holiday-horoscopes 08/03/10
If you are starting to think that your lifestyle seems to require more endurance and strength than you have, you’re not alone. We never understand the full scope of a situation until we are in it, and if we knew going in, we probably wouldn’t bother. But you also don’t know how strong you can be. The Taurus moon helps you find out.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). You are more creative than you are rich. Steal the time to work on your skills and hone your vision. Keep your eyes open for sponsors. You’ll need financial help to make this dream come to life.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You are susceptible to the influence of your peers -- everyone is to some degree. But it’s time to shake loose from a certain person’s hold. Recognize who is influencing you and what this person’s agenda is.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Much is determined by your socio-economic circumstances. Then again, much more is attainable on this earthly plane than you once thought. Take a risk. It will pay off immediately.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). You don’t have to know what your day is about -- it will tell you as it goes along. The same is true of your work. All you have to do is commit to an action and a theme will begin to develop on its own.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your mind will be occupied with business matters. You have more to offer the world and feel certain you can get paid for it. Whether you are a small company or a one-person operation, you are never too little to think big.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Try not to finish too much on your own. You need the input of the group -- well, maybe you don’t need it exactly, but it benefits you to involve others. If you do too much, they won’t feel like they are a part of the action.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Dealing with family, especially the young, the elderly and those closest to you, will bring challenges. Breathe deeply. It’s an instantly relaxing act that will help you get through the more stressful moments.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Those who make a habit of passing judgment on others are usually so self-critical that they find it difficult to relax and have fun. Consider having fewer opinions. Take life as it comes.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You will be a rock of stability for your family, and the best part is that you don’t have to do anything out of the ordinary to create a feeling of security and comfort. Dinner on the table is more than enough.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It’s only fair to admit when you’re wrong -- but not so quickly. Lately, you’ve been apologizing a smidge too often. You have rights, too, you know! Avoid saying “I’m sorry” when “excuse me” will do.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It benefits you now to follow the rules, instructions and maps. There’s a good reason why you were advised to go a certain direction instead of taking what appears to be a shorter route.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll be presenting your ideas. A sketch is better than a finished layout. Leave room for input. Don’t fill in all the blanks. Invite others to bring their imaginations to the process.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (August 3). Mediocrity only recognizes itself, but those with talent can recognize exceptional brilliance. You’ll be among those who see and are seen for their unique contributions to the world. A mentor helps you make money in September. New work excites you in November. Loved ones whisk you off on a June adventure. Scorpio and Pisces people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 31, 4, 39, 32 and 18.
ARABIC PARTS: THE PART OF ABILITY: The Arabic Parts is an astrological method of analyzing one’s natal horoscope chart using mathematical equations to pinpoint specific qualities. The first of the 97 parts is Ability. If you have your birth chart in front of you, please find your Ascendant, Mars and your Ascendant’s ruling planet. The formula we’re using is: Ascendant plus Mars minus Ascendant’s Ruling Planet equals The Part of Ability. There are tools online to help with the math -- look for an Arabic Parts calculator. As an example, let’s say that your Ascendant is 26 degrees Scorpio and your Mars is 2 degrees Sagittarius. The ruling planet of Scorpio is Mars. (Scorpio people should use Mars as their ruling planet, rather than Pluto, which was not known to the ancient world.) Go to the calculator, plug in your own information, and determine your Part of Ability. The person in the above example had Ability in 26 degrees Scorpio. This person has a wonderful ability to transform herself. Like a snake, she sheds her old outgrown persona when it no longer serves her and emerges renewed, refreshed and ready to assume a new life.
CELEBRITY PROFILES: Ultimate homemaker Martha Stewart is a Leo, with Mercury, the sign of communication, in Cancer, the sign of home and mothers. Venus in detail-oriented Virgo suggests that her love and appreciation of details is matched only by her amazing capacity to tend to them. Stewart’s moon is in Sagittarius, the sign that represents expansion, social ease and good fortune.
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