Weekly horoscope: 2 astrologers' predictions for Monday August 22 - Sunday August 28

"Be proud of your gentle power and take advantage of the chance to spend time with a family member, as you don’t see them very often. Good new travels swiftly!"

"Work and finance take the top spot, and the early bird catches the worm. Make your pitch for promotion/higher salary before September arrives. Don’t take no for an answer."

"With positive thinking mundane chores become a delight and small tasks are completed in the blink of an eye. A little change of attitude helps you move mountains. Enjoy yourself."

"The sparks are flying. Whether they send a relationship up in smoke or set a love affair nicely smoldering rather depends, but one thing you can’t stop now is change."

"A change is on the horizon as Mars, the planet of action, is in your sign. You’ll meet interesting people with intriguing ideas for projects that could make a difference."

"Thinking of moving home; in need of a new outlook? Turn thoughts into action. It may be safer to stay put, but you’ll gain more long term from changing spaces."

"You can afford to spoil yourself by eating your favorite foods and drinking a glass of fizz. When someone phones you, it brings you an unexpected but well overdue hug."

"Planning a late holiday? Or is that restlessness more about getting away from those things that are proving dull and relentless? A small change now; a bigger one later on."

"A night spent arranging your cupboards leads you to discover something important you thought you had lost. Hearing about someone’s success will make you realize how important your health is."

"It’s decision time. You could be signing up for a long-term commitment or reviewing events of the recent past. Whatever the case, you can’t have your cake and eat it."

"Take the family to a theme park or somewhere where you can brave the elements and have a great time. Make some life memories while Venus is in your sign."

"A new moon in your sign opens up a new chapter. You have the ability to personally influence your future. Don’t let an attack of cold feet hold you back."

"It is time to pamper yourself, to release all of the tension you have been holding in your neck and shoulders. Meet up with your bestie and take your camera."

"There is no need to rush your fences. The next four weeks are a time of contemplation and preparation. However things might appear right now, they will look different shortly."

"You sense the lines of communication are opening during this full moon in Pisces. Romantic plans are being made for the holiday of a lifetime where adventure and closeness await."

"Rein in those emotions, as you won’t be able to rewind the tape should you issue an ultimatum. Whatever other people are doing, hold your fire. Time is your friend."

"You could find more personal fulfilment through compassion and service to others. Perhaps through volunteering at your local Food Bank or Soup Kitchen? Make time for a little soul-searching."

"It may seem as though you have little or no choice in a matter, but you do. Just weigh up the advantages of making a point or preserving your self-interests."

"Enlist the help of a friend to do a bit of tidying. You’ll feel a huge sense of accomplishment when you see the transformation. Why not post on social media."

"If a contract’s up or someone pulls out of a commitment, it’s a blessing in disguise. What comes or goes now is helping you get where you need to go."

"You may stumble onto an opportunity to improve your skills and move your career forward. If you have a feeling a course would be good for you, trust your instincts."

"Freedom versus safety could be the choice you’re having to make. Only you can decide. However, it may help to know you won’t regret a decision made from the heart."

"You might be setting some time aside for baking, as well as sewing or needlepoint with the grandchildren. Make something special for your family members that they will always cherish."

"You’re at the beginning of a six-week period when affairs of the heart take top priority. Don’t allow the past to influence the future. Every relationship is its own entity."