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Horoscopes: Lilith looks at your stars to make astral predictions for the week
By Lilith
Peacemaker Venus joining retrograde planets Neptune, Pluto and Uranus forms a grounding anchor for this week's tempestuous potential…
*ARIES: This week's full-forward, head-on fiery vibes inspire you to socialise, enthuse, create – while Saturn nags on about structured budgets, savings, disciplined debt management, economic trends, personal finances, yadda yadda… Whatever, just don't spend so much on play – you'll get bill shock when it's time to pay.
*TAURUS: As August continues the focus on your base of operations, grand expansion plans meet limiting conditions and the challenge of doing more with less takes you out of your usual comfort zone. With your boss planet Venus retrograding, people can disappoint, so be careful who you hire, fire and admire.
*GEMINI: This week's upside assists education, communication, a lively social life – all things you like. Its downside advises staying away from gossip, bickering and distracting energy vampires. Timing is crucial when dealing with institutions, so don't rush into things unprepared. Or, on the other hand, keep putting off what needs doing.
*CANCER: While some members of the Crab clan may be experiencing domestic fireworks, for all Cancerians, simple changes in your daily routine will be wonderfully refreshing. There's plenty to enjoy on this week's menu, especially if you stop repeating worn out formulas or trying to hang on to what you had.
*LEO: Let's be frank, majesties. So many planets in Leo make this a passionate transit of tantrums, dummy spits and diva behaviour. Being in the public eye, you'll of course stay mindful of your image as leader, rise above the fraught and overwrought, fluff up the throne cushions and pop the bubbly…
*VIRGO: With August's emphasis in your private zone of self analysis, avoid imagining worst-case scenarios or anticipating difficulties which don't yet, and may never exist. A negative attitude's your worst enemy, so team up with an optimistic colleague, friend or partner to focus this week's splendid energy on a go-ahead, positive project.
*LIBRA: With a bevy of planets in your social sector, this full-on people week features old friends, one-on-one bonding, group events and the kind of networking extravaganza that could seriously enhance your business income. Yes, you can expect amateur dramatics, but they can be quite entertaining if you don't get caught up.
*SCORPIO: Your astral house of responsibilities and upgrades is way full, and this high-freq week has you primed, ready for takeoff – a planetary push that seems to boost immunity to bad news. But you'll still need to tread carefully and make decisions with a clear head. Red flag alert? Overwork.
*SAGITTARIUS: Saturn finally moving forward in your house of limitations and introspection might feel like a weight lifting, fresh turf beneath your hooves, wind in your hair and room to move at last. Ready to say yes to the path less travelled, the spontaneous gesture, the exciting adventure? No? Wait another week.
*CAPRICORN: Your boss planet Saturn's on the move again, dissolving partnership problems. This week's biggest no-no is stubbornness, as in insisting your way's the best and only way. Being the first to give an inch will make a huge difference in your exchanges with whoever's left on your recently pruned address list.
*AQUARIUS: August's astral activity stirs up your house of allies, alliances, competitors, public relations, compromise and teamwork. Before you go into overwhelm, be advised there's also a planetary bonanza in your love zone motoring up motivation to either move on to new horizons or make the flat and stale fresh and new again.
*PISCES: This month's planetary conglomerate in your house of discipline, efficiency and precision might not be what you want, but supports what you need in better attention to daily routines. While Neptune in Pisces is the great dreamer of dreams, this week's transit grounds them into everyday reality – and that's precious.