Monthly Horoscopes for August

Aries - Fun, romance and pleasure abound. This month you just want to enjoy yourself. You have worked hard in the past and you deserve a break. If you are single, there is a strong chance you will meet with romance this August. Your charisma is such you attract people into your orbit very easily. New hobbies and past-times will bring further excitement into your life when you simply don't have time to feel bored!

Taurus - Getting together with the family is a priority now. If there are relatives you haven't seen in months, you might be arranging a big family get-together. Activities going on in your home will keep you busy. Renovating your home or landscaping the garden will bring out your creative side and although it's going to be a lot of hard work, you will be enjoying this too.

Gemini - Sharing ideas, learning new skills or helping to teach someone a subject you are familiar with are all possibilities now. You will get most pleasure, this August, through sharing what you know with others. Expect to be out and about a lot within your neighbourhood. Meetings, appointments, tests and interviews fill your diary for over the weeks ahead and there might be moments when you feel you don't have time to pause. Even so: you will love the business of it all!

Cancer - You might be thinking of different ways to earn a little extra money. Or someone will introduce you to projects or a concept aimed to bring more income into your home. Selling items on an internet auction site or at a car boot sale could be fun as well as profitable. It could also be that a new job will bring a welcome increase in earnings.

Leo - You're ready for new beginnings. You have been thinking about these for some time and even if loved ones or other people object to your plans, you know that this is something you have to do for yourself. Life would be boring if it stayed the same all the time and this August you intend to make a start on projects that will have long-term consequences. You feel optimistic and sure these will bring rewards your way, eventually.

Virgo - This is a good time of the year for you to get back in touch with your inner self. Meditate, keep a dream journal or simply withdraw from the hustle and bustle of living and seek quiet places to think about life and contemplate your spirituality. August isn't a good month to push for what you want or to try to force an outcome. It is better to use this time to carefully consider your future and to lay the foundations for something that will grow over the months ahead. Be ready and willing to try something new and unfamiliar as August ends. The end of the month is good for new beginnings.

Libra - As a Libran you enjoy the company of your friends and family. This is a perfect month for you to meet people either through travel or through joining new groups and societies. Through your communications you might revise your aspirations and dreams for the future or set yourself new aims and ambitions. It will be with the help, support and encouragement of those around you that you will move forward into the future.

Scorpio - You have a deeply spiritual nature. You are intuitive and have a strong sense that some things are meant to be, whether because they provide you with lessons that are needed to develop as a person or to understand your spirituality. Or some things happen in order to take you to the place you should be. This month the Universe will be offering you many opportunities to work towards and realise your dreams.

Sagittarius - Sagittarius is a sign that loves to learn. You have a curious mind and a strong need to get out into the world around you to experience new things, meet new people and add to your knowledge. These are the kind of goals you should be pursuing now. Sign up on an educational course or evening class whether to learn new skills, advance your intellect or gain qualifications that might help you in your career. It's a good month for travel and also for sports and physical activity.

Capricorn - A house move could be on the cards or you might be buying or selling property. Any money transactions going on at this time are likely to involve huge sums of money. Joint resources also need some consideration, whether you are working out who owns what or agreeing on splitting possessions. Whatever is occurring now, the financial side is strongly relevant to your situation and for that reason, you might feel as if you can't drop your guard.

Aquarius - Relationships will be interesting. Existing partnerships will develop and grow as you gain a better understanding of each other. You are willing to work at your friendships and closer unions now. If you are meeting new people, you are likely to be exposed to new opportunities. Those who enter your life will be important in some way, even if it is to introduce you to new ideas, religions, beliefs or cultures. Life is interesting because of the enjoyment you gain through your friendships.

Pisces - A new job or changes in an existing employment could mean you will have to get used to new circumstances. Or it is possible a new boss or new colleague will bring fresh ideas into the workplace. You might feel you have to work harder these days in order to progress. It is important to take good care of your health this August and be sure to take the chance to relax when it is presented to you.