TOP astrologer RUSSELL GRANT looks at what the stars have in store for YOU . . .
ARIES March 21st – April 20th
Resist the urge to rush an intimate relationship in the opening days of August. Winning someone’s trust will take time and patience. A generous relative will give financial or practical support during the first half of the month. Go ahead and accept what is being offered, whether it’s a loan, sound advice, or some childcare. Your health gets a big boost near the 11th. There’s never been a better time to launch a fitness programme, go on a diet, or practice relaxation techniques. Work will become a lot more pleasant around this date, too. The New Moon on the 14th invites you to go on a romantic break. If you’re creative, take this opportunity to launch a novel, start a painting, or practice your dance moves. Any artistic endeavour is good at the end of August. The Full Moon on the 29th will bring a shocking secret to light. Prepare to change your opinion about a fellow worker you have always trusted.
You need to be a lot more realistic about work deadlines at the beginning of September. A seemingly simple job will take much longer than you think. Fortunately, you will get plenty of help and inspiration from a creative colleague. If you hit a snag, ask for their assistance. A Solar Eclipse on the 13th helps you find relief for a nagging health problem. By changing the way you eat and exercise, you’ll feel years younger. Listen to a medical professional who has years of experience. It will be necessary to accommodate a business or romantic partner’s ever changing schedule at mid-month. Be as flexible as you can and try not to get frustrated with last minute changes. This whole disrupting scenario will soon pass. A Lunar Eclipse on the 28th will tempt you to radically alter your appearance. Don’t, or you will be sorry. This is not the time to go for a radical makeover or extreme image update.
TAURUS April 21st – May 21st
It will be easier to get help from your best friend, lover, or business partner in the early days of August. All the hostility and resentment that has been brewing will magically disappear. Plan an enjoyable family reunion for the first half of the month. It will be especially good to reunite with a relative who always makes you laugh. Your love life will get a big boost around this time. If you’re single, you’ll meet someone special through work or at the gym. Do you already have a partner? Launch a creative endeavour with your amour. The New Moon on the 14th could prompt you to make changes to your domestic routine. This is a great time to find a roommate, expand your property, or welcome a relative into your home. Be sure to attend a friend’s birthday party towards the end of August, or an angry encounter will ensue.
Building a nest with your amour will be your first priority in early September. The two of you may decide to cohabitate, get married, or move to a bigger place. It will be easy to find exactly the space you need to thrive as a couple. A Solar Eclipse on the 13th is perfect for launching a creative project, showing off your art work, or taking a romantic risk. Your partner’s resources won’t be as plentiful during the second half of the month and you’ll be expected to pick up the slack. Put your heads together to devise a budget that reflects both of your financial priorities. A Lunar Eclipse on the 28th forces you to capitulate to a big bureaucracy. You won’t be able to fight the authorities at this time. Giving in gracefully will save time, money and aggravation. Don’t let pride stop you putting an end to this nightmarish situation.
GEMINI May 22nd – June 21st
Travelling with a group will be lots of fun in the beginning of August. You’re bound to encounter a few surprises along the way, but they will be pleasant ones. Always use a respectful tone with an older colleague in the first half of the month, or the atmosphere will become tense. Mid-August you’ll be able to spend more quality time at home, which is music to your family’s ears. If you live far from kin, plan a reunion before the month is over. The New Moon on the 14th will prompt you to take an art class. You’re bound to make at least one unusual friend through your studies. The second half of August is perfect for expanding your home or finding a bigger place to live. Don’t assume your boss will grant a request for time off at the end of the month. Your services may be needed.
Money for a house payment or tuition will arrive in early September. Resist the urge to squander these resources on something that will afford short term pleasure. A Solar Eclipse on the 13th is perfect for finding a beautiful living arrangement. If you want to buy a place, explore an area that is known for its natural beauty. You’ll have to be extremely practical regarding work at mid-month. There won’t be much money in the budget for extravagant projects. You’ll also have to put in longer hours at the office. Your relationship with your best friend, lover, or business partner will take on a serious tone during the second half of the month. Don’t be surprised if you have to take over some of your friend’s responsibilities. A Lunar Eclipse on the 28th marks the sudden end of a friendship or group association. You simply can’t afford to connect yourself with people who are involved in under the counter activities.
CANCER June 22nd – July 23rd
Your self esteem will be low in the opening days of August. Don’t confuse your personal self worth with the amount of money in your bank account. It is impossible to put a price on your humour, wisdom and compassion. A beautiful gift will find its way into your hands during the first half of the month. Don’t put this token away for special occasions; use it on a regular basis. Be sure to sign up for a class on the 11th; your studies will bring you a great deal of happiness. The New Moon on the 14th is perfect for improving your financial fortunes. Don’t be surprised if you get a raise or are awarded a lucrative job. The Full Moon on the 29th will force you to defend your beliefs to a sceptical relative or colleague. Try not to get too personal when making your case. Better yet, just don’t discuss such a personal issue.
The opening days of September will be confusing. You aren’t sure of where you should be heading. It feels like you’re trying to find your way out of a blender. Instead of forcing yourself to make a decision, take a few deep breaths and let events unfold on their own. A Solar Eclipse on the 13th will bring enlightening information. You may decide to take a class, move to a nearby town, or sign a contract with a powerful executive. Work will become more stable during the second half of the month. It will be much easier to follow a predictable schedule. A Lunar Eclipse on the 28th brings an abrupt end to a public role. Although you will be sad to lose this position, this turn of events is a blessing in disguise. Spend the lion’s share of your time on domestic pursuits as September turns to October.
LEO July 24th – August 23rd
Resist the urge to talk about your private life with family in the beginning of August. A conservative relative won’t approve of your freewheeling behaviour. You’ll get an opportunity to display your talent on the 4th, which makes you glow with excitement. Finding new sources of income will be easier as you approach mid-month. The New Moon on the 14th is good for updating your look, getting a spa treatment and indulging your sensual side. The second half of August is the best time of the year to ask for a raise. Back up your arguments with plenty of facts and figures. The Full Moon on the 29th warns against buying things on credit. If you take extra steps to conserve your resources, you’ll avoid a great deal of financial problems. Focus on living beneath your means. The money you save will sustain you through lean times. It will also give you an extra measure of freedom.
It’s important to be realistic about finances in the early days of September. Buying everyone lunch and covering friends’ expenses will put you in jeopardy. Keep careful track of everything you spend. Putting yourself on a budget is strongly advised. Good news about a fitness regime will arrive on or around the 8th. It’s a relief to know you can move forward with plans. A Solar Eclipse on the 13th attracts a new source of income. Put this extra money in a savings, retirement, or college fund. The second half of September will prove quite busy. Running errands, answering messages and filing paperwork will take up a great deal of time. Fortunately, you’re up for the challenge. A Lunar Eclipse on the 28th forces you to part ways with someone who has offensive beliefs. You can’t afford to be connected with such a troubled individual. Take steps to protect your reputation as October approaches.
VIRGO August 24th – September 23rd
An intimate relationship will give you tremendous pleasure in early August. If you’re not in a relationship, this is the perfect time to find romance. Ask a friend to set you up on a blind date. A teaching, writing, or research job will be a welcome division on or around the 7th. If there’s anything you enjoy, it’s digging up interesting facts and figures. Don’t be surprised when your popularity soars at mid-month. Word has spread of your talent. The New Moon on the 14th is perfect for taking a class on money management. Learning how to maximise your financial resources will help you afford more luxuries. Be sure to negotiate a raise in the second half of August, when your powers of persuasion will be at an all time high. The Full Moon on the 29th warns of putting too much pressure on your best friend, lover, or business partner.
Things will be a little tense between you and a lover at the beginning of September. Try a little tenderness. Try not to get too upset with your partner’s dreamy ways. Not everyone can be as practical as you. The two of you are a great team because you balance each other. Remember this the next time you get upset. A Solar Eclipse on the 13th is ideal for branching into unfamiliar territory. Whether you get a new job, change your look, or take up a creative hobby, you will get an enthusiastic reception. Keep careful track of your receipts during the second half of the month, as you will have to return some defective merchandise. A Lunar Eclipse on the 28th brings an abrupt end to a source of unearned income. This will be a secret relief, as it allows you to break free of an oppressive relative or business partner.
LIBRA September 24th – October 23rd
Reading, writing, music and prose will bring great happiness in mid-August. You might even decide to decline some invitations so you’ll have more time for creative work. The New Moon on the 14th is perfect for joining a humanitarian organisation. Working on behalf of a charity will put life in perspective. Problems won’t seem so difficult when you are focused on helping underprivileged people. The Full Moon on the 29th brings a health problem to light. If you’re going to get better, you will have to improve your diet, become more active and get more sleep. Old habits will die hard. Eventually, you’ll feel the benefits of your new regime and wonder why you ever resisted it.
It will be virtually impossible to get help from colleagues in the beginning of September. Instead of beating your head against a brick wall, just resign yourself to doing all the labour yourself. Make sure your boss knows about the situation, so they will be apprised of how valuable you are to the organisation. A Solar Eclipse on the 13th will allow you strike an arrangement where you can work from home. If you already have your own business, you may decide to move to a more central location or hire an assistant. Consider hiring an older professional who won’t require a lot of supervision. Your amour will have a delightful surprise in the second half of September. You might go away on holiday quite suddenly. A Lunar Eclipse on the 28th forces you to let go of some unrealistic expectations about your best friend. You either need to break up or make up.
SCORPIO October 24th – November 22nd
Time to scale back your office hours for the sake of family. It becomes easier to exercise your authority in the opening days of August. Prepare to face off with an overambitious authority figure on the 3rd. It will be your job to bring this cock eyed optimist back down to Earth. Teamwork takes on an increasing importance in mid-August. Be prepared to adjust your methods to suit the group during this energetic time. The New Moon on the 14th helps you land a high profile job. Your responsibilities will be varied and unusual, which is very stimulating. The second half of August proves quite sociable. Be sure to attend as many parties as possible. Spending time with friends helps put your life in a healthier perspective. The Full Moon on the 29th brings an end to a troubled romance. Although you’re sad to part ways, it’s a relief to escape all the fighting. If you’re single, you may decide to abandon a creative pursuit that has been giving you grief.
You’ll be able to negotiate a much better deal than you are initially offered in early September. Don’t take ‘no’ for an answer during this fateful time. Resist the urge to tell a secret on the 9th, or you will have serious problems with a relative. A Solar Eclipse on the 13th puts you in contact with some influential executives. Be sure to have a supply of business cards on hand, as these bigwigs will have a beneficial effect on your career. You’ll have fewer personal responsibilities in the second half of September, which comes as a relief. Take this opportunity to schedule a short break. It will be easier to get people to return your phone calls on the 25th, thanks to bureaucratic restraints being lifted. A Lunar Eclipse on the 28th brings a health matter to your attention. You’ll no longer be able to eat certain foods or engage in certain kinds of exercise.
SAGITTARIUS November 23rd – December 21st
Don’t question your abilities in early August, when a teacher pokes fun at your unorthodox methods. There is a method to your madness. Anybody who has worked with you can attest to your expertise. You’ll be able to demonstrate your talent on the 4th, when you’re asked to make a public presentation. This demonstration will be a resounding success, although one of your peers will become quite jealous. Career opportunities will become more readily available in mid-August, when you’re offered at least one high powered job. The New Moon on the 14th is perfect for accepting a plum position that allows you tremendous creative freedom. Your leadership ability will be applauded on the 23rd, when you’re put in charge of an important project. The Full Moon on the 29th prompts you to spend more time on domestic pursuits. A child needs your help with a difficult situation. This may require you to spend fewer hours at the office.
You’ll be asked to take the helm of an important group in the beginning of September. If you manage this project well, you will be given even better assignments later on. A flirtatious conversation on the 8th gives you a sexy glow. It’s nice to know you have the power to melt hearts and turn heads. A Solar Eclipse on the 13th results in a fantastic job offer. Not only will this position increase your prestige, but it will also pay extremely well. Be realistic about how this new job will affect your home life, especially when you discuss the details with family on the 17th. Your personal responsibilities will dramatically increase during the second half of September. Prepare to spend more time at the office. A Lunar Eclipse on the 28th forces you to take a more realistic approach to a budding romance. It’s important for you to have an intellectual rapport with the one you love.
CAPRICORN December 22nd – January 20th
You’ll have to force yourself to be more outgoing than usual during the first half of August, especially if you want to make important business contacts. Opportunities to travel, write and study will arise on or around the 11th. If you get a chance to expand your horizons, seize it. The New Moon on the 14th brings money from a refund, inheritance, or legal settlement. Put this money towards a computer or smartphone. Try not to be defensive with an authority figure during the second half of August. Their questions are aimed at finding your strengths and weaknesses. The Full Moon on the 29th marks the end of a friendship with an overly demanding person.
Your willpower is extremely strong in early September. Take this opportunity to break a bad habit or establish a healthy one. You definitely don’t have to justify your new way of life to an inquisitive colleague. You don’t have to defend yourself to relative strangers. A Solar Eclipse on the 13th is perfect for scheduling an overseas trip. Visiting an ancient city will uplift and inspire you. Working in solitude proves enjoyable during the second half of September. It’s easier to focus on your duties without constant interruptions. You’ll be able to assert your authority more effectively on the 25th, when a chaotic situation demands your attention. People who used to challenge your assertions will gladly take direction from you when panic sets in. A Lunar Eclipse on the 28th marks the end of an emotional domestic drama. At long last, you’ll be able to retain control of your surroundings. If this means moving to a new place, so be it.
AQUARIUS January 21st – February 19th
Responsibilities at work increase in early August. You actually enjoy presiding over a big project, although it means keeping close tabs on rebellious staff members. A generous grant, scholarship, or legal settlement becomes available near the 11th, allowing you to afford more luxuries. This would be a wonderful time to go back to education and get an advanced degree. The New Moon on the 14th signals a romantic interlude. Pamper your amour with gifts, loving gestures and affectionate words. Are you single? You could meet someone special at an impromptu party. Be sure to accept a last minute invitation. A friend will invite you along on a holiday or shopping spree on the 19th. A good time will be had by all. Be sure to take plenty of photos, as you’ll want to remember this wonderful time. The Full Moon on the 29th brings about an ethical dilemma. Obey your conscience.
Finances will be tight at the beginning of September, so budget accordingly. Be realistic about what you want and need. Fortunately, your best friend or lover will get an unexpected opportunity to earn big money on the 8th. The Solar Eclipse on the 13th is ideal for an intimate encounter. If you’re in love, plan a surprise getaway for your amour. Are you single? You will soon embark on a relationship with someone who exudes excitement and mystery. Be selective about the company you keep during the second half of September. You don’t want a trouble maker to compromise your professional reputation. A very attractive newcomer will flirt like mad with you on the 23rd. It’s nice to know your sex appeal continues to work at full power. A Lunar Eclipse on the 28th prompts you to end your association with an organisation. Now the leadership of this group has changed, you’re no longer interested in belonging to it.
PISCES February 20th – March 20th
Time to come clean about one or two things. Help from religious, educational and cultural leaders becomes more readily available in early August. If you’re dealing with a bureaucratic nightmare, reach out to a person who is well respected in your community. A massage or spa treatment will feel wonderful on the 4th. Go ahead and splurge on a little self pampering. Your best friend or lover becomes much more attentive near the 11th, relieving you of chores and helping ease your anxieties. The New Moon on the 14th is perfect for launching a fitness regime. Take more time out of your schedule to prepare healthy meals with fresh ingredients. The second half of August proves very productive, when you’re able to team up with a creative colleague. The two of you make a fantastic team and will produce impressive results. The Full Moon on the 29th prompts you to attend to some personal needs that aren’t being met by a partner.
Be realistic about your expectations of a romantic partner in early September. Becoming a little more independent will take a whole load of pressure off your partner. Are you single? A friendship could turn into a passionate affair. A Solar Eclipse on the 13th brings surprising news about an engagement, marriage, or business alliance. This partnership will benefit you in unexpected ways. Beware of promising more than you can deliver on the 17th, or your professional reputation will suffer. Your sensual side will be very strong during the second half of September. This is a great time to indulge your love of good food, tactile fabrics, heady aromas, beautiful music and vibrant colours. Practice moderation at a party or professional gathering on the 26th. Practicing moderation will protect your reputation. The Lunar Eclipse marks the end of a source of income, forcing you to make last minute adjustments to your budget. You might have to cancel an expensive order.
