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Astromat for August 19 - 25

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ARIES
(March 21-April 20)

Celestial influences are out of balance with your planetary ruler, Mars, moving through the sign of Virgo and your 6th house. Confusing vibrations from Mercury may cause indigestion, disorientation, travel problems, scary fashion statements and bad timing. Strange dreams and trouble sleeping are forecast until August 22, along with issues with electricity. Secret activities with friends and problems with the signs Aquarius and Capricorn are also shown. Avoid traveling too much, overindulgence and laziness at work.




TAURUS
(April 21-May 21)

Planetary vibrations are favorable as your cosmic ruler, Venus, harmoniously moves through the sign of Cancer and your 3rd house. Good news and pleasant daily circumstances are forecast. But confusing energies from Mercury could interrupt your flow regarding lovers and children. Oil, gas and water issues with your car may appear close to August 22, or maybe you're working in solitude or behind the scenes. Secret conversations and hidden plans may not be as private as you think. The signs Pisces and Sagittarius could be involved.



GEMINI
(May 22-June 21)

Cosmic forces may seem more difficult than they actually are with your planetary ruler, Mercury, moving in a backward motion through the sign of Virgo and your 4th house. You can counteract these energies by staying closer to home, reorganizing your living space and keeping a journal to keep your thoughts and feelings in order. This is not the most appropriate time for real estate deals, outward expression of emotions or communications with your parents. Romance, creative urges and situations involving children are indicated close to August 23. The sign Leo could play a part.



CANCER
(June 22-July 22)

You may have trouble getting going on August 20, due to depression or stomach issues, but lunar vibrations shift when your ruling Moon moves into the sexy sign of Scorpio August 21. Love affairs, sexual inspiration, deeper feelings and heartfelt changes are forecast, especially if the signs Taurus and Libra are involved. Sunday visits with parents are also likely. Expect a lighter mood when the Moon eases into the sign of Sagittarius around August 23, bringing work, health, diet, clothing and pets into focus. Beware overreacting late on August 24. Good news is also possible at this time.



LEO
(July 23-Aug. 23)

Sudden sexual encounters are forecasted close to August 22, along with unexpected changes, the pursuit of occult information and financial benefits, especially if the signs Capricorn and Aquarius have anything to do with it. Solar vibrations shift when your ruling Sun moves into the sign of Virgo and your second house around August 23, bringing personal values and money matters into light. You may begin to feel increasingly confused and disoriented due to disruptive energies from Mercury. Financial contracts and decisions are also indicated at this time, but are discouraged, especially if neighbors or the signs Virgo and Gemini are involved. Hold off for a more solid astrological time.



VIRGO
(Aug. 24-Sept. 22)

Take a step back. Your planetary ruler, Mercury, is moving backward through your own sign. You may feel confused, or have difficulties involving clothing, digestion, your job or transportation, especially if you were born close to August 25. It may be more challenging to express yourself as well, but there's a positive side. Retracing your steps will bring rewards, so looking back to clothes that need mending, diets that ended, incomplete projects or old writings will pay off big. Romance, creative writing and increased confidence are indicated around August 23. The sign Leo may apply.



LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 23)

Career aspirations and public image are the main concerns as your planetary ruler, Venus, moves through the sign of Cancer and your 10th house. Business related to real estate, cooking, nursing and botany are featured. Adverse reactions to Mercury's unstable influence may cause a lack of sleep or digestion problems due to subconscious worries. A slight issue may arise close to August 22 pertaining to lovers, creative projects, recreation and children. The signs Pisces and Sagittarius could have something to do with it.



SCORPIO
(Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Cosmic vibrations are what you make of them. With your planetary ruler, Pluto, moving through the sign of Sagittarius, it's within your power to bring only the best situations to you through positive visualization. Influences from Jupiter could cause overspending on clothing, schools, travel and health-related expenses, but these energies could also increase the amount of money that you earn, especially if the signs Sagittarius or Pisces are involved. It's really your choice. Unexpected situations or sudden problems may arise anytime through August 22, dealing with recreation, artistic projects, ultimate goals, lovers or children. Temporary love affairs are also indicated at this time. The signs Aquarius and Capricorn could play a part.



SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 23-Dec. 20)

Universal energies indicate continued opportunity from Saturn as your planetary ruler, Jupiter, moves through the sign of Virgo and your 10th house. Although things may be hectic at work, career opportunities, financial enhancements, sexual possibilities and benefits from bosses and the signs Capricorn and Aquarius also apply at this time. Look back to previously passed-up opportunities for good fortune. When things become overwhelming, get organized to overcompensate. If you were born around December 11, you are going through intense tranformations, possibly involving sex and the signs Scorpio and Aries.



CAPRICORN
(Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

You're still in really great shape with lucky Jupiter so close to your planetary ruler, Saturn. Expansion on several levels and numerous opportunities await you, but they won't fall into your lap. This isn't the ideal time for a new beginning, as it would be only temporary, but love relationships, spirituality and associations with the signs Sagittarius and Pisces could prove quite beneficial. If your luck isn't so great lately, you may need to let go of the past in order to have room to receive blessings of the future. You can't do both. However, picking up where you left off in the areas of diet, hygiene, clothing repairs, career aspirations and beliefs could reacquaint you with yourself. Difficulties may come through travel, schools and places of worship.



AQUARIUS
(Jan. 21-Feb. 18)

Planetary forces are mixed. Your cosmic co-ruler, Saturn, is receiving blessings from Jupiter, while your primary ruler, Uranus, simultaneous receives difficult opposition. It's really how you choose to look at it. Expect the best and receive the best—why think negative thoughts of the future? Travel, job opportunities, sex and benefits from the signs Sagittarius and Pisces are still available, but temporary situations and delays are also possible. At the same time, issues with the Sun come into play just after August 25, bringing bad financial speculation, problematic sex, and issues with lovers, loans and children. The sign Leo could be involved. Hold off on major purchases and financial decisions for now.



PISCES
(Feb. 19-March 20)

You may be experiencing misunderstandings, cancellations and communication problems in love relationships or business partnerships due to disturbing influences from Mercury. Avoid unnecessary chatter to overcompensate. Bosses, older partners and the signs Capricorn and Aquarius continue to be of benefit to you. Slight issues with romantic partners, children and surrounding sporting events, recreation and the arts are forecasted around August 22 due to interruptions from Venus, especially if women or the signs Taurus and Libra have anything to do with it. Good fortune is also possible at this time.



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