Your Horoscope for the Week of August 17

Cosmopolitan

2 days ago

Dreams can come true this week, so be careful what you wish for! Mercury in Leo harmonizes with Mars in Libra on August 18, making us more aware of our emotions. It's important to be mindful of tonality because it can create issues that affect dynamics.
The Sun enters Virgo on August 22, allowing us to be concise and deliberate in our actions. The following day, the Black Moon in Virgo (the third New Moon in a season of four New Moons) brings power and energy to our visions. This is a potent time to manifest and assert our hopes and goals for the future into the universe.
At times, you can be loud and boastful. However, in the days ahead, you are swapping your bravado and attitude for a more refined state of being. This means substituting mindfulness for drama and contemplation for impulsivity. Staying in your lane will be difficult, but you will relish the quietness.
Focusing on one task is the way to ensure you finish everything on your to-do list. With your mind running fast, you shouldn't take on more than you can handle. Be aware of your limits and try not to overextend yourself. Once you take on matters, you'll be energetically lighter.
Hustling all day is exhausting, especially when the volume of assignments is piling up, To be real, you need QT to escape the noise and bustle of life. Consider visiting your family or a place no one will find you to decompress from social media and madness at the office.
Being thirsty for a response from your crush or ex doesn't win them over. To get the attention and affection you're craving, leave them on read to make a statement. The less you respond, the more of a splash you'll make. They won't like it when you flip the narrative.
Even though you're putting your best foot forward to push down the jealousy you're feeling, it isn't easy. No rebrand can keep your emotions from being seen—the only way to deal with your sentiments is to admit them to yourself and others. Honesty is always the best policy.
With your solar return in gear, planning your birthday celebration will be fun. The only foreseeable issue stems from the invitation list of both naughty and nice people. Perhaps a mixture of each attendee will make for a wonderfully spicy and decadent party. You just have to pick a theme.
You're always down for a good time, but you must set a curfew and get beauty rest because work requires you to give 100% of your energy. Keep it cute at happy hour with one or two 'tinis. Save the hard shots for the weekend when you can sleep in.
Plotting the end of summer bash for your family and crew isn't going as swimmingly as you'd think. You're wanting a big soirée and everyone prefers a low-key vibe. You can have haute cuisine in bathing suits if you choose—you're the one making the rules, so go for it!
Issues at the office are spilling into your personal life. The reason being is that you're overstating stories and information from both parts of your worlds. Maintaining boundaries between them is vital to ensure you don't have to yap or fill in the blanks about the aspects of these entities.
Being independent doesn't mean having to be tough 24/7 when you're sad. If you're needing comfort, call up a close friend and have a sleepover (like you did in junior high school). Share secrets, order a pizza, and watch old rom coms. Time with your BFF will boost your spirits.
As much as you want to, it isn't your job to rationalize other people's actions. Rather than justifying their feelings, own yours. You don't need anyone gaslighting you and making you question the facts of a situation. Never let anyone dim your light or mess with your peace of mind.
There has been a lack of consistency in your ship. The cosmos are urging you to step up and express your sentiments. If you have anything that needs to get off your chest about the direction of your partnership, speak up. It will form a healthier connection between you both.