Horoscope: August 4, 2017

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Aries | March 20 – April 18



Fighting for what or who you believe in may be a virtue. Still, think twice before you go to battle over certain matters and, even more, before you defend certain individuals. You may have thought you had all the facts, but judging by the current planetary setup, that’s by no means the case.

Taurus | April 19 – May 19



Although every sign is influenced by August’s two eclipses, because they accent the structure of your life, don’t be surprised if sudden developments lead to changes as exciting as they are unexpected. Tempting as it is to try to slow the pace of events, the more swiftly you get involved, the more you’ll benefit.

Gemini | May 20 – June 20



Few things are more challenging for a Gemini than being stuck in a situation that’s repetitive and, therefore, dull. Worse, at the moment it seems there’s no escape. Actually, that’s not true. That escape requires doing something or being with the sort of people you dread, so have always avoided.

Cancer | June 21 – July 21



Sooner or later you’ll have to confront somebody about their refusal to take responsibility for their end of certain arrangements. Initially, they offered a range of convincing excuses. But now they’ve vanished, and aren’t responding to you. Be forthright and firm. That will make it abundantly clear you’ve run out of patience.

Leo | July 22 – August 21



The line between sticking with what you believe in and being stubborn is never clear. However, during this unsettled period, it’s vital you explore every idea or offer that comes your way, even if it’s unappealing, would upset others or be impractical. Still, you’ll learn something, and those insights could be amazingly valuable.

Virgo | August 22 – September 21



Planning ahead is a virtue. However, between August’s two eclipses, which will be shaking things up for everybody, and your ruler Mercury going retrograde actually in Virgo, on the 13th, the more flexible your arrangements, the better. Unsettling as changes may seem at the time, many of them are long overdue.

Libra | September 22 – October 22



It seems somebody’s been dishonest. This is distressing but, also, you can’t really ask them about it. Actually, you’re urged to do exactly that. If they’re intentionally being deceptive, they’ll deny it all. But they could be relieved to have an opportunity to straighten out what’s nothing more than genuine confusion.

Scorpio | October 23 – November 21



August’s first eclipse, this coming Monday’s Full Moon, is all about matters coming to a head and, as a result, triggering timely change. You may already have been discussing these if not exploring your options. The time has come to take the next step and, ideally, as next week begins.

Sagittarius | November 22 – December 20



Few things infuriate you more than those rather arrogant individuals who blithely assume others will go along with whatever they say or decide. Yet in one particular matter, that’s exactly what you’re doing, however unthinkingly. That being the case, carefully note situations where others have questions or raise objections.

Capricorn | December 21 – January 18



Sometimes sudden changes are nothing more than that. But those triggered by the powerful eclipses, on this coming Monday and on the 21st, will raise timely, and vital, questions about how wisely you use your resources, that is, your money, your time, ideas and even your affections. The resulting insights could be life-changing.

Aquarius | January 19 – February 17



Few things are more difficult than raising issues you know the individual in question doesn’t want to acknowledge, and even less, discuss. Still, if you’ve thought things through, there’s every possibility that, together, you’ll come up with an improved approach, if not a solution. It’s better than saying and doing nothing.

Pisces | February 18 – March 19



Ordinarily, the best way to inform somebody they’ve either ill-judged a situation or are making a mistake with somebody is to organise a quiet discussion, one in which you can raise your concerns diplomatically. However, there’s no time for that. Speak up now, and be as blunt as is necessary.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 4^th, 2017.