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VENUS and the Sun may not converge until the next Full Moon, but they’re close enough now for the anticipati­on of their sweet embrace to permeate our lives. There’s a scent of excitement and attraction

in the air. In this heightened state, we may be surprised by some of our emotional decisions. Yet, as Venus and Uranus align, our hearts can be trusted with the creative freedom to act freely this weekend.

ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 20 EVERYTHING has its season. We know when things are ‘supposed’ to be and when they’re not. Some events rightly take place in colder weather, while others are more appropriat­e when the sun is at its hottest. Yet distinguis­hing between what’s right or not for respective seasons can be surprising­ly tricky. You’re facing a series of events that would have been impossible to imagine only a few weeks ago. As Venus and Uranus align this weekend, they’re not only possible — they’re delightful­ly probable. August begins and ends with a New Moon! Your month holds great potential for positive change. Call 0906 751 5601.

TAURUS Apr 21 - May 21 ‘YOU should never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you’ is one of those sayings that doesn’t seem to make much sense. Surely it’s better to be on the lookout for trouble so that it doesn’t catch you unawares? Yet trouble seems to have a specially devised antenna that enables it to detect anyone who’s looking out for it so that it can make its way into their lives. Fortunatel­y, this weekend, you can take yourself off ‘trouble alert’. If you don’t look for it, it will head off in a completely different direction. It’s August! For news on how you can benefit from the opportunit­ies in this exciting cosmic climate, call 0906 751 5602.

GEMINI May 22 - June 22 NOW that your ruler, Mercury, is moving forward again, you’re able to assess what you know for a fact and what you only suspect to be true. It’s easy to treat suspicion as certitude. But this weekend provides the perfect opportunit­y for you to draw a very helpful distinctio­n between the two. Allow room for what you hope and imagine might be true and only commit to things that you’re sure about. This is important, because the decisions you make now will have a profound effect on your future. Your LATEST in-depth August forecast could be one of the most rewarding calls you ever make. Call 0906 751 5603.

CANCER June 23 - July 23 YOU’VE been feeling a little bit lonesome recently. It’s not a lack of people to talk to that’s the problem — it’s more that you’re beginning to notice the boundaries they’ve drawn around themselves to prevent them getting ‘too involved’ in other people’s lives. These are subtle lines. We’re discreet

about our protective mechanisms, often covering them in polite small talk. It can be uncomforta­ble to see through someone’s defence system. This weekend, welcome clarity with hope, rather than sorrow.

To hear valuable informatio­n about the changes you can implement in August, call your month-ahead forecast: 0906 751 5604.

LEO July 24 - Aug 23 WE CAN drink the finest bottle of Bordeaux. We can eat delectable food. We can lounge, contentedl­y, among lifelong friends. But we will never feel truly physically or psychologi­cally nourished if, in spite of the ‘perfect’ situation, we’re conflicted in our hearts. An impending decision seems to be following you like a cloud, casting doubts over every situation that you encounter. So why prolong this situation? This weekend is the time to make a decision. Follow your instinct and have faith. A powerful New Moon marks the start of an exciting month. Take advantage of the cosmic climate. Call 0906 751 5605.

VIRGO Aug 24 - Sep 23 SOMETHING that was at the top of your list of priorities a few days ago is no longer as relevant. Events have taken place that have changed your needs. New ideas and situations arise that can dramatical­ly alter our lives. Upon their arrival, our main concerns lose their importance. You’re in the midst of reconsider­ing a plan you’ve been formulatin­g. Yet it doesn’t need to be a problem. This weekend, with your ruler now direct in the sky, there’s no need to explain (or apologise for) a new approach. Welcome to August! Your powerful prediction for the month is ready. For inspiring insight, call 0906 751 5606.

LIBRA Sep 24 - Oct 23 NOT so long ago, different social norms ruled supreme. We spoke politely and deferentia­lly — especially to our superiors. We enunciated properly. We respected authority figures. We walked with fancy ivory canes, curtsied, and wrote in calligraph­y. Then it all altered. Freedom of expression has undoubtedl­y changed our world for the better — but, for all that, some lines should never be crossed. Don’t let anyone push you into doing anything you don’t want to do this weekend. August is due to be amazing! For four minutes of news that could change your life, pick up the phone! Call 0906 751 5607.

SCORPIO Oct 24 - Nov 22 BEING imprisoned is one thing — it’s another thing entirely to draw a metaphoric­al wall of protection around yourself and then feel unhappy because you’re unable to cross over it. What’s stopping you from doing what you want right now? What’s preventing you from taking the action you want to take? The obstacles may be real, but they’re not as impossible to navigate as you think. This weekend, the cosmos brings you the freedom to claim something that is rightfully yours. For encouragin­g news about what August holds for you, call your LATEST month-ahead forecast: 0906 751 5608.

SAGITTARIU­S Nov 23 - Dec 21 IT’S easy to upset some people — you don’t have to make much of an effort to cause them to feel outraged. Actually, it’s so easy to provoke them into feeling disturbed that you don’t have to make much of an effort at all. In fact, your mere presence is enough

to make their temperatur­e rise! Or, if that doesn’t work . . . just do something minimally annoying, such as breathing too close to them. This weekend, you don’t need to waste time trying to win someone’s approval. Be yourself! August starts with a powerful New Moon. Make your dreams come true. Call your four-minute forecast: 0906 751 5609.

CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 20 WHEN a person says something with utter conviction, it is interestin­g how many of us are tempted to voice the opposite view. It doesn’t even matter if we agree with the initial statement. It’s as if, on some level, we like all the possible arguments to be expressed — and, if there’s no one to argue with, we can easily end up arguing with ourselves. This weekend, there’s no shortage of ideas to challenge. The legacy of the New Moon indicates that questionin­g theories will prove very wise indeed. Even if you don’t usually call your in-depth phone forecast, there’s excellent news in your August prediction. Call 0906 751 5610.

AQUARIUS Jan 21 - Feb 19 WHAT makes your soul dance? When you take the mask off, peel back the façade, get rid of the performanc­e, insecurity, inadequacy, fear, pride and doubt, what’s left? Who is the being that emerges into the sunlight? Are you glorious, impossible and powerful? Or worldly, fragile and flawed? In truth, you’re some kind of messy tangle of both phenomena — and that’s an extraordin­ary gift. This weekend, as Venus, the planet of love, aligns with your ruler, allow your humanity to shine through. A new month! A powerful New Moon! A forecast that could transform your life! Call 0906 751 5611.

PISCES Feb 20 - Mar 20 WHAT do you want to talk about today? More intolerabl­e injustice and cruelty? More frustratio­n and frailty? It’s all too much for one sensitive Piscean to handle. You’re already carrying too much of a heavy load. If only someone — anyone — would take pity on you and lessen your burden. Well, although I can’t promise that things will change overnight, this weekend, as Venus aligns with innovative Uranus, look out for an unexpected solution that lightens your load. And there’s lots more to follow. There’s so much to tell you about August, and you’re going to like it! Do yourself a favour. Call 0906 751 5612.

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