Zodiac signs

AUGUST FORECAST

Aries (March 21-April 20)
From the 1st to the 3rd, you are having a plain-old-super-emotional couple of days. There could be some family stuff in there, maybe a few how-do-I-feel-about-housework issues, and may be an overdue relationship talk or two. Let it all out! On the 8th, do something healthy. Go for a jog, get a massage, eat a salad. Heck, why not aim for all three? On the 11th, you're looking at more serious subliminal emotional activity. But by the 15th, you are in full swing -- its action time! Then, the next day, you've slowed down, and if you've napped sufficiently, you'll be ready for the excitement coming your way the 19th. On the 21st, watch out. Don't sign anything and (after a fabulous few days -- 22nd and 23rd) you'll be in a better head and heart space for decisions come the 26th. By the 30th, it's back to a plain-old-feelings day.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)
You're just a blue, fuzzy, communicating monster on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd. And a 'communicating monster' is definitely one of the better kinds of monsters to be! As the month starts, you are telling everybody what you feel and what you want and they're rewarding you with lots of emotional cookies. On the 9th, whatever it is in your life that you thought you were bored with, turns out to be interesting after all. On the 12th, get ready for a few cut-to-the-quick emotions to strike. You feel grounded and good on the 17th -- a feeling you want to hang onto during the rough patch that comes along the 19th. On the 23rd, do your favorite thing and shop around for the best price! Then on the 29th and 30th, you are a big blue cuddly ball of fuzzy chitchat energy again. Go ahead and rumble and growl and purr and tell everybody how you feel.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)
Your mind is on the money, as the month gets started. Your money, to be specific. So, go ahead and check your budget, balance your accounts and cut down on spending. But don't turn too stingy. By the 4th, you'll have shifted gears into a more high minded, possibly even highly intellectual space. On the 11th, you'll be going deep and doing good deeds for a number of grateful folks. The 16th, watch your step -- and a partner's. Whether its love, business or something else, your other half could take over as boss. Set them straight, quick style. On the 21st, concentrate on your abundant creative gifts; and on the 27th, you will be in an all-day state of late summer, everything-is-beautiful bliss. Ah! Go ahead, baby, and bask in the rays.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)
On the 1st, 2nd and 3rd, you are hotter than the sun at high noon and cooler than the kiddy pool the neighbors filled up next door to beat the heat. Yep, things are going great, and that sets the tone for a hot-chihuahua kind of month. Ruf! Ruf! You're doing everything bigger and brighter on the 5th, and by the 8th, all the right people will have noticed. On the 13th, hold on tight -- a few neglected feelings demand your attention, and if you continue to ignore them, well, it could get ugly. But by the 18th, you'll have mastered (or at least been introduced to) the art of being flexible with your feelings. You need to slow way down on the 23rd, and you'll be glad you did by the 26th, when you see what terrific results you get from going slower. When the 29th and 30th roll around, you're burning hot and simultaneously you are (almost as) cool as ice, again!

Leo (July 23-Aug 22)
The 1st through the 3rd, you are going to be in the midst of some exciting, subliminal, emotionally crystalline shifts. These practically magical shifts are happening down deep -- at the lowest levels of your psyche. Wow! What's going on in there? You won't be the only one who is surprised -- and delighted -- with the answers you start getting the 4th and 5th. On the 9th, people agree with you. And that's always a good feeling. And on the 15th, gear up for romance -- there is some coming your way, big time! Just don't stay up too late. The 18th, you might have to say bye-bye to your pride if you want to resolve a problem effectively. You'll learn something new (and you'll like doing it) on the 22nd. The evening of the 27th, have a party with your friends. And maybe you should have another one -- in honor of you -- on the 28th.

Virgo (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)
As the month gets started -- particularly the first three days -- you and a certain somebody are going to be compatible. And it looks like you're even taking a trip together -- always a test of just how well two people work together. Chances are you'll pass with flying colors, and have a pretty fantastic meal or two, to boot. By the 7th and 8th, you'll be feeling great -- the whole thing is actually pretty exciting, isn't it? On the 10th, watch for deep and meaningful exchanges, and on the 15th, you might be tempted to do something faster than it should be done. Don't. Take your time, honey -- what, after all, is the rush? The 16th and 17th are highly charged romance days, but on the 21st, you need to address a relationship issue. You'll do a good job, and by the 29th and 30th, you're in for even more cuddly compatibility.

Libra (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)
Your month is getting off to an impressive start. You're loose in the roller rink of magnetic personalities, and it's 'free skate' time! Go at it with abandon, on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd; just be careful not to crash too hard into any of those other magnetic personalities. You're guaranteed to learn a few things about your own charismatic self, when you strap on those sparkly-personality-roller-skates. The 9th and 10th, you'll start using your wonderfulness on the folks around you -- get ready for some super-fun flirtation. On the 13th, go deep. What is it you want out of life? Make a list. By the 17th, you could be in for a day of transition -- you start out a little blue, but end the day with hot pink romance! The 22nd is all about relationships. And on the 27th and 28th, bask in all the good energies flowing around you! Then do a triple spin in the middle of the rink.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
Your emotional life looks at least a little bit like an old Western, especially the first three days of the month. There are some 'us-against-them' fights; there are dusty trails; a few horses; and an ambush or two. Also, there's a little lawlessness. Why not step in and put a stop to the high-noon fight? Please, gunslinger -- you know deep down it's not necessary, especially when you're such a good negotiator. Growing up means leaving some of these fighting patterns behind you, you know. Fortunately, the 8th will be a good day. It could have something to do with the internal changes you've made. On the 12th, get ready for a great day, and the 13th is even better. The problem that comes at the 18th could give way to romance on the 21st. Watch out for a tricky situation that could turn serious on the 23rd. On the 29th and 30th, you get whatever (and whoever) you want.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)
During the first three days of the month, you might feel like you're heading in one direction (physically, spiritually, emotionally or fashion-wise) and the rest of the world is heading the opposite direction. Don't slam on the brakes and spin a U-ey! Instead, keep on heading your own way, and try to appreciate the extra energy these opposing forces generate! On the 6th, you could get started on an around-the-world (or across-the-state, or whatever) trip. Even if you set off going fast, by the 12th and 13th, you might feel like you've slowed way down. Maybe, you have. You'll feel (if you've rested!) better by the 14th and 15th, which are full-on 'you' days. The 20th, tune in to what others have to say, and on the 25th, you'll be able to tell somebody something you've been itching to tell them for a long time. On the 30th, you are bound to get lucky with something you care about.

Capricorn (Dec. 22- Jan. 20)
Summertime is the time when you don't have to deal with anything, right? You just strap on the swim flippers and slip on your sunglasses and sit in the sun until you've baked any and all issues out of your mind? The 1st of the month, at least, the answer is: wrong! You have to deal with a few issues. Whether they're work- or relationship-related or deeper internal things, you're going to have to work on them. So, lather on the sun block the 2nd and 3rd and get to work. The 5th, a little unease in your environment is just another indicator that it's time to deal. On the 11th, ask your friends for help, and by the 17th, you'll be feeling a whole lot more grounded. You'll also be feeling good! The 21st and 25th, draw on your creative talents to get a new understanding of yourself. And then, on the 30th, it's time -- again -- for some heavy duty dealing with issues (of all shapes and sizes). Good work and good luck.

Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 19)
From the 1st through the 3rd of the month, it's time for you to get serious about a new end-of-the-summer health routine. The veggies are fresh and the weather is fine (if a tad hot) and there is absolutely no time like the present to put your physical affairs in order. So, start a healthy diet! And get to the track or the pool or the gym! Now keep doing it, all month (and next month, too)! On the 7th, it's work-focus time. Be careful with any big changes -- make sure your interests are represented on the office negotiation front. With the 11th, 12th and 13th, come career issues that could prompt some pretty deep reflection on your part. What do you want out of your work life? The 18th and 19th leave you feeling like a million dollars. Call your relatives on the 24th, and on the 31st, compromise. And after you've compromised, go exercise.

Pisces (Feb. 20-Mar. 20)
Well, you are in for a few days of beeyoutifuuul romance on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd! There's a lot of creativity happening between you and a certain somebody, and if there's a love sonnet or two involved, don't be surprised. Enjoy this love-in-the-summer -- it's the real thing. On the 5th, make sure you're eating right, and on the 9th, you might have to tackle a relationship issue. Hey, baby, its part of the whole love deal. You go ahead and tackle it, with honesty and rigor. The 13th, be a little careful, especially where work is concerned, and the 15th, your boss could feel differently than you do about something. Don't fret -- and don't give up your convictions. Do some yoga (or go for a run or swim) on the 18th, and by the 20th and 21st, you feel (and look!) great. On the 27th and 28th, communicate, communicate, communicate.