August 17 Birthday Horoscope
If Today is Your Birthday: August 17
The Year Ahead
Forecast for August 2007 to August 2008
Your birthday this year occurs during a Crescent Moon phase, suggesting that it’s a period in which you are striving to break free from habitual behavior patterns in order to free yourself up for new opportunities. While you may encounter some resistance from others, your path is to push forward and uncover new ways of expressing yourself.
The Sun joins with Venus, Mercury, and Saturn, and opposes Neptune in your Return chart. Saturn and Neptune’s influences are contradictory. While a part of you is attempting to see things for what they are, another part is hanging onto dreams and ideals. Some disillusionments and reality shifts are bound to be a part of your life this year. New responsibilities are likely to present themselves, or you are required to take your current responsibilities more seriously. Although Saturn’s influence is traditionally considered restrictive, it does not have to be a depressing influence by all means. Some people react in such a way, but others benefit greatly from the stark realism that now enters their lives. The kind of progress you make now may not seem significant for the time being, but you will look back on this period of your life as one in which you truly made REAL progress towards your goals. Some confusion about where you are headed in life is quite likely. A noncommittal attitude in your personal or professional life could leave people in your life feeling frustrated with you as you attempt to find yourself. Some personal sacrifices may need to be made this year in order to prepare for new directions in your life. Err on the side of caution if offers arrive that seem too good to be true. Some confusion or possibly deception could arise in communications this year, and you may be skipping important details without even realizing it. Your best bet is to work on disciplining yourself. Take this opportunity to structure your life and your goals, and work diligently towards them.
The Sun, Venus, and Mercury also trine Pluto–a very helpful influence! While a part of you is going through an identity crisis of sorts, others are bound to recognize your leadership skills and talents, or, at the very least, your potential. You are motivated to get to the bottom of matters. You might find that superficial goals no longer satisfy you. You want your life path and your objectives to reflect what youre really about, and you are likely to rid yourself of unsatisfying goals this year. Your mental faculties are attuned to otherworldly impressions, offering you increased insight, psychological understanding and awareness, and focused attention. You are inclined to do a lot of digging, researching, analyzing, investigating, and getting to the bottom of things. Increased psychological awareness of yourself and others can benefit you greatly, and employing strategy in your decision making is easier than usual this year. Relationships with younger people may be especially rewarding and meaningful.
Venus conjuncts Saturn, suggesting that problems in personal relationships that have been swept under the carpet may surface this year, and you are ready to face them. Dissatisfaction with loved ones becomes more glaring. Support from older people or authority figures may come by way of solid advice or tangible help. Renewed ties to old friends are possible, or a new sense of responsibility in existing friendships. A pleasing trine between Venus and Pluto suggests that romantic relationships and attractions have a fated quality to them this year. This could be a year in which you fall in love, and this could be with a person, an activity, or a cause! Meeting someone who transforms your life, and more specifically your values and attitude towards love, is possible under this influence. Strong existing relationships are likely to grow and transform in rewarding ways, as you are more open than usual to intensity and passion. Although they can be up and down at times, your finances could also improve dramatically this year as long as you employ strategy.
There is nothing light or superficial about your life this year. Getting your finances and your love life in order plays a big role. The need to make some personal sacrifices can figure. While there may be some confusion, you are set to make important changes to the way you live your life and express yourself, and you are likely to feel quite invigorated as a result. Disappointments lead to increased understanding and the ridding of unsatisfactory goals.
2007 is a Number Seven year for you. Ruled by Neptune. This is a year of preparation, chance, and refinement. It is not a time of dramatic changes. Instead, it’s a year when reflection on the past is helpful, and when refinements to your life path should be made. It’s a good year to study and analyze. Unexpected twists to your life story and “chance” meetings are probable. Advice – take stock of your life in order to prepare for more exciting years to come, examine the past and plan for the future, get in touch with your deepest needs and uncover your personal power, don’t strain yourself or actively try to expand.
2008 will be a Number Eight year for you. Ruled by Saturn. This is a year of power and accomplishment. Actively seeking to expand, taking educated risks, and moving forward are highlighted. This is a year of opportunity, particularly in the material and business world, and opportunities need to be seized. It’s generally not a year to find a new love partner, simply because the focus is on the material world and your place in the world. This is a problem-solving year in which you can expect real, tangible results. Advice – take action, plan ahead, seize opportunities.
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See Also:
Leo Horoscopes:
Leo Daily Horoscope
Leo Yearly Horoscope
Leo Monthly Horoscope
Leo Yearly Love Horoscope
Leo Ascendant Daily Horoscope
Leo Good Days Calendar
Leo Compatibility:
Leo Sun Sign Compatibility
Leo Moon Sign Compatibility
Leo Venus Sign Compatibility
These interpretations are partially based on the Solar Return chart in astrology. Of course, the Solar Return chart is most accurate, personalized, and descriptive, when the birth time and place (in addition to the birth date) are known.
These forecasts also incorporate Numerology and Personal Year Numbers.
The individual birthday forecast above is written by astrologer Annie and is copyright CafeAstrology.com.
