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ZODIAC LOVE STYLES: AN ASTROLOGICAL GUIDE TO BETTER RELATIONSHIPS (FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 5)

Bad behavior will not be tolerated this week. You will need to maintain great self-discipline. Play fair, be kind and maintain your cool as the stress increases. This, too, shall pass … eventually.

LEO (JULY 24 – AUGUST 23)

Any home project will have its fits and starts this week. So if you are planning a major overhaul, it might be better to postpone it. Leos love big plans. But you should keep things in the planning stages a little bit longer. Then go big!

VIRGO (AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 23)

You may think that you are charming and glib, but the planets say otherwise. Your opinions may be misconstrued and misdirected to the wrong person. So keep your thoughts to yourself as long as you can this week, Virgo. Speak your mind later.

LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 24 – OCTOBER 23)

Saving your pennies for a rainy day is a great idea now, Libra. You may be tempted to splurge and waste your hard-earned cash on useless things at this time. What do you really value? They say the best things in life are free. Sometimes that is true.

SCORPIO (OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22)

First impressions may not be your best impressions now, Scorpio. So if you are planning an important first meeting or presentation, take note of how you appear and behave. Also, new projects may miss their launch. Showcase your talents later.

SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 22)

Your intuition is off kilter, Sagittarius. That means that you cannot presume anything. Your ability to tell fact from fiction is compromised. Go with exactly what you know and what you can see with your own eyes. Consult the tarot another time.

CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 23 – JANUARY 20)

Your friends may disappoint you in some way this week, Capricorn. Or maybe you will disappoint them. Whatever happens, keep the line of communication open and honest. That is about the best you can hope for until the cosmos shifts.

AQUARIUS (JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 19)

Your expected professional ascent may be delayed or even detoured now. It is not for lack of trying, Aquarius. Unexpected obstacles and problems will impede your progress temporarily. Stay cool, calm and collected. There is time to amass your power later.

PISCES (FEBRUARY 20 – MARCH 20)

Travel plans may hit a snag or you could lose your luggage en route. So if you are vacationing, try to prepare for any emergency or surprise. Sometimes you don’t need a bathing suit at the pool, but it is nice to have a choice to wear it or bare it.

ARIES (MARCH 21 – APRIL 20)

Your best sexy moves may not get you where or who you want this week, Aries. So if you are hot to trot, take it slow and be very attentive to the needs of others. Your love life doesn’t have to be a dud. Practice will make perfect.

TAURUS (APRIL 21 – MAY 21)

Any one-on-one relationship will have its ups and downs now. That means if you are seeking a connection, it may fizzle out after several tries. But don’t give up all hope, Taurus. In fact, you will learn a lot about what you need — and about compromise.

GEMINI (MAY 22 – JUNE 21)

Geminis may lack the energy to do what needs to be done now. Tasks pile up. Exercise equipment gathers dust. It is OK to take a short break from the workaday routine. But don’t rest too long. It will result in more to do when you get back on track.

CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 23)

Fun might be more trouble than it is worth now. And that is because it may be more expensive than you expect, or that pals will bring your mood down. So keep your sunny side up on your own, Cancer. Even a party of one (or two …) can be festive.