Libra Monthly Horoscope
{Monthly Horoscopes 2017}
A horoscope guide to the month ahead for Libra Sun and Libra Ascendant.
August 2017 Horoscope: Predictions for Libra
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Overview for this Month: Libra (All)
Big changes are in the works for your social life, hopes, dreams, or community involvement this month, dear Libra. August is potentially powerful for payoffs from recent career or business efforts, networking, and connecting with friends. There is still the need to process recent events and get your footing, but you're also in a very sociable phase that's excellent for you. Taking some educated risks can expand your world now.
Eclipses this month pull up important themes revolving around friendships, group connections, long-term goals, romance, and creativity. The Solar Eclipse on the 21st brings a charge of energy to friendships and group associations. Some of you may have been pursuing a project on your own, and you now recognize the need to delegate tasks, collaborate, or start something brand new. The change is likely to be an empowering one, even if you resist it a little at first! With eclipses, sometimes we have to let go of something before we fully embrace moving on.
You've been wrestling with the desire to spread your wings and an equally strong urge or need to stick with what you know or at home this year, and solutions to this dilemma seem to emerge this month. The desire to have more control over your family and home environment continues, however, and you may need to loosen your grip for your sanity! The 15-17 can pull up this recurring theme. You may be dealing with personal insecurities and fears that undermine your confidence and performance, or that are preventing you from enjoying the work you do. Try not to shoulder all of this alone.
The Lunar Eclipse on the 7th opens your eyes to your feelings for someone or a current creative project. This can be an exciting time for love, creativity, and fertility. Emotions can be overflowing as you explore your feelings.
This is a super month for appeal on a professional or public level. You'll benefit most from this on the 9-11. You may be giving generously of yourself or your services, and this boosts your reputation and appeal. People are receiving you well, and possibly speaking highly of you as well. Take note of ideas that come to you now for future projects, but save them for future use. This is a month for making some bold moves, but not for pushing an idea or project that's not ready to launch.
There is certainly a theme of networking and the support of friends in August, but also a lighter underlying theme of introspection, preparation, and attention to physical and emotional needs that will grow further in September. Mercury's retrograde from the 12th on suggests a need to look back, reflect, and reconsider certain plans before moving forward with them.
As the month advances, pouring your energy into a special project can be consuming in all the right ways. The focus is on order and organizing, and this can be very satisfying. In fact, many of you will be putting significant projects or ventures into motion in the months ahead, and laying down the foundation begins now. You're also in a great position to expand your social contacts or improve a particular friendship. Some of you could partner up with a friend. The Solar Eclipse on the 21st has the effect of pushing you forward courageously with new initiatives or in your social life. You're willing to put in the effort for a friendship to work, and the same applies to your studies and communication projects. This is an excellent time for productivity.
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Libra (Born September 24 to October 3) and Libra Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Libra:August 2017 Libra Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
Overview. The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness Until August 22nd: The Sun continues to put a spotlight on your solar eleventh house. During this cycle, you are planting seeds for the future, dreaming up plans that you might begin to develop two months down the road, if they still seem viable then. You are more aware of the benefits of networking, and you might find some great ideas through others now. You might be working in a team now. You could be questioning some of the rules you have been living by and you could be ready to try something totally new. You are more attracted to that which is progressive or unconventional during this cycle. From August 22nd forward: The Sun travels through your twelfth house now, marking a time of retreat and regeneration. Think about the attachments you have--to things, people, and routines--and consider which ones are dragging you down. This is a time when competitive energies and the ego are on a bit of a break. It's not the time to push ahead with brand new projects. Rather, it's a time of reflection, dreaming, and recharging your batteries. Situations that have naturally outgrown their usefulness in your life can now be put behind you. Endings of natural cycles may be part of the picture at this time of year. Your energy is largely applied to personal and private affairs now. Your disposition is introspective. Rest and reflect, and prepare for a more outgoing cycle when the Sun moves into your first house. Eclipses A total Lunar Eclipse Occurs on August 7th: A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before and after an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. There is absolutely no need to suspend projects already in progress. Essentially, it's better to take in right now--to observe and get in touch with feelings. This Lunar Eclipse stimulates your solar fifth house. Surprises coming from a romantic partner or child may be part of the picture. Something that has been brewing or "in hiding" comes to light, or there is a significant fruition or culmination. Your house of creativity, romance, pleasure, and children is involved. This could manifest, for example, as a romantic proclamation from a lover, a creative project bearing fruit, a child revealing something significant to you, and other such possibilities. A partial Solar Eclipse Occurs on August 21st: A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before and after an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. There is absolutely no need to suspend projects already in progress. Essentially, it's better to take in right now--to observe and get in touch with feelings. The Solar Eclipse marks a new beginning for you. Letting go of the past is necessary in order to move forward. This eclipse occurs in your solar eleventh house, suggesting that a new approach to friendships or new friendships altogether, a new path towards happiness and fulfillment, new associations or affiliations, or plenty of social activity are in store for you. You may see the light in a friendship, realizing its importance in general, as well as the importance of acceptance and camaraderie. Circumstances may be such that you bring a new spirit of friendship into a romance or other connection in the next months. This can be invigorating. Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort Until the 26th: Venus graces your solar tenth house now. During this cycle, you are most charming and well-received on the job. Your responsibility and authority are likeable qualities now, making this a favorable period overall for schmoozing with those in a higher position than you, as well as for negotiations or social activities related to business. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely. You are socially ambitious right now, and success may come through your good managerial qualities or some form of artistic talent, or, indirectly through your marriage partner. People who turn your head during this cycle are those who come across as especially competent. From the 26th forward: Venus graces your solar eleventh house now. Forming harmonious, warm social friendships, possibly related to group activities within a club, can figure now. You may meet someone through such group activities; consequently, your interests will be shared. Whether or not you do, the bottom line is that sharing interests with someone is what makes you happy during this cycle. Venus here enlivens your friendships and group associations with charm and grace. You are more peace-loving than usual and slightly detached on a personal level. If a romance were to begin during this time frame, it would be characterized by a strong feeling of camaraderie, but it could also be rather impersonal and perhaps lacking in depth and intimacy. Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation This month: Mercury continues to transit your solar twelfth house. This is a cycle in which clear decision-making does not come easily. You are paying more attention to unspoken or hidden elements of any circumstance. You are seeing all sides to any given story, and forming a definite opinion does not seem "right" for the time being. Thoughts turn to the past. It's a strong period for gaining different perspectives on problems or issues in your life, as well as for reflection and research, but not the easiest time for presenting your ideas. Mercury is retrograde from the August 12th to September 5th: All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications involving legal affairs, travel, and education, as well as communications about the past, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. With Virgo ruling your twelfth house sector, somebody might be deceiving you or working against you, or nagging issues from the past may crop up and demand attention. Put off making solid travel plans if possible. Occurring in your solar twelfth house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to privacy matters. You may find that you are less able to rely on your intuition. Perhaps you're picking up the wrong cues or reading too much into situations. Whatever the case may be, for the time being, you may not feel that your intuition is serving you well. Be as non-judgmental as you can, but do keep an eye out for deceptiveness and falseness in others. You might unwittingly reveal something that you'd prefer to keep private. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating about your inner world now; or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely. Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage All month: Mars continues to activate your solar eleventh house. You take a more direct approach to realizing your dreams now, rather than simply hoping and wishing. You might find that you have more energy and enthusiasm for spending time with others, but arguments now may be with or on behalf of friends. You can be especially effective at encouraging others now, as well as at leading or organizing a group. Overview Horoscope: Big changes are in the works for your social life, hopes, dreams, or community involvement this month, dear Libra. August is potentially powerful for payoffs from recent career or business efforts, networking, and connecting with friends. There is still the need to process recent events and get your footing, but you're also in a very sociable phase that's excellent for you. Taking some educated risks can expand your world now. Eclipses this month pull up important themes revolving around friendships, group connections, long-term goals, romance, and creativity. The Solar Eclipse on the 21st brings a charge of energy to friendships and group associations. Some of you may have been pursuing a project on your own, and you now recognize the need to delegate tasks, collaborate, or start something brand new. The change is likely to be an empowering one, even if you resist it a little at first! With eclipses, sometimes we have to let go of something before we fully embrace moving on. You've been wrestling with the desire to spread your wings and an equally strong urge or need to stick with what you know or at home this year, and solutions to this dilemma seem to emerge this month. The desire to have more control over your family and home environment continues, however, and you may need to loosen your grip for your sanity! The 15-17 can pull up this recurring theme. You may be dealing with personal insecurities and fears that undermine your confidence and performance, or that are preventing you from enjoying the work you do. Try not to shoulder all of this alone. The Lunar Eclipse on the 7th opens your eyes to your feelings for someone or a current creative project. This can be an exciting time for love, creativity, and fertility. Emotions can be overflowing as you explore your feelings. This is a super month for appeal on a professional or public level. You'll benefit most from this on the 9-11. You may be giving generously of yourself or your services, and this boosts your reputation and appeal. People are receiving you well, and possibly speaking highly of you as well. Take note of ideas that come to you now for future projects, but save them for future use. This is a month for making some bold moves, but not for pushing an idea or project that's not ready to launch. There is certainly a theme of networking and the support of friends in August, but also a lighter underlying theme of introspection, preparation, and attention to physical and emotional needs that will grow further in September. Mercury's retrograde from the 12th on suggests a need to look back, reflect, and reconsider certain plans before moving forward with them. As the month advances, pouring your energy into a special project can be consuming in all the right ways. The focus is on order and organizing, and this can be very satisfying. In fact, many of you will be putting significant projects or ventures into motion in the months ahead, and laying down the foundation begins now. You're also in a great position to expand your social contacts or improve a particular friendship. Some of you could partner up with a friend. The Solar Eclipse on the 21st has the effect of pushing you forward courageously with new initiatives or in your social life. You're willing to put in the effort for a friendship to work, and the same applies to your studies and communication projects. This is an excellent time for productivity. See our Time Line Forecast report for a personalized forecast for the year ahead. Get your unique Personalized Horoscope for the year ahead—over 100 pages long—for a detailed guide to your best days and your most challenging days for attracting love, career success, communication, and more.
Know More About Yourself and Others Try Cafe Astrology's in-depth
Love & Romance Forecast Report Love outlook for the year ahead. Try our Love & Romance Forecast report.
Romantic Compatibility Reports Try Cafe Astrology's in-depth See also general trends for Libra in 2017 and the full 2017 Yearly Libra Horoscope. |
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Libra (Born October 4 to 13) and Libra Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Libra:August 2017 Libra Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
Overview. The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness All month: The Sun lights your solar eleventh house. The Sun illuminates your sector of friends, groups, and dreams coming true this month. It's a sociable sector of your chart, and that's exactly how you are feeling--happy, light-hearted, cosmopolitan, and social. Group affiliations capture your attention. Connections can be made now and networking pays off, or at least satisfies. Being part of a community or circle of friends and building your social network is important to you at this time. This is a rather happy, goal-oriented cycle. A lively agenda is promised, you're attracting quite a bit of interest, and your energy for making contact with others is high. A stronger sense of community is with you during this cycle. Relationships take on a fun, if impersonal, tone now. Activities with children (especially others' children) may increase. You are more stimulated by all that is unconventional during this cycle, and your ideas are original and progressive now. This is a time to follow your dreams and ideals, and to plant a seed in the form of a wish for the future. Eclipses A Total Lunar Eclipse Occurs on August 7th: A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before and after an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. There is absolutely no need to suspend projects already in progress. Essentially, it's better to take in right now--to observe and get in touch with feelings. This Lunar Eclipse stimulates your solar fifth house. Surprises coming from a romantic partner or child may be part of the picture. Something that has been brewing or "in hiding" comes to light, or there is a significant fruition or culmination. Your house of creativity, romance, pleasure, and children is involved. This could manifest, for example, as a romantic proclamation from a lover, a creative project bearing fruit, a child revealing something significant to you, and other such possibilities. A Partial Solar Eclipse Occurs on August 21st: A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before and after an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. There is absolutely no need to suspend projects already in progress. Essentially, it's better to take in right now--to observe and get in touch with feelings. The Solar Eclipse marks a new beginning for you. Letting go of the past is necessary in order to move forward. This eclipse occurs in your solar eleventh house, suggesting that a new approach to friendships or new friendships altogether, a new path towards happiness and fulfillment, new associations or affiliations, or plenty of social activity are in store for you. You may see the light in a friendship, realizing its importance in general, as well as the importance of acceptance and camaraderie. Circumstances may be such that you bring a new spirit of friendship into a romance or other connection in the next months. This can be invigorating. Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort Until August 9th: Venus continues to grace your solar ninth house. During this cycle, your ideals in love are set high. You might become inspired by a loved one now, or someone might awaken a new perspective or way of thinking in you. You could also enjoy a trip, or a new adventure of sorts. In fact, you are attracted to anything that is non-routine and fare best when you are reaching out beyond your usual bounds. You might be attracted to people or even objects that are exotic or different in some way during this cycle. It's a good period for personal charm and attractiveness in general. From August 9th forward: Venus graces your solar tenth house now. During this cycle, you are most charming and well-received on the job. Your responsibility and authority are likeable qualities now, making this a favorable period overall for schmoozing with those in a higher position than you, as well as for negotiations or social activities related to business. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely. You are socially ambitious right now, and success may come through your good managerial qualities or some form of artistic talent, or, indirectly through your marriage partner. People who turn your head during this cycle are those who come across as especially competent. Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation This month: Mercury continues to journey through your solar eleventh house. This is a time when conversations with friends and various networking activities are much appreciated and offer learning experiences. Your ideas just now are especially progressive and unconventional, as you are questioning the rules you typically live by and entertaining some wild ideas. Not all of these ideas are necessarily going to last or lead to new projects, but it's a time of dreaming up new possibilities and new possible solutions to problems. You are especially interested in spending time with people who are like-minded. Social interactions are more frequent, light, and fun during this cycle. Mercury is retrograde from the August 12th to September 5th: All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications involving legal affairs, travel, and education, as well as communications about the past, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. With Virgo ruling your twelfth house sector, somebody might be deceiving you or working against you, or nagging issues from the past may crop up and demand attention. Put off making solid travel plans if possible. Occurring in your solar eleventh house this time, extra care should be used when communicating with friends. You may find that communications with friends or with groups can easily become sticky during this cycle. Group meetings may be postponed or cancelled, and friends may be uncommunicative or giving off mixed signals. On the other hand, old acquaintances may appear during this cycle, or you could be thinking about contacting an old friend. This may be a good time to do so. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with friends and associates during this cycle; or, better yet, take this time to rethink concerns and grievances before talking about them prematurely. Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage Until the 5th: Mars continues to energize your solar tenth house now. You bring much energy, enthusiasm, and drive to your career or to directing activities in your life during this cycle. You may be quite competitive during this period, preferring to achieve and accomplish things on your own. This attitude can, in some cases, be seen by others as an instigating or otherwise offensive energy, so be aware of that possibility. This is a strong time for directly pursuing your goals, and, if you need that extra push or oomph to get a plan going, particularly a professional one, or to assert your desires, then this is the time. You are self-motivated, and your enthusiasm can be harnessed if you so choose. From the 5th forward: Mars is energizing your solar eleventh house now. Group activities and cooperative efforts are the best way to achieve your goals right now. In fact, you have all sorts of ideas about what you want to do. Avoid allowing the ego to attempt to dominate others. You prefer to lead a group rather than follow during this period, and there are certainly ways to do so without stepping on others' toes. As well, the best way to achieve your goals during this period is to work as a team, or to at least to do some networking. You may have more energy than usual to want to organize projects. Your humanitarian impulse may be stimulated. The role you play for other people in your life becomes the focus. You may feel that your schedule gets overloaded at this time with things to do (usually for others). Overview Horoscope: Big changes are in the works for your social life, hopes, dreams, or community involvement this month, dear Libra. August is potentially powerful for payoffs from recent career or business efforts, networking, and connecting with friends. There is still the need to process recent events and get your footing, but you're also in a very sociable phase that's excellent for you. Taking some educated risks can expand your world now. Eclipses this month pull up important themes revolving around friendships, group connections, long-term goals, romance, and creativity. The Solar Eclipse on the 21st brings a charge of energy to friendships and group associations. Some of you may have been pursuing a project on your own, and you now recognize the need to delegate tasks, collaborate, or start something brand new. The change is likely to be an empowering one, even if you resist it a little at first! With eclipses, sometimes we have to let go of something before we fully embrace moving on. You've been wrestling with the desire to spread your wings and an equally strong urge or need to stick with what you know or at home this year, and solutions to this dilemma seem to emerge this month. The desire to have more control over your family and home environment continues, however, and you may need to loosen your grip for your sanity! The 15-17 can pull up this recurring theme. You may be dealing with personal insecurities and fears that undermine your confidence and performance, or that are preventing you from enjoying the work you do. Try not to shoulder all of this alone. The Lunar Eclipse on the 7th opens your eyes to your feelings for someone or a current creative project. This can be an exciting time for love, creativity, and fertility. Emotions can be overflowing as you explore your feelings. This is a super month for appeal on a professional or public level. You'll benefit most from this on the 9-11. You may be giving generously of yourself or your services, and this boosts your reputation and appeal. People are receiving you well, and possibly speaking highly of you as well. Take note of ideas that come to you now for future projects, but save them for future use. This is a month for making some bold moves, but not for pushing an idea or project that's not ready to launch. There is certainly a theme of networking and the support of friends in August, but also a lighter underlying theme of introspection, preparation, and attention to physical and emotional needs that will grow further in September. Mercury's retrograde from the 12th on suggests a need to look back, reflect, and reconsider certain plans before moving forward with them. As the month advances, pouring your energy into a special project can be consuming in all the right ways. The focus is on order and organizing, and this can be very satisfying. In fact, many of you will be putting significant projects or ventures into motion in the months ahead, and laying down the foundation begins now. You're also in a great position to expand your social contacts or improve a particular friendship. Some of you could partner up with a friend. The Solar Eclipse on the 21st has the effect of pushing you forward courageously with new initiatives or in your social life. You're willing to put in the effort for a friendship to work, and the same applies to your studies and communication projects. This is an excellent time for productivity. See our Time Line Forecast report for a personalized forecast for the year ahead. Get your unique Personalized Horoscope for the year ahead—over 100 pages long—for a detailed guide to your best days and your most challenging days for attracting love, career success, communication, and more.
Know More About Yourself and Others Try Cafe Astrology's in-depth
Love & Romance Forecast Report Love outlook for the year ahead. Try our Love & Romance Forecast report.
Romantic Compatibility Reports Try Cafe Astrology's in-depth See also general trends for Libra in 2017 and the full 2017 Yearly Libra Horoscope. |
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Libra (Born October 14 to 23) and Libra Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Libra:August 2017 Libra Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
Overview. The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness Until August 12th: The Sun continues to put a spotlight on your solar tenth house. Satisfaction and fulfillment during this cycle come from doing your professional best, shining as a responsible and capable person, and contributing to the world in practical ways. You might have a chance to receive acknowledgement or praise for your work or good character now. Landing support from authority figures is easier at this time. Avoid the pitfalls of pride or arrogance standing in your way of success. From August 12th forward: The Sun lights your solar eleventh house. The Sun illuminates your sector of friends, groups, and dreams coming true this month. It's a sociable sector of your chart, and that's exactly how you are feeling--happy, light-hearted, cosmopolitan, and social. Group affiliations capture your attention. Connections can be made now and networking pays off, or at least satisfies. Being part of a community or circle of friends and building your social network is important to you at this time. This is a rather happy, goal-oriented cycle. A lively agenda is promised, you're attracting quite a bit of interest, and your energy for making contact with others is high. A stronger sense of community is with you during this cycle. Relationships take on a fun, if impersonal, tone now. Activities with children (especially others' children) may increase. You are more stimulated by all that is unconventional during this cycle, and your ideas are original and progressive now. This is a time to follow your dreams and ideals, and to plant a seed in the form of a wish for the future. Eclipses A Total Lunar Eclipse Occurs on August 7th: A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before and after an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. There is absolutely no need to suspend projects already in progress. Essentially, it's better to take in right now--to observe and get in touch with feelings. This Lunar Eclipse stimulates your solar fourth house. Surprises surrounding your home, family, and domestic life are in store. Something that has been in hiding or brewing under the surface of things comes to light, or there is a significant fruition or culmination. Your sector of house and home, property, family, parents, and foundations is involved. This could manifest, for example, as the culmination of a project on the home, an event involving a family member or parent that grabs your complete attention, a flurry of activity in your home that demands attention, and other such possibilities. A Partial Solar Eclipse Occurs on August 21st: A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before and after an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. There is absolutely no need to suspend projects already in progress. Essentially, it's better to take in right now--to observe and get in touch with feelings. The Solar Eclipse marks a new beginning for you. Letting go of the past is necessary in order to move forward. This eclipse occurs in your solar eleventh house, suggesting that a new approach to friendships or new friendships altogether, a new path towards happiness and fulfillment, new associations or affiliations, or plenty of social activity are in store for you. You may see the light in a friendship, realizing its importance in general, as well as the importance of acceptance and camaraderie. Circumstances may be such that you bring a new spirit of friendship into a romance or other connection in the next months. This can be invigorating. Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort Until August 17th: Venus continues to grace your solar ninth house. During this cycle, your ideals in love are set high. You might become inspired by a loved one now, or someone might awaken a new perspective or way of thinking in you. You could also enjoy a trip, or a new adventure of sorts. In fact, you are attracted to anything that is non-routine and fare best when you are reaching out beyond your usual bounds. You might be attracted to people or even objects that are exotic or different in some way during this cycle. It's a good period for personal charm and attractiveness in general. From August 17th: Venus graces your solar tenth house now. During this cycle, you are most charming and well-received on the job. Your responsibility and authority are likeable qualities now, making this a favorable period overall for schmoozing with those in a higher position than you, as well as for negotiations or social activities related to business. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely. You are socially ambitious right now, and success may come through your good managerial qualities or some form of artistic talent, or, indirectly through your marriage partner. People who turn your head during this cycle are those who come across as especially competent. Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation This month: Mercury continues to journey through your solar eleventh house. This is a time when conversations with friends and various networking activities are much appreciated and offer learning experiences. Your ideas just now are especially progressive and unconventional, as you are questioning the rules you typically live by and entertaining some wild ideas. Not all of these ideas are necessarily going to last or lead to new projects, but it's a time of dreaming up new possibilities and new possible solutions to problems. You are especially interested in spending time with people who are like-minded. Social interactions are more frequent, light, and fun during this cycle. Mercury is retrograde from the August 12th to September 5th: All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications involving legal affairs, travel, and education, as well as communications about the past, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. With Virgo ruling your twelfth house sector, somebody might be deceiving you or working against you, or nagging issues from the past may crop up and demand attention. Put off making solid travel plans if possible. Occurring in your solar eleventh house this time, extra care should be used when communicating with friends. You may find that communications with friends or with groups can easily become sticky during this cycle. Group meetings may be postponed or cancelled, and friends may be uncommunicative or giving off mixed signals. On the other hand, old acquaintances may appear during this cycle, or you could be thinking about contacting an old friend. This may be a good time to do so. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with friends and associates during this cycle; or, better yet, take this time to rethink concerns and grievances before talking about them prematurely. Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage Until the 21st: Mars continues to energize your solar tenth house now. You bring much energy, enthusiasm, and drive to your career or to directing activities in your life during this cycle. You may be quite competitive during this period, preferring to achieve and accomplish things on your own. This attitude can, in some cases, be seen by others as an instigating or otherwise offensive energy, so be aware of that possibility. This is a strong time for directly pursuing your goals, and, if you need that extra push or oomph to get a plan going, particularly a professional one, or to assert your desires, then this is the time. You are self-motivated, and your enthusiasm can be harnessed if you so choose. From the 21st forward: Mars is energizing your solar eleventh house now. Group activities and cooperative efforts are the best way to achieve your goals right now. In fact, you have all sorts of ideas about what you want to do. Avoid allowing the ego to attempt to dominate others. You prefer to lead a group rather than follow during this period, and there are certainly ways to do so without stepping on others' toes. As well, the best way to achieve your goals during this period is to work as a team, or to at least to do some networking. You may have more energy than usual to want to organize projects. Your humanitarian impulse may be stimulated. The role you play for other people in your life becomes the focus. You may feel that your schedule gets overloaded at this time with things to do (usually for others). Overview Horoscope: Big changes are in the works for your social life, hopes, dreams, or community involvement this month, dear Libra. August is potentially powerful for payoffs from recent career or business efforts, networking, and connecting with friends. There is still the need to process recent events and get your footing, but you're also in a very sociable phase that's excellent for you. Taking some educated risks can expand your world now. Eclipses this month pull up important themes revolving around friendships, group connections, long-term goals, romance, and creativity. The Solar Eclipse on the 21st brings a charge of energy to friendships and group associations. Some of you may have been pursuing a project on your own, and you now recognize the need to delegate tasks, collaborate, or start something brand new. The change is likely to be an empowering one, even if you resist it a little at first! With eclipses, sometimes we have to let go of something before we fully embrace moving on. You've been wrestling with the desire to spread your wings and an equally strong urge or need to stick with what you know or at home this year, and solutions to this dilemma seem to emerge this month. The desire to have more control over your family and home environment continues, however, and you may need to loosen your grip for your sanity! The 15-17 can pull up this recurring theme. You may be dealing with personal insecurities and fears that undermine your confidence and performance, or that are preventing you from enjoying the work you do. Try not to shoulder all of this alone. The Lunar Eclipse on the 7th opens your eyes to your feelings for someone or a current creative project. This can be an exciting time for love, creativity, and fertility. Emotions can be overflowing as you explore your feelings. This is a super month for appeal on a professional or public level. You'll benefit most from this on the 9-11. You may be giving generously of yourself or your services, and this boosts your reputation and appeal. People are receiving you well, and possibly speaking highly of you as well. Take note of ideas that come to you now for future projects, but save them for future use. This is a month for making some bold moves, but not for pushing an idea or project that's not ready to launch. There is certainly a theme of networking and the support of friends in August, but also a lighter underlying theme of introspection, preparation, and attention to physical and emotional needs that will grow further in September. Mercury's retrograde from the 12th on suggests a need to look back, reflect, and reconsider certain plans before moving forward with them. As the month advances, pouring your energy into a special project can be consuming in all the right ways. The focus is on order and organizing, and this can be very satisfying. In fact, many of you will be putting significant projects or ventures into motion in the months ahead, and laying down the foundation begins now. You're also in a great position to expand your social contacts or improve a particular friendship. Some of you could partner up with a friend. The Solar Eclipse on the 21st has the effect of pushing you forward courageously with new initiatives or in your social life. You're willing to put in the effort for a friendship to work, and the same applies to your studies and communication projects. This is an excellent time for productivity. See our Time Line Forecast report for a personalized forecast for the year ahead. Get your unique Personalized Horoscope for the year ahead—over 100 pages long—for a detailed guide to your best days and your most challenging days for attracting love, career success, communication, and more.
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