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Leo — August 2018

1 Aug 2018 – 31 Aug 2018

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Overview

The main reading

The Sun in Cancer starts you off on a moody note. This is because Cancer fluctuates frequently, just as the moon does and it is perceptive and intuitive enough to pick up on the emotional nuances. It’s hard not to absorb this energy, which is why erecting boundaries is so important. You will also need to control your temper as there’s a natural inclination for you to want to take things out in ‘rage.’ You know this won’t suit you in the long run, especially if you hurt the feelings of someone near and dear. Embrace the occasional bad mood. You don’t need to be a constant ray of sunshine. Once the sun moves into Leo, your famed confidence level returns and you are recognised for the unique qualities you bring to the table. This is a great placement for leaders who finally get their time to shine. With Mercury in Cancer, you need to keep your mind clear and occupied. Venus in Virgo suggests a sense of inferiority or a lack of love. You may be single and craving companionship or in a relationship where you feel your needs aren’t being met. Remember, the love you seek is something you can generate from within. With Mars in Capricorn, you need to take care of your throat and skin.

Love

Romance and relationships

Love will occupy your thoughts all through the month. You may feel that you have finally found someone you would want to spend every waking hour with! To enjoy the company this intriguing person plan a short but pleasurable trip. This would give you the opportunity to know each other better. Teenagers hold on a bit longer and love will come calling. Patience is the name of the game for you. You are likely to encounter a person who will lift your spirits completely. Their company will enable you to enjoy the wonderful feeling of first love and get a first-hand experience of what love is all about. Besides bringing happiness, it will also give you a lifelong treasure that you can always cherish. Further, it will also develop positive feelings in you. You are likely to enjoy a special feeling of love as the month progresses. Enjoy the time spent together with your partner and try to understand each other better. Don’t forget that only your effort and care for each other will help your relationship grow. The time is just perfect for those trying to take their relationship to the next level. If you are planning to get married, go ahead, this is just the right time to plan for your future life together. The planets form a favourable alignment. You impress your partner with your politeness and charm. Just be your true self and don`t try to impress by being someone you are not. It would do a lot of good to your relationship if you were to remain honest and open-minded and avoid being self-obsessed. Married couples should devote some special time to your spouse, as your spouse needs your support and will be comforted if you express how much you care.

Career

Work and ambition

This month you need to work in close co ordination with your team members to see better results on the work front. With good team efforts, you are likely to complete your projects on time. It will also help you achieve your targets sooner than expected. Your communication skills are another area that you need to really work on to enhance your career prospects this month. This month some unusual and challenging situations are indicated at your workplace. Your self-confidence and presence of mind helps you come out of this situation without difficulty. Some great overseas opportunities are indicated especially towards the middle of the month. You will benefit from this opportunity and climb up the professional ladder at a much faster pace. A new job is on the cards this month. This new job will allow you to use your creativity and innovation. Your ideas are appreciated and you make a good impression on your seniors and colleagues alike. Teamwork will help you achieve much better results. Collective effort of your team members will help you achieve targets and enhance career prospects as well. Many of you are starting a business, new course of study. Give yourself the flexibility to learn by doing.

Finance

Money and resources

Unexpected gains are foreseen due to a sudden rise in the stock market and this would enable you to encash your long blocked money thus paving the way for some profits. But this is not the accurate time to invest again in speculations. Investing your money in some immovable property could also bring some monetary gains. Financial gains in business are likely to gain momentum toward the mid month. IT Professionals will succeed in completing important projects in time, which will bring them some handsome returns. You will receive monetary gains even from unexpected sources. It would, therefore, be good if you were to utilise these financial profits to generate further income. Don’t forget that the need of the hour is to have a proper strategy. Invest in shares; they will bring you profits. Only, consult someone experienced if you are not sure about where you could possibly invest. Monetarily, your position will remain very sound at the end of the month. There are chances that the inflow of money will be more than your expectations. Invest your money in a project where you think you will be able to reap good returns. However, you must be extremely careful if you want to succeed. Businesspeople will get some new proposals. But don`t take hasty decisions. Analyse the pros and cons of the new proposal before taking any decision. It`s a very good time to invest your money on items that would grow in value.

Health

Body and energy

Some of you could find yourself getting annoyed due to some recurring skin problem. Yet some others could find themselves suffering from insomnia. Do not get into medication; instead, follow some relaxation techniques like meditation or yoga. Diabetic patients need to be very choosy about food to keep the ailment under control. Avoid all that could increase your sugar-level. Don’t allow personal problems to ruin your happiness, otherwise it could cost you dearly. It is advisable for you to immerse yourself in some creative work to divert your attention. Blood pressure patients must abstain from taking alcohol. There are chances that even a drink could cause you some health problems besides upsetting your routine. Avoid exposed or junk food especially all that is sold on the roadside. People suffering from digestive problems are likely to find a remedy for their problem. Do not ignore even minor health problems and take the help of a good doctor to get cured from your ailments. Keep mental tension away as this has a negative effect on your overall well-being. Toward the month end, you need to take special care of your health. Stay away from anything that causes an allergic reaction. If you have any problems don`t neglect them and take the advice of a good doctor. A word of advice: try alternative treatments; they will be good for you. Also, try to switch to a vegetarian diet and see the change in your overall health.

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