Forecast for Aug. 13-26
By Cortney Litwin
Staff Writer
An optimistic Mars-Jupiter trine on the 13th encourages you to take action on your ideas. The sun-Jupiter opposition the next day, however, can make you overly optimistic, so slow down and think things through. On the 17th, Neptune ties to the sun and Mars favor spiritual endeavors, but a pragmatic Mercury-Saturn conjunction prompts more practical discussions. Then a collision between Mars and Uranus on the 18th and Mercury and Uranus on the 21st causes rash behavior and abrasive communications. The new moon in Leo on the 20th energizes romance and creativity. Speaking of love, the Venus-Uranus dance on the 22nd inspires love-at-first-sight scenarios, which accelerate after Venus enters lusty Leo on the 26th. Work and health are in focus after the sun enters Virgo on the 22nd. On the 25th, Mercury enters loving Libra, while Mars enters homey Cancer. However, a confrontational influence on the 26th-27th involving Mercury, Mars and Pluto can disrupt partnerships, family interactions and business/financial activities.
If you know your rising sign from your time of birth, read that too.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Promote your ideas on the 17th, but watch out for impulsiveness. The new moon brings a new cycle of energy to your love life, but try to avoid being drawn into an argument at home or at work near the end of the month.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Expressing your ideas (marketing? analyzing? flirting?) brings opportunities around the 22nd. The new moon and Venus in Leo give you the urge to beautify your home and do some entertaining.
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
Take action on your project on the 13th, but avoid going to extremes. Self-promotion can open doors after the new moon. Just be aware of a relationship or financial issue, which may detonate around the 26th.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
Being objective is your best bet when someone close to you goes off the rails temporarily toward the end of the month. On the bright side, the new moon and Venus open financial doors during the next few weeks.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
The new moon in your sign makes you antsy for a fresh start in your personal life. Getting clear about what you want will help you fulfill your dreams. Your powers of attraction are especially potent after the 26th.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
A contretemps with your boss or colleague is likely around the 18th and 21st, and romance gets rocky at the end of the month. Fortunately, the new moon strengthens your insightfulness and intuition.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Keep your eyes open for a lucky break around the 13th and 22nd. Plus, networking with friends and community contacts offer opportunities after the new moon, if you can avoid an overreaction around the 26th.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Look for career opportunities after the new moon. Plus, Venus in Leo will send people your way who can assist you. Just watch out for willfulness, which can derail your plans at the end of the month.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Your humor and brainpower inspire your relationship or business partnership from the 13th-17th. The new moon says it’s time to broaden your horizons through a trip, class or spiritual activity. Passion sizzles as well!
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
The new moon and Venus heat up intimacy, but first you may need to resolve an emotional issue, which will most likely be in your face at the end of the month. Letting go of control is the key to harmony.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Activities with your significant other get a burst of fresh energy from the new moon and Venus. Just watch out for a snag in your work project, finances or legal agreement around the 26th.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
The new moon and Venus in Leo provide work opportunities through networking. However, relationships are unpredictable the 18th through 21st, and a problem over finances or socializing can unhinge romance around the 26th.