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August: Leos—at their social best!

By HOPE NICKLAY

Aries

You have been dealing with big transformative energies in your career and public life; allow time for things to manifest in the right order. You have powerful abilities that you have yet to realize.

Taurus

Your daily life is filled with things to do this month and you have been extra responsible about sticking to your tasks. Towards the end of the month when you feel the pull to take a break you should enjoy it.

Gemini

Take time to hang out with friends and for pleasurable activities this month. Energy for extra communication at home will make you feel the need to get away for a short time.

Cancer

You are dedicated to making money right now in unique ways. You have experienced opportunity in your field of choice within the past few months which will continue to provide you with expansion.

Leo

Your often fiery and strong-willed nature this month also has you feeling like a social butterfly. People are drawn to you more right now for chatting and outings but also for new work ventures and re-structuring of your social circles.

Virgo

There have been restrictions in your finances for the last few months. Taking action steps towards a new financial plan will shift you towards where you need to go. Overcoming obstacles with the kind of perfection that you desire takes patience and appreciation for the journey.

Libra

Your home has been going through changes in the last few months: “Out with the old, in with the new.” Don’t hold back if you think something must go, trust your instincts and get rid of it. Continue to clear your space and your mind and past will be clearing up too.

Scorpio

Your communications are intuitive and insightful now. Make use of your abilities to see what is behind the obvious. Continue to nurture your finances like you would a baby.

Sagittarius

Start to track your dreams if you don’t already do so. You have been healing in your sleep and messages are being sent to you through your subconscious mind. August will provide you with new social contacts that inspire you to implement all your inventive and eclectic energies.

Capricorn

Your work is a constant focus right now which has you feeling consumed by your schedule. Socializing while working will bring some enjoyment to the over responsibility of your situation. You will soon be looking at your greater goals or taking a vacation.

Aquarius

Like the asteroid Goddess Juno you are committed to your partners and feel completely tied in with them. You will soon be urged to hash out some details and make new agreements with your shared projects.

Pisces

Through the month of August the spotlight on your intimate partnerships will continue but the focus will be centered around shared time, space, and resources. The male and female energies within you will be attempting to create a balance.

Hope Nicklay is an astrologer and hypnotherapist who lives and works in the Twin Cities. She can be reached at 612-802-4608 or hopejn@aol.com. FFI:  www.Hypnosiswithhope.com