Horoscope today, August 4: What the stars predict for love, money and career

Aries (March 21 – April 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. Your passion for new things and novelties will get you involved in a profitable new project. Your laziness will prevent you from interacting with others. You will also not use your intelligence and wit to handle the projects you have undertaken. You will be very generous today with your near and dear ones. You will spend lavishly to treat those close to you. And you will be happy about it. You might suffer from some minor physical illness today. This would keep you from fully enjoying the trip you've planned for today.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

Nothing will bring you out of the dull, melancholic state you have enveloped yourself in today. Music or anything else that's beautiful would catch your interest. Implementing a new idea will gain you the approval of your superiors. Your colleagues will also appreciate you and support you in your endeavor to work further on the idea. You may reveal the more loving and caring and sensitive side of you which you have kept hidden always. This will also endear you to the kids in the family and others as well. You are advised not to do anything different today. For your good intentions might also be misunderstood by your lover. Your friends and family members will help you today in your endeavor to improve your standard of life. They will guide you as you go about building a more secure life for yourself.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

There is something that worries you today. Try and gather as much information as possible as knowledge empowers. Don't make any hurried decisions. Gather facts and then decide. Today there may be many wanting to see you, meet you, spend time with you. Use all your tact to avoid those you don't want to spend time with. You will be full of ideas to expand the current project you have been working on. But some unexpected problems might crop up preventing you from implementing these ideas.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

You have reached a position of authority. You will use your authority to mentor others working with you. You will guide them for their benefit. You have an ability to take independent decisions. This would prove very beneficial to you today as you take an important decision. Try not to get affected by small issues. It will only drain you emotionally and mentally. Spend some time to refresh you mind and body. Your shy and introvert nature is not going to take you anywhere. You will just end up lonely. Try to be sociable and adaptable according to the new environment.

Leo (July 23 – August 22)

Tonight you will find some time to go out with your friends. You will enjoy some good music and this uplifts your mental state. You are responsible for your own personal growth. Nobody else would be as interested or inclined to improve your life. So take charge and go ahead and do what it takes. You might have to go through a situation that might be a dejavu. Since you've been there before, you would be able to go through this again easily. Things are not that bad so don't take any comments made by others, personally.

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. You have the ability to win the co-operation and trust of others. This will help you in implementing your long-drawn ideas as you will get all the help and resources you require. Your appreciation of the finer aspects of life, like beauty and harmony would reveal your softer side. Your romantic relationship may have to face the trials of misunderstandings. Be very careful of what you speak to your lover. Today you will make considerable progress in your financial as well as career status. A promotion or a better paying job might be in the offing.

Libra (September 23 – October 22)

You have reached a position of authority. You will use your authority to mentor others working with you. You will guide them for their benefit. Do not let your friends, colleagues or other family members interfere with your wishes. They might not like your thoughts and ideas but if you feel you are right just go ahead. Your dreams and desires are yours to fulfill. You have an ability to take independent decisions. This would prove very beneficial to you today as you take an important decision. Try not to reveal personal details to colleagues. Confiding your secrets, or personal details may not be such a good idea. You may later regret it.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)

You are attracted to beauty and peace. Today you will find yourself relaxing in a peaceful environment. Family members, especially children will turn to you for affection and care. Women will feel very exhausted by the demands on their time. It's been a long time since you've managed to spend time with your partner due to your hectic schedule. Today you will plan for an outing together. This will bring back the passion that has been lacking for some time now. A short journey you've planned for today with your near and dear ones will pass to be very enjoyable and exciting. You'll all have great fun.

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)

Today some of your financial problems may get resolved. Things might become a lot easier. It would still be some time before you can expect results or profits from prior contracts. It wouldn't do you any good to keep thinking about what has already happened, however bad. It will only keep on bothering you. Let go of it. There's more important issues to deal with. Your philosophical thoughts would act as a guide today. Rely on it completely as it will never go wrong. Also, today it will only bring you good. You might have to face some tough situations today because of some obvious miscommunication. Also there might be people around you who don't follow up their words with action.

Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)

A sense of depression will detach you from everyone. It would also repel anything that brings happiness. 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. 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. 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.

Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)

You will be in a positive energy frame today. It makes you optimistic and gives you the faith in your resources and their support. You will also have the confidence to express yourself clearly. Today you might have to face a conflict between your public life and your domestic life. Some tricky situations may arise out of this conflict. The key is to maintain a delicate balance between the two. Think over your plans over the next few days before implementing them. Soon you will find favorable time. Your motives, guided by your personal ethics may not find favor with everyone around you. They might in fact resent your independent decisions. But you should stick to your guns if you think you are right.

Pisces (February 19 – March 20)

Keep your expectations low from your dream project. It will take time to bear fruits. Meanwhile, do not give up and instead work harder and hope for the best. It's time now for you to start focusing on yourself and your future. Stop wasting your time thinking and running around for others. 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. 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.)