Horoscopes for August

LEO JUL 23 – AUG 22

You need to trust your instincts as much as your mind this month to get you out of a situation of uncertainty. Not being able to make a proper judgement of things will plague you. It will concern the picking up of a new skill, or some study, or just a change in the course of your path altogether to something you’ve never tried or tested before. Take notice of your subconscious – for example, by considering your dreams or how you are drawn to some people or places. Things certainly open up by the end of the month. So, don’t make any major moves until then, when Mercury Retrograde comes to an end.

VIRGO AUG 23 – SEP 22

There is worry about the wellbeing of your family this month. The good news is that things remain only a worry and will not manifest. Things aren’t particularly within your control, which means you can’t help – hence the worry. It might surround a mortgage repayment, monthly provisions or providing for tutoring fees, just to name a few examples. You are kept on your toes but things do pay off, not necessarily within your time frame. So, stay positive and this tension will eventually leave, and things will return to the status quo.

LIBRA SEP 23 – OCT 22

There might be a sense of a lack of fulfilment from a romantic relationship this month, perhaps stemming from a partner not being fair or truthful about a matter. It may even be difficult to let go of what has happened to keep the relationship on track. If you haven’t been entirely truthful in your relationship, then it’s best to be open. If you happen to be facing the brunt of this predicament, then accept what has happened and don’t allow yourself to be consumed with pessimism; instead, begin to see the other side of the coin so you can pick up where you left off. There is truth surrounding someone’s defence, and there is also regret, so the advice of the month is to remain tactful with how you converse and express yourself as it could contort matters.

SCORPIO OCT 23 - NOV 21

Matters concern family life this month. Maintaining the welfare of your family is of prime importance. If you’ve struggled for a while to find a solution, this is the month where things fall into place and you’re able to work out what the next step should be. Family feuds should be best walked away from. Trying to win any form of argument will make everyone distance themselves from you. Communication is key this month, so pay attention to what you express to your family, and hold back when you deem it necessary. If all of this is observed, you’ll be guaranteed to be in a happy place by the end of the month.

SAGITTARIUS NOV 22 - DEC 21

Rather than feeling like you’ve been the victim of your situation, which has been the story of your life so far, you choose to reverse things this month. You discover a new way of looking at things, which is as an opportunity rather than a defeat. With this fresh vision, you cast your foresight wide and far ahead towards possibilities, and you allow your heart to lead the way. You’re definitely on your way by the end of the month, when you work out how to break out of your victim mentality.

CAPRICORN DEC 22 – JAN 19

There is some revaluation and self-reflection to do this month. It’s perhaps time to let go of what isn’t yours or could never be yours, and to accept what you have to begin with. By doing so, you’ll become a magnet for events that bring emotional happiness. Feeling like you are in a process of having your wishes come true will naturally lead to wealth building. This puts you in a position of being generous towards others who have been there for you. You’ll have yourself to thank for pulling yourself out of your misery!

AQUARIUS JAN 20 – FEB 18

Be prepared for a month of hard work. It might feel taxing at some point to have to balance various roles – at home and at work, for example. You can expect to be needed for your expertise; your authority in your field will be highly regarded. You may also be required to unleash your emotional intelligence from time to time. While it may be fantastic that you’re all strict and stern with deadlines and delivery, there may be times where you will need to back down and become a listening ear, which may not be comfortable with you. Pace yourself; weariness may set in by the end of the month!

PISCES FEB 19 – MAR 20

If you are feeling like you have lost your mojo this month, retreat inwards and back to nature or even to a place that brought you a lot of happiness before. Spending time with your family or even with children will stir your creativity again. It’s just a matter of reshuffling things around – perhaps even your workspace – to get back in sync again. Don’t worry too much, though; this mental block will soon leave – right after the Mercury Retrograde, in fact.

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 19

To make room for expansion this month, it will be worth analysing your workload and determining how you can possibly do some delegating. This could apply to the home, work or business. You aren’t really going to succeed or meet your goals if you try to be in control and attempt to do everything or oversee every minute detail on your own. You are indeed quite close to achieving your targets this month so try to relax and give others a chance to shine so expansion can happen.

TAURUS APR 20 - MAY 20

You may need to be sharp and blunt to get things moving quickly this August. There is no time to let emotions take control of your decisions. Be swift, impartial and apply your intellectual intelligence rather than your emotional intelligence to all situations. You will find obstacles being lifted out of your way this month which will reveal a path to victory, and a great month where you will see lots of results. However, be sure to leave major decisionmaking to after the 18th of August.

GEMINI MAY 21 - JUN 20

It’s quite a harsh month ahead but you should cope okay. You may feel stuck, and a desire to move forward may be the theme of the month. But the month ends with you being in a happy place, so all will be good. Before you achieve completion, however, and bask in the pleasures of life, be prepared for being on the receiving end of a loss, a betrayal or an ending of some kind. It might be difficult to come to a conclusion with some decisions as a result of this. Don’t force things into shape if it isn’t the time. Let things be, as they will all come together by the end of the month. Just hang in there!

CANCER JUN 21 - JUL 22

At last, you’re able to achieve the balance in your life that you’ve been striving for. It might be a change in work hours or perhaps just reshuffling your priority list. You’re now in a position of being financially comfortable but also being there for your family. A project, new job or business appears as a form of distraction to your healthy balance this month. The key is to be aware of your commitment as your drive and determination to deliver can steer you off course. It will be a challenging month ahead to maintain this balance but it’s also a month where your career will be soaring.