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See what the planets have in store for you this month.

AUGUST STAR CRAZY
By Danielle Dowling

LEO Fasten your seat belt and stash some antacids in your purse, ’cause you’re in for a helluva ride. If you’ve wisely devised a killer game plan and you’re able to keep your head on straight, you’ll shine brighter than 40-carat diamond in direct sunlight, especially on the job. But don’t let it go to your head: Arrogance will get you a swift kick to the curb. And unfortunately, you may have to say good-bye to someone close to you. Before you surrender to your darkest thoughts, break out the Broadway show tunes, lick your wounds, and get ready for another day.
STEAL THE SPOTLIGHT: August 22, 23
STICK TO THE SHADOWS: August 8, 9
NAIL POLISH COLOR OF THE MONTH: Corvette Red

VIRGO Being stranded on a deserted island for the next few weeks actually might be a good thing. That way you can really get down with your bad self and figure out what you truly want to do with the rest of your life. You’ll also avoid the confrontations that are likely to crop up right now—unless, of course, you’ve wound up on the isle where they’re filming the next season of Survivor.
STEAL THE SPOTLIGHT: August 24, 25
STICK TO THE SHADOWS: August 10, 11
NAIL POLISH COLOR OF THE MONTH: Sheer Coral

LIBRA How is it that the people you surround yourself with can endear yet consternate you? One moment, you’re out on the town with your pals having a blast, and the next, one of them says or does something to make you feel absolutely microscopic. But before you go off into that great night gone bad, raging against your friends and the death of your good time, walk it off. A little bit of solitude will help you put things into perspective.
STEAL THE SPOTLIGHT: August 26, 27, 28
STICK TO THE SHADOWS: August 12, 13
NAIL POLISH COLOR OF THE MONTH: Hi-Ho Silver

SCORPIO Any pet project you adopt at this time has the potential to take you everywhere you want to be, especially if it requires you to tap into your creativity. Your eye for beauty will be near perfect, but be wary of the fine line between fabulous and gaudy. In your zeal to nail it, you might overdo it. Nevertheless, lady luck is on your side and will ride to your rescue when you need her most.
STEAL THE SPOTLIGHT: August 29, 30
STICK TO THE SHADOWS: August 14, 15, 16
NAIL POLISH COLOR OF THE MONTH: Pretty in Pink

SAGITTARIUS Your cravings for beauty, knowledge, and travel will be powerful and deep, so if you can afford to visit the Louvre or the Tate or the Guggenheim in Bilboa, you’ll find the experience richly rewarding. If not, the art section of your local library might provide enough to sate your yearning. In either case, you’re likely to meet someone who will have a profound and revolutionary effect on your point of view.
STEAL THE SPOTLIGHT: August 4, 5
STICK TO THE SHADOWS: August 17, 18
NAIL POLISH COLOR OF THE MONTH: Deep Purple

CAPRICORN Sometimes, summer can really be a bummer. There you are, baking in the hot sun streaming through the windshield as you shuttle back and forth from work. You see children everywhere laughing and frolicking, and they remind of a time when you had all the time in the world to play, and now you have none. But there is a cure for the summertime blues: Jet off to somewhere cool (both in a colloquial and literal sense). Investigate weekend retreats in Alaska or Nova Scotia, and if that’s not possible either financially or timewise, lock yourself up in the bathroom for a few hours with a tub full of icy water.
STEAL THE SPOTLIGHT: August 6, 7
STICK TO THE SHADOWS: August 19, 20
NAIL POLISH COLOR OF THE MONTH: Arctic Ice

AQUARIUS Be very, very clear with yourself and others, most important your significant other. This month could present you with a minefield of delusion and misunderstanding, so you’ll need to step gingerly, lest your whole world blows up in your face. Therefore, you should also be careful with both your physical and mental health. Take a few sick days to recharge your batteries, and see a doctor to make sure everything’s in working order.
STEAL THE SPOTLIGHT: August 8, 9
STICK TO THE SHADOWS: August 21, 22, 23
NAIL POLISH COLOR OF THE MONTH: Sea Foam Green

PISCES The good news? Expect an unexpected stroke of luck to come your way by the end of the month. The bad news? Everyone, even friends and loved ones, will be getting on your nerves. While you wouldn't want to bite their heads off for the slightest infraction, you shouldn't bottle up your frustration either. The cure? Exercise. When you feel like swinging, grab a bat or a club and a ball; when you feel like screaming, bungee-jump into a gorge.
STEAL THE SPOTLIGHT: August 10, 11
STICK TO THE SHADOWS: August 24, 25
NAIL POLISH COLOR OF THE MONTH: Neon Yellow

ARIES The devil on your shoulder is whispering in your ear, “Damn the dishes and the demands placed on you day after day, you just want to bask in the sunshine and immerse yourself in play,” while your conscience counters: “Dishes first! Dishes first!” Though you’ll never be able to broker a peace between the two, you can find a happy middle ground for your own sake: Make a game of every chore, errand, and have-to, and when you get the chance to steal away and lollygag for a few minutes, hours, or days, by all means do.
STEAL THE SPOTLIGHT: August 12, 13
STICK TO THE SHADOWS: August 26, 27
NAIL POLISH COLOR OF THE MONTH: Bubblegum Pink

TAURUS Home is where your heart is this month. First, you may turn your attention to giving your décor a shot in the armchair with some new fabrics and furniture and a fresh coat of paint. Then you’ll probably want to show off the fruits of your makeover by hosting a party for your friends and family. And after all that work, it’ll be high time to spend the day curled up on your fluffy new couch watching a season’s worth of Hell’s Kitchen episodes and snacking on bonbons—just be careful not to eat the whole damn tub.
STEAL THE SPOTLIGHT: August 14, 15, 16
STICK TO THE SHADOWS: August 29, 30
NAIL POLISH COLOR OF THE MONTH: Shimmery Copper

GEMINI So you’ve organized the medicine cabinet for the umpteenth time and now you’re getting into a screaming match with your roommate or significant other over whether the cough syrup should sit on the top or bottom shelf—what to do? Hit the road, Jackie, but not in a permanent sense. Just pack an overnight bag and head for the hills where the air will be fresher and your head will become thankfully clearer.
STEAL THE SPOTLIGHT: August 17, 18
STICK TO THE SHADOWS: August 4, 5
NAIL POLISH COLOR OF THE MONTH: Basic Black

CANCER You’re sitting around the watercooler or the coffee bar when someone starts waxing intellectually about the history of printmaking. With your interest piqued, you ask how you can find out more, and she turns you on to this book with these beautiful Pucci prints. Then a week or so later, you’re at a vintage shop and you come across the gorgeous Pucci print dress and you’re in love as you never have been before. But you take a look at the price tag, and you realize that the same amount money could get a week’s vacation in Tahiti. Should you buy it? Well, they say love hurts, but it shouldn’t put you in hock until you’re old and gray.
STEAL THE SPOTLIGHT: August 19, 20
STICK TO THE SHADOWS: August 6, 7
NAIL POLISH COLOR OF THE MONTH: Bold Fuchsia

Birthday Girl: Kate Beckinsale (July 26)
The word dynamic can’t even begin to describe the presence you command. It stretches well beyond the realm of mere physical beauty. Women want to be like you, men just want you, but when asked for the reason, they’ll be hard-pressed to peg it. You need to view any setbacks you may have encountered recently as possibilities to rid yourself of what you don’t need, so that unlike Mick Jagger, who shares your birthday, you can get some real satisfaction.

Photo credit: Steve Granitz/Wireimage

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