August 16 – August 22, 2020
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Uncertainty can lead to frustration on the 16th. Don't let emotions overwhelm you. Stay calm, keep busy and trust that whatever happens is meant to be. You'll get the information you've been waiting for on the 17th and 18th. A change is heading your way, and the time to start planning is now. Celebrate with someone who shares your dreams, hopes and wishes. A shift in the way you live and work will develop on the 19th and 20th. Don't let the adjustment daunt you. Be open to suggestions and willing to try doing things differently. Don't make a big deal out of something that requires common sense, practicality and hard work on the 21st and 22nd. Anger solves nothing; patience is golden.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Make a move on the 16th. Whether it's a decision to proceed with a change at home or how you conduct your daily responsibilities, initiate your plans now. Rational thought will be required on the 17th and 18th when dealing with anyone who can be difficult. Look for energetic solutions that will keep you and whoever you are dealing with busy. You'll accomplish the most on the 19th and 20th if you are passionate about what you are doing. Choose projects that pump you up and stir your imagination, and good things will transpire. Don't let a personal problem infiltrate into the workplace on the 21st and 22nd or tamper with situations involving institutions or government agencies.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Pay more attention to what's going on in your backyard on the 16th. Worry less about what others are doing and more about taking care of your responsibilities and nurturing meaningful relationships. You'll find it easier to make adjustments at home on the 17th and 18th. Take the initiative to move things around to complement your lifestyle and accommodate your needs. Truth and honesty are essential on the 19th and 20th. Double-check any information you receive to verify its authenticity. Exaggeration will affect your reputation. Offer assistance to those in need on the 21st and 22nd, but don't let anyone take advantage of your generosity. Enforce moderation; overdoing it will lead to regret.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Concentrate on your responsibilities on the 16th, and pour your energy into getting things done on time. If you let your emotions take over, moodiness will set in and you'll accomplish little. Think matters through on the 17th and 18th before deciding to alter your professional direction or lifestyle. Assisting someone you enjoy working with will help you secure your position. Open up about the way you feel on the 19th and 20th, and you will feel better about making a personal change that will alter the way you live. Refuse to let what others do annoy you on the 21st and 22nd. Do your best to keep the peace and to offer positive suggestions, not criticism.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Push hard to get things done on the 16th. Taking care of personal business will help relieve stress and pressure. Think matters through on the 17th and 18th, and do what's best for you. Calculate your next move. Plan your strategy, and be diligent when it comes to details. Be realistic, professional and even-tempered. A work-related change on the 19th and 20th may be nerve-wracking, but as things develop, you will recognize the benefits. Sit tight, do your part and reap the rewards. Embrace the future with optimism. Handle a physical challenge promptly on the 21st and 22nd. If you overdo it or extend too generous an offer to someone, you will find it difficult to live up to your promises.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Pay closer attention to body language on the 16th. You'll learn a lot through observation. What you discover will help you make better decisions as well as long-lasting friendships. Take more interest and care on the 17th and 18th when dealing with financial, legal or medical issues. Get the facts and figures, and tie up loose ends before something lapses or leaves you in a precarious position. Take control on the 19th and 20th. Consider what you want, and put your plans in motion. Personal happiness is your responsibility. Don't spend unnecessarily on the 21st and 22nd. You can't buy love or respect, but you can earn it through kind gestures, affection, honesty and sincerity. Don't let indulgent behavior and moodiness ruin your dreams.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Evading emotional issues on the 16th will only make matters worse. Stick to the truth, be kind and offer useful suggestions. Choose intelligence over force. Don't let a change of plans on the 17th and 18th stop you from pursuing your goal. Reach out to someone who inspires you to be your best. A partnership may be on shaky ground, but with open and honest communication, much can be resolved. Make adjustments at home or at work on the 19th and 20th that will ease tension. Keep busy, and take care of your responsibilities to ward off criticism and complaints. Don't share too much personal information on the 21st and 22nd. Someone will use what you share against you when emotions surface.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Learn as you go on the 16th. Keep an open mind, and don't feel pressured. Personal growth will help you figure out what you want to do next. Romance is favored. Emotions will swell up on the 17th and 18th, causing distraction and difficulty. When in doubt, sit tight. Now is not the time to make a move or an important decision. You'll get some sage advice on the 19th and 20th from someone who has known you for a long time. Listen and strategize the best way to address issues that can affect your livelihood. An unforeseen problem that involves red-tape issues will leave you in a predicament on the 21st and 22nd. Go back and address paperwork that's been left undone.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): An offer that comes your way on the 16th will have a hidden agenda. Don't agree to anything that may infringe on pending personal, financial or contractual matters. Don't waste any time on the 17th and 18th. Set your game plan in motion, and don't stop until you reach your destination. Learn from the experience, and you will outmaneuver anyone who gets in your way. An emotional incident on the 19th and 20th will leave you questioning your lifestyle and direction. Do something to take your mind off your worries, and it will help you get a clearer picture of a situation that is troubling you. Don't mix business with pleasure on the 21st and 22nd or let your emotions dictate your next move.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Make adjustments to suit your needs on the 16th. Refuse to get into a spat when all that's required is to give others the same freedom you want in return. Take your time on the 17th and 18th when it comes to expenditures. A deal is only useful if it's something you need and want. Don't spend your cash because something is on sale. Make positive changes on the 19th and 20th at home or to the way you handle your hard-earned money. A shift in the way you live or run your household will save you a bundle. Make meaningful relationships priorities on the 21st and 22nd. Aim to please.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Focus on work and how you earn your living on the 16th. Consider what's available and the skills you have to accommodate demand. Someone will offer valuable information on the 17th and 18th regarding a position, partnership or an alternative way to raise your income. Don't pass up an opportunity to try something new. If you alter your life on the 19th and 20th for emotional reasons, you will regret it. Take the time to see what unfolds before you make a move. An unexpected offer will leave you in limbo. Don't feel pressured to commit to something on the 21st and 22nd. Take the time to see what happens, and consider the consequences that will occur if you make a wrong move.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Touch base with someone you love and respect on the 16th, and something good will transpire. An opportunity will lead to a change in the way you live and work. Focus on progress on the 17th and 18th. Put your heart and soul into your work or finding a new position, and you'll find a direction that interests you. You are overdue for a change on the 19th and 20th. Don't leave anything to chance. Plan your strategy carefully, and follow through with confidence. You will achieve what you set out to do. Handle temptation with discipline on the 21st and 22nd. Indulgent behavior, emotional outburst, and taking on too much will set you back and lead to unnecessary arguments.