Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Russell Grant’s Daily Horoscopes for Monday 1st August 2011

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Aries (Mar21/Apr20) Resist the impulse to buy a lover’s affection, as an extravagant gesture will make your partner uncomfortable. If you want to show your affection, do something simple like make a card, mixed CD, or delicious dessert for your special someone. A personally made gift will be far more meaningful than an expensive trinket from the jewellery store. If things continue to go well, you can splurge for something more lavish. Right now keep things simple and sentimental.
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Taurus (Apr21/May21) Spending private time at home gives you tremendous pleasure and if you could work from home, you would. Being able to operate in comfortable surroundings makes you far more productive. Your place is so beautiful and comfortable that people are always lobbying for invitations. In fact, a pushy relative may try to strong arm their way into your guest room or onto your couch. Be polite but firm in your refusal. Your home is your castle and you won’t have it stormed.
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Gemini (May22/Jun21) Don’t let someone pressure you into making a contribution. Someone with a terrible sob story will try to make you feel guilty for not donating to a charitable fund. The truth is you want to support different causes. Not only that, you don’t like the person who is soliciting you for money. You might feel inclined to help if a nicer person was promoting this cause. As it stands you’d rather spend your hard earned money on a fund closer to your heart.
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Cancer (Jun22/Jul23) Your self esteem is intimately connected to your income. Stop comparing your financial situation to that of an affluent friend. Just because you make less doesn’t mean you are unimportant. On the contrary, you play a vital part in your social circle. People look to you for moral leadership. That may not seem like a big deal to you, but your friends think you’re invaluable. Fortunately, an exciting career opportunity is about to open up. Emphasise your unique abilities when interviewing for this position.
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Leo (Jul24/Aug23) The milk of human kindness flows through your veins. Unfortunately, your boss knows this and tries to take advantage of your generosity. Stop agreeing to cover for absent colleagues. An exciting opportunity to travel abroad will fall into your lap. Don’t let your employer give you a guilt trip for going away. You have every right to a break, and should enjoy your trip to the fullest. Someone will have to assume your responsibilities while you’re away.
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Virgo (Aug24/Sep23) Break free of a teacher or guru who has undue influence over your decisions. You have wonderful instincts and need to trust them. This is especially true regarding money. Putting your resources into a low interest, long term savings account will protect you against lean times to come. Just the knowledge of having a nest egg will be very comforting. It will give you the freedom to choose rewarding work, fulfilling relationships, and a relaxing lifestyle.
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Libra (Sep24/Oct23) Neither a lender nor a borrower be; if a friend asks you to go into business together, prepare to say no. You should keep your hard earned money in the bank. Throwing it into a questionable gesture in a shaky economy is a bad idea. Besides, getting financially involved with a loved one is a recipe for disaster. Your lover is preparing an exciting surprise for you. Prepare to try something new, like an extreme sport or exotic cuisine. You’ll be glad you took the plunge.
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Scorpio (Oct24/Nov22) You’re star is on the rise, especially with the powers that be. Your peers are a little jealous of your success. Although you don’t have to justify your behaviour to anyone, it is important to forge stronger relationships with your colleagues. Praise their contributions whenever you meet with your boss. You shouldn’t lie or exaggerate, but you should give credit where credit is due. Step up your exercise routine. Walking or jogging will give you a sexy glow.
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Sagittarius (Nov23/Dec21) Cutting back your daily spending will give you more money for an overseas trip. Brew your own coffee, take a sandwich to work, and borrow books and movies from the library. Little cost saving measures like this will add up over time. A romantic attraction will spring up very quickly. The two of you have known each other for years and have always been good friends. Recently you’ve started to entertain romantic thoughts about your old pal.
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Capricorn (Dec22/Jan20) This isn’t a good time to spend money on luxuries. You should keep a tight rein on your spending, as big bills are on the horizon. Costly home repairs will force you to dig down deep to rectify an electrical, heating, or plumbing problem. Fortunately, you’ll find an expert who is able to come out and fix the issue in record time. Stay focused on what is going right, instead of what’s going wrong. Panicking will only complicate a stressful situation.
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Aquarius (Jan21/Feb19) You’re very generous towards your relatives, but there needs to be limit to what you give, both in terms of time and money. There’s only so much you have to offer, and when you give everything to your relatives, there is nothing left for your personal life. If you’re single, it may be because you’re devoting so much time to your family. Good news about a business deal is on the way. Getting this phone call, text or email will cause you to breathe a huge sigh of relief.
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Pisces (Feb20/Mar20) Don’t lord your accomplishments over a colleague. Yes, you’re a lot more productive and talented than they are, but they already know this. In fact, that’s why the two of you quarrel all the time. Your work partner is jealous of you, and tries to compensate by berating your contributions. You take their remarks to heart and fester with hostility. Channel your energy in a more positive direction. An exciting work assignment will suddenly become available; throw your hat in the ring.
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Russell Grant’s Monthly Horoscopes August 2011

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Aries (Mar21/Apr20) An early August party turns out to be the most glittering social occasion of the season so be sure to attend. More time for domestic pursuits becomes available around the 7th. A family celebration is favoured for the 9th. Resist the urge to mix business with pleasure on the 15th. The middle of the month is a bad time to pressurise a relative into a decision they are not ready to make. A blossoming romance has long range potential on the 17th. The 20th attracts an attentive admirer; the two of you won’t be able to take your eyes off each other. A teaching or writing job will be offered around the 22nd. An underhanded enemy will try to derail your progress at work on the 24th. Your sex appeal proves irresistible near the 26th; use it to lure someone into your web of intrigue. Pamper yourself with a few of life’s little luxuries as September hoves into view.
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Taurus (Apr 21/May 21) An award, promotion, or high profile job will be given to you in the early days of August. Plan a series of short pleasure trips in the days surrounding the 7th. Positive feedback from your boss makes the 9th one of the loveliest days of the year. Bow to an authority figure’s expertise throughout the middle of the month. Don’t let nervous energy prevent you from expressing your feelings around the 16th. The New Moon on the 17th favours a family vacation. If you want to work from home, ask your boss how it can happen on the 20th. Take the initiative with a loved one on or around the 23rd and get ready to make a personal sacrifice for them. The 26th is excellent for turning a friendship into a romance. A team effort comes to a successful conclusion in the final days of August.
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Gemini (May 22/Jun 21) You will be granted a diploma or certificate in early August, setting off an exciting round of parties. More money for luxuries becomes available around the 7th. The 9th is perfect for asking for a rise or finding a well paid job. Family will pressure you to share the wealth throughout the middle of the month. The New Moon on the 17th prompts you to sign up for an art class, giving you an outlet for your prodigious imagination. Discuss a bold plan with friends around the 18th; they’ll give you valuable advice. A short trip for pleasure is favoured for the 22nd. Launch a home improvement project in the days surrounding the 23rd. Don’t give your boss an ultimatum on the 24th or it could go badly wrong. Family offers much needed emotional support on or around the 30th. You’ll get tons of favourable publicity as August draws to a close.
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Cancer (Jun 22/Jul 23) The first installation of an inheritance, legal settlement, or insurance refund arrives in the early days of August. If you want to get a makeover, schedule one for the 7th. The 9th is perfect for applying to schools, submitting a piece of writing for publication, or scheduling an overseas trip. You won’t be able to charm your way out of a relationship problem in mid-August. The New Moon on the 17th attracts an exciting moneymaking opportunity. A brainstorming session on the 18th proves productive. Go ahead and splurge on an expensive appliance in the days surrounding the 20th. You’ll get a set of confusing instructions on the 24th; be sure to ask for some clarification before you begin the job. Encourage your best friend or lover to pursue a cherished dream near the 30th. The final days of August prompt you to capitalise on your expertise.
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Leo (Jul 24/Aug 23) Your best friend, lover or business partner does something extraordinarily generous on your behalf in early August. The 7th prompts you to spend more time on solitary pleasures. A secret rendezvous makes your pulse pound in the days surrounding the 9th. Mid-month warns against mixing business with pleasure. Beware of getting wrapped up in a mesmerising leader on the 16th. The New Moon on the 17th is perfect for getting a makeover, changing your hairstyle, or revamping your wardrobe. The 18th is favoured for going on auditions, job interviews, and first dates. Be sure to return all work related phone calls, emails, and texts around the 20th. A home improvement project is favoured near the 23rd. The 24th finds you waging a war between desire and morality. The final days of August brings in money from an inheritance, legal settlement, or dividend.
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Virgo (Aug 24/Sep 23) A job assignment is successfully concluded in the opening days of August. Let a lover cater to your every desire on the 9th. A power struggle erupts between you and a friend at mid-month; one of you will have to give here. You won’t be able to collect on a loan in the days surrounding the 16th. The New Moon on the 17th inspires you to launch a beautiful creative project. The 23rd prompts you to sign up for an intellectually stimulating class. Be realistic about your expectations regarding your best friend, lover, or business partner on the 24th. A short trip for pleasure puts you in the path of romance on the 26th. A love affair gives you a new lease on life on the 30th. August ends on a romantic note, thanks to an engagement or wedding.
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Libra (Sep 24/Oct 23) The first days of August turn out to be the most romantic of the entire year; enjoy! You’ll make a very favourable impression at a party or social gathering on the 7th. The 9th invites you to show off your artistic talent; your audience will be very appreciative. Don’t get into a power struggle with family members over the middle of the month. Avoiding a boring family function isn’t an option on or around the 16th. The New Moon on the 17th is ideal for a party; be sure to congratulate a friend on their recent good fortune. The 18th favours team efforts of all kinds. Relieve your best friend or lover of a dreaded chore around the 20th. Don’t confide in an unreliable colleague on the 24th. An emotional breakthrough occurs after sifting through family photos around the 30th Showcase a creative project in the waning days of August.
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Scorpio (Oct 24/Nov 22) August is perfect for closing a property deal or moving to a new home. A legal decision will be made in your favour on or around the 7th. The 9th finds you falling deeper in love with a generous admirer. Don’t get embroiled in a war of words with a teacher or leader in the middle of the month. Stick to the rules with a work project around the 16th, or you’ll have to do the whole job all over again. The New Moon on the 17th is perfect for getting a promotion or high profile job. Taking more time for private pleasures results in tremendous career success around the 20th. Be open to hearing a concerned friend’s criticisms on the 24th. An inspiring book, movie, or song radically improves your outlook near the 30th. The last days of August are ideal for getting engaged, married, or having a commitment ceremony.
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Sagittarius (Nov 23/Dec 21) The beginning of August brings exciting news about a creative project. The 7th sends your sex appeal into the triple digits. Redecorate your home on or around the 9th. The middle of the month warns against buying luxuries you can’t afford. Don’t confuse lust with love near the 16th. The New Moon on the 17th is favoured for applying to schools or sending stories for publication. Studying alongside an expert around the 18th gives you the intellectual stimulation you crave. Take a friend’s advice about your creative desires on the 20th. A lover or business partner expands your horizons near the 22nd. Working behind the scenes boosts your productivity on or around the 23rd. Be realistic about how long a household job will take on the 26th. A property deal gives you the money to finance a dream at the end of the month.
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Capricorn (Dec 22/Jan 20) You get a nice little influx of income in the early days of August. The 7th is perfect for making romantic plans with a lover. Someone whispers sweet nothings into your ear around the 9th. Don’t put too much pressure on an indecisive business associate during the middle of the month. The 16th warns against irritating an unstable relative. The New Moon on the 17th begins an exciting phase to a sexual relationship. Fill out forms for a bank loan or school application as thoroughly as possible on the 18th. The 20th is perfect for taking the helm of an important work assignment; this is your chance to showcase your executive abilities. Make more time for friends in the days surrounding the 23rd. Be honest with a teacher on the 26th, or an important skill will remain elusive. Take a short trip for pleasure in the closing days of August.
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Aquarius (Jan 21/Feb 19) The opening days of August allow you to show off your intellectual talents to a receptive audience. Buy yourself some attractive clothing on or around the 7th. The 9th helps you make money from your creative efforts; maybe you should open a business. Don’t get into a power struggle with an influential power broker in mid-August. An angry outburst erupts on or around the 16th; it’s hard to contain your frustrations with an absent minded friend. The New Moon on the 17th is perfect for getting engaged, married, or having a commitment ceremony. The 18th prompts an admirer to ask you on a date or make a proposition. Put yourself in an expert’s hands around the 20th. You’ll have to get tough with a rebellious subordinate in the days surrounding the 23rd. You’ll get a big cheque, plus a hefty bonus, in the closing days of the month.
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Pisces (Feb 20/Mar 20) August begins with a lovely quiet interlude; take some time off to indulge your spiritual side. The 7th begins a wonderfully romantic period for you. You’ll attract plenty of admirers at a party on or around the 9th. Don’t let friends interfere in your love life in the middle of the month; you need to stand in defence of your amour. The 16th warns against taking gambles of any kind. The New Moon on the 17th brings an exciting job offer that affords long term financial stability. Go ahead and splurge on some exercise equipment around the 18th. A bonus or award will be given to you in the days surrounding the 20th. Sign up for an advanced course on or around the 23rd. Be realistic about your expectations of a friend, lover, or business partner near the 24th. You’ll get lots of favourable publicity for your artistic talent at the end of the month.

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Russell Grant's Daily Horoscopes for Sunday July 31st 2011

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Aries (Mar21/Apr20) Lend some extra support to your best friend, lover, or business partner. By taking some chores off their plate, they will be able to enjoy a little leisure time. It's so important for the two of you to make time for fun or your bond will become one of obligation, not mutual respect. Fortunately, you'll get an extra burst of energy, allowing you to finish both your tasks and those of your friend. Don't worry; your partner will soon return the favour when you're tired.
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Taurus (Apr21/May21) You're an integral part of a project's success and nobody's work ethic is stronger than yours. Putting in long hours, helping your colleagues, and learning different aspects of the industry will fill every second of your time. You'll even be asked to spend the weekend poring over papers and tying up loose ends. The good news is there is a promotion in the cards. Moving in to the corner office will give you a great deal of pride. It will also cause your stature to rise at home.
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Gemini (May22/Jun21) A serious relationship is in the works; in the past, you were reluctant to settle down. Now you're eager to commit to someone who brings new meaning to your life. When you're with your amour, it feels like anything is possible. You'll be able to develop your creativity, travel to exotic lands, and get an advanced degree. In the past, you had trouble with lovers who resented your intelligence. That's not the case now. Actually, your intelligence is a big turn on.
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Cancer (Jun22/Jul23) Creating a secure home life is your first priority. If you don't own your place, now is a good time to buy one. You'll find one in a refined neighbourhood that allows you to socialise with very prominent neighbours. Granted, you'll have to spend a little more money than you expected, but a generous relative will help with the deposit. Already have your own home? Start putting some money into savings. Having a retirement or university fund will give you peace of mind.
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Leo (Jul24/Aug23) Taking a trip for business is favoured and you're sure to make some valuable business contacts. Someone who is renowned for their fairness will become your biggest fan. Thanks to their influence, you can get a raise, promotion, or high powered position. There's a good chance you'll be offered a teaching position. Students respond well to your flair for the dramatic. No subject is dry when you're presiding over the classroom. If you play your cards right, you'll get to teach the advanced students.
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Virgo (Aug24/Sep23) Working hard to make ends meet isn't new to you. Lately, it feels like you have to scrape and save just to afford the bare necessities. Still, you get great satisfaction from operating on a strict budget. You're so good at being frugal that you're actually able to afford the occasional luxury. The good news is this period of deprivation won't last for long. In fact, it's about to end in a few months. When this happens, you'll have more resources available for travel and study.
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Libra (Sep24/Oct23) You're tired of letting your talent go to waste; finding an outlet for your artistic side is critical. Fortunately, you have a lot of well connected friends who can get you a position at a theatre, gallery, or publishing house. Beware of biting off more than you can chew. You're undeniably capable, but you have a tendency to do more work than one person can handle. Again, rely on your nearest and dearest when you're overwhelmed. It takes a village, people!
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Scorpio (Oct24/Nov22) A deep, satisfying physical relationship gives you a sexy sparkle. Don't be surprised when you turn heads at a big social gathering. Everyone wants to be seen in your company. If you need a favour, now is the time to ask for one. It will be impossible to resist your charm. You possess a dark, mysterious brand of glamour that makes you especially popular on the romantic front. While it's nice to be in demand, you prefer to focus all of your attention on your beloved.
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Sagittarius (Nov23/Dec21) Working with a group of people teaches you some valuable skills. Several members of your team are respected experts. By working alongside these teachers, you'll become a lot more polished and sophisticated. You've always been admired for your energy and enthusiasm. Acquiring finesse will make you even more successful. A legal matter will be decided in your favour, giving you money to travel. Visit a city known for its glitz and glamour. You're tired of doing the same thing day after day.
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Capricorn (Dec22/Jan20) An exciting career opportunity is on the horizon, and you can't let it slip through your fingers. Even if it is the weekend, you can still perfect your CV and gather impressive work samples. Practice your interviewing skills with someone who has lots of experience hiring people. Their advice will be invaluable. At first, some of their comments will sting. Don't let pride get in the way of perfecting your performance. There's too much at stake here.
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Aquarius (Jan21/Feb19) Getting a change of scenery will improve your personal and professional lives. You never know whom you'll meet while taking a plane, train, or taxi. Have a supply of business cards with you at all times. Someone with a fabulous mane of hair will make a pass at you. Normally, you would be outraged at such bold behaviour. There's something about this flirt that melts your defences. Together, you will make a striking couple. Talk about a study in contrasts!
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Pisces (Feb20/Mar20) Financial security allows you to find a fulfilling job and any position related to the performing arts is favoured. You could also make a good living looking after people's children, pets, and plants. Granted, your regular job won't bring in lots of money, but it will help you cover your bills. Any shortfalls will be covered by a dividend, legal settlement, or insurance settlement. Don't dip into your emergency account unless it is absolutely necessary. That way, your fund will gather interest and keep you safe.
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