As we step into the new month, how are you feeling about your finances? Are you captaining a steady fiscal ship or are you sailing choppy waters when it comes to your cash flow?
Whatever the situation, a look at your wealth horoscope for the week ahead can shed light on what to focus on, what to avoid, and how to make the most of your cash.
Aries: Taking Care of the Dollars
July was likely to have been a busy time for Aries, professionally, with an opportunity to take on a new project or secondment or start a side hustle. As the weekend rolls around, scheduling some time for self-care is vital.
Taking care of yourself is the best way to ensure you have the energy to give your utmost in the workplace, which is ultimately the path to career and wealth growth. As the end of the week nears, take a breath, and indulge in some much-deserved self-nurturing.
Taurus: Grabbing Your Finances by the Horns
Taurus, you may feel a drive to dig down into your finances this week, to make a budget and assess your direction. It’s a great idea, especially if you’ve been feeling that sometimes your money isn’t going as far as you’d like (or expect) it to.
When it comes to money, a thinking-outside-the-box approach is likely to pay dividends over the next week. Have you got a hobby you could turn into a side hustle, or is there an opportunity to impress your boss with an extra-creative presentation? Your heart may hold the key to boosting your bank balance.
Gemini: Maintain Motivation
For Gemini, August will be all about keeping a steady hand on the tiller and maintaining motivation levels. At work, this could really pay off: a promotion or opportunity to apply for a lucrative new role may be just around the corner.
As with any month, challenges are likely to crop up: strive for honest and open conversation, both with yourself and others. If there’s something that needs tackling with your finances, next week is the time to make a start.
Cancer: Practicing Prudence
As Venus enters Virgo over the coming days, prudence is the name of the game for Cancer. Just take a moment to pause before indulging in some comfort-spending that you could later regret.
From August 5 a financial opportunity may present itself, so be on the lookout! Should it appear, grabbing it with both hands and running with it is the advice: it could be the start of a transformational journey.
Leo: Opportunities Await
We’re well and truly into Leo season, and those generous, charismatic, and luxury-loving Lions are sure to be in their element. A possible windfall – -or opportunity to create a windfall for yourself – could be heading your way on the 4th. It’s the perfect time for making plans and kicking the gears of a project into motion.
The Mercury retrograde that begins on the weekend could cause a little bit of astrological chaos for all the signs, so just be sure to avoid miscommunications over finances over the coming days.
Virgo: Abundance Will Rule – Hopefully…
Virgos: Venus, the planet of Abundance, moves into your sign on August 4, which will bring a surge of motivation to get your finances in order and maybe even contemplate a career move.
The combination of the Mercury Retrograde and the New Moon may mean that things don’t move as fast as you like, but see this as a plus. You now have the time and space to carefully plot your next steps before taking action.
Libra: Calm Seas
Your finances will be just as you like them this next week, Libra: perfectly balanced! Prosperity is the overall vibe as we enter the weekend, although be wary of impulse buys which could unsettle the scales.
Now is the perfect time to focus on long-term financial planning. Where would you like to be in five or ten years – or even further in the future- and what steps do you need to take to get there?
Scorpio: Financial Concerns Ease
It’s been a hectic few weeks for Scorpios, and they’ve not been without their share of challenges and worries. However, the new month ushers in a much-welcome period of calm and financial stability.
While money may have been a little tight recently, some unexpected monetary windfalls could be headed your way, perhaps through an unexpected refund or an unanticipated bonus at work. Enjoy this time of fiscal peace: you’ve earned it, Scorpio.
Sagittarius: Wise Planning
Financial planning is what this first week of August is about for Sagittarians. It might also throw up an opportunity for some careful investment or speculation, but make sure you find out all the facts before committing.
Having a clear budget and following it meticulously will serve you extremely well throughout August and beyond, prevent any financial panics, and avoid the need to make use of credit cards or loans.
Capricorn: Steady Progress
The Mercury Retrograde slows things down a little over the weekend, which Capricorn is likely to find super frustrating. Their financial and career goals may have to be put on hold – but only for a short time.
Practical Capricorns are great at working meticulously towards their goals but would be best advised to take the opportunity for some enforced rest this weekend, ready for the opportunities and challenges of the month ahead.
Aquarius: Embracing Independence
You’ll be able to tackle even the thorniest of financial issues with ease as we head into the new week, Aquarius and a spirit of independence and initiative will characterize your vibe.
It’s the time to get your financial priorities straight. Whether you want to start saving for retirement, building a nest egg, or simply better live within your means, you have the resources and motivation to get started on this journey.
Pisces: Creating Healthy Financial Habits
August’s New Moon is a wonderful opportunity to create new and healthy habits in all areas of your life, Pisces, including your finances. Re-look at your household budget and assess your spending patterns to discover where positive changes can be made.
Clarity and honesty are crucial right now. The Fish may be tempted to swim away rather than deal with problem debt or other money issues. It’s time to tackle these things, and there’s plenty of help and advice available if you’re struggling – don’t be afraid to seek it.
