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Career
Your Career Planet will be in your Money House until Aug 17, which means that more earnings will be coming in from your career (think a possible pay raise or deals that bring more cash). Your professional reputation will also be rewarded, and you will earn recognition or earnings from the grace of elders, bosses or even your parents.
Love
Both your Love Planets are still in retrograde, so serious love will be on hold for August. Don’t worry, though, single Leos because you can still find love while you pursue financial goals, or with people involved in your finances. Afterwards, opportunities come in the neighbourhood or with neighbours, but also in an educational setting (for students of all ages).
Health
In general, you will enjoy good health this month, maybe as a result of you being more conscious about you health and diet. This is a good time for improving your fitness and body image; long-term exercise regimes will do wonders for you. Just like in July, however, your heart is the only organ that requires constant attention.
Wealth
As for your wealth, your Financial Planet will remain retrograde until Aug 16. You will need to study your financial deals and important purchases carefully. (You will be better off delaying big purchases until Aug 16.) Despite these delays, however, August should be a prosperous month. Your Money House is looking to be powerful all month. Leos generally have an interest in finance and earnings, and this will prove to be most important thing because in August, you must be more in charge of your financial destiny.
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Career
Your career will be less important this month with the planetary power shifting below the Horizon. By Aug 23, your Horoscope will be equally balanced. As much as you’re known to work hard, you will soon be seeking emotional harmony as much as material success in your career. And good news Virgos because in August, you will manage to have both.
Love
You’ll look nice (which means some extra attention this month), but serious love is more than just physical attraction and still needs time. August will therefore be the time for you to re-evaluate relationships in order to improve them. And all you single Virgos can seek improve their romantic attitude; these single days need to be used for self-improvement, after all.
Health
Your health is looking to be wonderful for the month of August. Beyond caring for your joints (ankles, knees, etc) which will require more attention, things with your health will be smooth sailing. Spiritually-orientated workouts like yoga should be your choice for the month: It won’t just be a good workout for your body but also for the mind and spirit.
Wealth
This is a powerful financial month. Prosperity may have been good all year, but you are now at a financial peak. Your Financial Planet, Venus, is in Virgo until Aug 17 which means that money and financial opportunities are seeking you, not the other way around. After the 17th, Venus joins Jupiter in Virgo’s Money House, which will bring you even more money.
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Career
Jupiter has been in Libra throughout the whole year but on Aug 17, Venus, your Ruling Planet, will also be moving into Libra, which will bring in money, love, personal magnetism and beauty. So all in all, August is looking to be an amazing month for you! The lower half of the Horoscope gets stronger than the upper half after the 17th. Just as in the previous months, you will have to balance between home and career, putting in effort to succeed in both places.
Love
Your Love Planet is in your eigth House, making the whole love thing more about physical intimacy this month. Your libido this month will be up in the sky (or through the roof, if you will), and you will also be travelling this month, which only means more socialising! However, your partners will be more focused on finance in August and although they would rather be at home with you, it’s unfortunately out of their control. So whlie you may be feeling sad or angry about it, be careful to manage your emotions.
Health
Don’t worry, Libras, your health is just fine this month. The only danger you might face is overindulging in snacks, drinks or alcohol which will take its toll later. Good health can be enhanced by paying more attention to your feet and ankles.
Wealth
Things are looking good this month, LIbras! The planetary aspects are beneficial for financial matters. Investments in speculations will turn out to be prosperous for you. New monetary openings for bigger earnings will come up during the last week of August.
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Career
Most of the planets are above the Horizon and your 10th House of Career is looking strong for August. Since you’re still riding off your yearly career peak, now is the time to achieve all your career goals. Don’t forget, however, that a career is a longterm project; you will do well to welcome any success and measure it in terms of progress, rather than simply ticking off boxes on your achievement list once and for all.
Love
Love is looking to be complicated with Mars in your seventh House. This means an active social life in August you will be the ones hosting social events. And while it’s good that you’re reaching out to others, you must also learn to take no for an answer. Your Love Planet is in Virgo, making you too exacting and critical, which will only serve to complicate your love life. As for you single ladies, you’ll be more interested in friendships until Aug 17. After that, you’ll likely be focusing more on the romantic aspect of relationships. Important love meetings will also be happening towards the end of the month.
Health
In general, Scorpios’ health will need monitoring for the rest of the year, but especially so until Aug 23. Neck massages and adjustments of the vertebrae will improve your general health, so that might be something worth looking into. Social issues are also just as important as others when it comes to your general health.
Wealth
Finances are looking great for you and it seems like you’ll be making a lot of cash. The extra money you make should be used for philanthropic causes; splurging it might create problems with your spouse or partner, especially during the retrograde movement of Mercury of August this year.
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Career
On Aug 23, the Sun crosses the Mid-heaven and enters the Sagittarian’s 10th house of career, which is when you will enter a yearly career peak. Your career planet Mercury moves forward and from then on, there will be good decision making. What does that mean? Great career progress is due! And pack your bags, Sags, because it looks like you’ll have business travel from Aug 23.
Love
August will deepen Sagittarian’s understanding of love because the movement of Mercury will be changing the Sagittarian’s outlook on love. You will be seeking love with different types of people. After Aug 17, both Venus and Jupiter will have good aspects for love. Love chases you, Sagittarians, not the other way around and your friends will be very supportive too. Hey, you may even may find love among old friends!
Health
Health is good, but you will need to rest and relax more after Aug 23. Your health planet has spent a long time in Gemini, which is the Sagittarius’ seventh house. On Aug 8, this planet moves on into Cancer – your eighth house which is linked to your wellbeing, changes and health. There will also be changes in your health regime: Pay attention to your stomach and breasts, ladies, because your stomach will be more sensitive. You might even want to look into detox regimes that may prove necessary and beneficial for you.
Wealth
Saturn is bringing about big changes in your financial environment this month. You may be dealing with foreign clients and may earn finances from abroad. Investment in precious metals or in the entertainment industry may be a smart idea too!
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Career
You Capricorns are really good at planning and that’s how your career always remains on the train of success. In the beginning of the month, you have particularly amazing plans in mind and you will implement them along with other good decisions about your career. Obstacles may force you to be creative in ways you never thought you could be.
Love
You may have felt like you don’t have a romantic game plan but this month, you will be changing your whole mindset about it. You will be positively inspired on the first and second of the month, and the person you’ve had your romantic eye on may make the first move with some plans of their own. (And yes, you will be loving the effort they put in.)
Health
This month, it will do you good to remember that regular exercising will improve your entire life, vitality and health. Your stress levels will be lowered and therefore, your mind will be clearer. You are workaholics so a good workout will help to lower any backache you may have from being deskbound. Being in good health will help also help you accomplish more at the office.
Wealth
Your financial situation is fragile as there is no planetary support for your sign this month. This will give you the time to plan your strategies and to get a clearer picture of the present state of your money. Don’t worry, though, because earnings from your job will still be rolling in the same as it was before.
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Career
If you want to feel good about your career, you will need to achieve a certain degree of autonomy this month so you might want to consider working from home at least once a week. Some of you could even look into starting a new project and being completely in charge about it.
For the whole month of August, your main focus should be on becoming more independent at work.
Love
You should take care to experience emotional independence before you find the right person to be emotionally intimate with. On the first and second of August, this is the primary thought that will be preoccupying your mind. Emotional independence comes first before you will be able to let someone in your life. As a tip, put love aside and focus on your career – especially on the fifth and sixth..
Health
Starting on the first and second of August and lasting all through the month, you should place some focus on your workout routine. Now is the time to find what workouts makes you more flexible and what keeps your energy high. It’s high time to put exercise on the schedule and make it a fun activity. Stay disciplined and don’t give up – every beginning is hard!
Wealth
Your earnings are looking high and you will generally be growing financially. Mercury’s retrograde gives you the perfect opportunity to review your monetary system completely and improve your plans.
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Career
When it comes to work, you should be focusing on relationships because without them, you won’t get very far. Now is the time to build and make contacts, preserving good working partnerships, and leaving the ones that dp nothing for you. Focus on people in your work place especially on the first and second. On the fifth and sixth some co-workers may work against you. Success in the workplace requires hard work and it’s needed especially on the 10th and 11th.
Love
August is the month for little adjustments in your approach and attitude towards people, happiness and love. Any important decision regarding romantic relationships should be taken after the 16th. By this time, you will have realised the status for possible or current partnerships. Until you are clear about your relationship and where it’s going, don’t make any pregnancy-related decisions. And get ready all you single Pisceans, because you’ll be looking at plenty of opportunities for love this month!
Health
Your health might be a source of problem this month, so you’re advised to seek alternative therapies that might improve your wellbeing of your entire body and your vitality. Detoxification of the body and a healthy diet could also work miracles.
Wealth
Your monetary situation promises good earnings but it will require more hard work. Earnings could get higher by product promotion or advertisement of products especially for those of you who own businesses. You could also make money by helping others to succeed financially. Good karma never hurts!
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Career
You will have a hectic life towards the end of the month; during this time a sudden opportunity will shift you towards a higher gear. The stars are adivising you to be careful and to see all of the side effects that this new career path may bring. If you’re travelling for business, be sure to make a back-up plan for possible delays or cancellations. And if your job requires driving, you will need to be especially careful in the last week of August.
Love
Love is looking harmonious and good and until Aug 16, which is when you will become obsessed with finding the perfect love. While seeking for perfection in love is not smart, you will be just fine. Romance will blossom after the 17th when Venus moves into your 7th House of Love and Marriage. And for those of you with a partner, wedding bells could be ringing in your future! Towards the end of the month, Venus travels with Jupiter in Aries’ seventh House, bringing with it opportune love meetings.
Health
Health and vitality are good but they could be even better if you pay attention to your heart – just like last month. You may also want to make a routine check to see how things are going with your vital organ.
Wealth
With most of the planets still below the Horizon, you can now slow down and stop working. Instead you can spend more time with your family because ambition will soon become far more important. For those of you seeking a job, you will have success after Aug 16. And for all you #girlbosses seeking to employ others, don’t worry because you will be finding hte right people after Aug 16 too.
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Career
Your fourth House of Home and Family is still stronger than your 10th House of Career; basically, your Career Planets are still in retrograde. While your career is moving slow, you will need to focus more on your domestic life and issues surrounding it. You can work inwardly on your career; set goals or make plans how you can achieve your goals. Stars advise that you dream big and when the time be right (and you will know when that is), you can finally start taking action towards achieving you career dreams.
Love
Venus, the Taurian’s ruler and the universal love planet, is in retrograde all month: First in Virgo, which is Taurian’s sign of romance, and then in Leo. If there is a chance for a new romance in your life, it will be moving slowly (initially, at least). This won’t set back all you homebodies who generally prefer being at home rather than at parties. Nice cosy dinner at home will be the way to go and will do you more good than harm.
Health
Your health will require observation until Aug 23, but it will dramatically improve afterwards. The tension between Mars and Saturn is still underway and will remain this way till the end of the year. Stars suggest you do more exercise and sports. August also brings higher libido.
Wealth
Mars wil be entering Gemini, which is your solar Second House of personal resources. This position can put more money in your pocket, but it also encourages impulse shopping, which should not be done, without previous analysis of your current budget.
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Career
Most of the planets are still below the Horizon and the Gemini’s two Career Planets are still retrograde. On the flipside, however, your fourth House of Home and Family is looking to be powerful. It will therefore be more important for you to find your emotional comfort zone and live with a stable home life in order to pursue your career goals.
Love
Love is looking good especially after Jul 17 and good news, singles who are ready to mingle because you will have established important love connections by then. If you are already in a relationship, things will be heating up and becoming more romantic for you and your significant other. All you single Geminis may finally find what you’ve been looking for.
Health
August is ideal for physical activity such as swimming, hiking, walking or jogging. In fact, any activity that can be done outside will be excellent for your health. You will need to get your body moving so cardio will work its wonders on your health and vitality.
Wealth
Finances will not be your focus this month because your Money House is mostly empty. Only the Moon will visit there on the first, second, third, 29th and 30th. Don’t worry, though, because the fact that the Moon is spending so much time in your Money House is a good sign for your prosperity. Your financial energy and enthusiasm will be strongest when the Moon moves from the fifth to the 19th. Now is the time for important financial projects. From the first to the fifth and from the 19th to the 31st, look into paying old debts off as it will be a good time.
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Career
Most of the planets are below the Horizon, and Mars has left the Cancer 10th House of Career. Everything that had to be done careerwise is already done which means you can now focus on your home. We know you’ve been working hard and it could pay off this month with a promotion or a job offer (Saturn forms a beneficial contact with Pluto in Sagittarius)! Some of you may even win an award in recognition of career achievements.
Love
August is a month with excellent possibilities for you. All you singles will be finding love opportunities while working on your financial goals. It seems that you are a magnet for wealthy and important people; you too would be intrigued by people who hold a position, or people who earn well.
Health
The stars advise that you should slow down and cut back on filling up your schedule because August will let you know that a good rest is extremely important. You should try heading to bed earlier, taking a few days off and resting your body and eyes. You will need to get some sleep in order to be able to conquer the world.
Wealth
Finances are strong and a business partnership can still happen. Your spouse, lover or a friends will be fully supportive of your financial goals. After the Aug 23, sales, marketing, advertising and PR will be important when it comes to your finances. Financial opportunities can be found at educational settings.
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