August 7: Your daily horoscope If you feel that too large a portion of your life is being wasted on things you have to do, as opposed to things you want to do, then it's time to make changes. Be ruthless if you have to - faint heart never won fair maiden. A parting of the ways may be necessary today, but you know it is for the best. You have important things to do, especially in your career, and you cannot allow personal feelings to come between you and success. It is important that you think only positive thoughts over the next 24 hours. You have such a strong imagination, if you let negative ideas take hold, they could easily become your reality. Don't let that happen. Don't waste time worrying about things that will probably never happen. Even if they do, they are unlikely to be as bad as you fear. The more time you spend fretting over minor matters, the less time you have to enjoy yourself. You may want to be critical of someone today, but if you are smart, you will bite your lip and say something nice, instead. Remember, you have to work with this person over the long term, so don't start a feud. Something you have been asked to get involved with may look complicated, but it's actually quite simple, so give it a go and, before you know it, you will be the resident expert. Others will admire your dynamism and creativity. It does not hurt to be careful, but there is a fine line between caution and suspicion, and if you cross it today, you may find it hard to cross back again. You have nothing to worry about - everyone is on your side. You may be tempted to tackle several things at once today, but if you are smart, you will take your time and, more importantly, take on one task at a time. That way, at least you'll get one thing finished. Some people may tell you a job has to be done a certain way - the way it has always been done - but follow your instincts if they tell you something different. There is no right or wrong way. You may have to do something you don't enjoy, but don't complain. If nothing else, it will make you realize how fortunate you are that you don't have to do this sort of thing each and every day of your life. If you are not in the mood to do anything serious today, you must let those around you know at the earliest opportunity. Otherwise, they will load you up with tasks that you don't care about - and that's asking for trouble. Duty calls and you must answer. You may briefly wish you were somewhere else and doing something less challenging, but once you get into what you are expected to do, you will enjoy it immensely. A sudden attraction is likely over the next 24 hours, but if you are wise, you will keep it on a fun and friendly level. If you let your passions rage, you could end up making promises you don't want to keep.