JULY 24–AUGUST 23

Someone close may share intimate details regarding a situation that you find unusual or even surprising. You don’t have to agree, but try to be understanding and nonjudgmental.

MOTTO OF THE MONTH: Focus on the snake and you’re likely to miss the scorpion

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JUNE 22–JULY 23

While you won’t want to seem dictatorial, you must assert your authority with those around you. Remind them of the importance of mutual support. Think in terms of an iron fist in a velvet glove.

MOTTO OF THE MONTH:Leadership is the ability to hide one’s panic.

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MAY 22–JUNE 21

Decisions on the family or home front should be made in the first half of August. Encourage loved ones to collaborate on changes that are long overdue. Delaying will just leave you feeling frustrated and resentful.

MOTTO OF THE MONTH: Even the best swimmer might still drown.

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APRIL 21–MAY 21

Having previously hidden your feelings in regard to challenging opportunities, you’ll change course this month. Inform VIPs how much you have to offer a project that has your name written all over it.

MOTTO OF THE MONTH: Honor is of far more value than honors.

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MARCH 21–APRIL 20

Refuse to kowtow to those who assume the right to advise you on professional or personal matters.They may insist that they mean well, but if you give them the slightest taste of power, they’ll try to control your every move.

MOTTO OF THE MONTH: The face is no reflection of the heart.

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FEBRUARY 20–MARCH 20

Work steadily through a series of daunting tasks that, rightly or wrongly, will fall to you, and finish before the last week of August, when distractions will make it virtually impossible to concentrate.

MOTTO OF THE MONTH: Those seeking trouble will always find it.

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JANUARY 21–FEBRUARY 19

You may hesitate to take a colleague at face value when discussing a transaction that requires trust on both sides.While caution is called for, keep your doubts to yourself.

MOTTO OF THE MONTH: When spiders and their webs unite, they can tie down a lion.

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DECEMBER 22-JANUARY 20

Valuable resources will be the root of a conflict between others around you. Although there’s no instant solution, you may need to persuade them that no dollar amount is worth the rift.

MOTTO OF THE MONTH: First impressions are the ones that last.

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NOVEMBER 23–DECEMBER 21

Comments overheard or misinterpreted by others in August may cause problems unless you step in, as no one else will take responsibility. Act fast and don’t allow it to become a long, drawn-­out burden.

MOTTO OF THE MONTH:Necessity knows no law.

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OCTOBER 24–NOVEMBER 22

As you intuit that people near you are dealing with serious issues this month, you may wonder whether to offer advice. Just be careful that your genuine concern doesn’t come off as patronizing.

MOTTO OF THE MONTH: Let the evening crown the day.

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SEPTEMBER 24–OCTOBER 23

Obligations to family or friends mustn’t be allowed to infringe on your peace of mind. And you shouldn’t let one or two people use bullying tactics or emotional blackmail to manipulate you. Stay strong.

MOTTO OF THE MONTH: Elbow grease is the best polish.

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AUGUST 24–SEPTEMBER 23

Once again you’ll have your suspicions about somebody’s integrity or dubious way of working. If tempted to speak up, present your case as clearly as possible; otherwise you may be seen as a trouble­ maker.

MOTTO OF THE MONTH: Man’s ruin lies in his tongue.

Photo: Anthony Maule