What does the week have in store? Your tarot horoscope reading for August 3 to August 9

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August opens with the loving Venus moving into lovely Libra which sets a romantic, diplomatic, even-keeled, and indulgent tone.

Pleasure is king, this week! Draw closer to folk you love and like to do things that you enjoy – the formula really can be that simple.

If there are any kinks in your realm that need smoothing out then this is a good week to have that negotiation, discussion, olive branch offering.

Use your words to express your feelings and intentions, and listen well to what is offered in return.

Take time to understand where other folk are coming from, and why, and you can reach lasting resolutions that help everyone move on in a good way.

Let’s use the tarot cards to work out your star sign’s specific plan of action.

Aries

March 21 to April 20

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Tarot card for Aries for this week: The Empress

Meaning: The Empress is Venus’s card which amplifies the lovely Venus-y, Libra-y vibes for you this week even more! It’s all about love. Pour your energy into your closest relationships, make time for family, invite friends over, go on dates, play and celebrate and revel in your inner circle.

You are deeply, truly loved and your presence lifts others, you’re a warming influence, so share your energy freely. Look out for Taurus and Libra folk — a new romance or deep friendship could be on the cards. Make your home feel beautiful and glamorous and like a holiday retreat!

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Taurus

April 21 to May 21

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Tarot card for Taurus for this week: Three of Swords

Meaning: This is a most excellent week to have a robust conversation or take a robust step (because talking sometimes gets you nowhere, especially if they’re still lying) regarding someone you feel have betrayed or backstabbed you. This hurt. This shocked you. And things can’t ever really be the same because the trust has evaporated.

So, at the very least, you need distance and space. And that means putting up a boundary. Venus in Libra will help you do this without causing further upset or stress, and then you must stick to it. Give them the gift of your absence. See what they do. Actions speak louder than words.

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Gemini

May 22 to June 21

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Tarot card for Gemini for this week: Nine of Cups

Meaning: A much-needed week of bliss is on the cards for you Gemini. You’re more than ready for softer, peaceful, happier energy to embrace you and carry you into a better headspace. Life has been hard lately, a run of setbacks and disappointments, and it can dull your spirits after a while despite your natural optimism.

Well, that changes this week. So, make a wish! Make this a week to put something powerful and positive in motion, and let good fortune and luck accelerate you to where you wish to go. You deserve a break, and one is definitely coming this week or very early next week. The more opportunities you throw out there… the luckier you’ll get!

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Cancer

June 22 to July 23

They’re not used to you taking a stand (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)

Tarot card for Cancer for this week: Seven of Wands

Meaning: You don’t like conflict — unless you’re really riled, and then it’s dangerous ground — so you often bite your tongue and let things go, awaiting a better opening. This week brings that opening, that right moment to say something challenging and ask for more or different behaviour from someone who is pretty stubborn or known for not changing course.

But they haven’t been persuaded by someone as smart, knowing and intuitive as you, Cancer, so I feel you can definitely talk them round to your way of thinking. Not only that, but it’s the right way of thinking, not something you’re pushing because it’d bad for them. Your words will land all the more powerfully because you so rarely interfere, so stand strong in your opinion and idea. Voice your thoughts. They will make a difference to someone.

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Leo

July 24 to August 23

In with the new (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)

Tarot card for Leo for this week: The Wheel of Fortune

Meaning: Your relationship landscape is reconfiguring, reshaping, transitioning. Often you will find that when a version of you dies off, so do the connections and attachments associated with it; that’s a natural part of relationship evolution. So, don’t cling on to those bonds that have perhaps served their purpose and reached a natural conclusion. Let it go.

Major changes, new faces and fresh energy surround you right now, and you need to make some space to let it all in. Expect the unexpected this week. Pay attention to new people crossing your path and making an impression. Lean in and be friendly. Introduce yourself. The relationships that will mean a lot to you in the future are all emerging this August.

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Virgo

August 24 to September 23

Start by working out what’s what (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)

Tarot card for Virgo for this week: Five of Swords

Meaning: Use the smoothing, calming, tactful and diplomatic vibes of Venus in Libra to get to the bottom of some conflict or tension you’ve been embroiled in this last month or so. You haven’t wanted to fuel the flames, but you can’t just ignore it either. You’ve needed to let things simmer down, and for folk to calm down, and then you can talk. This is that window of opportunity.

Don’t go over old ground. Ask new questions. Don’t bring up blame or responsibility (not yet). Establish the facts and ask why. Seek to fully understand their POV, even better than your own. Maybe you’ve missed something. This is the time to iron this all out.

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Libra

September 24 to October 23

The grown-up stuff can wait (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)

Tarot card for Libra for this week: Page of Cups

Meaning: Loving, playful, wholesome, happy energy surrounds you this week as Venus moves into your sign. Romance, friendship, family, community — all the bonds that mean a lot to you can strengthen when you let your guard fully down and be your authentic self.

Let your inner child out to play. Do things that feel nostalgic. Play the old songs, go back down Memory Lane, reunite and rekindle. Draw, play games, have a midnight feast, be silly. August is a month of daydreams and long, lazy afternoons to fill with pleasure and relaxing activities. Be languid and at peace. Make like this is your school summer holiday (remember how good that used to feel). Take a week off ‘adulting’.

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Scorpio

October 24 to November 22

Honest conversations are key for you this week (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)

Tarot card for Scorpio for this week: The Moon

Meaning: You are going to learn a lot about the people in your life this week, simply by letting your guard down, sharing your feelings and hopes/fears, and asking them openly about theirs. Let the words flow, let the feelings unfurl and be seen and heard. You might think you know these people well, and you do, but there’s always more.

People change, grow, adapt, take on new versions of themselves, and this is happening all the time. Your dynamic with someone can change every week as both of you move through your life story, adapting and reacting. Press pause this week and spend time finding out how that’s going for those you love and like. You will be surprised at what you learn.

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Sagittarius

November 23 to December 21

Love is in the air (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)

Tarot card for Sagittarius for this week: Ten of Cups

Meaning: Your love life is on fire this week, in a blazing, passionate way — which feels good, because you’re a hot Fire sign and you enjoy being all in and all on with someone, even if that’s in a friendship mode. This could be a week to fall (more deeply) in love.

Look out for charismatic Water signs — Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio. Look out for instant attractions that you have to follow up on. Look out for beautiful gestures from friends and family that are a way of saying ‘I love you’. Be open, honest, and express your emotions. Make time for socialising, getting cosy with someone, finding out how they’re doing, paying a visit, picking up the phone, writing a letter. Be amongst your people.

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Capricorn

December 22 to January 21

Lead by example (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)

Tarot card for Capricorn for this week: The Emperor

Meaning: The smoothing, easing vibe of Venus moving into Libra lets you recalibrate a difficult relationship dynamic without fuss or drama. This is about a power struggle, two characters who both feel like the Alpha and perhaps spend too much time trying to prove their status instead of joining forces and helping each other rise. You can see the truth of this and you want to change it.

So, this week, simply act differently. Don’t fall into the usual patterns and dialogue here, don’t fall into the pitfalls or lay your own traps. Be unguarded and authentic and make an effort to support this person, praise and encourage them, offer help if you feel it’s being subtly requested, and generally act how you wish they would act too. Set the example, things will shift.

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Aquarius

January 22 to February 19

Major holiday vibes (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)

Tarot card for Aquarius for this week: Three of Cups

Meaning: Pleasure is the name of the game this week. Expect partying, festivities, celebrations, enjoyable, affable afternoons, reunions, relaxations, pride and success. The Three of Cups gifts you with a staycation vibe, making your everyday life feel fun and exciting.

Add your own bells and whistles — dress like you’re on vacation, spruce up the garden, buy a plant, drink out of a Tiki cup, order a new cuisine for your tea! You’re ready to kick back and enjoy yourself, think of this as a ‘week off’ and play. The world will sweep back in with demands and opportunities soon enough, just give yourself a time out and relax. You need it.

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Pisces

February 20 to March 20

Now’s the time to ask for what you want (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)

Tarot card for Pisces for this week: Queen of Swords

Meaning: Venus in Libra promotes natural diplomacy, and that’s the secret sauce for your recipe for success this week! There’s something you want to pitch, apply for, launch, experience or try… and you just need to persuade someone with influence.

This is your window of opportunity. Get to it. Use your softer skills to cajole, explain, pitch, sell, and impact them. Sell them a dream they want to believe in. Put yourself in their shoes and see how what you want to do can positively benefit them too. Be collaborative and you will get the opening, backing, support or alliance you need. This is your first step towards major success.

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Kerry King has been reading, teaching and creating tarot for 30 years. Join her magical, exclusive Tarot Club for forecasts, predictions, lessons and readings straight to your inbox. Enjoy one month free for all Metro readers (no lock-in or commitment) over on Patreon.

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