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Your horoscope for Aug 13-19

Your spot-on horoscope for work, money, couples & singles from the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how will you fare this week & beyond!

Note:
- (⛹) is for work, (฿) is for money, (♥) is for coupled life and (⚤) is for single life
- You can also view previous ones at https://bit.ly/353fcoa 


♈ Aries

Mar 21 – Apr 19

(⛹) Someone not only fails to keep their word but is also rude to you. S/he may become your sworn enemy. You may be asked to revise the work you submitted a while ago. You may receive help from someone whom you least expect it from.   

(฿) A tax issue or a fine is on the cards (and in reality) for you. You make enough money to cover your own expenses and those of others who rely on you. 

(♥) Your partner is increasing on high alert regarding Covid-19 to the point that s/he irritates you. You two may become touchy-feely with each other. 

(⚤) You shift your entire focus to work and self-improvement. You may be offered an opportunity and you want to make the most of it. If you"re a uni student, you may discover your passion.

♉ Taurus

Apr 20 – May 20

(⛹) An urgent task may disrupt your weekend plan a little but you"ll make the most of the rest of it. Brace yourself for the unexpected that is coming your way throughout next week. A sudden change may result in a heavier workload. 

(฿) Someone may withdraw from a negotiation at the last minute. Stay thrifty for now. An item you have your eye on may go on sale soon. Buy it later to reap that sweet discount. 

(♥) Couples argue more often but they will understand each other more, too. If you run a business with your partner, you two will have to work harder to sustain it. 

(⚤) You fancy someone you met online but you"re not their type. S/he may chat with you for a few days and then leave you on read.

♉ Gemini

May 21 – Jun 20 

(⛹) Regardless of where you work from, office drama and politics haunt you for a day or two. You get distracted and lose valuable time. When you communicate with a colleague, make sure they know what you want. They may not know what you think they should already know. 

(฿) Although you may fall short of your income goal, you"re far from being short on cash. If you"re superstitious, someone may try to sell you a sacred object. 

(♥) You spend too much time on social media, talking to friends and online entertainment. Your IRL partner starts to feel neglected and under-appreciated. 

(⚤) A stranger slides into your DMs but s/he looks eligible so you"re not mad. If you keep in touch with your ex due to a commitment, you two will finally have no reason to stay friends.

♋ Cancer

Jun 21 – Jul 22

(⛹) A colleague may ask you to help fix something they can"t do. Do it "cause you may need their help later. Someone may fail to live up to your expectations and hand in subpar work. You probably won"t be mad had s/he not talked big about her/his abilities.    

(฿) You divide time to maintain your main job, side hustle and other sources of income well. You"re a very fortunate minority whose income hasn"t been affected by Miss Rona. Yet.  

(♥) You and your partner are each other"s sources of support and wisdom. You two also know when to give each other space and alone time. Super rare to have. 

(⚤) If you"ve been friend-zoned by your crush, an opportunity to impress them and get out of it is on the cards.   

♌ Leo

Jul 23 – Aug 22

(⛹) You communicate with colleagues well and even get along with those whom you usually don"t like. A casual chat with someone may lead to insider info and insight to benefit you. You deliver in terms of productivity and quality. 

(฿) You may redeem reward points or use govt financial support to reduce your expense. Investors and speculators, your portfolio generate more income than expected.   

(♥) If you"re happily married, you spend QT with your spouse and child(ren) but also set aside time for some me-time. Unmarried couples may seriously plan their wedding.

(⚤) If you"ve been seeing someone for weeks but keep it low profile, you two finally want to go public about your relationship.  

♍ Virgo

Aug 23 – Sept 22

(⛹) Technical errors and petty issues await you next week. You prioritise your many tasks well and make sure you meet important deadlines first. You may lead your team through a crisis. The unemployed may be offered a part-time or short-term contract job. 

(฿) Your financial standing is strong and you"re financially dis­ciplined. You may reduce regular expenses by unsubscribing to a streaming service ("cause you don"t have time to watch them all anyway) or choosing a cheaper plan.  

(♥) Lovers understand each other more after a good fight. Those in LDR may get to reunite sooner than expected. 

(⚤) You"re chatting with several people you met online. It may not go beyond casual flirtation. Someone may try to lure you by sending you a thirst trap or a near-nude. 

♎ Libra

Sep 23 – Oct 22

(⛹) You make a point of recharging yourself with positive energy and inspiration. A big mistake hidden by someone who quit may come to the surface. You complete an urgent task in time because someone helps you. Give them thanks and due credit. 

(฿) When you buy something online, make sure you don"t order two copies of the same thing. A longtime friend may hook you up with a well-paid freelance job. 

(♥) Couples like to argue over petty stuff but they know when to stop to prevent it from turning into a real fight. If your partner is addicted to their phone, you successfully convince them to give a digital detox a try. 

(⚤) Someone is very eager to get to know you and seems too available for you. You may feel turned off by this.

♏ Scorpio

Oct 23 – Nov 21

(⛹) If you tried to solve something but failed once or twice already, the third time"s a charm. Learn to use technology and online tools to help you work smarter and prevent you from experiencing burnout.  

(฿) You may have to pay for several things you don"t expect to but they don"t cost a lot. If you put something up for sale but receive no response, your friend may have a tip to make it more appealing. 

(♥) Couples take jabs at each other in jest and they are being good sports about it. They also discuss serious matters and respect each other"s opinions when asked.  

(⚤) You have male and female sliding into your DMs. If you"re on a workation/staycation, you may meet someone who"s eager to get to know you. 

♐ Sagittarius

Nov 22 – Dec 21

(⛹) A newcomer proves to be very capable and quickly becomes a part of your team. You have to put plan B into action when the unexpected happens. If you"ve been searching for an opportunity to work abroad or at an international company, it may soon arrive.   

(฿) Freelancers, beware of a difficult client who may refuse to pay you for your actual worth. It may be better to say no in the first place. Investors and speculators should make their next move with extra care. 

(♥) Your relationship isn"t as saccharine as it first was but you two care about each other deeply. Do something to remind you of when you two first met could improve your relationship. 

(⚤) If you"ve been trying to get your crush to notice you, your competition will make her/himself known. And, to be blunt, s/he has a better profile than you. Sorry.   

♑ Capricorn

Dec 22 – Jan 19

(⛹) You may have to deal with a lack of communication and resources at your workplace. It may take you more time to complete a big task that you plan to do next week. A prototype may fail but it"ll be a lesson learnt which will greatly help you in the next try.   

(฿) Your debtor may ask to pay you back at a later date. You may decide to put a lower cap on your retail budget. Someone claims to be able to help you get a civil servant job for a “fee”. 

(♥) If you"ve been seeing someone on the side, you may get caught or you expose yourself due to your own carelessness. Big drama ensues. 

(⚤) Love may come to you when you least expect it. Someone you never expect to like you may have feelings for you.

♒ Aquarius

Jan 20 – Feb 18 

(⛹) A big problem awaits you but fortunately, it"s similar to what you dealt with in the past. As a result, you won"t sweat over it much. If you"re a member of LGBTQIA+ community, you may be offered a position from a progressive firm. 

(฿) If you applied for financial support, a loan or a mortgage, your wish will be granted. It will take some time for a conflict over inheritance to be resolved.  

(♥) You get to spend quality time with your partner. You both try not to bring up negative stuff when it"s unnecessary. 

(⚤) An opportunity to spend time with your crush without you looking eager is on the cards. You sense some romantic spark there but it"s too soon to confess your attraction.  

♓ Pisces

Feb 19 – Mar 20

(⛹) A sudden change in company structure may result in a heavier workload for you. However, you know what needs to be done first and what can wait. You learn to ignore office drama and toxic colleagues and focus on the task at hand. 

(฿) Someone who promised to buy something from you may back out at the last minute. However, it won"t cost you anything except wasted time. You"re quite financially disciplined.  

(♥) Your partner may suddenly become a Covid expert and tell you about all of the extra precautions you need to take. You"re annoyed but keep it to yourself as you both WFH. 

(⚤) Your ex may try to get back with you. You still have feelings for them even though they cheated on you. 

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