Tune into your own needs and self-expression during the month of August; it could be a time to really shine. As you move toward September, expect at least one lucky break. You could improve your finances and/or your status.

Plans you’re working on are both exciting and complex. Being aware of that, you’ve taken things slowly and, more important, carefully observed others’ efforts and learned from their mistakes. Soon it will be time for you to make a move, and the odds are good it will be a wise one.