So is the guy you're seeing just a placeholder? That's what you'll be wondering on Aug. 2 when you find yourself just not caring anymore. It's hard to say what drained the life out of this relationship. Maybe it was his inability to commit, your unwillingness to take "I don't know" for an answer or the dawning realization that you may have been involved in a one-night stand that went on several months longer than it should have. In any case, what began with a bang ends with a yawn. It's time for you to move on to greener pastures.
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Your ruling planet Venus enters Virgo on Aug. 5. Virgo is the "let there be some space in your togetherness" sign of the zodiac. Now, this doesn't mean that you and your lover are growing apart, but you will notice that your schedules will be a little out of sync over the next three and a half weeks. One of you may be traveling more or be preoccupied with other matters. It's a timely reminder that togetherness doesn't require self-sacrifice, nor is it based on losing yourself in the other person. Togetherness relies on the power and steadfastness of you as equally loving and separate individuals.
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The Mercury/Neptune opposition on Aug. 7 will bring out all of your "where is this relationship going?" anxieties. You'll want to know what he thinks, if he's serious about your future and when he's going to put a ring on it. Do yourself a favor. Grab the psychic remote and fast-forward. This isn't the right time for this kind of discussion — especially since you yourself don't even have a clear idea of what you want. Relationships have a life of their own despite our attempts to label them. Yours is doing a lot better than most people's, so let things unfold on their own.
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You might as well face it: You're just not that into him. It's hard to admit because he really does fit the criteria on paper. He's loyal and loving, and would probably make a great dad or stepdad. What it gets down to, unfortunately, is chemistry — the mysterious, ineffable thing that decides whether you two click or not. And right now it doesn't look like you'll be clicking any time soon. The practical side of you says that you should hold on and that you'll be sorry for letting him go, but the selfless part of you knows that it's for the best.
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For the next three and a half weeks, you will be meeting men you wish you could fall in love with. They'll be funny, handsome and great to spend time with. Unfortunately, there will be certain complications. They could already be spoken for, not the marrying type or gay. But the goal isn't to demoralize you. The goal is to help you to make friends with guys again. By taking romance off the table, the stars are focused on helping you to rebuild that ease and comfort that's gone missing. This will put you back in the mindset for pursuing a relationship when you feel ready.
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Get your nose out of that list of household projects and talk to your stylist about a new haircut instead. Venus, the planet of love and beauty, will be in Virgo for the next three and a half weeks, and you don't want to miss out. Venus always brings a rise in the polls when she's traveling through your zodiac sign, so it's the perfect time to update your look. The other wonderful thing about Venus is you don't have to go looking for guys. They'll come looking for you. But be choosy. Just because it will be raining men doesn't mean every one's a catch.
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Is it the men who are unavailable or is it you? It's a question worth asking during the time that Venus is traveling through the most self-reflective part of your solar chart (Aug. 5 through 29). This will allow you to play silent witness to yourself and to observe how you interact with men to whom you're attracted. It's almost like watching yourself on spy cam. You'll hear yourself say things you've always said and do things you've always done, but with a fresh perspective. This can do a lot to help you make different choices in the future. That is, if you want to.
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You love to discover a diamond in the rough and then turn it into something resplendent. You'll do this with a pet project, a seemingly lost cause and even a lover. The first two are easy to direct, but the last can prove troublesome to shape and mold — especially when he starts to think and act for himself. But wasn't that the point all along? On Aug. 6 it's time to relinquish control of your "creation." Your success story is that you helped him to become everything that he can be. Your triumph will be in learning to love and honor him as an equal.
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On Aug. 2 Mars will enter Sagittarius for an eight-week stay. Mars is the planet of men in astrology so this will make you a veritable man magnet through Sept. 27. This is great news if you're single because the guys just won't leave you alone. However, it can be awkward if you're already spoken for because you will have to explain to your partner or spouse why you suddenly have so many new guys friending you on Facebook. But then again, it never hurts to remind your other half to keep an eye on the store because you're hot.
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Romance isn't always about falling in love. Sometimes, it's about meeting someone who has an enormous impact on your life. Over the next few weeks, you will meet someone who will show you how rereading familiar signposts can point you in unexplored directions. It will be a powerful rethink of how you look at things. Then again, you could wind up playing this role for somebody else. In any case, this marks the beginning of a beautiful friendship, a creative collaboration or an exciting mentorship. There are different kinds of kindred spirits, and it looks like you just found one.
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On Aug. 7 you discover that behind all the bluster and know-it-all posturing lies an insecure and needy child. You suspected this all along, but it's still nice to have proof. Most people would use this information to gain the upper hand and bring him to heel. You, however, will find this endearing. You're not a fan of big egos. The chest-thumping and endless recitation of accomplishments can get old quickly. However, introduce a little fallibility and some cracks in the façade and you're hooked. You like people who are real. That's what comes with being born under the most humanitarian sign of the zodiac.
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This week a loved one forces you to recognize a truth about yourself that you have been actively resisting. Now, it's not like you've never thought of this before; it's just that this is the week when the penny drops and you will finally see how you're the one who holds back or keeps postponing that step forward that you've been longing to make. It isn't easy being forced out of our comfort zones. Sometimes, it's the people who believe in us the most who are in the best position to push us out of our well-feathered nests so that we can fly.