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August 16
A superb year ahead you will make valuable improvements at work, if deputed. The fear that a friend is about to desert you is baseless. It is best to stick with tried and tested inmates and the relations. Much depends on your policy to deal with friends. It does not make any sense to keep slogging at something that has lost its relevance.

August 17
Life is a blend of ups and downs. A little lift to your morale at this stage is a bit of praise and a few words of encouragement. Despite unreasonable demands of your allies, you should be very much on the go. Shake of the pessimism and be a hero in the strife. This is what your stars aim at.

August 18
The stage is set to socialise your life on a grand scale. You will try your best to expand the area of your contacts. Your social flare can carry you through the most testing situations. This is a time for teamwork, and even at work it is the cooperative spirit that counts. Your travel stars are looking uncertain, so check all the important details before setting out to avoid any misadventure.

August 19
The lord of your chart is well placed but being sighted by malefic stars, the trend is likely to remain a mixed one. Despite a slight increase in income, expenditure will rise. Despite putting your personal needs on the shelf, the entertainment of guests could prove to be a big burden. A few will dare to contradict you but you will remain unshakable.

August 20
With a retrograde Jupiter, your friends and well-wishers may not show the warmth which you have been witnessing during the past. Should there be lack of communication be alert to make amends for the same. This is no time to ignore them or to adopt a carefree attitude. You must now take the initiative and bridge the gap. It will be no less than a prestigious achievement.

August 21
If you are active in sports or some other competitive enterprises, this is an exceptional time when you may win prizes and trophies. With Venus in the limelight, time to rejoice and pat your back. If you are interested in expanding activities and earn name and fame, there is ample scope to establish your reputation. You should, however, ensure that whatever you chalk out should coincide with the current situation.

August 22
With Saturn your key star, your urge to deviate from the normal routine will be stronger than ever. This period is suitable for playing the Good Samaritan or giving solace to a friend under a cloud. Good deeds done now could be rewarded later. There is, however, some need for introspection as your long-held views have become outdated. A new approach to life could change so that you could draw out logical conclusions.