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The celestial bodies are busy this month which means August is full of possibilities. Saturn finally turns direct and is visited by Mars, which has returned to Sagittarius. With an eclipse in Aquarius, and Venus forming a conjunction to Jupiter, it seems almost every part of the zodiac is infused with potential. Be ready to set your sights on lofty targets. But take a look before you throw out the bathwater. There’s a good chance the baby’s still in it!

Aries Mar 21 - Apr 20

In the documentary 20,000 Days On Earth about the musician Nick Cave, the parting shot is one of the most beautiful in cinema. Standing on Brighton beach the camera begins with a close up on his face, then pulls further and further out until the whole promenade is in view. This month, as Mars enters Sagittarius, you may find your own focus shifting. It’s not that it is any less sharp. The lens has just widened and you see more in the frame. Could that make it harder for you to hit your target? Maybe, but it will also allow you to broaden your horizons. August is due to be another amazing month. What’s going to happen to you and when? Find out in your four-minute forecast. Call 0906 751 5601.

Taurus Apr 21 - May 21

You’ve got taste, you’ve got style. Although much of this comes naturally, it doesn’t always mean it’s easy to maintain. Sometimes even the most glamorous amongst us need to pop to the supermarket. Seeing a Hollywood star queuing up with a family-size packet of toilet roll may not fit the image we like to have, but we all have to do it sometime. As your ruler enters Virgo you may have to take part in some of the nitty gritty stuff. Don’t fight it. Learn from it, appreciate it and embrace it as a vital part of even the most luxurious lifestyle. August is due to be another amazing month. What’s going to happen to you and when? Find out in your four-minute forecast. Call 0906 751 5602.

Gemini May 22 - Jun 22

You have such a useful mind. Yes, you can be witty, eccentric and esoteric, but you can also be an invaluable source of wisdom. Whatever you do, don’t underestimate your worth to others as a practical source of help and inspiration. Your particular way of looking at things may well be unique but that doesn’t mean that no-one else can understand your particular insight. This month, especially, your singular brand of philosophy and reasoning is exactly what’s required. Be clear, be clever and you will be much appreciated. August is due to be another amazing month. What’s going to happen to you and when? Find out in your four-minute forecast. Call 0906 751 5603.

Cancer Jun 23 - Jul 23

Sometimes you feel as if you are only dancing on the outside. Though to others it may look as if you are totally in the moment, consumed by the music and in tune with the world, inside there may well be an entirely different process happening. You may be meticulously working out each step, planning graceful escapes from potential stumbles and thinking ahead to the possibilities with the next change of beat. Spend time this month exploring your inner creativity. There will come a moment when you have to lead the dance. August is due to be another amazing month. What’s going to happen to you and when? Find out in your four-minute forecast. Call 0906 751 5604.

Leo Jul 24 - Aug 23

Your ruler, the Sun, leaves your sign this month, but not without sticking around to imbue you with some high-octane energy and excitement. As a naturally creative and charismatic individual, you can usually rely on your charm to get you through sticky situations. For much of August it may feel effortless to do this. But be careful this doesn’t cause you to coast, or take your hand off the tiller. A big heart and a lovely smile will only get you so far. You’ll need to back it up with some substance. The qualities you need are within arm’s reach. August is due to be another amazing month. What’s going to happen to you and when? Find out in your four-minute forecast. Call 0906 751 5605.

Virgo Aug 24 - Sep 23

Your solar return approaches in August, giving you renewed light and purpose. In particular, you may find that this month is a positive time for matters of the heart. You may discover a new way of thinking about a relationship, changing your perception of what’s possible. Don’t shy away from this. You may be a humble soul but that doesn’t mean you have nothing to shout about. Just because something seems like a dream doesn’t mean it can’t be turned into a reality. If anyone can make the intangible physical, it’s you. August is due to be another amazing month. What’s going to happen to you and when? Find out in your four-minute forecast. Call 0906 751 5606.

Libra Sep 24 - Oct 23

This month may present a challenge to your normal way of looking at things. You like things to feel ‘just right’. It’s a work-life balance thing. Justice for those who are suffering. The equality of opportunity. As your ruler enters Virgo, you may feel that you need to answer a calling, that the harmony of your world needs a little work to get it back into equilibrium. Put some thought into your approach but don’t delay your first step too long. Some very positive and powerful cosmic vibrations will help you with your mission. August is due to be another amazing month. What’s going to happen to you and when? Find out in your four-minute forecast. Call 0906 751 5607.

Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 22

You’ve been going through a very tense time recently. It may not, though, have been a bad sort of intensity. In fact, it has been empowering for you. But even the broadest of shoulders sometimes need to loosen up. As your ruler Mars leaves your sign, you might feel as if you are losing the drive you’ve relied on to power you through. Take this opportunity to explore a new way of thinking. The tension is easing and you’ll soon find yourself with a new direction. August is due to be another amazing month. What’s going to happen to you and when? Find out in your fourminute forecast. Call 0906 751 5608.

Sagittarius Nov 23 - Dec 21

Feeling adventurous? You usually are! But this month a Berlin Wall’s worth of barriers are about to come tumbling down. Mars moves into your sign, Saturn turns direct and your ruler is transited by Venus. Oh boy, oh boy, what a time to be you. Don’t think you won’t have to swing the hammer, though. That Germanic wall didn’t crumble through disrepair. It took determination, strength and vision to achieve the breakthrough. And the timing was also right. Draw upon all your talents. Your moment is nigh. August is due to be another amazing month. What’s going to happen to you and when? Find out in your four-minute forecast. Call 0906 751 5609.

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 20

Your ruler turns direct this month, bringing with it the chance to return to your traditional strengths. At times it has felt as if you’ve been swimming against the tide, forced to compromise in order to make progress. The tide is about to turn and its currents will help to carry you forward. It may not always be plain sailing, but the winds will be in your favour. Can you see that island on your horizon? It may not have treasure buried on it but you are heading for an opportunity that will bring you wealth and well-being. August is due to be another amazing month. What’s going to happen to you and when? Find out in your four-minute forecast. Call 0906 751 5610.

Aquarius Jan 21 - Feb 19

With both a Full Moon in your sign and your ruler turning direct, August will be a time for celebrating an achievement. This may, though, come as a surprise, a turn-up for the books. You need to be on the lookout for a sudden flash of inspiration or an unexpected turnaround in a situation you had almost given up on. Now that you have some advance warning you can be ready! You’ll have plenty of time to buy some champagne and invite your friends. You always knew you had it in you, didn’t you? August is due to be another amazing month. What’s going to happen to you and when? Find out in your four-minute forecast. Call 0906 751 5611.

Pisces Feb 20 - Mar 20

We all like to get what we ordered. But sometimes getting less than we expect is preferable to getting more than we bargained for. If you order a Hawaiian pizza, you don’t want to find there’s no pineapple. But if the pineapple is joined by banana and kiwis, you might get really upset! Until, you remember that you’re on holiday! You’ve just been served a local speciality! You’ll feel, this month, as if you’re not getting what you are hoping for. Be patient and you’ll be pleasantly surprised. There’s a treat in store. August is due to be another amazing month. What’s going to happen to you and when? Find out in your four-minute forecast. Call 0906 751 5612. Landline calls cost 80p a minute, plus your phone company’s access charge. From a mobile phone dial 87177 (calls cost 65p/minute for O2 network, 75p/minute for all other networks). To report a phone-line problem, call 0800 138 9789.