Horoscope.. my latest OBESSION

There is a contrasting dance between expansion and contraction this month that can impact your life in different areas. Saturn in your 1st House of Self opposes Jupiter in your 7th House of Partners, turning relationships into the main stage for this cosmic drama. Although the Jupiter-Saturn opposition is exact on August 16, you'll feel its push-pull effects all month. Meanwhile, motivational Mars is in your sign, boosting your drive to accomplish as much as possible. Your key planet, Venus, is at home in Libra from August 6 through September 8, giving you an extra dose of grace. A psychic Pisces Full Moon on August 24 gains perspective from incisive Pluto, igniting your intuition and empowering you to make the decisions that will move you forward.

When storms of change swirl around you, it's your job to find your way back to the center where you can maintain your balance and catch your breath.

Make Your Move
August finds passionate Mars, the planet of action, in your sign, which motivates you to take the initiative more than you usually do. Whether it's to enliven a current partnership or to get a new one off the ground, assertive Mars is your ally now. To boot, Venus, the alluring planet of love, beauty, and grace, also glides into Libra on August 6, which usually is like laying down a carpet of roses to walk on. Yet there are some serious thorns now as Venus makes difficult aspects to Uranus, Saturn and Pluto on August 7-10 -- relationships can be rattled and trust undermined but these obstacles will pass quickly. Astrology's lovers, Venus joins Mars, join sweetly on August 20, making it a great time to use your considerable social skills and sense of style to take a big step toward romance.

Lead the Way
Teamwork is a major issue for you during much of August. With the Sun in Leo and your 11th House of Groups until August 23, it's time for you to act like a leader. Being bolder and more creative in your actions can earn you the attention you deserve. And your people skills get a boost on August 6 when your alluring ruling planet Venus enters your sign. This four-week transit can make you feel good and look good, but Venus bounces through some rough planetary territory from August 7-10 that is likely to delay the benefits it has to offer. Whatever can throw you off track should, as much as you can, be taken in stride, for this soon will pass. Besides, August 9 is the day of the Leo New Moon in your 11th house that can spark a bright idea for a new humanitarian project.