Your daily horoscope for Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Good morning and welcome back to your daily horoscope!

If you’re feeling extra assertive today, it’s because of a powerful conjuction between Mars and Mercury.

Maybe you could put being all riled up to good use –especially when it comes to your relationship.

Pisces, no one likes those ‘big’ chats with their partner, but it’s time to get it all out in the open.

Are you clinging on to your partner, even though your heart isn’t in it, Taurus? Things might reach their climax, and you might have to let it all go.

For the rest of the signs read on below for your sneak preview of the day ahead.

Aries

March 21 to April 20

Word jousting may be par for the course today, as a Mercury/Mars blend can encourage you to say it like it is.

You could go all out to let someone know how you feel but if the atmosphere is really charged, then steering clear might be your best option.

Head here for everything you need to know about being an Aries

Taurus

April 21 to May 21

If you’ve been working hard to keep a relationship ticking over, then it could reach a critical point when things may threaten to unravel.

Feelings might be hurt and this likely won’t help. Let go of the need to be right.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Taurus

Gemini

May 22 to June 21

Despite your lively exterior, you do have a sensitive side and this may show up if someone pushes you too far.

This could occur now with volatile energies at a peak. And if you’re in a stressful situation, you’ll likely realise this can’t go on.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Gemini

Cancer

June 22 to July 23

With Mercury and Mars in your sector of talk and thought making intense aspects, your mind may be spinning as you attempt to find a solution to a complex problem.

Your instincts can be your one true guide.

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Leo

July 24 to August 23

You may think there’s no way out of a financial dilemma but you might have more options than you realise.

If you’ve been thinking of cutting back on essentials, hold fire. Talking this over with someone you trust can give you a range of options.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Leo

Virgo

August 24 to September 23

The point of destiny in your chart is like the needle of a compass, revealing how and where it’s best to focus your energy and attention.

Currently, it’s situated in your sector of goals. It’s time to move up a gear and get started on any plans.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Virgo

Libra

September 24 to October 23

You could be doing things for people because you like to make them happy. You may need to learn about the power of ‘no’.

Even though refusing a request can feel like a betrayal, the only person who might be suffering is yourself.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Libra

Scorpio

October 24 to November 22

Social events can be vital and you might feel you should attend because others expect you to.

This may not chime with you any longer, though, especially if you’ve been the go-to person behind the scenes.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Scorpio

Sagittarius

November 23 to December 21

With Mercury and Mars combining in your sector of career, you could be very vocal.

If you have something to say, you won’t back down and if you have an idea to share, others will quickly hear about this, too. Try to focus on the positives.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Sagittarius

Capricorn

December 22 to January 21

Has someone upset you? If you retaliate, it could start something that snowballs
for as long as you feel upset.

If you can shrug this off, then it might sort itself out. Exercise might prove a calming influence.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Capricorn

Aquarius

January 22 to February 19

Intense feelings may seek an outlet and with Mercury and Mars merging in a powerful zone, you might be keen to get something out into the open.

Doing so could be a relief, especially if you have held on to this for some time. Don’t be too hard on yourself.

Head here for everything you need to know about being an Aquarius

Pisces

February 20 to March 20

You and your partner may have some epic chats that could dredge up everything you have wanted to say.

This can be a great day to clear the air, so long as you don’t focus on all that is wrong and forget to mention everything that is good.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Pisces

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