Mercury's move into Leo promises a full quota of fun, love and making merry. You're determined to have a good time for the next few weeks, even if it kills you. Household responsibilities have been weighing heavily on your shoulders. The good news is, they will start to ease up. The bad news is, your schedule will be jam packed from now until mid August. Make time for yourself each day.

Watch out for deception in those areas of your life where you depend on others for support. Irresponsible family members prompt you to crack the whip right now. Your overbearing attitude could create resentment within your household. Instead of making a list of absolutes, cut folks some slack. Remember, your goal is to get everybody to pitch in. You won't be successful by issuing threats.

Your ruler Mercury gives you ideas and a penchant for self-publicity that can make you a local hit. You're flamboyant and effusive, making friends with everyone you meet. Don't neglect your intimate relationships. Although you prefer to relate to folks on a grand scale now, you still need the warmth and security of a close companion. Today makes an exciting new phase in your personal life.

Spending, investing and negotiating puts your financial position under the spotlight in August. Finances will be your main focus for the month to come, so keep strict account of your budgets. When you see what you're lashing your cash on, you'll be amazed. Even a resourceful person like you can stand to cut back on impulse purchases. Set concrete savings goals and dates by which to meet them for your material security.

Logic clashes with fantasy making today inadvisable for any kind of decision-making so sit on the fence. Your head and heart are at odds, making it hard for you to relate to your mate. The two of you have conflicting goals. Perhaps it's best to go your separate ways, if only for a little while. If you're single, is it because you're unwilling to share your life with someone else? Wait until next month to commit to any partnership.

You have a psychic sense that is worth listening to as it provides answers where common sense fails. Hopefully you've had an uproarious time as you must give yourself some space and be ready to spend time in quiet retreat. At some point in your solitude, you'll realise you've been overly judgmental towards someone of late. Do your best to suspend disparaging thoughts until your birthday. Revelations are imminent.

Give serious thought to joining a club or group in your area as it will pave the way to new friendships. Getting involved with a charitable organisation gives you a sense of purpose your work doesn't afford. Scale back on your professional responsibilities so you can pour your energy into something you really believe in. If your career already involves helping others, think of spending more time with colleagues after hours.

Be careful when it comes to trusting to what you hear or what people tell you as treachery is afoot. Work is about to take on an added importance in your life, possibly because you'll be given added responsibilities. Before accepting any additional jobs, demand additional compensation. Otherwise, your superiors may take your labour for granted. A bigger paycheque will boost your self-esteem as well as bank balance.

When it comes to the travel scene you should give plenty of thought to foreign connections in August. For today travel plans could be curtailed at the last minute, due to a glitch beyond your control. Save yourself a mound of frustration by having a plan B ready. It's hard to expand your horizons when you dwell on petty disappointments. The more flexible you are, the more pleasurable your journey.

Don't be afraid to ask questions about issues where you believe there is a cover-up and concern you. A joint savings account could be a source of contention today; you'll a reservoir of patience to resolve this matter. Your problem is you have entirely different ideas about money than others. You must discuss what you can do to meet your mutual goals. Prepare to compromise.

A turning point in an affair is imminent but be cautious as you're too confused to make sense of a situation. You want to improve your relationships, but aren't sure how to do this right now. Things will get better over the next three weeks, but you must learn to take things step by step. Start by trusting your heart a little more after Saturday. Your logic serves you well in business, but tends to fail you in matters of the heart.

Sleep in all important to your mental and emotional state make sure you're getting enough of it. You're being unrealistic with regard to work or health today; you can't expect to find fulfilment from a job you hate. If you're too scared to make a move, channel your energy into creating a fulfilling routine. This could involve exercise, meditating, writing and any other activities that bring you inner peace.