Leo
Just when you thought things were going to be financially strained, a stroke of good fortune will turn everything around and save you from a rather embarrassing situation. This doesn’t mean you can afford to go wild; simply that you will be able to carry on without any short-term worry. Finally, in August you could find yourself facing up to a tricky family visit.
Virgo
The dust has only just settled on a family dispute when you could find yourself having to deal with another major headache in the form of an invoice through the post that will take a big bite out of your savings. Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be any way past it and you will have to simply ‘bite the bullet’. You could also do with a holiday and it would be wise to perhaps get away and relax somewhere far from the challenges of every day.
Libra
August will find many of you in a philosophical frame of mind as you come to terms with a struggling relationship. It’s going to require a great deal of discipline and determination on your part to make some headway with the person concerned, but if you are both in agreement then you should be able to reach a happy medium. On the relationship front, you are an emotional sign at heart and work best when your feelings are free-flowing and satisfied.
Scorpio
August is set to herald significant changes as you take control of your life and set events in motion that will alter your working environment for a long time to come. After months of dissatisfaction, you will turn the corner and move into a much more positive stretch of development. How you deal with this will go a long way towards determining just what you achieve but the good news is that your destiny is in your own hands.
Sagittarius
As has been said on countless occasions, the course of love is never a steady one and we can each of us expect to encounter our fair share of lows along the way, no matter how close we might be to someone. It is therefore going to be difficult for you to accept the magnitude of a partner’s revelation this month, and there will be a few tears of hurt before your emotions harden and the lion within you charges to the fore. After that, with a much harder attitude, you will set out to resolve the situation.
Capricorn
If some of you have been feeling a little down or dissatisfied, then perhaps now is the time to think about flinging off those tired restraints that are holding you back and aiming high in pursuit of your ambitions. The chance to revolutionise your life is just around the corner but, if you fail to follow your instincts, it could be a long time before the opportunity comes around again. If a half-hearted relationship is the main reason for your hesitation, then you need to weigh up matters carefully.
Aquarius
You have been extending yourself financially over the last few months to alarming degrees but the time has now come for you to start exercising a little more restraint and accept that not everything in life can be achieved immediately. Whilst you may want your own way, you must learn that you can’t always get it. Much to your chagrin you will have to accept the situation and move on. A valuable lesson will be learned if you can bear to listen.
Pisces
The next few weeks will present you with some difficult choices – many of which will have a lasting effect on your life – so make sure you think carefully about what you really want before committing to anything or anyone. You have been feeling pressured by your situation and the demands of those closest to you lately, so, if the truth be told, the best thing you can do right now to sort your head out is to take a break away from it all.
Aries
In the grand scheme of things, this month might initially feel a little unremarkable but there are events going on in the background that will only become apparent later. Possibly the biggest episode could be connected to a simple appraisal that opens up a career opportunity you will not have even considered. On the relationship front, a ‘throw-away’ comment might also come back to haunt you.
Taurus
Holidays are going to be the big focal point for many Taureans this month as you unload the stresses and pressures of a particularly tough few months to grab some relaxation. There’s no question that you have pushed yourself hard over the course of the year and, while you’ve enjoyed huge success, it hasn’t been without some cost. So, turn off the phone, power down the laptop and disconnect yourself from work and take a break.
Gemini
Your head will be filled with thoughts of travel and itchy feet will soon see you answering the call of the travel agent. And it will be while you are out of the country that you encounter a red-haired individual who will offer you the chance to make a lot of money on a speculative venture. No matter how convincing (or alluring!), you should be wary of being taken in by an argument that may not be fully realised.
Cancer
You have suffered a few knock-backs to your confidence recently. Though you may not be relishing the new responsibilities you’re about to face, in the long term this will aid your return to a level of strength and stability. Don’t look upon what lies ahead with trepidation or concern but instead embrace the challenges as opportunities. You have a natural and untapped talent, which needs a stimulating environment to bring it to the fore. This is your chance to thrive.
