Daily Horoscope for August 21, 2007
You may suffer from lack of sleep, nightmares or a stiff neck though the day. You have some subconscious fears or concerns that are plaguing your mind. You need to give yourself some extra rest, some meditation time, or a few moments of "power napping" to take the edge off.


NEW MOON in LEO
In effect August 12 to 28
Lunar Forecasts give a broader context to your Daily Horoscope.

Who are you? No—who are you really? What you imagine about yourself can be very real – although this may or may not be what you want. Negative imagination can become reality just as easily as positive faith, especially when it sneaks past the sentry of your conscious awareness via your unconscious beliefs. Your mission right now is to explore how much of your self-image, self-esteem and self-awareness are true and how much are made up of wishful thinking or denial.

Circumstances in your life will give important clues about which is which – cosmic feedback that can help you see beyond the surface of events and experiences in your life. For example, obstacles could be forces that strengthen and shape you or even bring unexpected opportunities. And opportunities may open exciting doors, but there may be a hidden price to pay for admission. This is not a time for concrete decisions and solid action—rather, it is a time to explore how your imagination, expectations and impulses can help (or hinder) you to get where you're trying to go.

It may all come down to: What do you really want? What is your deepest heart's desire? Is it possible you are looking for love, self-respect, fulfilment or safety in people or places that are unlikely to provide them? You will find your answers within the deeper layers of your psyche. Is your impetuous Inner Child trying to run your adult life, or is your Adult side able to be a supportive parent to your Child and find realistic ways to satisfy your desires? A balance of both sides cooperating together will work best, rather than one side trying to win out over the other. Keep your mind open to unexpected insights as well as tricky confusion. When in doubt, check back with what you know.