Your Stars

STARS

Manish Kumar Arora (K.P. Astrologer, Numerologist, Tarot Card Reader & Vastu Consultant) reveals what’s in store for you this month

Leo (23 July – 22 August) This is a time to make smart financial decisions and do your homework. Some of you can become more serious about that extra gig, trying to make it more profitable. You can focus on the friendship aspect of relationships this month, wanting to ensure that they have a solid foundation. If single, you may opt for being friends first, and just don't want to rush into anything without a mental connection. Favourable Dates: August 2, 6, 11, 15, 20, 24 Favourable Colours: Blue & Yellow

Virgo (23 August – 22 September)

You can be more connected to your beliefs this month, and you feel strongly about these, willing to defend them against any attacks, but need to make sure you're being open to what other people believe too. This can also be a good time to focus on your finances, and pursue new financial opportunities, but ones you can do on your own. You may come across as more practical, reliable, or sensual.

Favourable Dates: August 6, 9, 15, 27, 24, 27 Favourable Colours: Blue & Grey

Libra (23 September – 22 October)

You defend your beliefs fiercely, and you identify with them strongly. You can also enjoy stepping outside of your comfort zone and doing things in a way that you normally wouldn't, pushing the envelope a little bit. You may be craving more solidity, support, and emotional presence from others, but you might also feel a little suffocated now as you often feel you’re playing a role for others.

Favourable Dates: August 4, 8, 13, 17, 22, 26 Favourable Colours: Blue & White

Scorpio (23 October – 21 November)

This is an excellent time to do something where you need an incredible amount of willpower. Your determination and drive is unparalleled now. You can have the best opportunities and the energy around you is conducive to creating the kind of work life that you want and will make you happy. You can get your emotional self right, and you deal with whatever issues have been brought up.

Favourable Dates: August 4, 8, 13, 17, 22, 26 Favourable Colours: Blue & Red

Sagittarius (22 November - 21 December)

You can work on striking a balance in your life, and are more charming. You can feel much better in your relationships, and have opportunities presented to you through others. You can let the people in your life shine, and you can work out compromises, not feeling the need to win. You want to share your feelings with others, and you can communicate them in a way that allows you to be truly heard.

Favourable Dates: August 3, 4, 12, 13, 21, 22 Favourable Colours: Yellow & Green

Capricorn (22 December – 19 January)

This is an excellent time for you work-wise, and you can create any sort of work opportunity that you want with a little elbow grease. You can also focus on your daily life, improving your lifestyle and creating a routine that helps you to accomplish more and become more efficient, or focus on your health by doing the right thing and making good choices for your body.

Favourable Dates: August 2, 4, 11, 13, 20, 22 Favourable Colours: Red & Green

Aquarius (20 January – 18 February)

You can have new work opportunities, improve your work environment, get along better with co-workers, streamline your daily life to become more productive and efficient, or work on improving your lifestyle to live healthier. It's also a good time to work on having healthy outlets for stress so you don't get so stressed out in the future. This period gives you the chance to connect with your partner, if attached, or meet someone fun and exciting.

Favourable Dates: August 5, 7, 14, 16, 23, 25 Favourable Colours: Yellow & Grey

Pisces (19 February – 20 March)

You feel better emotionally, and you feel that your internal foundation is strong. You can leave a group you belong to or take on a bigger role in one, or let go of a dream or have the opportunity to achieve one. This is a good time to work on letting go of something from the past or some sort of subconscious issue that's been holding you back.

Favourable Dates: August 3, 8, 12, 17, 21, 26 Favourable Colours: Blue & Green

Aries (21 March – 19 April)

You feel optimistic, coming up with big ideas, and feel good about life. You can positively deal with other people’s money (taxes, debts, loans, inheritances, joint finances), and begin new business partnerships. If single, you can have an easier time meeting someone new. You can have a lot of options and enjoy pursuing all of them. You feel more comfortable with commitment and serious relationship stuff later in the month.

Favourable Dates : August 4, 8, 13, 17, 22, 26 Favourable Colours: Blue & Yellow

Taurus (20 April – 20 May)

You may come across as more graceful, charming, and vacillating. You can also commit yourself to more people, projects, and plans and have a more compromising attitude. Your creative self can come out, and you let your artistic side shine. If you’re single, you can meet more people who pique your interest, but you keep things casual. If you’re in a relationship, you can try to bring romance back into it.

Favourable Dates: August 2, 4, 11, 13, 20, 22 Favourable Colours: Red & Yellow

Gemini (21 May – 20 June)

You come out of your shell, and are more open about what you’re working on. You’re good with creative projects, and can use your creativity to help you with any problem you have. This can be a time of many conversations, sharing of information, and taking in new facts. If in a relationship, you want to have fun with your partner, and are a little daring.

Favourable Dates: August 4, 9, 13, 18, 22, 27 Favourable Colours: Red & Purple

Cancer (21 June – 22 July)

You’re ambitious, can come up with plans that are realistic for attaining your goals, and can have an important conversation about your goals. You feel best when you’re working at achieving your goals. The more success you have, the better you feel about yourself, but you shouldn’t tie your self-esteem to your professional wins and losses. You can be attracted to someone who knows their worth, as well as yours.

Favourable Dates: August 4, 5, 13, 14, 22, 23 Favourable Colours: Blue & Red manishastroconsultant manish@manishastrologer.com

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