Horoscopes for August 2024 By Jeanne Douglas

Aries (21 March to 19 April):
Life seems overly taxing at times and yet some breakthrough is imminent. This may surprise you happily in the end and you could find yourself celebrating in some way, albeit quietly! Others don’t seem to notice because they’re grappling with their own struggles. Some casual yet helpful remark from you makes all the difference.
Taurus (20 April to 20 May):
Ever practical as usual, you keep going when others seem all too ready to give up or at least take a break from their obligations. Someone notices your efforts and promotes you in some way, pushing you forward to take the limelight and to get some recognition. Your own personal life is complex and difficult; just take your time.
Gemini (21 May to 21 June):
Having worked hard at communication over the last few months, you’ve felt confounded and confused at times and left wondering whether you should really bother. Suddenly it seems to come together all at once and your phone won’t stop ringing! Then just accept all the wonderful invitations and immerse yourself in fun.
Cancer (22 June to 22 July):
Your life benefits from an overhaul! Catching up with paperwork and administration seems to establish the kind of order that you really need. And then, as the dust starts to settle, you can begin to establish what it is that you really want. Others may try to offer their thoughts but you’re heavily distracted. Give it time.
Leo (23 July to 22 August):
By concentrating and focusing on one thing at a time, you make wonderful progress and move way ahead of everyone else. Someone in your personal circle is playing up a little, making their presence known in no uncertain terms! As they push for their own goals, you take some time out for a break or holiday so as to recharge and refresh.
Virgo (23 August to 21 September): You seek to spend time outdoors whether gardening or walking or pursuing some sports’ activity. This does you much good and your health improves and puts a spring in your step. There are many discussions around you linked to practical decisions and yet you’re impervious to persuasion; you’ve heard it all before.
Libra (22 September to 22 October):
All is not really as it seems – you suspect – and then you find out that the truth is indeed so completely different! This causes you to step back this month and to revise your plans considerably. Yet no-one needs to know and you quietly set off in a totally new direction. Only intelligent Librans can pull off such a stunt.
Scorpio (23 October to 21 November):
Your determination seems a little muted and this may be because you need a holiday or time off from your current obligations. So take some time out or at least plan to do so because you’ll find that it will give you an edge later on. Practical tasks around house and home are likely even though they’re a headache at times.
Sagittarius (22 November to 21 December):
Travel is likely this month and this is a favourite thing for Sagittarius to do! Someone needs a helping hand or even a shoulder to cry on. This strengthens a special bond between you and you’ll be the best of pals for a long time to come. However, there will be days when it seems that you’re chasing your tail. Be patient.
Capricorn (22 December to 19 January):
You turn a page on the book of life only to discover that you have to look back and revise issues over the last few years, in order to gain an understanding. Only then can you move forward, enlightened and full of resolve and intent. Others close to you find it all so difficult to understand! So give things time to resolve.
Aquarius (20 January to 18 February):
You work quietly and methodically, putting things in order and focusing on your work. Your concentration is good at the moment and you’re able to solve long-standing and difficult problems quite easily and which seemed almost impossible before. Others flap around you somewhat so you need to detach a little.
Pisces (19 February to 20 March):
You gain a deeper insight into life and consequently acquire a firmer grasp of reality. You are more accepting of things as they are and won’t suffer ‘what ifs’ and broken dreams and lost desires! This makes you rather formidable and sure of your chosen direction in life. Others can follow or not, whatever – you’re happy.