August 2016 – Astrological Forecasts

Your Light wants to shine – LET IT SHINE!
Let it light up your life and the lives of others!

We are entering the time of year that has the Sun moving into Leo. As the Sun rules Leo astrologically, this month will be like having the Sun energy twice over!. And much like its ruler in the midst of summer, Leo energy likes to be “center stage” with the spotlight shining fully and brightly on its expression.

Leo is the actor and actress energy of the Zodiac, as most of them somehow manage to be or become the center of attention in their lives. Many Leos or people with strong Leo influences in their charts receive attention naturally or automatically with their mere presence. Yet most Leos don’t (fully) realize they have this power and presence about them, and spend much of their lives seeking acknowledgement.

There are always two expressions of any Zodiac sign’s energy. When self-awareness, self-respect, and self-love is present, the expression of a sign’s energy is often healthy and life-affirming. When those elements are absent, the unhealthy and toxic expression tends to rear its head. That said, there are traits that all Leos have in common – generosity, loyalty, pride, radiance, creativity, pleasure. How those traits come to fruition in an individual’s expression is the variable.

When negative, Leo’s generosity comes with strings of expectation attached. Loyalty comes with the anticipation of servitude to the Leo’s every request, pride becomes arrogance and makes every matter a matter of saving face, and creativity is used to manipulate others.

BUT when positive, Leo’s generosity is free and open without expectation of return. Loyalty is given because they genuinely like and care for people. Pride becomes pride in and promotion of others.

The Light expressions of Leo energy often come forth once Leos recognize and shine their Light and share their unique expression fully with others and the world.

So for all of us, under the influence of this Leo vibration, I ask you the following questions:

Do you recognize any of these expressions in other people in your life?

Do you recognize any of these expressions in yourself?

How does the Light of others make you feel? Happy? Angry? Warm? Frustrated? Alive? Exhausted?

And how do you feel about the activities you participate in on a daily basis? Energized? Indifferent? Excited? Fearful?

And who do you find yourself attracting or drawing to you in your life? Do you like the people who are coming into your life? Do you enjoy their company?

The reason I ask is because the one amazing thing about Leo energy is that we ALL possess it. Even if some of us have more or less than others, we all have Light within us that deeply desires to be expressed, that wants to shine and be shared with others. More than any other sign, Leo energy not only has the capacity to shine from us but to also be reflected back onto us.

My intention with these questions is to ask you to consciously recognize what you are drawn to and/or what you are attracting into your Life and what that is saying about how you are shining your unique expression of Light. As we are all being called to shine our Light at this time of year, we are also being called upon to recognize how we are choosing to express it.

With the Sun in Leo, NOW is your time to shine! Get out there and be the most brilliant expression of yourself that you can be! Only you have the power to make your negatives the positives of your life. The choice is up to you.

Look at where Leo falls in your astrological chart for guidance in how to utilize this energy in your personal life journey. For more information and insights for this month, see your zodiac sign forecast for the August 2016.

New Moon in Leo
This month we have a New Moon in Leo on August 2nd at 20:45 GMT

Full Moon in Aries
This month we have a Full Moon in Aquarius on August 18, 2016 at 09:27 GMT

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CANCER

Optimistic and open-minded, you can achieve much in terms of reaching out and communicating with others. You are expansive in your expression and with your ideas, and the fact that you are being very philosophical about problems, you are able to take things on the chin, learn from mistakes and move on quickly.

It is in August and most people in the Northern Hemisphere will have some sort of holiday booked. However, as international travel is indicated for Cancerians, this holiday will have more of an impact on you than a mere holiday usually does, i.e. you may be inspired to learn a new language, or you may get interested in a new religion as a direct result of this holiday. Something this August, i.e. a holiday, will change your perspective and open a new avenue of thinking that could change your life for the next year at least. It may be that certain prejudices you have or preconceived ideas are totally shattered, leaving you with a more holistic approach to life and to people. Be careful not to waste money in August; do not make impulse decisions or make sure you at least keep the receipt as you are inclined to get carried away in the moment and may regret some of your purchases later … even though they will have looked like the best deal ever when you made them. In both material purchases and also spiritually speaking, concentrate on what is of real and lasting value, and do not get hoodwinked by the superficial splendor of an object or person.

Cancer Monthly Love Horoscope
“What is essential is invisible to the eye, only the heart can see rightly,” from The Little Prince. Often the most important things that sustain the love we feel for another get overlooked; perhaps this is a month when you can think about the deeper things which you value about your partner: not the way he kisses or even his thoughtfulness, maybe it’s the ability he/she has to make you feel secure or to bring out sides of you that no one else can. Look for the hidden treasures in your relationship and take time to appreciate them. You will experience love on a new level this month, and it really is an opportunity to set petty considerations aside and either take the relationship to another level or reestablish that vital communication of deeper feelings and emotions.

In August is all about appreciating what really counts and forgetting the petty things which should pale into insignificance given the overall picture.
For single Cancer, although August is a very good month for relationship or love encounters and experiences, these will not necessarily translate into something deeper.

Cancer Career Horoscope
August is an excellent month for publishing, teaching, studying or for any industry that deals with travel or international trade. Although this is a great month to expand in most areas of your business, you must invest and spend money wisely – not all opportunities are equal, and you must make sure you analyze costs and realistically evaluate profitability. Watch out for people on the BIG SELL, do not be persuaded to sign on the dotted line by fancy sales pitches as things are not always what them seem and may end up being poor value for money.

For Cancerians who write, August is both a very inspiring time and a time when you can tap in anthropological factors to increase the depth and meaning of what you write about. In any types of work, make sure that you are on top of trends both socio and political to ensure that you act with the tide of opinion. It is important now to be seen to be in step, probably not the best time to strike out and be controversial. In your job, you will be encouraged to take on more leadership in financial affairs or to be responsible for funds – this will suit you, and it should lead to more similar roles in the future.

AQUARIUS

There is a tendency to go a little overboard in August– yes the foodaholic and shopaholic within is just waiting to go crazy. But, hey it’s August, which means that in the Northern Hemisphere most people are in holiday mood and ready to let their hair down.
This is a really good month to indulge, be lazy and spoil yourself. Lady Luck is shining her light on you, and you have this good feeling that everything is well with the world, and things are working out. After last month, which was a little serious, you need some light relief, as long as you do not go overboard: remember too much of a good thing is also bad.

So, August is a very good month for having fun and for spending quality time with those you care about. Travel is certainly possible, but it may turn out differently to what you had expected. This is certainly a fun month, and yet the real enjoyment often comes from things you did not expect, and sometimes the things you highly anticipated disappoint somewhat. It can be a surprising months of letdowns countered by lovely surprises – the key is moderation and managing expectations. What in August is trying to teach you is that joy often lies in surprising places and that excesses of food, drink or retail are often poor substitutes for real contentment and pleasure. You are very kind and generous in August 2016 and will help anyone – you must be discerning though!

Aquarius Love Horoscope
In general, August 2016 is a very good month for love and sex due to your bonhomie and general positivity which you are radiating. Kind, generous and light-hearted, you are fun to be with and that aids both new and established relationships. This is an ideal time to smooth over any lingering bad feeling and take the relationship forward in a positive way. One thing to take note of: you must know when to stop. What I mean by that is that you are prone to going overboard i.e. too much teasing, too much partying, too much joking about, over exertion, etc. Your sense of proportion is somewhat dimmed, and you may misjudge another person’s feelings … know when the party is over, and your partner wants some sleep. Try to be more sensitive to your partner’s moods, feelings and desires.

One negative aspect of August is that you can lose a grip of yourself and become overbearing or even diva-ish, giving off an arrogance that is off -putting. You should just be yourself, don’t try too hard to fit in, be funny or be center of attention – being your tolerant, interesting, free spirited Aquarian self is brilliant enough.
Your sex life can be amazing in August – make sure your partner is fulfilled and do not be afraid to work at the sex! Yes, it can be terrific sex, but that does not mean you don’t have to work at it, refine and perfect it. So be creative with sex.

Aquarius Career Horoscope
In August you should have some success with the matters of finance, taxes, insurance etc., which were bothering you last month. Teams and partnerships will require great effort and focus, and you will have to strike a balance between offering leadership while not actually taking the lead – while the team needs direction you will have to be clever about how you persuade and cajole the rest into following up on your ideas.

You may begin in August the task of applying for loans for long-terms projects. Students may be working hard to secure enough finance to attend the university of their choice; businesses may be looking for loan deals so that they can expand. Either way, you should not be deterred by the challenge as if you are organized and positive you can get the money you need to work on your dream. There is a strong theme of putting plans into place so that you can make a concerted effort to pursue some goal of deep importance to you – the will within you to make this move is very powerful, and your ability to put the practical parts in place is there.

ARIES

For Aries zodiac sign, August 2016 is a month of adjustments where you will separate yourself from people, places and situations which are not helping you emotionally or in terms of career.

Recognizing and recommitting to duties and responsibilities is also a theme as you change modes of doing things and standards of behavior that no longer match where you are going and what you are doing. It may be that you have now achieved a new position at work, a new job or a new client base, and you have to adapt to new mores and ways of doing things. It is a step up with a higher standard required and new rules and regulations to learn about.

Legal affairs and dealing with government departments are bound to arise, and so do keep paperwork in order and at hand and keep a note of dates and names of anyone relevant you spoke to. It will not be possible to achieve or complete everything you aim to in

August 2016, as not only are events complex, but people you rely on will not perform as you expect, and there will be delays and problems, especially to do with legal issues and government.

Aries Monthly Love Horoscope
Mixed emotions will confuse you in August, and although you will look for advice, no one will really be able to tell you anything worthwhile. You feel restless and as if there is something wrong, but you cannot put your finger on it. You need to give yourself time: placing pressure and high expectations on yourself is part of your problem in August in all spheres of life.

Short-term relationships may break down as you discover that that person has disappointed you and failed to live up to your expectations and hopes. Maybe you have just realized that you and this person are too different, and the differences are not ones you can live with.

In August clashes over day-to-day issues and how to deal with children are a common problem in marriages of Aries where there are kids. A stalemate is the best you can hope for right now. Look deeper: are you really arguing about day-to-day domestic and trivial issues, or is there something more fundamental that you are not saying?

Reaching common ground is a struggle in both new and old relationships: compromise and tolerance are the keywords. August is not a good month to start a romance as you are very confused and stressed.

Aries Career Horoscope
In August within your work, it is important that you are up to date with all new laws and regulations that pertain to your industry. Be it health and safety, tax laws, emissions regulations, employment law, etc. you need to be well versed and to ensure that you, your business and your department are fulfilling the requirements.

It can be quite a confusing time within your work – you are unsure whether to expand or cut back as the economic signals do not make sense.

In an employee situation, you may feel unsure of what your boss expects of you: your role may not be well-defined, and you may find yourself juggling different priorities at work. It will be hard to keep everyone happy, and it is best to communicate this to HR and anyone concerned as it is not your fault. Take time to work through plans and problems at work methodically and carefully as decisions and plans you make in August will have an important long-term effect.

CAPRICORN

All good literature is driven by confrontation and in life too, inner transformation, i.e. the story of our lives is driven by confrontation that is not always blatant. Analyze the subtle and the more obvious incidents in your life in August where you confront people or even fears. Often we draw to us people who reflect in us what we need to acknowledge and accept. The more we repress and deny aspects of ourselves or our personality, the more they control us by unconsciously directing our actions. Look closely at the people you attract right now, and who you lock horns with – what can they teach you about yourself?

August is also a month of turnarounds – someone you once trusted and cared about may disappoint you, and you may part ways, alternatively, you may develop a close bond with a person you had previously hated. What lies beneath is very important right now – the hidden motivations and desires. What makes you hate someone may also be what could ultimately attract you to them. You may have an odd feeling that something is missing: something that you used to enjoy has been lost. Perhaps keeping up with commitments and routines has led you to neglect doing something you really cared about, something that made you feel fulfilled – you must get back to that activity as perhaps some of the confrontation is driven by an inner frustration that you are losing part of yourself in the hubbub of modern life.

Health insurance for travel is vital – make sure you have it. A health or dental issue may arise on holiday and so make sure you are covered – nothing serious, just be prepared.

Capricorn Love Horoscope
Strong emotions and intensity of feeling can make relationships both passionate and rocky in August. You are not in a compromising mood, and you will not let things lie, which can lead to heated debates especially when it comes to money issues and matters of principle. However, much of your passion is driven by strength of feeling and commitment to making the relationship work. You are very protective and will react strongly to any perceived threat to your happiness or your family. You may subconsciously try and stir things up in the relationship as a way of gaging the depth of feeling of your partner.

Jealousy from both sides is an issue in August, so is control and subtle mind games – once in a while we all play these, but it is not Capricorn’s style, and it makes you uncomfortable. This is, however, a passing phase and is merely a result of the strong emotions that have arisen, and which are not easy to understand. Changes in your life in general are impacting on the more intimate parts of your life, and a desire to protect this part from the changes can bring out this controlling urge. Even new relationships can be profound in the effect they have on you: Capricorns are private people, but you will want to open up quickly to your new love interest, and you can develop a deeper bond because of this.

Sex can be excellent in August, even though it is driven by a strange cocktail of love, lust and obsession.

Capricorn Career Horoscope
Managing money and resources is part of in August. You may be given responsibility for managing funds, anything from a hedge fund or petty cash. It is not so much about managing your own money, but being given the responsibility to look after, invest or hold in trust a sum of money. You must keep accurate records and be as transparent as possible.

Knowing how to deal with tricky situations is also very important in August, and the line between right and wrong could get very blurred. You may have to keep a secret to protect your client or a colleague, and while this may not sit easily with you, it may be the only option.

In your business, you must organize the day-to-day running of your company to accommodate the changes and plans you have for the future – if you want to expand/sell overseas, now is the time to talk to your bank about foreign currency accounts, forward rates or anything else, i.e. insurance for goods in transit, trade laws or other bureaucratic issues that could affect you.

You may have to deal with colleagues or staff members who are not as keen as you are on the changes that you are proposing or that are required, and you may have to help motivate or even train them in order to convince them it’s a good idea. New training or further education to do with changes in your workplace i.e. streamlining, restructuring etc., could result in you attending a night school or college course.

GEMINI

Dear Gemini, August can be a stop-start month with you wanting to put your foot on the gas, but having to slam on the brake every five minutes due to something happening.

You must look deeper and ask yourself: is it really the outside world stopping me in my tracks, or is it a nagging lack of confidence within me that is being projected onto the outside world and causing these obstacles? Have a deep think about what you are doing: do you really want to choose this direction? Are you 100% behind it? Are you indeed conflicted? Are the obstacles to do with your partner or your home life? When you have the answers to these questions you can detect the core root of the obstacles, and you may find that you can either go forward without hitches or realize that you were barking up the wrong tree, anyway.

There may be difficulties keeping everyone occupied in August as you are pulled between commitments and obligations to people. Each commitment is just as important, and you cannot be all things to all people no matter how much you want to. You will end up having to choose and having to disappoint someone, but as long as you make the decision in plenty of time instead of delaying until the last minute, you can still end up saving the day.

Gemini Monthly Love Horoscope
In August single Gemini may well meet someone quite accidentally during either study, travel or a legal matter to whom they are immediately drawn. This person may either be older or mature for their age, and the relationship can get off the ground rather fast.

August is a positive time for Geminis, who are themselves older or divorced with a strong possibility they too find love. A great maturity in the way you approach and handle relationships is an asset right now. A relationship that begins now can be rather surprising and can really widen your horizons.

In ongoing relationships, it is important to uphold your responsibilities, there may be times in August where you feel restless and are wondering if the grass is not greener. You should not let any feelings of wanderlust jeopardize your relationships: be responsible and recognize that any relationship needs reliability and hard work, there is no such thing as greener grass or a free lunch either, OK! Work that you put into relationships, even when it’s tough and not that exciting, will be rewarded.

Gemini Career Horoscope
August is an ideal month for business organization, formatting contracts and dealing with legal issues. You must seek to work with others within your field – a collaboration with another expert can help solidify your reputation. You may look to join up with other businesses in a joint marketing campaign or perhaps host a competition with other similar businesses. Look to see what you have in common with other businesses, i.e. product, location, similar customers and see how you can combine resources to improve trade for every-one. Get in touch with the local chamber of commerce for support. Take responsibilities towards your co-workers and seniors seriously, do not try and show anyone up or pull rank as it will not go down well in August. Make sure your company and those you work with are socially responsible in terms of being as ‘green’ or as environmental as possible and with regards to workers’ rights.

August can be a very fortunate month in terms of promotion for those who work in the police, law enforcement, and departments of state and local authorities.

LEO

Dear Leo, you are exerting a huge amount of energy in August to achieve what you wish for. This is a highly significant month, where the sky is the limit in terms of what you can achieve. You have energy, enthusiasm, eagerness, diplomacy, quick wit, foresight and also the good common sense to be grounded and cautious in what you do. You must use your personality and your ability to lead – you can inspire others and get them to support you. Use the confidence you feel right now to action plans and start initiatives.

Opportunities right now come with responsibility – that is a moral and also a financial responsibility. For all the flair and fun that is offered, there must also be diligence and hard work to ensure success. Luck comes from hard work, does it not?

You may use this time for a trip of a lifetime – but this trip will have a greater significance for you than usual. You may decide to visit the country your parents came from to get more in touch with their culture or religion – this may change your life view quite dramatically and influence your future choices. You may also begin either an anthropological or even an architectural study. Perhaps you are volunteering overseas or participating in a charity or aid effort. Your life view is about to expand – it is not just about seeing the world and having a laugh, it is about having your eyes opened and changing your perspectives in a way which you can really use in future.

Leo Monthly Love Horoscope
Extremely loyal and quick to react to anything that is a threat or offensive to your family and loved ones, you are taking things very personally in August. Despite your outgoing, fun-loving exterior, you are quite touchy in August and value your privacy. You are drawing a line between on time and off time, and you do not want work interfering with family time. Love and also friendship is taken very seriously, with you making time to show devotion and commitment to those you love. Your emotions are quite complicated in August, and there seems to be two very different aspects of you showing up this month – a self- confident fun-loving, assertive you and another more vulnerable, sensitive you that only reveals itself behind closed doors or within the safety of your loved one’s arms. You are experiencing some barriers to fully letting go in love in August – examine this closely and reflect on why this could be happening. Perhaps you are hurting over something; something you have not fully let go of. It could be very helpful to chat about this to someone who you trust.

Leo Career Horoscope
Pension considerations are vital in August: if you have not started one, you need to think about it, and if you have one, perhaps you need to look at it again and see if it offers value and is worth the money. There is a desire for the responsibilities that come your way in August, and you are well up to the task, even if you initially feel daunted. August is a good month to act on plans you have laid to change job or career, or even if you had planned to set up on your own.

Principles and being honest and above board are very important to you in August, and you will seek to create a reputation of being just, thorough, diligent and ethical. Ethics is a big theme in August in business, so ensure not only you but everyone around you follows protocol.

You may be the initiator of many staff and team building events, especially those to do with sports

LIBRA

Dear Libra, your powers of perception are sharp, and your judgment is good in August. You can take a broad view, which will aid you in making informed and wise decisions. You are feeling quietly confident in August and are communicating in a way that expresses this confidence and optimism, which means you can make a very good impression on people. A really good month to work in groups as you are seen to be inclusive, and it is easier to get everyone on board with your ideas. In August it is as if the wind is in your sails and lady luck is smiling on you – you feel pretty good and will find opportunities for both pleasure and financial gain. A very good time to formulate and act on goals. August is a good month to smooth over difficulties and offer up an olive branch – you are magnanimous and eager to move on in situations where there has been ill feeling. You have a fair degree of foresight right now, and that is very useful in giving loved one’s advice – whether they ask for it or not.

You are feeling brave right now, and that can extend to tackling people or tasks which you would normally avoid, it can also mean facing up to things about yourself that you are often in denial about – dealing with the issues can even lead to a great surge of confidence!

Libra Monthly Love Horoscope
Friendship is very important to you in your marriage, and you value the time you spend with your partner doing and enjoying things together. Wherever you are, you must make time to have fun as a couple, not as parents or as hardworking tax payers, you need time to leave your cares at home, even if only for a few hours and have a good laugh and a good chat together.

Relationships can be up and down in August as emotionally you are in flux – you should not read too much into this, your needs are not constant, and you will have to ask your loved one to be patient. One moment you want to party, and at other times you prefer to be alone with a book.

Single Librans may blow hot and cold in love, one moment being up for it and the next feeling decidedly disenchanted with the same person you could not stop thinking about five minutes back. You are fluctuating between one extreme and another in love in

August, but what you really do not want is to feel controlled and bossed around – a boy/girlfriend or husband/wife who respects your moods and allows you space in August will be greatly appreciated.

Libra Career Horoscope
August is an excellent time for negotiation, group discussions and contractual negotiations. Legal matters are often resolved at this time. If you have a company expense account be very careful not to overspend on it as the temptation in August is to spend too much money on business entertaining, client benefits and business lunches. You should review the amount you budget for advertising carefully, client hospitality, promotions etc. and ask yourself if this money brings in more than it costs. Look for more effective ways of advertising and analyze your ROI from all your marketing expenses. In employment, do be careful of becoming over familiar with colleagues of the opposite sex as they may become a problem that could affect your work life, especially if teamwork is important in your office.

In August you are very energetic at work and eager for leadership roles and experience in different departments or capacities, this can be a great month to impress the boss or expand your experience for CV purposes; on the downside, know your limits and do not bite off more than you can chew to impress colleagues as it may not work out to your advantage.

PISCES

Someone once said, “Advice is useless that’s why it’s free!” However, in August advice from someone can really be very useful. If you are having any problems making a decision, then a second unbiased or even professional opinion can be very helpful. This is a month when you may feel bombarded with conflicting information, and you may not be able to decide what or who to believe; that is a why an impartial third person could clarify issues for you.

August is also a good month to clear up matters in your own mind – if there is something you should have done before or need to do in order to get something off your mind or off your conscience, you should take steps now to put that matter to bed. This is a month to make sure bygones are bygones, and make peace with others and also with yourself.

Sometimes our thoughts are our worst enemy, and we can let negative thoughts run out of control to the point where we are just not being rational, and often things are never as bad as we imagined. In August, face up to those things you have been avoiding, they will be nowhere near as bad as you had imagined, and you will feel as if there is a load off your mind when you have addressed these issues. Often it can be harder to quieten our own nagging voices of criticism than to deal with other people’s; in August, you will find other people very helpful and supportive to you emotionally and in terms of your goals – you must, however, deal with your own doubts by replacing them with pro-active, encouraging thoughts.

Pisces Love Horoscope
You should not mix love and the office in August. Whether you are single or in a relationship, keep flirting in work situations to a minimum as it can become complicated and uncomfortable. There is a desire to be impulsive in love, but you should think twice as your judgment is a little cloudy in August, and situations can turn out very differently than expected.

Love relationships that are well-established and stable will do very well in August; with things going smoothly, but with just a little extra zing to make the day sparkle. This is a time when consistency pays off and provides that security and reassurance you need. If your partner is erratic and moody right now, that can rub off on you, making you feel very uneasy. Try to create as much stability and predictability in love as you can in August as that will help you both to feel at ease. If your partner is upset, you should support him/her without allowing yourself to become emotionally involved – be loving but give the advice he/she needs to hear rather than telling him/her what he/she wants to hear. It may be time for some tough love, do not indulge your partner’s self-pity.

In general, you are optimistic about relationships right now and are taking a positive and forward-looking approach, excited about what the rest of the year may hold. Your strong and positive attitude together with a practical approach will help keep all relationships on an even keel.

Pisces Career Horoscope
If you work in the arts and creative fields, August can be a month when criticism and having to make changes and adjustments are hard to swallow. You may have to bite your tongue and commit yourself to editing, cutting and redoing work. You will, in the process, find things that can be improved, and you will end up with an even better result.

In business, August marks a month when going into partnership or a joint venture can be an excellent idea to expand your business or your career prospects. Pisces enjoy working with people, especially people who have a strong feel for the financial and management side. Pisces are often less focused and can be scatty, and so a partnership can allow Pisces the freedom to express their creative and inspirational side without becoming bogged down with managerial details. It is likely that you will go into partnership with someone who is older or more established, and who already has access to channels or networks which can help the business get off the ground. Financially, August can be an onerous month with bills to pay or insurance premiums to renegotiate, so do not undertake any big expenditure. Watch out for changes in the terms and conditions of loans or your repayment schedules.

Pisces should make sure their tax paperwork is being kept up-to-date, and all your info is backed up as problems that arise now can make filing your return more complicated.

A very interesting and also informative month for Pisces who are psychologists, counselors or even psychic and those who use esoteric/new age means to help people – you can make progress in increasing your understanding and developing your own practical techniques and systems to help others. You may develop a new psychometric test, therapeutic technique or learning program.

SAGITTARIUS

Pleasure is actually in the little things in August – you may have many big plans, but you may just find that the best times come out of unexpectedly good moments which take no planning and don’t cost the earth. If you are on a budget, fear not as a fabulous family holiday can be had this year for a fraction of what a fancy, expensive holiday could cost. It’s all about finding out what really counts and realizing that there are wonderful things to learn about and enjoy under your nose, which you may just be taking for granted.

You may find that you are putting a lot of energy into things that no longer matter to you – you will have to review your life and make adjustments for who you are now. You want the things you associate with to reflect who you are, and if certain people or groups have evolved in a different direction to you, maybe you should cut ties.

You started off the year with a vision and then things got confusing and you lost impetus. In August is time to get the ball rolling again, making changes and getting some momentum behind your goal plans. You can be very effective in inspiring people or galvanizing opinion and getting others to take action. A very good time to travel either mentally or physically – you have a need to expose yourself to new and challenging ideas: this can mean travel or even experiencing different cultures closer to home.

Sagittarius August Love Horoscope
For single Sagittarians, love can blossom on holiday and again in August 2016 is favorable for long-distance relationships. Single Sagittarians will be attracted to new lovers who have an air of sophistication about them or who are well travelled or well read – you want to learn from your lover, and the more he/she can introduce you to new ideas, new places and new concepts, the more intriguing and fulfilling you will find the new relationship.

Space to grow and appreciation of differences is what really contributes to relationship growth and to excitement. This is not about gelling and becoming reflections of each other, it is about reveling in what is very different about you and how those differences make life both exciting and challenging.

In August also brings new luck in love for those in same sex, cross-cultural or in alternate relationships – this is a very good time to speak about your relationships to help reduce prejudices and ignorance. For all relationships, this is a good month to ‘go public’ i.e. announce engagements, send wedding invites or just tell the world about yourselves.

Sagittarius Career Horoscope
August is a month for expansion and long-term goal setting in whatever career or field you are in – set your sights high, and assess what needs to be done to get there.

August is a very good period in which to settle legal disputes and to build new relationships with other businesses – outsourcing overseas or looking to suppliers overseas is an option.

Many Sagittarians work in the legal field, and in August marks the start of a very productive and successful period where you can increase your profile and gain clients who are exciting to work with and from whom you can learn a lot. There is a steep learning curve for all Sagittarians at work now, and you have to put extra effort in to increase your knowledge – you may go on a crash course or an intensive induction process.

In August bodes well for publishers and promoters, especially if your products or books are about self-improvement, philosophy, self-awareness, growth and travel. If you work in a field where you seek to advance and improve society, either by creating awareness or raising funds, you can be very successful. August can mark a changing of the guard for Sagittarians in family businesses – you may be about to take over or take a bigger role, with a new vision. A family member can be a powerful mentor who can help you get your first job or on the first rung of a profession or trade.

SCORPIO

Dear Scorpio, resourceful and full of determination, you can change yourself and the world around you – it is not a month of accepting things or leaving your life in fate’s hands. You know that no one can help you get where you want to be, but you, and all it takes is the first step. There is a steel resolve and also an excitement within you – you want to move into a new phase of life and can see the opportunity now arising. Sometimes it feels as if all doors are closed and we are in one huge cul-de-sac, but in August you can see that doors are opening and your own mindset is also changing and allowing you to accept changes that you may have shied away from before.

August it is a very good time to reflect on significant aspects of your past and to see them now in a new light – what can you learn from them? Learn the lesson and let those experiences go. This is an important part of your year of transformation, where you can live with more freedom by letting go of past events that have affected your psychology and your behavior in the present. This is not a month of severe breaks with the past; more of a happy waving goodbye as the past drifts off like a boat into the ocean of oblivion. You will be drawn to activities both in work and within hobbies and recreation, which test you mentally and physically – you will seek to prove to yourself how much you can achieve and how far you can go. It is a month of personal goal setting and goal achievement. Some of these goals may be so personal that no one even knows about them; others may be more public, but no one will know the relevance to you personally.

Scorpio Monthly Love Horoscope
Attitudes in sex and love are inextricably linked to your experience with your mother in August. If your mother was loving and supportive, you will have a smooth and positive month within communications and sexual matters in your love life. You will find it easy to give, share and let go emotionally both in new and older relationships.

However, if you had a mother who was critical, unloving or vague, then you may well have internalized messages about yourself which are negative and which can impact your current relationship or even long-term relationship formation. Scorpio children must have strong emotional attachment figures whom they trust and who give them love, boundaries and emotional support. When this does not happen, Scorpios can have problems later on with intimacy and with allowing themselves to let go and trust.

In August 2016 Scorpios should look to their relationship with Mom, to see how this is impacting on their self-esteem and their current relationships.

Scorpio Career Horoscope
You are very impressive in the way you handle authority in August – having authority can be somewhat of a poison chalice as people tend to resent those with power; however, you are able to use the power you have in a very positive and inclusive way, which will earn you respect.

You can be very persuasive as your strong inner convictions shine through – people are far more likely to buy into what you are saying or selling if you are a walking advert for it and are putting your money where your mouth is, so to speak. Whatever you teach about or preach about, you will find an audience who are receptive as your charisma and obvious enthusiasm for what you are saying is clear. August is a month of concrete action and results – you will strive towards achieving quantifiable results, and you will be successful. It is a good month to work on aspects of your business that are easy to compare and contrast, i.e. sales, profit, new clients, cost reduction, higher royalties, better feedback etc., rather than areas like employee relations, advertising results, creativity which are impossible to either quantify or compare. Put your effort into the nuts and bolts of the business. In a job, work on results your boss can actually see, do not waste time on things he/she won’t realize you have done. A very good month for Scorpios who work in research or investigation, i.e. police work, forensics, investigative journalism, geology, audit and law. An incisive mind allows you to detect what is important in a mass of red herrings.

TAURUS

For Taurus, August is a month of obstacle, hiccoughs and barriers to get through. Your strength, commitment and belief will be tested. You certainly can get over the hurdles, but it will be frustrating. The transits in August often cause some pessimism. There is a fine line between realism and pessimism, sometimes they feel like the same thing, in August you are erring on the side of caution and that can be being a little pessimistic.

You will tend to doubt yourself, and you will push yourself to work harder and be more diligent and thorough to make up for that self-doubt.

Worry is also a feature of in August as you will tend to think more about problems, contingencies and money issues. This is not a bad thing as you are inspired to fix problems and perhaps think ahead to avoid problems. While this can be a time of negative thinking, it can be very useful and constructive if you can mitigate these potential problems with action.

Health-wise, overwork can cause some problems as you are run-down right now. You need lots of sunlight and exercise as well as fresh food. I would stay clear of extreme sports or excessive excursive as injuries to bones can sometimes result in this transit.

Taurus Monthly Love Horoscope
A somewhat reserved approach can temper your love life in August. You are feeling drained both physically and emotionally, and you are not at your most open right now. You have withdrawn into yourself, and you are not able to really let your hair down right now. You will need to be a little quiet and have some time alone to think.

Taurus, in August lack of communication could be a problem if you do not explain yourself; be sure to make it clear to your partner that nothing is really wrong, you simply need some time. Often it is hard to be with others during a phase like this, you do not feel very sociable and constant thoughts of work, obligation and worry can cloud your social and free time.

Obligations in terms of the relationship may weigh heavy – you may have extra work due to issues with your partner’s family, or folks or family problems may cast a shadow over life at home. Heated discussions about your finances or property are likely, and agreement on how to spend and where to save will be stressful.

What you should not do is take any of this too seriously, it will pass, and the worst thing you can do is avoid the issues that arise. Tackle them systematically and patiently, and they will resolve. New relationships may have difficulty in August, partly due to money issues and also due to different priorities and standards, but once again if you show a depth of understanding you can happily resolve this and find comfort and enjoyment through their understanding.

Taurus Career Horoscope
Taurus, it is time for a measured approach in August. The theme as you have read in the previous two sections is caution, slow and steady. You cannot push or force things in August, your freedom to act will be curtailed, and there will be times when you question yourself and wonder, “What next!” You may have to deal with taxes, insurance, property and property taxes.

If you have been lax in terms of resources, now is the time to cut back and make up for that waste. Take a cautious approach in all money matters, especially where you hold money or resources jointly with another. August can be a very difficult month if you work with a partner as you may have to carry the lions-share of responsibilities as they may be ill or unable to work, or you may reach an impasse where getting agreement is impossible so work is held up.

Taurus, you are quite a taskmaster in August and so, you must be sure you do not expect too much of colleagues – you are not in the most understanding frame of mind, do try and be considerate. You are very perfectionistic about work right now and can take on an immense amount of responsibility – with your willpower, persistence and determination, you will achieve far more than you actually thought you could in August. Working through problems in August can really help you to be stronger and better equipped to deal with the rest of the year.

VIRGO

August is a time where you will be optimistic, gung-ho and positive about life. You are more secure with your self-image and happier within yourself. You are projecting in an open, wholehearted way and will attract new people and new experiences into your life, which will benefit your life goals. You will experience a renewed sense of purpose in life, and this will help you make decisions that will help broaden your scope of experience. There will be the chance for travel and also further learning.

Your health will improve, and if you have had poor health or injuries, you will now convalesce quickly. Mentally, your attitude is much more positive, and you will have the inner strength to move on from negative situations and habits which have hampered your life in the past.

You are likely to meet many new people in the next few months, and these people will enrich your life and also bring a new element of understanding to you.

Everything in moderation is the key as Jupiter benefits us by making us expansive in our thinking and attitudes, but on the negative side, we can overdo things, and you know that too much of a good thing is also bad.

Virgo Monthly Love Horoscope
In August single Virgos are likely to attract benevolent, outgoing and progressive types. This is a time when someone you meet could really bring you out of yourself and awaken you to new facets of yourself. In established relationships, you are eager for change – change for the better. You want to renew the relationships and re-experience the fire, you will be the driving force behind encouraging you to do new things as a couple and reignite your social life.

The only downside to relationships in August is managing expectations – the earth can’t move every time, no matter who you are.

Virgo Career Horoscope
In keeping with the themes of in August, it is a good time to look at where you can take your career or business further, and if you are unemployed, certainly look to jazz up your CV and start looking for jobs again. Take a look back at any plans you have shelved and give them a second thought. Things that did not work in the past due to circumstances, you may now be better placed to attempt again. In life, you have to catch the wave; you may have been wading in still water but now the waves are rolling in, and you need to be ready to catch one.

It is best to be coy about your plans and keep them to yourself, you do not want to be put off track by negativity from Debbie Downers or those who are jealous and want to hold you back.

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