Horoscopes: Week beginning August 19

TAURUS: Leisure activities, most probably involving family or being home based, will bring many happy moments into the lives of Taurean natives during the coming month. However, financial distractions on September 7-9 will diminish your enjoyment of life. Most enjoyable days fall on August 25-27, September 10-13, 20-22.

GEMINI: You can expect a busy time with domestics and family during the month-long period from August 23. The home will probably feel like Central railway station, with trends highlighted on August 25-27, September 7-13, 20-22: these particular episodes are not easy to manage. Better days fall on August 25-27, September 10-13, 20-22, when you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment.

CANCER: There are many aspects of daily life due for your consideration the month-long period from August 23 from August 23. Look to financial management in relation to transport, travel and communication, especially on August 25-27, September 10-13, 20-22, when trends are more favourable. September 7-9 bring obstacles to be overcome.

LEO: You'll be expending more personal energy in acquiring possessions and earning money during the month-long period from August 23, with pressures being high during September 7-9. However, you’ll get the best from these general trends on August 25-27, September 10-13, 20-22, when circumstances work in your favour.

VIRGO: During this forthcoming month there will be a need for Virgo natives to take a break from the limelight even though you may not always be afforded the opportunity. Either you are weary or there are vexatious issues that require your attention and you can’t allow this opportunity to slip. These trends are accentuated on August 25-27, September 7-13, 20-22.

LIBRA: There could be a few problems with associates during the month-long period until September 23, especially on September 7-9 when communication problems exist. However, you should be able to successfully sort out most other problems with flair. Efforts towards the attainment of Libran goals seem wasted at the moment.

SCORPIO: The dreams for success of Scorpio natives are kindled during the month from August 23, particularly those related to career. However, you will need to work your way around challenges on September 7-9. Focus your energies on these interests during August 25-27, September 10-13, 20-22: you are more likely to meet with success.

SAGITTARIUS: Legal, academic matters, advertising and travel are all areas for potential success during the month-long period from August 23, especially on August 25-27, September 10-13, 20-22. Utilise other times to further your ambitions and these interests. Unfortunately, circumstances tend to work against you during September 7-9.

CAPRICORN: You need to look at the financial aspects of a legal or educational matter during the month-long period from August 23; or examine problems around some sort of professional or travel issue then. August 25-27, September 7-13, 20-22 accentuate these matters. August 25-27, September 10-13, 20-22 produce the best results.

AQUARIUS: Your eyes will be focussed on a joint financial matter during the coming month, especially on August 25-27, September 7-13, 20-22 when these trends are at their most active. You will also need to look to other financial issues such as taxation, insurance, loans and legacies. Exercise caution on September 7-9 when problems are most likely to emerge.

PISCES: More likely than not, other people will not be content to leave Pisces people alone during the coming month. If you have a partner, they may also have heavy concerns weighing upon their soul during this time and require your assistance. Interference is at its worst on September 7-9 whilst you’re “Mr Fix-it” on August 25-27, September 10-13, 20-22.