★Archie·八月·详运(牛双待）

★★★白羊座——译者：Yolanda 你紧张地开始了这个月，也许也有点沮丧。把什么都搞定是很难的，别人也许真的是个噩梦。然而，你以正确的方式处理事态是很重要的。你要知道，无论发生什么，你都多多少少地要负责任。 那么，如果八月初有些事情不顺利，不要立刻去埋怨他人。也许是他们没明白你的意思，又或许是你没有尽可能地听清他们的需求。 在职场上，有那么几个人你必须要应对。他们不是太好对付，但这是你不能脱卸的事情。你可能觉得一筹莫展，但如果你坚持就会取得进展，很慢，但一定会。 然而我得强调，你需要慢慢来。如果你急功近利就会很快陷入麻烦。 在恋爱上，如果你举止得体，没有太过坚持自己的权利，那么这会是很有意思的一个月。让你的另一半占主导，如果你在寻找新人，在你对理想伴侣的要求上不要太固执。 8月6号或7号，金星进入天秤，你的对宫，在8月20号它与火星相合。在合相开始形成的时候，你的爱情生活会全速前进，可能某个特别的人就在前方。那是个非常有魅力，整体外形非常养眼的人。 8月9号，10号左右的新月时起，你的爱情生活会再来个爆发。新月会给你一点新的火花，让你有变得风趣、有创意。幽默感会点燃你的爱情！ 然而你的欢乐是有限度的。8月底，土星和冥王形成相位。会有需要你认真处理的情况出现，可能是工作上的事。可能会有一些权力斗争，和一个比你强势的人吧？可能妥协是最好的办法。 刚好在八月底时，你要处理一件在细节上要绝对注意的事情。没有捷径可走，一点点失误都可能带来严重的后果。所以集中精力啊白羊，集中精力！ ★★★白羊座——译者：小行星 這個月開始的時候帶著壓力和煩惱，並且總覺得做甚麼都不成功，別人也老是變成你的噩夢。不過，要緊的是，你通過正確的途徑處理了這些情況。你要明白，不管發生甚麼，你都要負全責或者承擔部分。 所以，如果你覺得八月初真是甚麼都不順，別馬上就認為是別人的錯 － 這很有可能發生，比方說，人們沒明白你的指令，或者是你沒足夠認真聆聽他人的需求。 從職業方面來看，你必須要和一個特殊人物打交道。你不會去參與共處，不過情況是你也不能從中逃脫。你大概會覺得簡直有點走投無路，不過要是你堅持下去就會發現，事情正在朝前推進，雖然緩慢，不過的確在進展中。 至此，我必須強調，你得放慢節奏。如果你大驚小怪，或者把事情做得過火，那麼你將很快陷入麻煩。 從愛情關係這點來看，八月是激動人心的。能看出你舉止得當，也沒有硬要表達你自己，而是讓另一半或是愛人走出第一步。如果你在尋找一段新戀情，試試看跳脫你理想模式下的完美愛人去找個不同的。 八月六號／七號金星進入白羊座的對宮天平，二十號與火星會合。合相形成時，你的愛情生活也隨之加速推進。一位特別的對象會出現，非常有吸引力，並且各方面都跟你十分相稱。 你的愛情生活因為九號／十號的新月收到額外進展。這個新月會為你帶來新的火花，讓你凸顯創意十足，愛好享樂的一面。幽默感能促進你的浪漫前景！ 不過歡笑也不是無限制的。八月的晚些時候土星和冥王星形成相位。有個需要你認真對待的情況出現，可能會是職場的度量：也許會和比你高一級別的人發生權利鬥爭？最好的策略應該是折中妥協。 八月底你會被卷入需要全情關注乃至細節的事務中。沒有捷徑可走，最微不足道的小錯誤也會找來重大失誤。所以請白羊們集中注意力吧，千萬小心！ ★★★巨蟹座　　译者：幻覺 8月开始于火土合相在你星盘的家庭宫。 这个合相的直接影响是短暂的，例如你可能会发现，在8月的第一周，家里有点麻烦，家务事好像成了你的妨碍。 但因为火星和土星全月都在家庭宫，这时你必须认真严肃的处理家务事，你必须尝试着理解家人的观点，同时你还不能因为家里发生了什么事儿而感觉心灰意冷，有些东西必须要调整，还越快越好。 8月9日或10日，根据你所在的时区决定具体日子，会发生狮子座新月。这个新月会对你的财务方面产生一个大影响，你可能觉得自己到了翻开新篇章的时候了，减少浪费，而另一方面，在新月之后的几周内，你可能又发现自己拼命的想买什么东西。但你买得起吗？ 职业方面，你可能不得不做些旧事回顾，之前你认为一切已经没问题了，但现在又重新考虑，还可能在之后的好几个月里你都必须学习些什么，可能会发现些很惊讶的事儿！ 至于爱情，利用好自己的长处很重要，如果你是个典型的巨蟹座，会很注重安全感，也有能力让别人感觉舒适，那一旦别人感觉舒适了，就会乖乖儿的了。 但不能说8月是个有利于求爱的月份，充其量这月也就凑合，如果你想来个短期的放纵很可能比较倒霉。这个月的20日左右在爱情方面可能是比较不错的日子，金火合，你的魅力值在最佳状态。 最后我应该告诉你，8月16日木土冲，你对未来已经有了大型规划，但是也发现自己正面对着某些重大阻碍。在这种情况下你必须耐心，必须确保自己方方面面考虑周全。 ★★★射手座——译者：马克英镑 水星继续在你星盘中的事业宫移动，它会在这里一直待到10月初。因此充分利用环境对你来说很重要。你需要在你的工作中尽最大的努力，你还应该避免休长假。 如果你已经远离你的工作台很长一段时间的话，你千万不要绝望。水星是一个充满创意的行星，并且你在八月将会充满了灵感。所以如果身处困境，你可能会有一个突如其来的头脑风暴，这会对你的事业有强烈的影响。 但是，你来说脚踏实地很重要，并且有时你要前进两步然后再退回来一步。到八月底，水星逆行，你很有必要去修订你的计划。很有可能在一些方面，出现你已经无法完成的任务。 让我们看看你的社交生活，贯穿整个八月你将有机会去见新朋友，很可能会有一个很特别的人，他能帮组你实现你的夙愿。虽然如此，这个人还是需要你认证对待，如果你继续玩世不恭的态度，你能从他身上得到的也会很有限。 在八月九号或者十号，会发生新月。这个新月会提醒你，生活远比在你眼前呈现的多得多，灵性上的幅度永远都不会打折。所以尽管对于一些射手来说，你们完全就是愤青，你们也应该对于一段全新的经历持开放的态度。 看一看你的家庭生活，在过去的半个月中，里面的确出现了一些混乱。很可能你的家庭成员做出你意想不到的事情，了解他们不断变化的机会是一件困难的工资。 与此同时，你会重新审视你的居住情况，并且你会确定在其中需要一些改变。 说说你的爱情生活，在8月20日，金星和火星相合于你的一个爱情宫之中。所以从八月中旬到月末，你有机会去一些十分特别的人。这个邂逅很重要，那需要你110%的能量和努力 ★★★双鱼座——译者：朵维 这个月你需要接受一个现实那就是：你还没有得到所有的答案。你身边有些人可是货真价实的专家啊，你必须得听听他们咋说。 同时，你必须试着控制好自己的情绪。我知道你有着非常强烈的感情，但大多数时候都没啥帮助——尤其是人家跟你意见相左的时候。 8/9或10会有新月。新月让你对现在周围的环境非常敏锐，如果觉得不完美的话你会想马上纠正。所以，这是个绝佳时机做个夏季大清理——或者是冬季，如果你在南半球的话。这会是个让你很满意的经历，不久你就能整得有条有理了。 新月也会影响你对健康和瘦身的态度。你可能会决定采取些积极的措施让你更苗条更健康。（OH YEAH!）也许你最近一直在做拉伸或者举重物？放松一点啦你会做得更好的，再去做套背部按摩会更完美唷！（可是很贵啊！） 少部分双鱼该考虑下心脏健康了。如果你想采取一个对你心脏有好处的生活方式的话，新月会帮你重新开始。比方说放弃一些不健康的食物，因为它们含不健康类的脂肪。（译者诚意推荐亚麻籽油）亦或你是烟民的话，请戒烟并永不再抽！ 在8/13或14，天王星进入你的星座驻留至明年年初。你会重新发现你人格反叛和非常原始的那一面。你不会想随大流了，而且你相信自己非常特别。 在过去，你在这方面所做的努力可能不是百分百有效的，因为你还没有弄明白事情真实的那一面。但是现在你能更清楚理解那些基本问题了，尤其是财政性质的——如此一来，你成功的机会会更大。 8/24满月穿越你星图的主轴。满月会让你关注现在你的各种关系。你会意识到其他人的问题，但是你也会明白，发生任何事情前必须面对的现实。在某种情况下，满月会鼓励某个特殊的人告诉你，他们对你的真实感受。 ★★★狮子座——译者：Currency 总体来说，看看这个月，值得一提的是，本月自始至终火星和土星都在穿过你太阳图中的交际宫。结果，也许传达讯息有点费劲，很有可能会有严重误会。所以你必须非常小心你要说什么，如果不能肯定，你应该最好保持安静。 如果你在旅途，火星和土星同样制造麻烦。简单的旅程，只有几里地，也会令你精疲力竭。也许那里有交通堵塞？或者你的汽车，无论是什么吧，会让你很沮丧。所以这个月，应该避免不必要的旅行。 说回交流方面的话题，这个月令人绝望的问题，有某些很重要的事情你准备开口，也许和你的职业生涯相关。可能会有很多阻力，令你觉得四处碰壁。但是如果你耐心等待，你的讯息终将击中要点。 在８月９日或１０日，取决于你的时区，在你的太阳宫中有新月。总的来说这是个好消息。你有机会把你的生命献给新的目标，把过去的问题甩在身后。无论你的计划是什么，最重要的是你相信自己。这就对了，一点点正确的傲慢大有裨益。 再说说金钱，你将很犀利，这整个月，你都知道怎么守护自己的利息。通过利用你的聪明才智，你会涉及好未来方向。然而别害怕阅读那些复杂的文件，关于金融类型的——你会知道哪些数据至关重要，然后你能得到某些重要结论。 但是到月底，你可能会有关于金融策略的重新考虑。也许你会怀疑这些数据真的说得通么？这种情况下，到九月中旬，画面会明朗化。 最后说说你的爱情生活，罗曼蒂克成功的关键就在手边。这么近以至于你可能没有能力看清它！所以如果你是个单身大猫，你的梦中情人也许就是你一直能看到的某人，但是你就是认不出来。 新月可以推动事态发展，到８月２０日，你能建立起重要连接，促进你浪漫方面的进展达到下一个阶段。一些话，在正确的时机说出来，可以改变一切。 ★★★处女座——译者：cclovemj 以你的财务开始，8月是困难的一个月。不一定已经有了财务问题，而是因为有太多的事情需要处理。不得不处理其他人的财务问题，或许必须处理错误的要求。或许一些官僚组织会收缴费用，但他们的证据是模糊不清的，事实上没有什么应该支付他们的。 不论你正在做什么，不要低估你的智能是非常重要的。 整个八月水星都在处女座，甚至它在处女座待到十月早期。你的智力将会达到最顶端，几乎没有什么问题你不能明白，同时，你沟通的力量将会闪耀，如果有什么事你想说，现在正是你的机会。 如果你打算会面、或参与详细的谈判，你一定不需担心表现自我。你知道正在谈论什么，等到讲事实和数据时，你不会出错，这是非常明确的。在这种情形下，你不必羞怯。 然而对待其他人你希望保持距离，至少是在情感层面上保持距离。This 这或许是件好事。你需要冷静清醒，当情感被表达出来会潜存干扰。 就人际关系而言，我不确定浪漫是你主要的优先考虑的事。你不会有这心情，你正专心一个人， 排斥其他所有人。即使不是这样，也是困难重重。 尽管这样，这月的后半期天王星穿过双鱼座，你的对宫，在与其他人相处时会有大惊喜， 或许他们做了你最期望的事？（Perhaps they’ll do the last thing you expect?the last thing 字面意思是最不愿意做的事情，这就翻成“他们做了你期望中最不愿意做的事”，这应该不是惊喜吧，但又觉得结合上下文应该有惊喜，就翻成作了你最期望的事，而以往学习中，last最后的，往往理解成最近的，那就是最希望的。被the last thing 短语迷惑，如果不是这个短语，我会不假思索翻成： 或许他们做了你最期望的事？） 在某些情况下，浪漫可能从不经意的地方出现。 8月24满月穿过你太阳宫的主轴。 如果你涉入一段关系，无论多么自然，这都是一个关键时期，你会第一次了解这段关系的一切. 你会处于一个更好的位置去做一个决定。 ★★★天枰座——译者：YogaTree 火星和土星在月初会结合。而这次结合的结果是你会感到非常沮丧，因为你可能会觉得你根本不可能将任何事情做好。其他人的态度和看法并不会改善事情的现状。这些建议和看法可能是极其没有帮助的，并且你将很容易激怒别人。（最后一句没怎么看明白意思。谅解谅解。呵呵呵。） 对于你自己这方面最重要的就是耐心。每个人都能感到这是高压现状，但是多一点理解和耐心是大有帮助的。关于恋爱和合作关系，你的合作伙伴或者爱人正在为一些事情忧虑着，你必须表示理解，并且让他们的思绪得到休息是你的责任。 如果你是一个单身的天枰，并且你正在寻找爱情，那么对于那个看上去可能适合你的人你要特别的思虑周全。你可能会认为，你的完美另一半给你的感觉应该是快乐的舒适的，非常幽默，但实际上这真的适合你吗？实际上在许多方面，你需要的是一个严肃而有责任感的人，并且这个人能够兑现他所有的承诺。 在8月6或者7号，金星进入天枰并且将待到9月8号。对于恋爱和合作关系，这是一个好消息。你将非常的充满魅力，人们只要一看到你，就会觉得非常的融洽和谐。在8月9日或者10日的新月以后，你会有机会结交一些重要而有意义的朋友，他们是真的欣赏你。 然而我应当要提醒的是，金星进入天枰会与土星结合。有一个特殊的方面需要引起你的特别注意，对于这个方面你不能马虎和草率的思考。 在这个月下半月，大概在8月20日左右，金星会与火星结合。这个结合会使你和一些人特别亲近，从恋爱的角度看，那应该是充满激情的。但那也有可能是个性冲突--可能你将觉得其他人非常的并且过于自大。 就个性而言，我已经说过你应当找一个严肃而有责任心的人。金星和火星的结合给出了额外的提示信息--这个人在体型上与你非常相配，并且热爱运动。 最后，我应当说说你的事业。在8月24日会出现一次满月。你将意识到获得事业成功的核心因素，并借由此开始自我规划。 ——译者：朵维 就在月初，火星将与土星会和，因此让你感觉受挫沮丧，而且你会有种“啥事都干不好”的感觉。（同时）其他人的态度也完全帮不到你，他们可能会少见的没用，而且他们也不会因此感到恼火。 对你来说耐心很重要。对任何人来说这都是个高压状况，一些些的理解就会有很大帮助。就关系而言，你必须明白你的伙伴和爱人可能会担心一些事情，安抚他们将会成为你的责任。 如果你单身，又在寻找爱情，请慎重考虑你觉得可能适合的那位。你可能觉得你的那个ta既亮眼又大方，特有幽默感，但，这真实吗？在很多方面，你需要的那位必须认真、负责、一诺千金。 8/6或8/7金星进入你的星座驻留至9/8。从关系的角度来说是件好事。你会变得非常有魅力，只要人们见了你，就能感觉到“和谐”的强大气场。9号或10号的满月后你会有机会获得一些重要的友谊关系——和那些真正能欣赏你才华的人们。 然而，我必须得说的是就在金星进入天秤座的时候，它会与土星会和。你将会意识到有件特别的事情需要你非常注意，同时，草率的考虑不可取。 这个月晚些大概在8/20的时候，金星会和一个叫火星的家伙会和。这会让你和一些人非常亲近，从浪漫的角度来说，会带来很多激情哦！然而，同时也会带来个人间的冲突——可能你会觉得其他人太自大了。 就个人关系而言，就像我已经说过的那样，你该找个认真负责的人。金星-火星联合的局面带来了更多的信息——那个身材不错，热爱运动的家伙跟你更配哦！ 最后，再谈谈你的事业吧。8/24的满月会让你明白事业成功的关键就是：管好你自己。 ★★★摩羯座———译者：脚步的背囊 火星与土星在摩羯的事业宫强强联手，揭开八月的帷幕。为此你会倾注全力于迈向成功的大业，而不再屑于游手好闲。你的行事方式也许不会让你成为大众明星，但若是你以决心奋发向上，前路将会是一番美景。 不过你可能会遭遇一些让你抓狂的事，比如可能有那么个人跳出来彻底否定你的一切努力。对此你只须果断回头柔声说道：“关你鸟事。” 即便你目前存在着这样那样的问题，都请记住你的力量正日益强大着。再怎么说你的守护神土星正在它的后花园天秤宫里呆着呢。你现在已回复真身，终究会是个大赢家。 无论这个月过得如何，重要的是你会全情投入去感受——特别在是8月9/10号的新月过后。并非纸加上墨就能做成一本故事书，与人相处之时请仔细体会他们一举一动的深刻含义，你会读到更多的讯息。 回过头来谈谈你的事业议题。伴随着时间从八月流过，你将变得越来越有如神助。你将拥有点金术，并且要赢得别人的信赖简直易如反掌，所以务必拓宽你的交际圈。刚开始你会需要鼓上点儿勇气——比如你在跟一个不认识的人套近乎的时候。等到熟络之后，你将获益匪浅。 财务上，有的计划需要削减预算，与家宅相关的尤甚。毕竟你不是巴菲特，你重仓关注的那只股也不是一二十万就能搞定的货色[1]。 八月21日土星与冥王星将形成一个强力的刑相[2]。对于其他星座来说这一刑相倒不会带来什么特别的好运，但对摩羯而言也许会是大利好。土星代表着力量与转变，而土冥刑将会激励你敞开大门以万人瞩目的姿态，走出你的私人宫殿。泼猴啊，那秃驴终于来到五指山啦[3]！ 译者注： 1. 本句为意译。原文直意“毕竟你还没得到全世界的钱，而你费心经营的那份事业可能也会太过耗资”。 2. 根据我个人理解，这里应该是指刑相，如果说错的话请指正。 3. 后两句为意译；最后一句,你们懂的…… ★★★水瓶座——译者：朵维 本月从你发痒的脚底板开始。哼哼，你可能感觉到你现在待的还真不是适合的地儿啊，是时候挪挪窝了。然而，重要的是你并没有过早下定论。为行动而行动可不会有帮助哦，你需要好好掂量掂量你的计划，灰常灰常滴小心。 我必须得说你可能已经感觉到了，有个特别的人一直在为你做后盾。也许他们小心得过头了，你相信你还得靠自己。但是，考虑下，万一他们的确很明智咧？不管你做什么，不要拒绝他们的建议，至少别在一开始的时候拒绝。 尽管如此，但水瓶座在生命中进入了这样一段时期——旅行变得非常重要。有些事你需要去发现，还有你的生活环境将会有明确的界限。 从这个角度来说，你需要考虑社会尺度。你的朋友很不错，但是他们符合你的期望吗？有必要找些新朋友了。 从浪漫的角度来说，这意味着你必须考虑有潜力的伙伴——和你完全不一样的那种，可能来自灰常灰常遥远的国度。 如果你已经处于一段关系中的话，事态可能会有点无聊，得加点料了。换换场景会带来意外激情哦！ 8/9或10的时候会有新月发生在狮子座，你的对宫。带来了对关系方面更深远的强调：在随后的几周里你的爱情生活会走向新方向，而且这是由他人采取主动的。 但这次新月并非完全关于爱情。可能指向某些商业关系，与一个有强大自信的人（开始合作）。 在八月的下半月里土星会对冥王星形成压力。这个相位强调了对钱财的重视。你开始对钱财非常看重，你会觉得钱财会成为阻碍你实现潜能的因素。 但还是会有办法的啦——只要你继续努力前行，你会找到一个惊喜的答案，让你更加快乐和富有！斗得越猛赚得越多！（嚯~真霸气！） Aries You start the month feeling tense, and perhaps also frustrated. It’ll be difficult to get anything done, and other people could be a real nightmare. However it’s important that you handle the situation in the right way. You have to be aware that whatever happens, you’re fully or partly responsible. So if things go wrong for you in early August, don’t automatically blame other people. It’s possible, for example, that they haven’t understood your instructions, or that you haven’t listened hard enough to their needs. From a career perspective, there are going to be particular people who have to be dealt with. You won’t get on with them, but it’s a situation that you can’t get out of. You might feel that you’re getting nowhere, but if you stick with it, you’ll slowly but surely start making progress. Yet I must emphasise that you need to take things slowly. If you exaggerate, or take things too far, then you could very quickly run into trouble. From the point of view of relationships, it could be an exciting month, provided you’re well-behaved, and you don’t try too hard to assert yourself. Let partners and lovers take the initiative, and if you’re looking for someone new, try not to have fixed ideas about what your perfect person should be like. On August 6 or 7 Venus enters Libra, your opposite sign, and on August 20 it makes a conjunction to Mars. As the conjunction starts forming, your love life can move into top gear, and it’s possible that someone special is heading your way. A person who is very attractive, whose overall presence is very harmonious. You love life may receive an additional boost from the New Moon on August 9 or 10. This New Moon will give you a new sparkle, which will allow you to project a creative and fun-loving persona. A sense of humour can boost your romantic prospects! However there are limits to the laugher. In late August Saturn aspects Pluto. There’s a situation that needs to be taken seriously, that might have a career dimension. Perhaps there’ll be a power struggle, with someone who is in a stronger position than you? Compromise is probably the best policy. Right at the end of August you’re involved in something that requires absolute attention to detail. There are no short-cuts, and the slightest of mistakes could be very costly. So concentrate Aries, concentrate! Taurus In early August you might find that the people around you aren’t on very good form. There are things bothering them, that they find it difficult to discuss. At the same time friends and colleagues might be obsessed with getting everything right – and if things go wrong you might find yourself getting the blame. Also, until August 6 or 7 you could feel that you’re running out of ideas. There are things you’ve tried, some of them have worked and some of them haven’t and you’re not sure what to do. However there’s no need to panic. In July you had some wonderful inspirations, and very soon you’ll be able to turn theory into practice. So what happens on August 6 or 7? Well Venus, your ruling planet, moves from Virgo to Libra, and it stays in Libra until September 8. All of a sudden you’ll feel a great sense of clarity. You’ll know what needs to be done, and you’ll be able to focus your energies with great precision. In terms of your career, this means that you can have a very productive August, and through your hard work you can set yourself up nicely for the early Autumn – or the early Spring, if you’re in the Southern Hemisphere. If you’re an entrepreneur, you can take your various ideas, and reduce them to their core components. You can than throw out the nonsense, and leave yourself with something very special, that can form the foundations of a brilliant business plan. From the point of view of health and fitness, in August you can really sort yourself out. Giving up behaviours that are doing you no good, and also fine-tuning your diet. Yet nothing is entirely easy. The moment Venus enters Libra it makes a conjunction to Saturn, and you may be called on to abandon a habit that you’re very fond of, that might have been part of your life for years and years. It might feel painful, but once you take the plunge you’ll know for sure that you’re doing the right thing. On August 9 or 10 there’s a New Moon, in the domestic sector of your solar chart. Over the next fortnight, until the Full Moon on August 24, your home and family could take up a lot of your time, but probably for all the right reasons. You can find real security, a kind of security that in the past had eluded you. Finishing up with relationships, and over the month Venus is moving towards a sizzling conjunction with Venus. Your sex appeal will be at the top of the range, and it’s a great time for making romantic advances. If you’re interested, this conjunction reaches peak strength on August 20, and the kind of person you’re attracting is someone physical, who has strong likes and dislikes. He or she might also been be an Aries, Libra or Scorpio. Gemini This month there are two competing forces. On one hand you’re going to become increasingly focused on the very foundations of your life. You’ll want to ground yourself, and things like home and family will become very important. However if you deal with people and situations that are completely familiar to you, that aren’t challenging, then you might become very restless very quickly. It’s because Mars is now in Libra. In the Gemini horoscope this sign is associated with creativity, and also with sports and competitive activity. So you’re going to want to do something special, that makes you stand out. This means that if you’re an actor or a musician you can be very impressive, and your performances will be at the top of the range. You might also want to engage in an activity that has winners and losers. It might be something like golf or soccer, where you’re playing for honour rather than material rewards. However in terms of your career you might find that you and someone else are going for the same prize. It’s a situation you’ll relish, and chances are you’ll come out the winner. On August 9 or 10 there’s a New Moon. As a result of this New Moon you might feel that you’ve got something very important to say, and you’ll be trying your hardest to get your message across. But you mustn’t expect immediate results. It probably won’t be until September before the penny drops. On August 13 or 14 the planet Uranus enters the career sector of your solar chart, and it stays here until early next year. As a result you might have one last chance to finish off a long-standing project, which is revolutionary but also somewhat speculative. You might pull if off, you might not. As far as relationships are concerned, August looks like being a good month. There’s a conjunction between Venus and Mars that makes you very attractive, and if you’re not shy about revealing your talents then something quite amazing can happen. Nonetheless I should remind you that on August 21 Mercury, your ruling planet, starts going backwards, and it continues going backwards until September 12 or 13. There might be sudden disruption, especially in the home. Perhaps household repairs should be put on hold? And don’t finalise your plans, because they might have to be changed at short notice. Cancer The month kicks off with a conjunction between Mars and Saturn, which takes place in the domestic sector of your solar chart. The immediate impact of this conjunction will be short-lived. You might find, for example, that during the first week of August your family are troublesome, and that family commitments appear to stand in the way of progress. However both Mars and Saturn are in this same sector of your chart all month long. It’s a time when you need to take family matters very seriously, and you must try to understand your family’s point of view. At the same time, you mustn’t feel frustrated by what’s going on in your home. There are some things that have to be restructured, the sooner the better. On August 9 or 10, depending on your time zone, there’s a New Moon, in Leo. This New Moon could have a big impact on your finances. You might realise that it’s time to turn over a new leaf, to tone down some of your extravagances. On the other hand, you might find that in the weeks following the New Moon there’s something you desperately want to buy. But can you afford it? Looking at your career, it’s possible that you have to go back over old ground. You thought you’d got everything sorted out, but you’re now having second thoughts. And maybe, over the next next few months, you’ll have to do some learning. You might discover something very surprising! As far as your love life is concerned, it’s important that you play to your strengths. If you’re typical of your star sign you put a high premium on security, and you’ve got the capacity to make other people feel comfortable. And once they’re comfortable, they’ll be eating out of your hand. Yet I’m not saying that August is going to be a wonderful month for finding love – at best it’ll be average, and if you’re looking for a short-term fling then as likely as not you’ll be out of luck. Though the best time for finding romantic satisfaction is probably August 20, or thereabouts. Venus and Mars are making a conjunction, and your seductive abilities will be on peak form. Finally, I should point out that on August 16 Jupiter and Saturn are making an 180-degree aspect to each other. You’ve got big plans for the future, but you also realise that you’re facing some major obstacles. Under these circumstances you must be very patient, and you must make sure that you’re covered from every angle. Leo Looking at the month in general, it’s worth noting that throughout this month Mars and Saturn are moving through the communication zone of your solar chart. As a result, it may be very difficult to get your message across, and it’s possible that there are some serious misunderstandings. So you must be very careful what you say, and if in doubt you should probably keep quiet. Mars and Saturn could also create problems if you’re travelling. Simple journeys, that are only a few miles, could be quite exhausting. Perhaps there’ll be traffic jams? Or your vehicle, whatever it might be, could let you down. So this month unnecessary travelling should be avoided. Going back to the communication issue, and despite this month’s problems, there’s something important that you’ve got to say, probably relating to your career. There could be a lot of resistance, and to begin with you might feel that you’re hitting a brick wall. But if you’re patient your message will eventually hit home. On August 9 or 10, depending on your time zone, there’s a New Moon, in your star sign. On the whole this is good news. You have a chance to dedicate your life to a new purpose, and to put the problems of the past behind you. And whatever your plans, it’s important that you really believe in yourself. That’s right, a bit of healthy arrogance can go a long way. When it comes to money, you’re going to be sharp, for the whole month, and you’ll know how to safeguard your own interests. And by using your brain, you can work out the way forward. However don’t be afraid of reading complicated documentation, of a financial nature – you’ll know which figures matter, and you can reach some important conclusions. Yet towards the end of the month you might have second thoughts about your financial strategy. Perhaps you’ll wonder whether the figures really add up? In which case the picture will become much clearer in mid-September. Finishing up with your love life, and the key to romantic success is close at hand. So close that you might not be able to see it! So if you’re a single Leo, the person of your dreams might be someone you see all the time, but you just can’t recognise it. The New Moon should help move things along, and by August 20 you can make the crucial connections, that move your romantic prospects to the next level. A couple of words, spoken at the right time, can make all the difference. Virgo Starting off with your finances, and August could be a difficult month. Not necessarily because you’ve got financial problems, but because there’s so much to deal with. Having to deal with other people’s money problems, and perhaps having to deal with false demands. So perhaps some bureaucratic organisation will ask for money, but they’ll have their facts mixed up, and in actual fact nothing will be owed. But whatever you’re doing, it’s important not to underestimate your brainpower. Throughout August Mercury is moving through your star sign – indeed it stays in Virgo until early October. Your intellect will be at the top of the range, and there’ll be few problems that you can’t get your head around. At the same time, your powers of communication will be brilliant, and if there’s something you want to say then now is your chance. So if you’re going to a meeting, or you’re involved in detailed negotiations, you mustn’t be afraid of expressing yourself. It’ll be quite clear that you know what you’re talking about, and when it comes to the facts and figures you’re unlikely to be caught out. Under these circumstances you mustn’t be modest. Yet when dealing with other people you’ll want to keep your distance, at least on an emotional level. This is probably a good thing. You need to be level-headed, and when feelings get expressed there’s the potential for real confusion. As far as relationships are concerned, I’m not convinced that romance will be your main priority. You won’t be in the mood, and devoting yourself to a single person, to the exclusion of all else, may be difficult if not impossible. Nonetheless during the last half of the month Uranus is moving through Pisces, your opposite sign, and when dealing with other people there could be some big surprises. Perhaps they’ll do the last thing you expect? And in certain situations, romance may appear from nowhere. On August 24 there’s a Full Moon, across the main axis of your solar chart. If you are involved in a relationship, of whatever nature, there could be a moment of truth, and for the first time you could understand what it’s all about. You’ll then be in a better position to make a decision. Libra Right at the beginning of the month there’s a conjunction between Mars and Saturn. As a result of this conjunction you could feel frustrated, and you might take the view that it’s impossible to get anything done. Matters might not be helped by other people’s attitude. They could be singularly unhelpful, and it won’t take much to make them angry. For your part it’s important to be patient. It’s a high pressure situation for everyone, and a bit of understanding can go a long way. And in terms of relationships, you must understand that partners and lovers might be worried about something, and it’ll be your responsibility to put their mind to rest. If you’re a single Libra, and you’re looking for love, then give careful consideration to the kind of person that might be suitable. You might think that your perfect person would be light and easy, with a great sense of humour, but is this really the case? In many respects you need someone who is serious and responsible, who is able to honour their promises. On August 6 or 7 the planet Venus enters your star sign, and it stays here until September 8. From a relationship point of view this is good news. You’ll be very charming, and as soon as people meet you, they’ll feel a great sense of harmony. And after the New Moon on August 9 or 10 you have a chance to make some important friendships – with people who really appreciate your talents. Yet I should say that the moment Venus enters Libra, it makes a conjunction to Saturn. You’ll realise that there’s one particular subject that requires your total attention, and sloppy thinking won’t be an option. Later in the month, on around August 20, Venus conjuncts another planet, namely Mars. This conjunction brings you and someone else very close together, and from a romantic point of view there could be lots of passion. However there might also be a clash of personalities – maybe you’ll regard the other person as being too full of themselves. As far as personalities are concerned, I’ve already said that you should be looking for someone serious and responsible. The Venus-Mars conjunction provides added information – a person who is physical, who loves sporting activity, could make your perfect match. Finally, I should say something about your career. On August 24 there’s a Full Moon. You’ll realise that the key to career success is being able to organise yourself. Scorpio Right at the beginning of the month there’s a conjunction between Mars, your ruling planet, and Saturn. There might be something that you’re hiding, that for one reason or another is bothering you. In which case it might be the case that the truth can set you free. Also, if there’s a person or a situation that makes you angry, don’t keep it to yourself. You need to be honest about your feelings, and you must be ready for a civilised discussion, where everyone can have their say. Though throughout August you should avoid unnecessary interaction with other people. You’ll find that it’s a big strain, and you could lose your concentration. In fact, you’ll function best when you’re on your own. However I am not saying that you should hide your light under a bushel. On August 9 or 10, depending on your time zone, there’s a New Moon, in the career sector of your solar chart. It’s a time of new beginnings, when you can move your career in a brand new direction. I would therefore advise you not to spend the whole of August on holiday, because there really is work to be done. As far as your love life is concerned, August could be quite a useful month. Venus and Mars are moving towards a conjunction, which becomes exact on the twentieth of the month. You and someone else have lots of things in common, and in a quiet way the seeds of romance could start developing. In this light, I should emphasise that romance can only bring satisfaction when it takes place in a low profile setting, and the less said about it the better. On August 13 or 14 the planet Uranus changes sign. Many Scorpios will rediscover their creative spark, and they’ll have a chance to do something really special, that stands out a mile off. The less planning the better! Towards the end of the month there’s a Full Moon. In your social life there could be some changes – perhaps you’ll understand what some of your friends are really like. It’s a revelation that might be troubling, but if you trust your feelings you’re unlikely to go too far wrong. Sagittarius Mercury continues its movement through the career sector of your solar chart, where it stays until early October. It’s therefore important that you take advantage of the situation. You need to put as much effort as possible into your career, and you should avoid taking long holidays. However if you’re away from your desk for long periods of time, you mustn’t despair. Mercury is an ideas-orientated planet, and August will be a month that’s full of inspiration. So if you’re on the beach, you might have a sudden brainwave, that could have big implications for your career. But it’s important to be realistic, and sometimes for every two steps forward you have to go one step back. And towards the end of August, when Mercury starts going backwards, it might be necessary to revise some of your plans. Perhaps, in some respects, you’ve been over-ambitious? As far as your social life is concerned, throughout August you’ll have a chance to meet new friends, and it seems that there’s one particular person who can help you to achieve your ambitions. However this person has to be taken seriously, and if you laugh and joke there’ll be limits to how far you can get. On August 9 or 10 there’s a New Moon. This New Moon will remind you that there’s more to life than meets the eye, that the spiritual dimension can never be discounted. So even if you’re a complete cynic – and some Sagittarians are – you should open your heart to the possibility of a brand new experience. Looking at your home life, and during the last half of the month there could be a certain amount of chaos. Perhaps members of your family will be doing the last thing you expect, and keeping tracking of their changing plans could be hard work. At the same time, you’ll be taking another look at your living arrangements, and you might decide that some kind of transformation is required. Moving on to your love life, and on August 20 there’s a conjunction between Venus and Mars, in one of the romance sectors of your solar chart. So in mid to late August you have a chance to meet up with someone really special. But it’s an encounter that won’t be trivial, that requires 110% of your energy and effort. Capricorn The month kicks off with a conjunction between Mars and Saturn, that takes place in the career sector of your solar chart. As a result you’re going to be very focused on the serious business of being successful, and you won’t be interested in lazy relaxation. Your approach might not make you popular, but if you’re ready to push yourself, you can achieve some amazing results. Nonetheless, you might have to deal with some serious aggravation. Perhaps there’s someone out there who completely disagrees with what you’re doing? In which case you must be ready to defend your corner – with calm resoluteness. And whatever your problems, remember that you’re getting stronger and stronger. After all Saturn, your ruling planet, is now in Libra, the sign of its exaltation. You’re in your element, and in the long-run you’re going to be a winner. However this month it’s important that you make the most of your feelings, especially after the New Moon on August 9 or 10. The material structure of things isn’t the whole story, and when dealing with other people you need to take a close look at their body language. You can learn a lot! Going back to your career, and as August progresses you’ll become increasingly charismatic. You’ll have the golden touch, and getting people to trust you should be very easy. So make sure that you reach out, to new people and new audiences. In the first instance this might require some bravery, for example when you get in contact with someone you hardly know, but soon enough the rewards will start coming your way. Moving to your finances, and some of your plans might have to be scaled back, especially those plans connected with your home. You haven’t got all the money in the world, and a project that you had set your heart on could prove too expensive. On August 21 there’s a powerful aspect between Saturn and Pluto. For most of the twelve signs this aspect isn’t particularly fortunate, but in your case it might run in your favour. Pluto is a powerful, transformational planet, and the Saturn-Pluto aspect will encourage you to force your presence onto the outside world, in such a way that you can no longer be ignored. An unstoppable steamroller pushes its way out of the shed! Aquarius You start the month with itchy feet. You feel that where you are now isn’t the right place, that it’s time to move on. However it’s important that you don’t jump to conclusions. Action for the sake of action is unlikely to be helpful, and you need to think your plans through, very carefully. I should also say that you might feel that one particular person is holding you back. Perhaps they’re being overly cautious, and you believe that you have to stand up for yourself. But consider the possibility that they’re being wise, and whatever you do, don’t reject their advice, at least not to begin with. Having said all that, many Aquarians are entering a time in their lives where travel is going to be very important. There are things you need to discover, and your immediate environment will have clear limits. In this light, you need to give consideration to the social dimension. Your friends are very nice, but are they matching your expectations? It might be necessary to find new people to interact with. From a romantic point of view, this means that you should consider potential partners who are very different from yourself, who might come from a far-off country. If you’re already in a relationship, then things might have got a bit boring and they probably need to be spiced up a bit. A change of scene can bring unexpected passion! On August 9 or 10 there’s a New Moon, which takes place in Leo, your opposite sign. There’s further emphasis on relationships, and over the following weeks your love life could move in a new direction, and it’ll be someone else taking the initiative. But this New Moon isn’t just about love. It could be pointing towards some kind of business partnership, with a person who has great self-confidence. During the last half of August Saturn is making a stressful aspect to Pluto. This aspect could but a strong emphasis on money. You start to regard money as being very important and you might feel that financial considerations are preventing you from achieving your potential. Yet there’s a way through – if you keep pushing, you’ll find a surprise answer, that can make you happier and wealthier. The greater the struggle the greater the gain! Pisces This month you need to accept that you haven’t got all the answers. Some of the people around you are real experts, and you must listen to what they say. At the same time, you should try to keep your emotions in check. While I understand that you’ve got powerful feelings, there are times when they can be less than helpful – especially if someone is saying something that you don’t agree with. On August 9 or 10 there’s a New Moon. This New Moon makes you very aware of your immediate environment, and if things aren’t perfect you’ll want to remedy the situation. So it’s a good time for a summer clean – or a winter clean if you’re in the Southern Hemisphere. It’ll be a very satisfying experience, and before long you’ll be creating order out of chaos. The New Moon might also have an impact on your attitude to health and fitness. You might decide that there are active steps you can take to make yourself fitter and healthier. Perhaps you have recently been straining yourself? Or lifting heavy objects? A bit of relaxation could do you the world of good, and a series of back massages would be perfect. A few Pisceans should consider their cardiac health. If you want to adopt a lifestyle that’s good for your heart, the New Moon could mark a new beginning. For example giving up unhealthy foodstuffs, which contain the wrong kinds of fat. Or, if you’re a smoker, giving up once and for all. On August 13 or 14 Uranus enters your star sign, where it stays until early next year. You’ll rediscover the side of your personality that’s rebellious and very original. You won’t want to follow the crowd, and you’ll believe that you can do something really special. In the past your efforts in this direction might not have been a hundred percent effective, perhaps because you hadn’t sorted out the practical side of things. But now you’re more aware of the basic issues, particularly of a financial nature – and as a result your chances of success are much greater. On August 24 there’s a Full Moon, across the main axis of your solar chart. This Full Moon puts immediate focus on your various relationships. You’ll realise that other people matter, but you’ll also realise that before anything happens, the truth must be confronted. In certain cases the Full Moon might encourage someone special to tell you about their real feelings for you. http://www.archiedunlop.com