Salome's Stars: August 8
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Avoid adding to the tension around you. Even a well-meant reaction against something you perceive as unfair could be misunderstood. Let things calm down, then talk about it.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It's a good time for romance for unattached Bovines -- and for reinforcing the bonds between existing partners. Children's needs are important during the latter part of the week.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A compliment from a surprising source sends you wafting way up into the clouds, where -- sorry to say -- your view of what's going on is obscured. Come on down and face reality.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Even a family-loving person like you can sometimes feel you're at the end of the line with contentious kinfolk. But things can work out. Remember that it's better to talk than walk.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) A job-related move might hold more positive surprises than you'd expected. Go into it with confidence and look for all the advantages it offers. Then decide what you'll do with what you find.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Driving yourself too hard to get something done on a deadline that you set up can backfire. Ease into a more realistic finish date and add more breaks to your work schedule.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your sense of humor can brighten any dark period, and your laughter can dispel those gray clouds swirling around you. The weekend presents a surprising but welcome change.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Be careful about the words you use, especially in touchy situations. The old saying that "speech is silver, but silence is golden" could apply well here.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Some facts could emerge that shed light on unresolved past problems. What you learn might also help explain why a once-warm relationship suddenly cooled down.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Don't let your pride get in the way of checking into what could be a great new opportunity. Get the facts first, then worry about procedure and protocol later.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A health problem in the family might have other relatives assuming that, as before, you'll take over the health care duties. Surprise them and insist they share in the caretaking.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A series of changes can be unsettling, but in the long run, it can pay off with new perspectives on what you plan to do. Keep your mind open to the possibilities that might lie ahead.
BORN THIS WEEK: You might be under a "royal" sign, but you have a wonderful way of embracing everyone as an equal.
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