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You've never been a big believer in the saying that love saves the day but you may experience an eleventh hour conversion on Aug. 17 when Venus conjoins Jupiter in Leo. Leo is the zodiac sign of the heart. The heart is the seat of our emotions, our character and our candor. The heart is also the seat of our courage and courage is what you — or your lover — will finally summon up after weeks of skirting around the issue. It's time to speak from the heart and express your true feelings. You won't be disappointed.
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Your ruling planet Venus is good-humored and easygoing when she's in Leo (Aug.12 – Sept. 5). It's an excellent time to have those conversations that you've been avoiding. You won't be talking at the same time as your husband or trying to outshout him. The kids won't be so contrary, the in-laws will be eerily cooperative, and even your pets will show a new-found respect and appreciation. Life will be on the mend for the next 3-1/2 weeks. It won't quite be like the lion lying down next to the lamb, but it will be the next best thing.
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Expect an uptick in male "likes," shares, hits and tags as Venus enters that part of your zodiac chart that pertains to all things social. It's fun generating interest but will it materialize into a real date? It's highly likely on Aug. 13 and 17. That said you may still want to do a quick Google search to make sure that somebody somewhere didn't post some compromising video of you doing something that you shouldn't have done. You know how these things can go viral. You want to be sure that the attention you're getting is well intentioned.
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You can expect to get into some really deep and intense emotional issues this week as Mars continues its journey through Scorpio. You're a lover and a nurturer and would never leave anyone hanging, but some of what you hear could prove too much for even you. Keep in mind that the loved one divulging this isn't expecting you to absolve him of past actions. He just wants someone to talk to — someone he trusts. What you learn won't excuse his behavior, but it will certainly explain a lot. You may even feel kindly toward him again.
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Venus, the planet of love and beauty, enters your zodiac sign on Aug. 12. Venus is at her most magnetic and charismatic when she's traveling through Leo and you'll notice a major bump in your approval ratings right away. It may take a while for you to register that guys are looking at you in that way they used to back in high school, but you're bound to catch on eventually. You may also notice that their girlfriends are glaring at you in the same way. Venus will be in Leo through Sept. 5.
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Virgo isn't a zodiac sign that most people think of when they think of mistresses. And Virgos like it this way. Let everyone believe that you're a prude. It makes it easier to cover your traces. Now Virgos don't really go out looking for these sorts of relationships — in fact you want the opposite. But you have this unfortunate tendency to let a man take over your life when you get romantically involved which is why you tend to go for the "otherwise engaged" paramours whom circumstances keep on a short leash. This ensures that you can have your cake and eat it too.
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Don't be so quick to declare that you've found the love of your life because you may discover a couple of more contestants materializing by Sunday. This is one of those problems that's never a problem to have. You can never have too much of a good thing when Venus forms a conjunction to Jupiter. These are the two benefics in astrology (i.e., these two planets always bring good things) so you can expect to be showered in an embarrassment of riches on Aug. 17. It's great news for love, money and enjoying the finer things in life.
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The plan is to forget about that guy who broke your heart. And the upcoming Venus/Jupiter conjunction on Aug. 17 shows you surrounded by fellows who are only too happy to provide a pleasant diversion. Nevertheless it does look like you will be hearing from Mr. Persona Non Grata near the end of the week. Expect a message that's short on words but heartfelt on sentiment. You swore you'd never let him rope you back in like this, but it looks like there's still some unfinished business between the two of you despite protests to the contrary.
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You'll be casting your gaze far afield now that Venus is joining Jupiter in Leo. This could lead you to fall in love with long distances — or at least with the people who travel them. Anything that strikes you as exotic will be an immediate turn-on. You could be smitten with his accent, his demeanor or the culture that he hails from. It's all very romantic, but what looks appealing to you may not go over so well with family and friends. They're not exactly keen on you pulling up stakes and moving halfway across the world.
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You were born under a sign that's famous for saving money for a rainy day, but did you ever think about spending it on a sunny one? There's a sensational lineup of planets in Leo this week. If there was ever a time to splurge on your lover then this is it. Treat him to a spa package, a night on the town or a weekend getaway. He'll be so thrilled that you thought of him — not to mention shocked that you actually orchestrated something like this. It's nice to know you haven't lost your romantic touch.
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Aquarians are often portrayed as open-minded, egalitarian and laid back when it comes to letting people do as they please. Yet nothing could be further from the truth. If anything you swing between the extremes of control freak and anarchist. It's why you get upset when people come into your life and throw you off balance. It looks like someone is succeeding in doing that right now, which is why you're contemplating breaking up with him. The stars would advise against it. He's exasperating, but it's also been a long time since someone rocked your world.
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Sometimes it's hard to believe that someone's being affectionate when he's being obnoxious and mean. These are the people who subscribe to the idea that negative attention is better than no attention at all. This could be the type that you're attracting nowadays given the Mars/Neptune trine. If you like this person back then give him tips on how to behave. Tell him you don't like it when he's mean or insensitive. He'll probably be embarrassed and blow you off, but trust that what you say will stick. His behavior may even improve by the next time he sees you.