Capricorn weekly horoscope: What your star sign has in store for August 3
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With the might of Mars now at the top of your chart. The time for action has come.
Endless preparation switches to instant choices, and you learn to live with uncertainty so well, even to love it.
If you're attached, love that matters most is shared by two, not a solo enterprise.
If you're single, a Cancer may seem clingy at first, but do look closer. This bond can fulfil you.
DESTINY DAYS: Prize instincts are spot-on on Monday. Stick with existing family rules on Wednesday.
One love question on Sunday can bring three tempting responses.
LUCKY LINKS: A building with pink walls. An event spread over two locations. Your most eccentric family member.
What your zodiac sign says about your home decor
MARS MOMENTUM: From now till late September is your prime planet time for making big promises to yourself - but also reaping the rewards of previous efforts.
You can suddenly be so sure what a positive future looks like to you.
And you're not afraid to put this first into words, then actions. Junking old goals, that you perhaps took over from someone else, is a great forward Mars move.
So review your plans with a cool, clear vision and break free from any that are keeping you stuck.
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