Horoscope today, August 19: Aries gets financial help, Cancer faces a big love move

August 19 brings romance, career opportunities, financial developments and a few important personal decisions for the zodiac signs. Aries may receive unexpected financial support, Cancer could find it hard to ignore matters of the heart, while Leo and Scorpio may encounter someone who shares their view of love. From new projects to proposals and emotional breakthroughs, here is what the stars have in store for all 12 zodiac signs today.

Aries (March 21 – April 19)

You might be drawn to a person you were never interested in in the past. This change might also herald lot of other positive changes in your life. Today your dream project will get the approval from the authorities. It would be a joyous moment for you as you've worked hard on this one. 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. 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.

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. Weigh you words before you speak. Today you might antagonize someone in your family by saying what you think is right. Your stubbornness will upset them. 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. You will be at your charming best today. Your popularity on the social chart also climbs up several notches.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

You have the compassion and empathy that makes people bare all to you. Today you will be able to help an introvert person to talk about the issue s/he is facing. You might also be able to resolve the issue. Women will be charming and popular today at parties or functions they attend today. Friends would encourage you big time to reach your goal. Share your plans with them and they will do all that they can help.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

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.

Leo (July 23 – August 22)

You are a born romantic who feels life is not worth living without love. And today you might meet someone who just shares this same view. You have been living too much in your thoughts. Not sharing your dreams and thoughts with people around you may get you in trouble today. Women who have the habit of taking bold decisions independently may be resented for their strength. They needn't bother about it as it's just that people are jealous of them. Try and analyze the reasons or basis for the interest you have developed in a new acquaintance. Do not place your trust on anyone before you know them well. You will find time today to pursue your favorite hobbies and interests. This will refresh and invigorate you. And also create a mental balance as all work and no play makes you a dull person.

Virgo (August 23 – September 22)

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.

Libra (September 23 – October 22)

Your actions today will give the impression to those dealing with you today that you are non-committed and restless. Your friendly, kind and noble nature brings people close to you. You won't have to take any great efforts to do this. Women may resort to boasting or sulking to deal with the sense of insecurity they have. This habit of theirs will project a very non-feminine image of them. Mothers will have to pay attention to all their kids needs. They might be going through some mental support and will need all their mother's affection and love and support.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)

You are a born romantic who feels life is not worth living without love. And today you might meet someone who just shares this same view. Women who have the habit of taking bold decisions independently may be resented for their strength. They needn't bother about it as it's just that people are jealous of them. You will find time today to pursue your favorite hobbies and interests. This will refresh and invigorate you. And also create a mental balance as all work and no play makes you a dull person. 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.

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)

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 are moving ahead in full steam and anything that stops you will be resented. It would be advisable to keep you cool and get away tactfully from people who try to manipulate you. 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. It's advisable that you avoid any new companionship that costs you your individuality and independence. It's always better to stay away from a relationship that feels more like a prison than an easeful partnership.

Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)

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. Since you have always provided support and encouragement to others, today you will receive their support in completing what you are now doing.

Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)

Express your feelings and emotions clearly and openly to the person you are attracted to. Do not fear rejection. 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. Women who act strongly and independently would make others feel small and this would lead them to accuse the women of lacking in feminity.

Pisces (February 19 – March 20)

If you want to resolve any property issue or any other issues at home, then you need to listen to the opinions of others involved. Keep your ego aside for a while. You needn't wait like a puppy in love around your beloved. Just go ahead and propose and you are sure to get a positive response. 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. Today you will finally meet someone who is interested in your talents and tastes. You have not been devoting enough time on them to cope with the pressures of your busy schedule. This will bring an outlet for all that stress.

(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.)