Fun and games are on the agenda for the next month, and it's about time! Domestic responsibilities that once crowded your schedule are beginning to ease off. Now you can spend your free time on the activities and people you love. Children will be especially thrilled to bask in your company. If you don't have a lover, keep your eyes open. You could cross paths with the person of your dreams at a festive party.

Your social life is beginning to loosen its hold on you, which is a relief. You were getting tired from all of that running around. Devote the next month to family matters. Going away on a vacation is highly favoured; there's never been a better time to strengthen those ties that bind. You're also ready to cope with some intense emotional issues that have been lurking beneath the surface for some time. Face the truth.

A steady stream of e-mails, phone calls, and letters is headed your way. Luckily, this is just the sort of stimulation you crave. Schedule a series of short trips over the next few weekends. Staying close to home could make you feel anxious and restless. Don't be surprised if someone from your past makes contact with you. Rehashing old times with this person makes you realise how far you've come since then.

Assuming a leadership role in business affairs is a distinct possibility. You've always had a knack for generating wealth. Now it's time you enriched your own pockets, as well as those of your employer. Ask for a raise by this time next August. It will be virtually impossible not to grant this request, given all the progress you are bound to make between now and then. Base all of your decisions on your moral principles.

You're more charismatic than ever; there's never been a better time to make a name for yourself. Going on auditions, job interviews, and blind dates are all favoured between now and late August. Pouring your energy into a creative endeavour may also appeal to you. You've been blessed with considerable artistic ability. Fortunately, the next four weeks will provide ample opportunity to express your imagination.

Working behind-the-scenes may be preferable to assuming centre stage. It's easier to get a handle on who is working for or against you by keeping a low profile. Spiritual matters will also take on an increased importance from now until late August. There's more to life than physical and intellectual pursuits. When was the last time you devoted yourself to activities that give you a sense of purpose and meaning?

Associating yourself with a group or organisation can brighten your life considerably. Although you usually prefer working in one-on-one partnerships, you can benefit immeasurably from having a whole team behind you. You must admit, it's a little intense having the spotlight focused on you all of the time. Don't be surprised if you make some unlikely friends over the next four weeks. You hit it off with people from all walks of life now.

There's nothing wrong with desiring worldly status and authority. You're too powerful a personality to sit on the sidelines. Climbing the ladder of success should be especially easy over the next month. Resist displays of outward aggression, however. You never know who will be in the position to help you later on. Assuming a harmless persona can actually trick rivals into relaxing when they should be competing against you.

You've always been interested in higher education, religion, and philosophy. However, the next four weeks afford you the opportunity to pursue these subjects whole-heartedly. You may have the chance to go away on a fabulous journey or study with a respected master. Don't wait for offers to come to you. Do a little research on the Internet or send away for information. The more aggressive you are, the better your prospects will be.

Dealing with taxes, insurance, and joint finances should be your first priority for the next four weeks. Never fear, however; you will have plenty of opportunity to snuggle up with someone special. Your sexual allure has never been more powerful. That's because assuming control of your finances gives you an air of self-confidence that is positively magnetic. Dramatic, artistic types are especially drawn to you.

A dynamic individual could assume added importance in your life. Perhaps you'll be entering a business or romantic partnership with this person. Whatever the nature of this association, let this person take the lead for the next month or so. You need some quiet time to attend to personal matters. Struggling for dominance will deprive you of energy, which would be a tragedy. Remember, there are benefits to riding in the passenger seat.

The past four weeks have been a blast, but now it's time to get back down to business. Attend to any household tasks that have slipped beneath your radar this past month. Resume a health regime you may have abandoned at the beginning of summer. Most importantly, stick to a sensible diet. Establishing a regular routine will help you meet your obligations without getting overwhelmed. Make a schedule for daily, weekly, and monthly chores.