climate is sunny and supportive. You'll find it easy to be carefree and generous, thoughtful and kind, hopeful and enthused. This will have a positive effect on the people around you. They'll be much more willing to work collaboratively. Which is good news - because there are opportunities heading your way. They'll enable you to reset your expectations and head towards success.

Now is the right time for you to take an in-depth, up close and personal look at your life. To get your full horoscope based on your date, time and place of birth, click here.  

TAURUS 

April 21 - May 21

Recently, we were marvelling at the complexities of the natural world's courtship rituals, and the fact that plants take time to develop into their full potential; if they know their destiny, they don't seem to be in a rush to achieve it. You're putting yourself under pressure to reach a certain point in your life. But why not take a leaf out of nature's book? Suppose you accept what's happening and enjoy the story that's unfolding? No matter where it eventually takes you, the process itself is special and worth appreciating.

Reveal the astrological secrets of the coming year, today. For a complete set of totally personal predictions download 'Your Guide to the Future'. 

GEMINI 

May 22 - June 22 

 We like hearing about other people's success stories. But creating our own narrative is a different matter. It's a much more complicated process. Why? Because our inbuilt psychological programming system informs us that success is rare, and that there's always a price to pay. So we set our expectations low and hope for a limited amount, on a temporary basis. Even then, we prepare to experience pressure, tension and challenges along the way. Yet Mars in your sign is creating a success story in your life. Ready?

To find out what the planets have in store for you over the coming, critical next few months, download your Guide to the Future, now.

CANCER 

June 23 - July 23

Some people say that if we look carefully enough, the instant a process starts to unfold holds a clue to its eventual outcome. This may be true. But I can't think of anyone with the awareness to look for it! And even though my job involves anticipating the future, if we always knew how things were going to turn out, we'd lose the element of surprise. Which would make life dull. Today, if the writing isn't on the wall, don't waste time looking for it. And if it is, make sure it's written for you before changing your plans. 

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LEO 

July 24 - August 23

There are plenty of perplexing aspects to life on this spinning ball of rock. Where we were before we arrived. Where we're heading next. What we're supposed to be doing with our time. These ideas, and others, are too mysterious to answer. Since no one has a response to these fundamentals, why are you being so hard on yourself? You're trying to attain an objective viewpoint of an emotionally fraught situation. It's impossible! But if you follow your intuition, you won't regret whatever you decide to do next. Trust.

A powerful cosmic climate is working in your favour right now. You can make a positive transformation and achieve what you've been hoping for. A personal birth-chart report will tell you what's really possible... and when... and how. Download yours now!

VIRGO 

August 24 - September 23 

 When you're fishing in a well-stocked river you don't need any angling techniques. You can just throw your hook in, and hey presto! So, to make the most of the last few days of the presence of Venus in your sign, you don't need to try too hard. You'll just waste energy that could be better invested. And if you're too focused on one specific goal, you might miss the opportunities the planet of love and abundance is bringing your way. The secret to success is to rely on your intuition. And stay confident. You'll see.

Discover your inner light, the one that shines regardless of the weather in your 'Guide to the Future'.

LIBRA 

September 24 - October 23  

Should you wait until your current situation changes/improves? Or should you seize the opportunity on offer, cross your fingers, and hope that it turns out well? Decisions aren't easy at the best of times. So the news that you don't need to rule out any option should come as a relief. For now, you can put a temporary strategy in place and bide your time. Yay! A situation can be patched up and allowed to run its course for a while - which will give things a chance to unfold. You'll know when it's time to take decisive action.

Learn the hidden secrets of the planets and how they affect your life and shape your future. Start your journey of self-discovery here!

SCORPIO 

 October 24 - November 22

If you want a quick-fix transformation of your front room, a few pots of paint and a brush will do the trick. But if you want to do a good job, you'll have to prep before you start. Holes will need filling in. Cracks repaired. Dirty bits cleaned. It's not particularly rewarding work when you're doing it. But if you care about the result, you'll find the energy for the task. Similarly in your world now you're investing in your future. But you don't have to iron out every detail. Some things can still be covered up. Take the pressure off.

Now, do you want to know more about what's going to happen to you, when it's going to happen and why? Get yourself a full, 'spookily accurate' horoscope birth-chart report, and you'll find out. Download your Birth Chart report here!

Expect explosive creativity as the power of our imaginations grows stronger

SAGITTARIUS

 November 23 - December 21  

The game of chess is, in theory, all about logic. The pieces have restricted movements. Which means sometimes they can't go anywhere. Every action has a predictable consequence - it's just that humans can't always see what it is. But at any point in the game, a computer can tell us the best move to play. Luckily, your life isn't this logical or predictable. Nor are your movements being restricted. The only check you need to worry about is a reality-check! You'll see that your position is strong. Victory is possible.

There are powerful changes in store for you soon. What are they? How can you best prepare for them? Find out in a full horoscope birth-chart. It's full of amazing predictions about you and your future. Get yours now.

CAPRICORN 

Although other people can help you hone the right questions, it's up to you to decipher the right answers. Only you can figure out which response will work. If that sounds like too much responsibility, don't panic. Nothing in your outlook suggests a bad outcome to the situation you're trying to resolve. And although there's no way of immediately discharging all the weight from your shoulders, you can shift it so that it's more comfortable to carry. Knowing that you've got the wherewithal to do what's needed should help. 

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AQUARIUS 

January 21 - February 19

Our perception of what's real isn't as clear as we think. With false perceptions and memories, and sensory/emotional responses, our minds play tricks on us. The philosopher Descartes wanted to find one indisputable truth. He came up with "I think, therefore I am." The only thing we know, with absolute certainty, is that we exist. Voila! That's enough existentialism for today! If you want to improve your world, and your place in it, don't let anyone put you off course. Only you know what needs to happen next.

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PISCES 

February 20 - March 20

Why are some habits so hard to break? Actually, when you think about it, they all are! We all find some temptations hard to resist too: the mere thought that something's slightly naughty infuses dull activities with excitement. And, as long as we're not doing ourselves (or anyone else) harm, a little of what we fancy does us good. But I'm not telling you anything you don't know! You're wondering about self-imposing a limit on an aspect of your life. Sometimes, it's good to draw a line and give yourself space for something new.

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