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Scorpio weekly horoscope: What your star sign has in store for August 17

Scorpio weekly horoscope: What your star sign has in store for August 17

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OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégé Maggie Innes.
Read on to see what's written in the stars for you today.
SCORPIO
OCT 24 - NOV 22
Your social self is in the chart spotlight and you ask yourself some key questions.
Could you be a better friend, and are you using your ability to influence others in the best way?
There is an audience out there waiting for your skills, if you are prepared to share.
In love? Partners are both learning, just in different ways. Single? You could face a choice of fire signs.
DESTINY DAYS: Let yourself be less selfless, more selfish, on Tuesday.
Thursday is prime time for smart work moves and you can meet a fate mate on some stairs on Saturday. Look out for bright colours.
LUCKY LINKS: A recipe of six ingredients. The same song played in
two versions. A family who are all extremely competitive.
NEW MOON NEW START: It's all about friendships and social contacts for you this week - as the new moon helps you shift away from needing approval or 'permission' and start mapping out your own future.
And yes, this can mean letting some names, who may be toxic, or just too casual with your feelings, go from your life.
When you clear old obstacles from your friendship radar, you can see straight through to some great new possibilities.
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