Misunderstanding and miscommunication are the big themes that will disturb your week; find a way to work through them. Here’s your horoscope for August 12-18.

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1. Aries (March 21–April 19)

You are one step away from being your best self and ten steps away from deciding when to get out of bed. A little extra productiveness and laziness go hand in hand, but you gotta balance it. You can’t be the best employee one day and then flake on work for the rest of the week. So, the horoscope for August 12-18 asks you to seek balance in your personal and professional life. Eating pizza all week and having a Caesar salad for dinner isn’t striking a balance either, babe.

AAE Pro Tip: Skip wearing yellow; that’s blocking the romantic energies in your life. Wear red instead.

2. Taurus (April 20–May 20)

Dear Taurus, even though the Leo season is all about mingling and meeting new people, the horoscope for August 12-18 asks you to spend some time indoors. You’ve been feeling a little detached from your inner self, and it’s slowly and steadily making you overwhelmed and irritated at the smallest of things. So, this week, take a break from what’s happening on the outside and peek into what’s happening on the inside.

AAE Pro Tip: Start putting a little more effort into the relationships you wish to maintain going forward.

3. Gemini (May 21–June 20)

If you wanna go out and socialise, at least go to the right places and meet the right people. Work has been occupying all your time, and it’s time you start ghosting it. Make up scenarios; fake a pet emergency, even if you don’t have a pet. Or even better, kill a dead grandparent and use them to lie about a family emergency. You’re anyway going to hell; you might as well make the most of it. Just get out of work and head to fun places like a bar or a get-together that you have been dreading.

AAE Pro Tip: If you’re thinking of starting your own business, think harder.

4. Cancer (June 21–July 22)

Life feels slower now that the Cancer season has passed. But don’t worry, love, you’ve got plenty to look forward to. The horoscope for August 12-18 brings some old friends, new opportunities, and some catching up for you. You’ve been MIA from social scenes for a while, and the Leo season is the perfect time to let everyone know you are alive and well. This could also be your chance to meet new people who could feel like a breath of fresh air, so hold onto them.

AAE Pro Tip: Why pretend to be drunk when you can actually be drunk? Stay away from your phone though.

5. Leo (July 23–August 22)

The horoscope for August 12-18 brings some sweet and slow moments with your bae, so skip everything and enjoy it while it lasts. Whether things are new, settling down, or stable, everyone deserves date nights and hanging out with their love interest. So, make sure you give them plenty of time and allow yourself to fully be in the moment. Ignore all work calls. After all, at the end of the day, your boss isn’t gonna laugh at your unfunny and lame jokes.

AAE Pro Tip: Birthday season encourages you to level up your love life and take things up a notch. 

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6. Virgo (August 23–September 22)

When things feel out of control, you start losing your shit. But this week you’ll need to get it together because people are relying on you. A good way to approach this is by letting people know you are available for help and waiting for them to approach you. This way both of you will know who needs to do what, and things will be easier to move ahead with. Pick things you’re both good at and go step by step. This week can be overwhelming, all thanks to the retrograde season, so pay attention to communication.

AAE Pro Tip: Spend some quality time with your partner; they need your attention but are too shy to ask for it. 

7. Libra (September 23–October 22)

The Leo season asks you to set certain boundaries and stick to them. Adhering to boundaries can be really helpful in tricky situations and save you from extra trouble. Be it personal or professional crises, it is important to draw a line when you feel the problem is beyond you. It’s the time to be social and mingle with people who could prove beneficial in the long term.

AAE Pro Tip: Get yourself a brownie and stop beating yourself too much over a few inches.

8. Scorpio (October 23–November 21)

Distance makes the heart grow fonder, but it looks like you are enjoying maintaining that distance. Well, all of us could use a break from people every now and then as they can be draining without even realising a lot of times. But, we must remember when to get back in the groove and not go MIA on them completely. So, this week, get out there and give your social life a little upgrade. You could use a few drinks and some good company.

AAE Pro Tip: Don’t deal with matters of the heart by using logic; let emotions drive you to a decision for a change. 

9. Sagittarius (November 22–December 21)

Looks like someone took my advice from last week to prioritise themselves. Good for you, Sagittarius. This week, you’ll feel more in touch with your inner self and maybe your inner child too. Pay attention to what your inner self seeks because it’s time you listen to your body to make your decisions. Reconnecting with old friends or picking up hobbies that bring you joy is the theme of the week. Who knows what it may turn into? Give it a shot.

AAE Pro Tip: If your current job is stressing you out, put in your papers and wait for something better. 

10. Capricorn (December 22–January 19)

Got a lot on your plate and no one to dump it onto? Well, buck up, Cap. You need to take charge and clear off that plate. Enough of procrastinating about stuff; it is time to put it all into action. Make your to-do lists and get help from a Virgo if you need every detail to be planned. I’m sure they would be happy to walk all over your Capricorn ego and show you that they are the better Earth sign. Be smart though; use people around you to finish off your chores and clear that plate.

AAE Pro Tip: Committing to new things sounds overwhelming, but you gotta put in the effort to see the results.

11. Aquarius (January 20–February 18)

Are you back to finding the purpose of your life and the reason for your existence? You just don’t stop, do you? Well, you need to clear your head and stop overthinking and drawing conclusions to situations that don’t even exist. This isn’t a healthy pattern for you, and you really need to get out of it. So, this week, let’s focus on our reality and what we can do to fix that, okay? Talking about fixing, how about you start with some healthy eating habits?

AAE Pro Tip: Stop flirting with people who are clearly not interest and getting disappointed about it not working out. 

12. Pisces (February 19–March 20)

Getting yourself Starbucks for running the smallest errands counts as self-care only when you have at least a four-figure in your bank account. So, the horoscope for August 12-18 brings a quick reality check for you and asks you to take a sneak peek at your bank account. If things aren’t looking too good at the moment, maybe cut back on ordering in, buying from random sales, and sipping on that Starbucks. There’s coffee at home, you know?

AAE Pro Tip: If you want to explore a backup career plan, now is the time to do your homework. 

Have a lovely week!

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