August Horoscopes

STAR OF THE MONTH

LEO 23 JULY - 22 AUGUST

For too long, many Leos have weathered tough times, and you’ve been worn down by all the nonsense that the heavens can muster. So, at what stage do you say “enough”? Well, as long as you’re still breathing - you have precious little choice but to go where life leads you. Don’t worry. You’ve clocked up plenty of karmic brownie points. So here’s a year that allows you to cash in on many well-deserved rewards. You also somehow manage to show up in the right place at the right time. And it’s nothing to do with coincidence.

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VIRGO 23 AUGUST – 22 SEPTEMBER

Whether in business or pleasure, it’s all systems go! Basically, you can do most of what you want. Even so, expect the occasional drawback. Success can be a mixture of luck and opportunity. This month, it’s good fortune that prevails but remember - luck is often recognising the possibilities that suit your strengths. A similar theme applies to your love life. There’s a good chance of finding your karmically-linked soulmate.

LIBRA 23 SEPTEMBER – 22 OCTOBER

Librans now crave admiration and acknowledgement - you want the focus turned towards you. Being in the right place and making the right contacts are essential ingredients to success. The most significant contributing factor, however, is self-confidence. You must consider yourself worthy enough to defeat any contender. You’re a born talker, Libra and this month; you have the right opportunities to do it well.

SCORPIO 23 OCTOBER –21 NOVEMBER

A dazzling cosmos showcases Scorpios’ unique talents this month, so a career or business option previously left on hold could suddenly soar skywards. You leave a lasting impression on others, and those higher up are noticing how well you perform your duties. After the 24th, a new friendship or romance comes as a special delivery, although it might not arrive in the package you expected.

SAGITTARIUS 22 NOVEMBER – 21 DECEMBER

It seems that some Sagittarians have a tryst with destiny this month: to become a leader. Whether you’re fighting against domestic violence, the harming of animals or the environment - for you now, might makes right. Sure, the Sagittarian nature is usually more playful - but your inner Rescuer breaks through. Tremendous satisfaction comes with the experience of battling for a cause.

CAPRICORN 22 DECEMBER – 19 JANUARY

This month brings a rebirth, Capricorn. You have had enough of life’s harsher lessons. Now you're ready to put those lessons to the test by pursuing your true calling and passion. You’re no longer satisfied with simply scratching the surface of life. You're prepared to go as deep as necessary to create something of lasting value. You want nothing less than the truth and nothing short of profound meaning.

AQUARIUS 20 JANUARY – 18 FEBRUARY

When blessed with your current ability to grasp cutting-edge concepts, how can August be anything but an excellent time for eyeing up an optimistic future? This month you become the trailblazer of the communications world. Name your direction, Aquarius. You can focus on fresh career goals, new courses of study or an entirely new vocation. Relationships with your family also take a kinder turn.

PISCES 19 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH

This month brings sweeping changes. Prepare to push all professional projects during the first half of August. Happily, the second half will be better spent socialising and having fun. Emotional freedom is also important. You want a free hand to prove your capabilities, to make your own choices and to assert your individuality - without compromise. If you make the occasional mistake, don’t fret. The spirit can only grow when challenged.

ARIES 21 MARCH – 20 APRIL

It’s high time you stopped riding this life cycle with no hands, Aries. Try to regain some control by taking hold of matters yourself - otherwise, you can expect a continuation of recent upheavals. While you have kept your chin up in a dignified manner, you would do well to have a little burning ceremony for any long-held dreams that have become defunct. Look to the future, unburdened by obsolete baggage.

TAURUS 21 APRIL – 20 MAY

Don’t hide away from the world, Taurus. It’s time to face up to all the challenging possibilities on offer. If you’re aiming for a better job, a pay rise or a more satisfactory place to live, capitalise on recent benefits. Another plus: you’re feeling much less coy sexually. Your allure is all but irresistible this month, and what starts as a casual flirtation could turn into something more permanent.

GEMINI 21 MAY – 21 JUNE

Rarely short of admirers, Geminis can be outrageous flirts who live life to the full. This month, you’re feeling particularly high spirited and restless energy keeps you constantly on the move. Not in the mood for dreary obligations, restrictions on your freedom will seem unbearable. If outworn love is holding you back, then it’s time to give yourself some much-needed breathing space.

CANCER 22 JUNE - 22 JULY

August brings the kind of emotional stability you've been craving. No more major disruptions and endless deadlines. Here’s a month when love and partnerships take priority. Your commitment to others deepens, and you come to realise how much you genuinely value friends and family. Never again will you take your significant others for granted. Life in general also undergoes a transformation.