Daily horoscopes for 25th August, 2008

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Aries:

Positive energy is swarming all around you, today, protecting you from any bad mojo and keeping a bright smile on your face all day long. Get ready for some unexpected flirtation and a few sweet gifts to come your way. They are someone's way of getting you to finally notice them and spend a little more time with them. This is a banner day if you are in the mood for romance, even the harmless and platonic kind. No one's taking themselves too seriously, which is always a good thing.

Taurus:

The indecisive energy around you could cause you to delay some plans. But the good news is that a delay might be a very good thing, so try not to get too frustrated about it. It's out of character for you to be inflexible anyway, so frustration should not be an issue. This day calls for you to act with more spontaneity than usual, but you've been waiting for the chance to fly by the seat of your pants, anyway. You'll learn today that change can be messy, but it can also a very good thing.

Gemini:

Interacting with strangers will be lots of fun today -- like it or not, you are going to be giving off a ton of totally flirtatious energy, which will be causing people to smile at you. Watch out for eye contact that lingers just a bit longer than it needs to! If you are on the market, this could be a fabulous day for you -- get some digits and add some bulk to your little black book. But if you're taken, you still enjoy the harmless-but-fun energy!

Cancer:

The energy around you today is going to be a bit out of whack, which could create some misunderstandings here and there. But even though your harmless communication may be misinterpreted as something more aggressive, no big drama will result. The people you are dealing with right now know you well enough to know that you don't mean any harm, and so they are willing to cut you some slack. Wherever you go, you'll be among friends, today. It's all safe and mellow.

Leo:

Your social skills are better than ever, but not in a 'going out and painting the town red' kind of way. Right now, your strengths are centered more around intimate dinner parties, brunch 'al fresco,' or a cocktail-centric get-together. Invite a mixed group of friends over some weekend night soon and pick a fun theme -- host a potluck, a black and white party, or something with an awesome 80's motif. People will love having an excuse to dress up and adopt a new personality for the night.

Virgo:

A friend is about to take a big risk, and you are worried -- and torn. You want to keep them from making a mistake, but you don't want them to think you don't believe in them. Just try to do your best to help them see things more conservatively -- alert them to the downside of their idea, and what could happen. Ask them if they are ready for a worse case scenario. They'll know you are speaking from a place of caring, not judgment. Just remember that in the end, it's still their call.

Libra:

You will be able to switch out some good energy for bad energy today -- your ability to end arguments and be the peacemaker is stronger than ever. That means it's a great day to lead a group, be a part of a negotiation, or help two bickering friends come to a compromise. People will be amazed at what you can do, and you can expect to get a lot of glowing compliments about your diplomatic skills. Don't forget to pat yourself on the back once or twice -- you deserve it.

Scorpio:

Take one last look at the small print before you sign on to anything today -- you can't take anything for granted right now. It's not that people are trying to trick you, it's just that you need to get more proactive about evaluating what you associate yourself with. Taking shortcuts will only get you lost. There is just too much uncertainty in the world for you to assume that something is on the up and up just because someone else says so. Be more cynical for the next few days.

Sagittarius:

Sometimes too much talking can get in the way of truly understanding something. Philosophizing is fine, but unless you dig in deep and really try to see a problem from the inside out, you're never going to make any progress. You don't need research or planning -- you need real world experience! So if you are contemplating a change but aren't sure which way to go, take a trial run in one direction and see how it goes. You can always change your mind later.

Capricorn:

Your intellectual abilities might fail you temporarily, today, but it will be more amusing than embarrassing. There's no need to worry that you are losing your smarts -- you aren't. Okay, they might be going away for a while, but only because you could use a fresh perspective on things. You've been over-thinking your life a bit too much, which has been keeping you from making a certain decision because you fear it could fail. You need to start thinking with your heart more.

Aquarius:

You're attracted to someone's unique energy today -- they have a way of looking at the world that you admire. It's time to get to know them a little bit better. Find out if they are free for lunch or afternoon coffee. Don't be coy about why you want to get to know them better -- admit that you just like who they are. They'll be flattered, and most likely they'll return the compliment. You two have a lot of things in common, and it's time you both learn what they are.

Pisces:

Despite all the fun stuff that is going on in your life right now, you need to resist the urge to share too much about it with all the people you meet, today! It's best to be humble right now and play it cool. Monopolizing the conversation is not your style anyway, and giving out too many details could cause someone to get overwhelmed and lose interest in hearing more. Why not wait for people to ask you a few questions to learn what they need to know? Don't do all the work for them.

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