Horoscope today, August 22: Scorpio gets lucky in love, Aries may finally make a move

August 22 brings matters of the heart, career decisions, financial support and much-needed moments of rest into focus for the zodiac signs. Scorpio could have luck on its side in love, while Aries may be pushed to finally act on a long-held romantic feeling. Cancer may receive unexpected financial help, and Pisces could find opportunities that help shape a more secure future. Here is what the stars have in store for all 12 zodiac signs today.

Aries (March 21 – April 19)

Your ability to analyze and implement new ideas will help you tremendously today. You will be able to finish your projects much ahead of the deadline. It's time you seriously thought of proposing to the person you are in love with. If you don't do it now, you might be too late. It's always prudent to keep an ace up your sleeve and not show your hand right away. Keep your advantage to yourself. Wisdom with a little patience will help you lots. Meditation will help you deal with the stress and tension that you suffer from. The stress would also take away your physical strength and stamina. It's always advisable to live life on your terms. Then you would never have to blame anybody for the way things turn out in your life. Try to be tactful with people who try and interfere in your life and suggest what you should do.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

You are generally very energetic and powerful. But today exhaustion due to your busy schedule of the past few days will slow you down. Take adequate rest and you will soon be fine. You are advised not to do anything different today. For your good intentions might also be misunderstood by your lover. Think over your plans over the next few days before implementing them. Soon you will find favorable time. You will come across as determined, self-sufficient and intelligent. It also gives you with the much needed physical stamina as well to take some strong decisions for your future.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

Love and care from your near and dear ones will act as an energy booster and will encourage you to take up something creative and effective. Today you might not be in a mood for any company. You will seek solitude and keep away from others. If you are planning any changes to your home, it's advisable to also consult and discuss with your partner. Or else it may lead to misunderstandings which later might be difficult to clear up. Friends would encourage you big time to reach your goal. Share your plans with them and they will do all that they can help. You will invest your energy and vigor in a new project which also gives you a purpose. Your physical and mental stamina would also be at a high.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

A sense of depression will detach you from everyone. It would also repel anything that brings happiness. Today is a good day to consult someone for advice on choosing the best career for you or to start a new venture. Starting taking the steps now will benefit your future endeavors. You've been having a routine smooth life. If it continues this way it will only make you bored and weary. You need to have something exciting and invigorating to happen in your life. Discuss with your partner and do something towards it. Today you will receive some unexpected financial help. It will prompt you to start working on a long-shelved project. You have been low on funds to start this earlier.

Leo (July 23 – August 22)

Fathers need to provide their kids with guidance, love and care. They will also feel capable of fulfilling all their children's' needs. Your habit of thinking beyond the good and the bad and of finding something wonderful about others will gain you loyalties of those around you. They will be loving and true to you. Lack of physical stamina will lead you to procrastinate. You won't be up to implementing your ideas instead you would spend your time thinking and analyzing.

Virgo (August 23 – September 22)

You are going through a rough mental state right now. You will repel even things that are beautiful and peaceful. Meditation can help you get out of this mental state. Love and care from your near and dear ones will act as an energy booster and will encourage you to take up something creative and effective. You might be drawn towards public activities today. Spending more time in these would only make your family members feel neglected. Friends would encourage you big time to reach your goal. Share your plans with them and they will do all that they can help. You will invest your energy and vigor in a new project which also gives you a purpose. Your physical and mental stamina would also be at a high.

Libra (September 23 – October 22)

You may not be in a position today to put your experiments to use. So it's advisable that you consider other people's ideas before dismissing them. You have had a tough time emotionally and it may take some time before the wounds on your heart heals completely. But you will receive compassion and empathy from people all around you. And you will be able to come out of it soon. Women working on important and major projects will be appreciated for their dedication and hard work. Consult someone more experienced and an expert before you think of implementing innovations to your already successful venture. Don't fall into the trap of others suggesting otherwise as these new ideas may not work well. You have such a cautious nature that you become very suspicious of people, their motives, situations, etc. You will end up analyzing everything before you make any commitments which might work in your favor today.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)

You would be very lucky in love today. You will be at your cheerful and charming best. Your disarming ways would take away any protests that might be made in response to your romantic proposal. You are known to be a person with high philosophical thoughts. Your insights and views and opinions will be highly appreciated today. People might even come to you seeking advice. You are a workaholic and that's been tiring you a lot off late. Try and take some time off from your busy schedule to revive your mind and body today. Amidst all the hectic schedule that you have, you would today seek some solitude. But with the stress and pressures that you are going through now, it would be increasingly difficult to get away for even a while.

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)

Fathers need to spend more time with their family and kids. They are missing the love and care that only a father can provide them. You will prefer working on your own as you detest authority. You don't like people telling you what to do and how to do it. You have been careless enough to neglect your favorite hobbies. They are the things that keep you vibrant and energetic. Neglecting your hobbies would only make you dull.

Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)

All your efforts you have put in to create something useful for others as well as yourself will be rewarded. You will succeed in creating what you set out to do. Mother will today have to balance between their family and career. It might even prevent them from fulfilling their duties towards their kids. They would have to eke out some time to spend with their family. Since you have always provided support and encouragement to others, today you will receive their support in completing what you are now doing. Your healthy and robust being will help you attain success in all your plans and projects that you undertake today.

Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)

You are attracted to beauty and peace. Today you will find yourself relaxing in a peaceful environment. Refrain from giving unsolicited advice or compliments to anyone. Also do not indulge in interfering into other people's personal matters. Women who act strongly and independently would make others feel small and this would lead them to accuse the women of lacking in feminity. Mothers will focus on their family and children today. Their affection and care will bring joy to their kids. They will enjoy every moment of attention.

Pisces (February 19 – March 20)

You will be attracted to a person who will share your interests and desires and passion. Although you are very intelligent and good at taking decisions, try not to impose them on others. This behavior of yours will only earn you the grudge of others. It's time now for you to start focusing on yourself and your future. Stop wasting your time thinking and running around for others. Your ability to make the most of any opportunity that comes by you will benefit you vastly. It would help you build a secure future.

(Disclaimer: Horoscope predictions are based on astrological interpretations and are intended for informational purposes only. They should not be considered professional advice for financial, medical, legal or personal decisions. Use your own judgement when making important life choices.)