WEEKLY FORECAST — AUGUST 7 – 13, 2016

 

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START NOTHING: 10:41 am to 9:51 pm Mon., 10:22 pm Wed. to 10:24 am Thurs., and 10:37 am to 9:11 pm Sat.

PREAMBLE:

All Signs: (yes, Aries, too): don’t newly fall in love, nor start a new love affair this week, as a love formed now will almost certainly end in grief.

LEO is often called the sign of Hollywood. John Huston, Mike Douglas, Robert Redford, M. Night Shyamalan, Alfred Hitchcock, Debra Messing, Sean Penn, Ed Norton, Roman Polanski — all Leos. My respect for this sign climbed two notches when I learned Emily Bronte (“Wuthering Heights” author) was a Leo. Malcolm Lowry, who with James Joyce wrote probably the last century’s two greatest novels, was a Leo. (Joyce was an Aquarian. His writings were cool, cerebral, and flowed like a bright waterfall. Bronte’s great work was typically Leo — bristling with energy and clench-jawed determination, with heart, the heart roaring and crying. Lowry’s “Under The Volcano” was a long, dolorous study — filled with almost surreal beauty — of a man’s inability to love. Aquarians express the mind; Leos express the heart. Leos love passion, and their works often contain crescendos. J. K. Rowling, once (still?) the favourite author of all pre-teens, is a Leo.

 

WEEKLY FORECAST:

 

Aries.svg ARIES   March 21-April 19

You’re riding a winning streak, Aries, so pump up your charm and charge ahead. Your days will be filled with romance, creative and speculative urges, beauty and pleasure. Sunday/Monday are for relationships, though they won’t be easy Sunday until after 5 pm (PDT) – not a day for co-operation, nor for seeking a partner. You veer into deeper waters (good depths) Tues./Wed. You can succeed in finances, investments, debt reduction. You can increase intimacy with someone you desire. You can change your lifestyle, get deep medical advice, find a therapist or counsellor. All succeeds (unless you try for intimacy Wed. morning (PDT). A sweet, understanding mood flows over you Thurs. morning to Sat. night. Legal, ethical, international, media, cultural, intellectual, travel and love matters are highlighted – unfortunately not well; you could run into multiple barriers. Thursday, daytime, favours you, but from this point onward obstacles and poor luck dominate: step carefully!

 

taurus weekly forecastTAURUS   April 20-May 20

The emphasis remains on home, family, security, retirement, garden, Mom Nature, nutrition – and rest. This is your natural month of hibernation, so take as many naps as you want. Hug the kids. This week and next are the best time of 2016 to “prune your garden” – let stale or unproductive projects and relationships go; begin or nurture new, and/or healthy links. Tackle chores and protect your daily health Sunday/Monday. Proceed carefully. Monday’s a bit stressful. Don’t buy machinery. Relationships fill Tues./Wed. – if married, you’ll know you’re still in love. If single, prospects appear – but DON’T even approach anyone new before Saturday night, as it will end in frustration. (This person might even marry you, but will refuse to love you.)That said, ordinary co-operation thrives these two days, in work, friendship and practical affairs. Thurs. midday to Sat. night steer you toward finances, depths, research and intimacy, medical and lifestyle actions – but not easily nor successfully – be careful! (In general, avoid “forward” action.)

 

Gemini.svg GEMINI   May 21-June 20

This week and next continue the accent on short trips, siblings and casual friends, errands, messaging, writing, media, paperwork and details. During the present week, what you want in work and assets might come true; what you want in love will not (or, if you dive in, you’ll later wish you hadn’t). Although you’ll experience pleasure and spy beauty Sun./Mon., romantic approaches won’t go far. A sudden, unexpected attraction might spring up Mon. morn. (PDT) but it contains a long-term disappointment. Tackle chores and improve your vitamins Tues./Wed. – a lucky interval during which you’ll accomplish a lot. Relationships fill Thurs. morning to Saturday night. You’ll feel you’ve found a good friend (and maybe a flirty one) Thurs. eve, but after this obstacles prevail. Be diplomatic, don’t push others, and be skeptical of “opportunities.” Best focus this week: on your work, money, career.

 

Cancer.svg CANCER   June 21-July 22

The focus remains on money, earnings, expenses, possessions, memory and casual or friendly sex. (Regarding the last, DON’T fall into a brand new love/new affair this week – eventual heartbreak almost certain.) Sunday/Monday are domestic, focusing on home, children, garden, security, retirement plans, etc. However, hindrances and unexpected reactions counsel stepping carefully. Romance, beauty, art, pleasure, charming kids, self-expression, love, creativity and risk-taking consume you Tues./Wed. – very fortunately! Oddly, the one thing that might not work during this lucky little romantic interval, are man-woman relations Wed. morning. Otherwise, enjoy! Tackle chores Thurs. late morning (PDT) to Sat. night. Work on mechanical or “male” chores Thurs. After this, Fri./Sat. offer few avenues to success – be careful, slow, pre-think every move (measure 3 times before cutting, etc.). The two months ahead make your work intense and career-oriented. You might be offered a working partnership. All August, communications and travel are good, affection surrounds them.

 

Leo icon, Luck Forecast LEO   July 23-Aug. 22

Your energy and charisma, clout and effectiveness remain high – a yearly high. Your money luck’s good through August, and your romantic, creative courage and determination sit at a two-year high, now to late September. You’re primed to go, Leo! (Now to late September you will tend to win lawsuits, to be drawn toward international affairs/travel, toward higher education, philosophy, formal love (e.g., weddings) media, cultural venues, and statistics. In all these, a surge of creativity – or “dumb luck” – comes along to lift your boat.) Sunday/Monday are for errands, trips, visits, calls, messaging, paperwork, siblings and casual acquaintances: but the terrain is rough, so proceed with caution. Best time: Sunday eve. You could meet a stunning member of the opposite sex Mon. morning, or you could watch a friend do so. Leo, be careful – any new love started this week is sure to fail, in a bad way. Get domestic Tues./Wed. – home, kids, garden, Mother Nature, etc. This short interval is splendid for progress and projects, so start repairs, renos, landscaping, a child’s college fund, your own retirement fund, etc. Romance enters like a blowing breeze Thurs. mid-day to Sat. night. At first (Thurs.) love looks like the solution to everything; but Fri./Sat. the thorns appear. Dreaming might be better than action.

 

Virgo.svg VIRGO   Aug. 23-Sept. 22

Remain restful, Virgo, for two more weeks. Try to clean up all the neglected chores that have accumulated over the years/months. This will free you for action from late August to late September, perhaps the luckiest time of this year for you. (A time when you might buy a property – but more of this later.) Use the week ahead to examine all factors, then create a plan of action…let it come naturally, think about it, jot any ideas down, then go away and ponder again, etc. One major warning: DON’T start a love affair or fall for anyone new this week: it would end tragically. Chase money – or I should say, protect money – Sunday/Monday. Errands, casual friends, paperwork, details, trips and communications fill Tues/Wed. – fortunately, so plunge in. You might talk to someone you will love someday (careful!) and/or reach sweet agreement with a lover or spouse. You speak/write very well these two days. Head for home (or quietly withdraw at work) late morning Thurs. to Sat. night. Be patient, restful: the less you attempt, the better you’ll fare.

 

Libra.svg LIBRA   Sept. 23-Oct. 22

Your future looks bright, Libra. That sense of optimistic anticipation you feel will be born out in a month or two, when a year of high personal luck begins – one of your luckiest years since 2004/05. Now is the time to look ahead, plan ahead and gather allies (the more groups/clubs you join now, the luckier you’ll be for a few years to come). Your popularity remains high this week and next. But the present week is not the easiest. Flirtations occur, bringing attractive “possibilities” if you’re single – but DON’T start a love affair nor let yourself be attracted to anyone new whom you meet before August 14. It would come to grief. Your energy, charisma and effectiveness sail high Sunday/Monday. But once again some of you face a major domestic hurdle or decision (2008 to 2024, so it’s a long trend). This can make you a bit testy with spouse/kids – you also might “see” that you have more work to do than you thought. (Work smart: delegate tasks.) Chase money on a fortunate Tues./Wed. – you’re likely to catch it! Schmooze with clients, butter up the boss, sell unwanted items, etc. Errands, messaging, details, media, casual friends and short trips fill Thurs. morning to Sat. night. You could make a good male friend Thurs. afternoon/eve, perhaps start a friendly romance (remember my warning above!). After this, you’ll meet numerous obstacles Fri. and Sat., so proceed with caution and take an easy, slow pace.

 

Scorpio.svg SCORPIO   Oct. 23-Nov. 21

The focus remains on your career, prestige relations, authorities, worldly standing/reputation, and your ambitions this week and next, Scorpio. Two “side trends” exist, also: 1) your social scene sweetens with affection and opportunity to late August, which can help you schmooze and put in a good word for yourself; 2) your income expands rapidly until late September. This can hint at a pay raise, more clients, etc. However, money now is a two-edged sword, as you’ll be as prone to spend as to collect – curtail spending, or you could end up with less than you have now. Spend Sun./Mon. quietly, restfully. Contemplate, examine your life, where you have been and where you’re going…then make plans. Avoid action, commitments, as your luck’s low. Be charitable, spiritual. Your energy and charisma surge upward Tues./Wed. – luck rides with you, so get out, mingle, make contacts, start significant projects, especially in the business or career realms. Chase money Thurs. midday to Sat. night – but carefully, as many obstacles and irritants exist. Work makes money Thurs. Once note: don’t fall in/start a new love this week: bad results.

 

Sagittarius.svg SAGITTARIUS   Nov. 22-Dec. 21

Bosses like you, all August. Your romantic and creative courage soars all August and September. (But DO NOT start an affair or fall for a new person this week – heart-empty results.) You’re primed for big things this week and next – far travel, higher learning, social/cultural rituals, philosophical prominence, etc. It will happen in a mild, good-natured way. You’re optimistic, flirtatious, popular and social Sun./Mon. However, circumstances are awry (especially in home, career and money areas) so you’ll accomplish little. Instead, steep yourself in enjoyment! Retreat Tues. to midday Thurs. – be charitable, spiritual, approach government agencies, rest, plan your future. Your energy, pizzazz, effectiveness and clout soar Thurs. midday to Sat. night. You’ll be the star, the leader. As many factors go against you as favour you, so be nimble. Thursday can bring hot love, romance. (But re-read the second sentence above.) A lucky stroke around late morning Sat. might bring an “electric” attraction – if so, go ahead, this one’s safe. (But maybe not for marriage.)

 

Capricorn.svg CAPRICORN   Dec. 22-Jan. 19

Two weeks remain of a period of mysteries and secrets (including valuable “secret” information, such as financial investors might possess). You feel more sexual, and more serious, and more financially ambitious, than usual. However, this week, DON’T fall in love or start an affair with someone new. It will fail – the later it does so, the worse. You’re favoured in legal, international and intellectual zones all August. Both August and September are good months to buy real estate – and both months urge you to avoid dark alleys, biker clubs and places of violence. (Contrarily, Capricorn athletes tend to excel, same two months.) Be ambitious Sun./Mon., but keep a “safety margin,” as some things might fail. You might be forced to decide between career and home. Good luck returns Tues./Wed. Your popularity will rise (mildly) – you’ll feel social, flirty and light-hearted. A legal, far travel or scholastic matter might contain good news. Jumbled luck returns Thurs. midday to Sat. night – retreat, rest, avoid competitive situations and people. Contemplate, plan, be calm and forgiving. You might stumble upon some good earnings news Sat. morning.

 

Aquarius.svg AQUARIUS   Jan. 20-Feb. 18

Two more weeks of relationships, Aquarius. Be co-operative, diplomatic. You’ll gain more (or become more enmeshed in the mire) from jumping on another’s bandwagon than trying to drive your own. Your hopes about your future are growing more sober, realistic. Although August is usually a month for you to meet exciting new people, even to find a mate, the present week warns you not to start a new affair, nor even approach a new person. A love started now would end badly. Sunday/Monday bring a wise, mellow mood, an interest in justice, international affairs, higher learning, far travel, and the meaning of life. Love grows gentle. However, difficult aspects hint you’ll accomplish little. Quietly take the high road, and skirt around temptations and sexy but deceptive people. Be ambitious Tues./Wed. – now your luck rises, so take advantage – submit a proposal to the boss, tug a VIP’s sleeve, etc. A management position or good investment awaits you. (Usually this would also bring great sex/lust, but as stated, a love begun now will sting you eventually. Steer toward happiness Thurs. mid-morn to Sat. night. This interval isn’t so easy, either – but you’ll hardly notice little frustrations, barriers and let-downs, as your mood’s so happy. Be joyful, but cautious. Thursday’s busy socially, with a romantic twist. Friday’s yuck. Sat.’s lively, successful around mid-morning.

 

Pisces.svg PISCES   Feb. 19-March 20

Chores keep coming this week and next, Pisces. Might as well heave a big sigh and plunge in. (Late August and early September will present you with the second-biggest “chance” in the last 12 months, to join another, marry, relocate, become a media hit, attract the public, etc. – clearing away all chores now will leave you free to act on opportunities in a few weeks.) Eat and dress sensibly. Sunday/Monday are deep, mysterious, lure you toward a sexy (and somewhat dangerously thrilling) situation or toward making an investment. Do neither, as your luck’s poor. What you want is not what you need. Avoid commitment. Wisdom, gentle love, a broader outlook – these visit fortunately Tues./Wed., and could nudge you to apply for school, buy travel tickets, bury from yourself in a cultural endeavor, or fall in love with a precise, practical person (a Virgo type) – do all but the last, as a new love started this week will qualify for the tragedy Oscars. Be ambitious Thurs. noon to Sat. night. Again, luck is mixed, so jump ahead where you can, and back away quickly from unhelpful situations. You could earn/find extra money Thurs. You might strike it lucky in money, pay scale, Sat. morning, especially if a confidant gives you a clue, or you’re reading the government gazette (in which the gov’t seek tenders, bids, etc.).

 

The End.

 

12 thoughts on “WEEKLY FORECAST — AUGUST 7 – 13, 2016

  1. OREMUSMAGUS

    I am your Aquarius Sun with Gemini Moon rising client, and I am sad to have found out that you have turned your back on God. You have mentioned on your post that you blamed everything of your misfortune on the Almighty, and that the Bible condemns fortune tellers and astrologers.

    The Bible does not expand on why: It is because we are so fragile and weak because we easily fall into sin. Sin is detracting from or turning our back on God’s commandments and from his grace. He ALWAYS embraces anyone who comes back to him no matter how many times we fall, as long as we repent (our Will- God’s greatest gift to mankind), because God knows how weak we are. He knows us even as he formed us in our mother’s womb (Psalm). God is a mystery, and we get to know him through discernment, and being faithful.

    Back on the part that the Bible does not expand on its reason why we should not do fortune-telling, is because evil spirits uses doorways to manipulate people if we give them our permission; whether we are aware of it or not. By using tarot cards or Ouija boards, the evil manifestations often comes as confusion or a mere negative suggestion or whispers that comes to the mind, and in time, it pulls us away from what God has intended for us—to be faithful to him by praising him and truly love him with all that we have. We do not have to become a hypocrite, kneeling and wailing in the church or synagogue. In our own private room, we pray and commune with him, and ask for forgiveness and giving thanks for everything: the good and the bad. Because God knows the past, the present, and the future.

    Remember in the Bible (Genesis) that Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers to the Egyptians? Remember how Joseph was an outsider, but he never abandoned God? In the end, God showed his plans and reasons why he let such a devout servant suffer in the hands of heathens and idolators, his enemies. It is approximately 22 years from the time Joseph was sold into slavery to the time his brothers arrive in Egypt, seeking grain.

    Also read Job Chapter 42: Then Job answered the Lord and said:
    I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be hindered.
    I have dealt with great things that I do not understand; things too wonderful for me, which I cannot know.
    I had heard of you by word of mouth, but now my eye has seen you.
    Therefore I disown what I have said, and repent in dust and ashes.

    God Bless my dear Tim, I will keep you in my prayers.

    1. Tim Stephens Post author

      Hi, Oremusmagus,

      I think one should be allowed (allow ourselves) to complain to God, even to be angry — to be every emotion — with/to God. In Job, it is the hypocrites, the “chorus” who keep telling Job he should be more respectful toward God, and that all Job’s troubles are his fault, retribution for his sins. But Job never sinned — that’s the whole point. God made a pact with the Devil, in which an innocent, God-faithful man would be repeatedly and excruciatingly punished and tortured, his loved ones killed, his property lost. The whole point was to see if Job would “desert” God — i.e., quit believing in God. Instead of disbelieving, he shouted and railed and complained to God about God’s cruelty. For this he was, finally, rewarded, and given a life wealthier, bigger, better than his previous one. Job illustrates one thing: that is it okay to be angry with God, and to state your case, and that lip service to “religion” or the religious hierarchy, is condemned. Evil is not anger toward God, evil is the absence of God (i.e., the disbelief in God). (Which is rife among priests. Priests largely are the chorus surrounding Job, the chorus God condemns.)

      All the best,

      Tim

  2. Darren

    Hi Tim,

    Cancer/Aquarius here. Your forecast for a lot of the signs is not to fall into a brand new love/new affair this week (Aug 7th – 13th). What about somebody newly met the previous week (July 31st – Aug 6th) and numbers exchanged with arrangements to meet this week (Aug 7th – 13th). I may have found my Scorpio woman, a round eyed buxom blonde, and would like to give this one every chance of going somewhere. Enjoying your commentary as always.

    Warm regards

    Darren

    1. Tim Stephens Post author

      Hi, Darren,

      For you and all readers: if you met and began an affair before August 5, you’re okay. (Though I still wouldn’t push Aug. 11-13.) By “began an affair,” I mean you at least made a date, touched, eyes meeting, etc.) (If you’re a Taurus or Aquarian, the “danger zone” began July 30. (It ends, for everyone, Aug. 14.)

      Cheers,

      Tim

      1. Darren

        Thank you Tim.

        Your foresight’s are incredibly prescient. To ignore them is folly.
        Ask me how I know…

        Warmest regards
        Darren

          1. Darren

            I was alluding to the fact that I’ve learned from experience not to ignore your advice. In love and other things.

            There was the week you advised anyone newly met would be toxic. That one turned out to be an Asian hooker (damn cute too) looking for a change of direction. I got a visit from her pimp the following week letting me know there was no happy ever after.

            Then there was the week about 18 months ago that you advised anyone newly met would cause great loss. That one became a stalker and caused me to lose my greatest love and a very dear friend.

            You get the idea. Lucky I have a sense of humor. So this week I’ll be taking things rather steady and I hope your other readers heed your advice as well…

            Cheers Darren

  3. alixr

    Your Preamble re: Hollywood, Celebrities & Leos (before weekly Predictions for August 7th – 13th, 2016, respectively).

    F.Y.I. – RE: Your List of Leo Celebrities –

    “Mike” Douglas, if you are referring to Micheal Douglas, is not a Leo, but a LIBRA ! He & Cath.Zeta-Jones share the exact same Birthday (not year !).. (they are September Libras.. Barb. Walters also a Libra, shares their exact same Birthday (not year !).
    Robert Redford is an Aquarius, not a Leo.

    Here are some more Leo Celebs:

    Barack Obama
    Bill Clinton
    Christian Slater
    Andy Warhol
    Mitch Jagger
    Dustin Hoffman
    Sean Penn
    Arnold Schwarzenegger
    Robert DeNiro
    Sandra Bullock
    Herman Melville
    etc. etc.

    Happy Musings…!
    From a Vierge in Mtl.

    1. Tim Stephens Post author

      Hi, Alexir,

      Hey, some of those aren’t actors! 🙂 Thanks for the list. Robert Redford was born August 18, so he’s a Leo. Mike Douglas was a big band leader, but really shouldn’t have been in the list.

      Cheers,

      Tim

  4. cwu

    What!? Leo is Hollywood? I thought Taurus should take the title LOL ! Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino, Barbara Streisand, Jerry Seinfeld, Carol Burnette, Aaron Spelling, Cher, Jessica Alba, Megan Fox, George Clooney, Pierce Brosnan, Uma Thurman, just off the top of my head 🙂

    1. Tim Stephens Post author

      Hi, cwu,

      I wasn’t trying to say that there were more Leos in Hollywood than other signs, I was just illustrating the Leo nature. Hollywood is a part of Los Angeles, a Virgo city. But Hollywood in the sense of the film industry and the glitz and glamour, has always been called by astrologers a Leo “thing/entity.” Long before Hollywood existed, Leo was the sign of “star and stage” — Leo the extrovert, show-off, ham, lover of attention, etc. In reality, Pisces people are most compatible with film, because Pisces rules film, image, deception, etc. You might find that some of those Taurus actors have a strong Leo or Pisces/Neptune element in their charts. (Or not!)

      Best,

      Tim

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