Forecast from August 10 to August 16

By TINY

With venus stopping by for much of the week, you will have a romantic time. A pile up of planets will keep you on the see-and-be seen circuit. Smart arian will collect business opportunities from the dates mentioned in the column now. In work, thank jupiter for your escalator ride to success, but beware mentors who want you under their spell. The crystal denotes promise by the crystal sages to protect you. The family scene shows a world of dreams and exciting activities. Important dates: 18, 21, 23.

TAURUS (April 21 to May 21)

Bull, remember three words: career, money and fame. Do consider whether present goals are unduly influenced by superiors or friends. In other words, get in touch with what you want. Mid-week taurus can’t decide whether to take a trip planned ages ago. Use this time to explore. From the 17th to 23rd, relationship is hot. Sure you appreciate one’s intellect, but what a body-conscious taurus really relishes is sentiments with demonstrative love. Career trends are excellent.  Important dates: 17, 19, 21.

GEMINI (May 22 to June 21)

Thanks to a planetary pile up in the important regions of your solar chart, these are private, reflective days for pluto operations. Relish time alone -- a network of friends will give you solid support when you decide to come out of hiding. In work, after the 19th, transiting venus will remind you how hard-won your current job was. Romance shows up end of the week whisking you away for an exciting time. Family and social life take you far and wide to participate in celebrations.  Important dates: 19, 20, 23.


CANCER (June 22 to July 23)

The moon of the 19th fuels ambition. Smart cancerians spend much of the current week plotting mostly how to profit from suddenly available information. A co-worker could get competitive. Stay cool. Going by the star pattern of the 20th, you’ll have enough of a power base to take on any one. With romance you will be lucky. Expensive jupiter lolls in your seventh house, where it will stay for much of the month. A business deal gets on well. A family celebration is on cards; however, caution over an elder’s health.  Important dates: 19, 20, 21.

LEO (July 24 to August 21)

With your ruler in your house of partnership, lioness is suddenly willing to stop pushing him to change. The Chinese word for crisis comes from the words meaning “danger” and “opportunity”. Focus on the latter, especially around the 19th, when you may otherwise be risk-averse. You’re safe taking chances now. A gambling stroke of luck is on. Time is good for share-market and investment ventures. Family matters are not at ease.  Important dates: 18, 19, 23.
 

VIRGO (August 22 to September 21)

You are losing your interest in a romance that had sparked earlier. Final decisions about whether to commit should be put off until the 21st, when sun joins mars and saturn in your house of partnership. At work, count only on the unexpected which may, of course, be used to your advantage. In family suddenly, you want to resolve all those conflicts left over from June. Money trend is good and investments paying. In the realm of social life you enjoy a pleasing popularity.  Important dates: 17, 20, 22.

LIBRA (September 22 to October 23)

Smart communications pay off big time for Libra. Consider well what you say and to whom. The week of the 17th is a great time to request a raise. Social life heats up around the 24th. Whether at informal gatherings or elegant occasions, you leave behind a trail of admirers. Jupiter, ruler of expansion and faith, urges you to stop endless analysis of every move and live a little more recklessly in general. Romance, if any, keeps you moving.  Important dates: 17, 20, 23.

SCORPIO (October 24 to November 21)

The star pattern on the 17th infects the week with a bad case of the travel bug. A few short trips will cure what ails. In work, boss is keen on your ideas now. After the 19th, venus spices up your house with love affairs. Single jupiter has no trouble attracting new suitors. Your partner could surprise you on the 19th with a sensitive insight. Warning: Don’t let a visit to the holiday spot cost more than you had bargained for. Money may have a tight grip and curtail your expenses as far as possible.  Important dates: 18, 20, 23.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)

Short jaunts to a holiday spot and long journeys abroad are on the anvil. Thank ruler mercury for your wanderlust. Venus in your house of social life has you on all the A lists. Go slow and attend to work. Career: The work isn’t getting any easier. Look to Mars, in your tenth house after the 19th, to rejuvenate spirits. Business life can let you down. Family affairs need your attention. Important dates: 19, 20, 23.


CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 20)

Jupiter’s transit brings many possibilities. Goat is daring things she would not have imagined last year. The sages of the crystal advice -- “don’t hold back”. The stars of the 19th bring lots of support your way, others are thrilled to help, but only if you ask. Which you may well need to do after the 20th, when household fix-ups become priority. Romance is sweet all week long. A joint purchase made after the 19th cements this relationship. Work opportunities, and interviews are highlighted. Business ventures thrive well. Family needs care and support. Important dates: 19, 20, 22.

AQUARIUS (January 21 to February 19)

Four high energy planets hovering in your sign all week make you the toast of social gatherings. Meanwhile, you’re gaining enormous power, strength, so why not initiate a supercreative dream project on the 20th? Cash starts flowing again after the 22nd as venus enters your money house. Now’s no time to let your miserly streak take over; be daring when investing. Romance: A secret love could intensify a relationship -- if you tell others. Some travel plans are in the making; you may come across new faces and enrich your social life. Important dates: 19, 20, 23.

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