August 2008

This month is all about your career, reputation, long-range dreams and visibility. If you crave a certain position but suspect that decision makers have stashed your resume near the bottom, be bold and remind those in charge that you're very interested. Be generous, too: Let a VIP know that you have some really superb ideas to share, once the two of you meet and discuss plans for the future. Just work on reigniting a decision maker's interest in your skill set. You're willing to spend additional money, or compromise in a financial arrangement if doing so helps move you up the ladder ahead of other folks. The 6th is a pivotal day because some of the most fortunate and aggravating elements converge. You might feel a lot of pressure to respond to certain remarks or react in a particular way. Don't allow anyone to goad you into saying or doing something that makes you vulnerable. The 9th-17th is definitive in terms of deciding what role you'll play in the months to come. Lobby hard for what you want. You have a real advantage over most others because you've cultivated a better connection and a strong sense of mutual respect for an important decision maker. The 19th starts another decisive period for you. So much is occurring behind the scenes. You work furiously hard to achieve a deadline. In fact, you outshine just about everyone else with yeoman effort and dedication. Great news begins to pour in on the 21st and 22nd. A surprise or wobble may occur on the 23rd, but the 30th cinches a deal you'd hoped for. You still might be expected to remain mum for the time being, but most people suspect that you've just scored a major coup. Monthly touchstone: Black Spinel.

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