August Horoscopes
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Happy Birthday, Leo!
July 23–Aug. 23
Your Month: You burst into August like a racehorse out of the starting gate. And guess what? You win this race. No one, unless they maybe live on Mars or something, can resist you this month. The brilliance of your personality simply cannot be ignored. You’re charming, clever, witty and unique. But you need freedom, you need change, you need variety, and right now, you need these things in your profession. But first, look around you. Search for a way to think about work differently. Look for the not-so-obvious signs showing which direction to go. Pursue the unconventional path.
➺ Synchronicity: That word is your mantra in August. Your assignment: Look for quirky, seemingly random coincidences pointing your way. They should be obvious and loud, demanding some form of action on your part. Communicate, write, make speeches, train, sell, teach and be sure to express yourself in ways that bring you joy. You may not be sure what to do exactly, but the answers are probably in the arts. Look for the artist within, let him or her break free and see what happens. Observe the signs. They’ll help you achieve your life’s purpose.
Virgo (Aug. 24–Sept. 22):
It’s an interesting month for Virgos, and all of you are more, well, Virgo-y. Your actual physical presence is demanded and your own unique brand of energy, hard work and self-discipline comes easily to you, so you don’t mind. You’re such a good worker and can usually keep your well-documented micro managing somewhat under control, but this month, you’ve got an entire rock opera playing in your head. You can see the whole thing, work out all the parts and keep all the players in your mind’s eye. The powerful juju you work this month happens behind the scenes as well as in public. Trust your brain.
Libra (Sept. 23–Oct. 22):
Whoa, what is happening to you this month? Are you winning an Academy Award? Or are you the keynote speaker for a national convention? Did you win the marathon in San Antonio? Or maybe you just released a new song and it’s a No.1 hit or your concert sold out and the venue had to add more dates. In other words, August is a great month for you when it comes to money, work and career. But you must be brave and trust this month and the universe to make you a superstar. Self-doubt will halt you in your tracks.
Scorpio (Oct. 23–Nov. 21):
Change, growth, and expansion: August is a busy month for you. But change and growth for their own sakes aren’t nearly as successful for you as change, growth and expansion coupled with brave and blinding creativity. But you are feeling just a little frustrated trying to do just that. When you get bossy and act like your old self-assertive self, you hit a brick wall. The trick is to identify the key creative players in your work and compromise. Relax. Stop assuming you have to do everything alone. Trust in your team and you’ve mastered this lesson. The brick wall disappears.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22–Dec. 21):
This month is a quest to learn the best way for you to serve humanity. You feel compelled to follow the bigger—really, the biggest—picture. There’s so much at stake here and sometimes you feel the weight of the entire world is on your shoulders. You want to solve those big problems, uncover the greatest truths, even if you have to travel the earth to do it. The only problem with August is you may get too tied up in the small picture, your personal relationships. Managing chaos may interfere with your own plans for detached service to humanity, so watch for it.
Capricorn (Dec. 22–Jan. 20):
You Capricorns have always demanded a high, almost impossible-to-sustain level of commitment from your partners, both personal and professional. Well, this month, you finally get to benefit from them in a big, magical way. Look for inheritance benefits, insurance benefits, corporate payouts and benefits from any jointly held business projects. You benefit from any resource you share with your spouse, so lighten up. There’s a side of you that kind of enjoys a little drama in your life, but try not to let unrealistic expectations interfere with the smooth enjoyment of some very well deserved shared benefits.
Aquarius (Jan. 21–Feb. 19):
It’s relationship time for you lucky people. Everything points to an explosive, magnificent, standard-setting partnership cycle, so relax and try not to develop unrealistic expectations. Keep everything fun loving and generous. Indulge yourself and your partner, and share adventures and philosophies, not judgments. And communicate. When you focus on communicating, you learn as much about yourself as your partner in the process, and you strive for self-knowledge. You’ve always wanted a partner who gives you the freedom to live the way you choose but still communicates enough for you to feel secure in your relationship, so you’re going to love August.
Pisces (Feb. 20–March 20):
You’ve waited patiently for your career and the folks you work with to recognize your creative contributions and present you with more opportunities. You’ve seen progress but it’s been slow. Well, not this month. Your personal work ethic blows away the competition, not that you have any competition. You can’t stop working, or working it or working out. Even your diet is exemplary. That’s not the kind of thing that usually gets you noticed and pushes you onstage out in front of everyone, but that’s August for you: a month full of attention and accolades. Just practice your royal wave.
Aries (March 21–April 20):
Home and family matters have been a little rough since June, and you or the people you live with are cranky, irritable and quick to offense. You need to feel secure emotionally, but you’ve had, shall we say, a fear of intimacy lately, and are just a little sensitive to the highly charged atmosphere. But here’s the deal: It wasn’t real. Mars, the planet of work and war, was just messing with you. After the 8th of this month, you’re home free. Can you wait it out? Channel this energy into some uber creative projects, kids, something romantic or something combining all three. Be the star that you are and shine.
Taurus (April 21–May 21):
Tolstoy wrote, “All happy families are happy in the same way.” A happy home and family: It’s what you’re about this month. You’re especially concerned with your role within it, but don’t worry. You get to be king (or queen), no contest. You’re especially creative and inventive right now, so it’s easy for your people to accede ruler ship to you because it’s fun. You’re fun. In spite of being the boss, your easygoing sense of individuality; your pursuit of out-of-the ordinary fun; your gentle, loving and charming ways; and your affectionate nature are all things that encourage your subjects— er—family members to really enjoy your company.
Gemini (May 22–June 20):
Career is important, work is important, but you know what’s really important? Communication. Your focus in August is communication, and not just communicating with those close to you. You need to find a way to communicate with your neighborhood, with your town and with your state, even if you have to drive everywhere to do it. Now, with the Internet, you can take your personal and professional message and share it with your country and the world as well. Decide who you want to be, what you want to say and have a clear purpose and a theme. Then go to it.
Cancer (June 21–July 22):
This month, you’re aggressive about making money, and you’re really good at it, but it’s not just about money. You’re aggressively pursuing your values, whatever they are. Sometimes money and possessions equal strength and power to you. Sometimes it’s about valuable objects and beautiful possessions because you have an almost magical ability to see beauty in things. This month, you might also be aggressive about attracting someone into your life who helps give your finances a little boost because you’re talkative, intelligent and a quick learner. Just be careful not to tie your self-esteem too closely to your finances.
By Deborah Alys Carter
deborah@pinkaustin.com
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