Weekly Horoscope for August 4 – August 10: What the Stars Have in Store for You
Our beloved astrologer Meg sadly passed away last year, but her column is kept alive by her friend and protégé Maggie Innes.
RAM
MAR 21 – APRIL 20
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With Mercury going retrograde, it’s tempting to throw out the rules of work and health and start over.
Stay calm and make sure you keep the good stuff because you can always adjust it in the future.
A new moon full of new romance is so strong for you – and this time you just know what to say and do.
Venus emphasizes a quiet passion that looks and feels good.
BULL
APRIL 21 – MAY 21
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Your ruler Venus is on the move, amplifying aspects of love that inspire you rather than drain you.
If a bond is asking more of you than you can give, you can fix it now. Just trust your own heart.
Cash coupled with creativity may be closer than you think – and a fresh perspective on building and finding a home will take you to a new “E” address.
TWIN
MAY 22 – JUNE 21
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The effects of the new moon can be sudden and success-based for Gemini, as it occurs in your third house of personal communication. And you love to chat!
Words find their focus when you give them freedom, instead of always wanting to maintain control.
This week passion has a calm quality and a willingness to wait, which can be a surprise, but one worth taking.
CANCER
22 JUNE – 22 JULY
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In the coming weeks, your zone for making contact and valuable connections will be under the influence of Venus. This means that you can approach a nice date without all your limitations.
Or tackle an ongoing partnership issue with an open mind.
But since Mercury is also traveling back into this part of your chart, be careful not to say too much in a business context.
Preparation is essential.
Lion
JULY 23 – AUGUST 23
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You welcome a New Moon into your personal zodiac space, which can leave you feeling invincible – able and willing to take on the world.
Past failures and mistakes fade away and above all, you feel confident about who you really are.
But stay alert when it comes to money, as it can be difficult to determine the correct amounts.
Love is deeper and means more when two parties show their true selves.
VIRGIN
24 AUGUST – 22 SEPTEMBER
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In your sign appears the great Venus, which gives you the ability to see love as it really is and to give it a higher value for that reason.
Illusions disappear and the future begins to take shape in a way that challenges your loyal heart, yet always cherishes it.
The reversal of your ruler Mercury can cause confusion and delay in finding or accepting a new role.
Stay calm and listen to your natural, positive instincts.
SCALE
23 SEPT. – 23 OCT.
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Love dreams can come true when the passion planet inhabits your zone of secret self.
You may not even realize how much you want something or someone until this week. But hey, you could have it all.
A new moon full of new contacts forces you to make contacts everywhere you go, because the unlikely name or number can have the greatest influence on the future.
Happiness wears turquoise.
SCORPION
24 OCT – 22 NOV
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The extra spark for a career or other personal boost comes with the new moon – in your tenth house of success.
Even if you have to start from scratch, you can quickly find yourself a leading role in a competitive field.
This moon also asks you to let go of ideas or goals that you feel don’t suit you.
Venus sharpens your vision of love, allowing you to see potential in someone you already hold dear.
ARCHER
23 NOVEMBER – 21 DECEMBER
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Goals you set this week could change your life, as Venus takes root and encourages you to focus on what brings you pleasure and makes you happy – rather than on impressing other people.
This can lead to an unexpected passive “yes”.
Mercury’s retrograde course can put the focus on regrets and missed opportunities, but with the support of the new moon, you can rise above this and redefine your own destiny.
IBEX
22 DECEMBER – 20 JANUARY
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The exciting and energetic lunar activity in your transformation zone is the biggest planetary benefit for you this week.
This needs to be addressed as soon as possible, so abandon the usual Capricorn delaying tactics.
When it comes to love, broadening your horizons and breaking away from a certain “type” can make your heart skip a beat before it even sees your eyes.
Work combines candor with happiness: the more honest you can be, the better.
AQUARIUS
JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18
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Beneath your cool exterior may be a wellspring of unspoken desire. If this sounds familiar, Venus is with you now to guide you through it.
You can be vulnerable, you can let go of control – and let your feelings deepen and grow.
If you’re single, someone who recently changed their name or working title could be The One.
A negotiating moon helps you to close a personal deal.
FISHING
FEBRUARY 19 – MAR 20
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People who expect you to always agree with them or who put themselves last will be in for a surprise this week: a moon of decisive action will change your approach to life.
For the first time, you don’t mind standing out or attracting attention.
Meanwhile, as Venus moves her sign into the center of your marriage, you may make big promises, or keep them.
The luck factor is linked to competitions that last all week.
