Free Daily Horoscope - August 12 2016
Aries (3/21 to 4/19)
● Work: Some people make it hard to be charming. And with others, it just plain hurts. You have to deal with a difficult colleague today, but the best approach is still just being friendly and agreeable.
● Finances: You can expect things to start going wrong. That's because you're so upset about money that it's getting in the way of your ability to think straight. Take a deep breath and stop feeding your subliminal monsters. It will help everything work much more smoothly.
● Love: For the most fun first day ever, tact is the key and conversation is king. Avoid certain subjects for now. Don't ask your date where they went to college -- just in case they didn't. You'll put them on the spot, and they'll resent it. Better to pump for this info in a roundabout way.
Taurus (4/20 to 5/20)
● Work: The end of the workday is not quite within your grasp. It's about time to start looking around the office for ways to spice up your routine. Come up with interesting ways to make it through today, and tomorrow will take care of itself.
● Finances: Relationships get both intensely good and intensely difficult today, and you are all feeling extra sensitive about money. That's not to say you shouldn't be spending any of it, but be prepared for anyone remotely close to you to feel possessive of it.
● Love: If you're tempted to dig deep on a first date, resist the urge. This person doesn't need to know about your recent stint in rehab or your felony history -- keep it under wraps for now. If you click, you'll have plenty of time to uncover the dirty business later on.
Gemini (5/21 to 6/21)
● Work: Thoughts take precedence over action, and who knew that could be so satisfying? Don't let yourself have too much fun, though, because you'll have to actually finish the projects you think up.
● Finances: Money ultimately can't buy you good health. Only your own management of your body and lifestyle can make or break it. Don't let it all be based on your feelings. Take care of yourself whether the whim hits you or not. But if spending money on a certain token or membership motivates you, consider it money well spent.
● Love: Nothing, absolutely nothing wrong with a nap today. In fact, it's normal to feel groggy and out of it come afternoon. So steal away to a quiet place and snooze for at least 45 minutes. You'll emerge feeling great and ready to finish the day!
Cancer (6/22 to 7/22)
● Work: If you've started thinking of the office as your home away from home, think again. You're safer sticking with more professional boundaries, especially since things are not going smoothly today.
● Finances: You don't want to get involved in anything you are unsure of, and you are unsure of everything. All the more reason to lay low and enjoy a slow day. It's both easy on you and easy on your wallet. The only thing it's hard on is the couch.
● Love: Nothing drains your brain like stress -- and when you're totally in the middle of it like you are now, you feel trapped and unable to cope. It's time to re-engage. Pull out a crossword puzzle, start your own blog or experiment with yoga or meditation. Detach your mind from the anxiety.
Leo (7/23 to 8/22)
● Work: If all you can think about is a big date (or the lack of one), then clear your head of all those fantasies. Romance can wait another couple of days, and the work on your desk cannot.
● Finances: It's a good day to stay in and nurture family ties. If you're not sure what makes them tick and what they wish for, it's a good opportunity to find out. Being subtle is your best way to get the information you need. Think of every conversation as a way of panning for gold.
● Love: It's called social networking and you're totally addicted to it. Great stuff during downtime, but when you're spending every waking moment in front of the computer, you've gone off the deep end. Set a time limit. No more than one hour a day, after your work's done.
Virgo (8/23 to 9/22)
● Work: Minor delays are one thing, but you're facing a major hold up. You can get around this particular stumbling block, but only with help from a colleague. It's time for a deep discussion.
● Finances: You don't have to hire a ghost buster to figure out what is making you so restless, even though the source of your discontent has a lot to do with dead presidents. The reason is unseen but not unknowable. You're the best person to figure it out, so don't bother trying to throw your money at someone else to do the hard work for you.
● Love: You're single. You've got the extra time. Use it to your advantage to find your purpose. If you weren't meant to work as a computer drone for the rest of your life, do something about it. The journey may be filled with pain and naysayers, but it's your life.
Libra (9/23 to 10/23)
● Work: You're being drawn to one end of the scale, when what you need to do is remain balanced. It may be boring for you, but you're flirting with disaster by moving so much as one toe in the wrong direction.
● Finances: You're in up to your neck. Whether that is a good or a bad thing remains to be seen, but in the meantime, it's hard to keep your hand on your wallet. You'll have to rely on the relative stinginess of generosity of those around you to keep your assets safe. That's a valuable exercise for you.
● Love: Clutter is a killer. It's becoming a huge and unbearable issue in your life. So, stock up on manila folders. If you haven't purchased a day planner do it today, and commit to putting away the laundry later this afternoon. Small, consistent steps lead to huge payoffs.
Scorpio (10/24 to 11/21)
● Work: Out of ideas? That's no excuse for doing nothing. You can't afford to be passive. If you can't come up with some plans on your own, call a colleague into your cubicle. Do some brainstorming.
● Finances: It's fitting that you feel like a rebirth is in your near future. Like re-affirming marriage vows, you're getting another chance to make a pledge to something you think is important. Stay confident in that commitment. The money will follow.
● Love: Nothing is ever more satisfying than talking about people, but when you're on that first date, certain folks are off limits. Avoid the ex. Don't bash. Don't say they're crazy -- don't even bring him or her up. It's taboo territory, especially when there are so many other fun things to discuss.
Sagittarius (11/22 to 12/21)
● Work: Something needs plenty of preparation time and it has nothing to do with work. But don't let this get in the way of taking care of business. Others in the office will look to you, and you'll want to be ready to answer.
● Finances: It's really not the end of the world if you're in a less-than-generous mood. Yet, that is. Spend the day trying to figure out why because you'll be the one suffering if you can't adjust soon. It has less to do with your checkbook than you think. Look at the inner picture to make sense of how you feel.
● Love: Bad economy means cheap date. And what's less expensive than hooking up in the bedroom? Instead of spending hundreds on a dinner and movie (not to mention the gas), disrobe and hop into bed. On a first date? Take the bus, share a dessert and hit a museum.
Capricorn (12/22 to 01/19)
● Work: Who says you don't have enough challenges? Remember: If your job is just a job, and not your career, then doing said job is that much harder. Be up for the challenge. In fact, giving it your all is your best escape.
● Finances: You feel detached from everything, and even your friends can't help make the feeling go away. That's okay for today. Spending time alone is just the remedy for what's ailing you. You could use the downtime to prepare for what's ahead.
● Love: Money's tight -- times are lean. But you don't have to skimp on style. Lookin' good is where it's at. Head to your favorite department stores, try on all the designer stuff to find out what size you wear and buy it on your favorite auction site for pennies on the dollar.
Aquarius (1/20 to 2/18)
● Work: You want to meet someone but always you're stuck at work. It might feel like the last place to meet someone, but if you open your eyes you'll be surprised by the vision before you. Connect.
● Finances: You get an audience with the queen, or so it seems. You have such deep feelings for a certain someone that just being in their presence makes you feel like royalty. Money can't buy what the two of you have, but it can buy a handsome token of your esteem. Don't skimp.
● Love: It's all about 'me me me' right now. But when it comes to dating, this just won't do. Everyone likes to talk about themselves, so help 'em out. It's a great way to impress the heck out of someone you're trying to win over. Your time will come around -- be patient.
Pisces (2/19 to 3/20)
● Work: The talk of the office is money, and in the form of debts. That has you thinking about all that others owe you. Don't waste your time or emotions that way. It will only leave you feeling sour, and none the richer.
● Finances: There's a happy medium between being willing to help and being treated like a doormat. You are giving your money away much too freely for the recipient to put much value in the gesture. Start treating it as a loan, if only in words.
● Love: You're seeing things in a new light thanks to a new perspective. Maybe you're ready to make those dreaded amends. Be honest: Are your motives pure? If you're doing it to get back in their good graces or to stir the pot, it's for the wrong reasons. Wait until the time is right.