Horoscopes
Leo Jul 24-Aug 23
August finds the Sun in your sign, Leo, and the spotlight will be on your name or face. Avoid the lunar eclipse on August 7 and solar eclipse on the 21st for major decisions such as cosmetic surgery, new business cards, selfpromotion or a new social media profile. It may not be until the second week of September that a complicated and delayed situation can finally be settled. The events of 1999 or 2000 may have an impact, as a cycle repeats, and choices you made about your profile could easily come back to you now.
Virgo Aug 24-Sep 23
You’ll be behind the scenes in August, or dealing with a secret which must either be concealed or revealed. Your ruler, Mercury, is retrograde so allow for changes or a reversal by September 10. If your work involves hush-hush documents, pay attention to your computer, phone and shredder. If you must cover things up, for any reason, avoid the eclipses near August 7 and 21, as you will be kept in the dark.
Libra Sep 24-Oct 23
The friend or group which matters most to you dominates August. You need to make a decision after the news you received in late July, but it may be more helpful to postpone choices until the second half of September. Until then, you may face communication problems, absences or technical issues. Skip the eclipses near August 7 and 21, as these events conceal, rather than reveal. If planning a team or club event, have alternatives and back-ups.
Scorpio Oct 24-Nov 22
Your career, unpaid work, university degree or parenting role will be surrounded by unanswered questions until September 11, so treat August as a film director treats the first take. You can achieve your “director’s cut” later and the results will alter your ambitions for months. Avoid the eclipse periods near August 7 and 21 as you will not have the complete picture then. If applying for a job or leaving one, seek second opinions.
Sagittarius Nov 23-Dec 21
Changes affecting travel, the web, publishing, universities and national or foreign connections will affect you in August. Double-check arrangements on the day and have alternatives. The world, in particular the US, will be affected by the eclipses near August 7 and 21. There will be a domino effect which touches you as well, so avoid making big decisions about a trip, book, website, course or long-distance link.
Capricorn Dec 22-Jan 20
If your financial, business or charity situation reminds you of 1999 or 2000, you are correct. Old cycles are repeating and there are debts to pay or rewards to collect. If you can do this any time you may want to wait until after September 11, as you will experience delays or changes until then. Allow for this when you are dealing with your bank, accountant and real estate agent. The eclipses near August 7 and 21 should be avoided as you may be blind to facts then.
Aquarius Jan 21-Feb 19
The relationship you have with your former, current or potential partner will draw a lot of attention in August. This also applies to enemies or rivals. Others will hold up a mirror that will help you make an important decision which affects you in 2018. Allow until at least September 10 for final decisions, as the chance of rescheduling is very high. Skip the eclipses near August 7 and 21 as they make the situation with this man (or woman) hard to see clearly.
Pisces Feb 20-Mar 20
What happened at the end of July makes August a month for decisions about your body, lifestyle, workload and routine. Take your time and allow room for changes or delays. If you go ahead with a major plan or choice near the eclipses on August 7 and 21, make allowances for the fact that you may not have the full story. It could be helpful to look for answers later on, as eclipses tend to create blind spots.
Aries Mar 21-Apr 21
What took place with children (even grown-up children) at the end of
July will take all of August to resolve. Paperwork, computer or phone complications surround your choices and it may not be until September 10 that details are final. Schedules, dating websites and plans that depend on communication may be affected. Avoid the eclipses near August 7 and 21 for major decisions as nothing is fully clear to you then.
Taurus Apr 22-May 21
Your family, hometown or homeland poses a major question in August, but allow for delays, changes or second attempts until September 10. If you’re buying, selling or renting property, read the fine print. Avoid the lunar eclipse near August 7 and the solar eclipse near the 21st because you won’t see the whole story. Be wary with renovations, mortgage interest rates or new flatmates or tenants.
Gemini May 22-Jun 22
Your ruling planet, Mercury, is retrograde or moving backwards and forwards. This is what will happen to a project, idea, computer or telephone, so have Plan B. August is super for a rehearsal or first attempt with plans. Avoid the eclipse periods near August 7 and 21. If you intend to make a new beginning, be aware of the potential for mistakes or technical issues. Once September is under way, go back to the drawing board or perfect your concept.
Cancer Jun 23-Jul 23
You are ruled by the Moon so the lunar eclipse on August 7 and solar eclipse on the 21st affect you more than others. The road to a final decision on your money, house, business, charity, or apartment will take twists and turns. Check paperwork and keep important emails or statements. Even though a choice must be made following the events of late July, you may prefer to wait until September 10. If you go ahead, do more than the usual research.