Cancer weekly horoscope: What your star sign has in store for August 17
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CANCER
JUNE 22 - JULY 22
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Finding and celebrating your one true voice is the theme of your week.
The sun layers new confidence into any public-facing enterprise, while the new moon's fresh energy focuses on renewing and refreshing connections, even from many years ago.
Those love words that have spun round in your mind for ages can also be expressed.
Single? The One is first to say 'Hello' in a group.
DESTINY DAYS
Monday is mega-positive for feedback, both giving and receiving.
Start a diet change on Friday to feel willpower engage.
Save your best listening ears for Sunday.
What is your star sign's element?
In astrology, the elements — Air, Water, Earth, and Fire signs — serve as foundational principles that influence the characteristics and behaviours associated with the twelve star signs.
Earth signs: Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn
The Earth signs are grounded in the tangible and practical aspects of life, embodying the stable and nurturing qualities of their element. These signs are known for their pragmatism, reliability, and strong connection to the physical world, often excelling in matters that require patience and persistence.
Air Signs: Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius
The Air signs are characterised by their intellectual, communicative, and social nature. This reflects the light and dynamic essence of their elemental influence. Overall, these signs tend to excel in the realms of ideas, relationships, and innovation, bringing a breath of fresh air to their interactions and thought processes.
Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces
The Water element signs are profoundly impacted by their element. With each astrological sign, water gives way to emotional depth, strong intuition, and a capacity for deep empathy and connection.
Fire Signs: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius
Fuelled by the element of Fire, these fire signs in astrology are known for their passion, boldness, energy, enthusiasm, courage, and a zest for life that often leads them to adventurous and creative endeavours.
LUCKY LINKS
The relative who always calls you by the same nickname.
A building with shutters on the windows.
The face right behind yours in a celebration pic.
NEW MOON NEW START
Maybe you haven't felt like talking lately, or breaking a silence that's easier to keep than it is to cancel.
But now, the strength and courage of the new moon helps you get difficult words out and aired, and start to recognize the secret side of yourself that talks and writes so well, even against the odds.
A new day for a regular competition can be the luck boost you've been looking for.
And triangle shapes can be lucky.
Fabulous is the home of horoscopes, with weekly updates on what's in store for your star sign as well as daily predictions.
You can also use our series of guides to find out everything from which star sign to hook up with for the steamiest sex to what it's like to live your life totally by your horoscope.
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