Monday, Aug. 24, 2015 ARTS & CULTURE | KANSAN.COM HOROSCOPES » WHAT'S YOUR SIGN? ( ) + Aries (March 21-April 19) There's plenty of work over the next month, with the Sun in Virgo. Earnings run commensurate with effort. No emotional spending. OK? Turn down expensive invitations. Keep written records, as communication glitches may arise. Keep it real. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Follow your heart over the next month, with the Sun in Virgo. Play for love of the game. Immere yourself in your enthusi- asms. Enjoy sports, crafts and family fun. Articulate and share your affections. Fall in love. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Enjoy a domestic phase this month, with the Sun in Virgo. Handle a relocation or renovation. Family changes require adaptations. Begin with organization and cleaning and find ways to save. Recycle, re-purpose and upgrade. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Cancer (June 14-20) Write your story. Get into communications this month, with the Sun in Virgo. Share your curiosities. Use your laser beam concentration to focus on solutions. Avoid wasting money. Accuracy matters. Get the word out. Get the word out Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Your self-esteem jumps a level. Begin an especially profitable month-long phase, with the Sun in Virgo. Strengthen infrastructure, to maximize income. Carefully track cash flow, in and out. Divert excess to savings. Take advantage of a financial boom. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You're the star over the next month, with the Sun in your sign. Use your power for good! Take ground on personal goals and dreams. Determine what you want, and make plans. You're growing stronger. Take advantage. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Peaceful contemplation and meditation reveals elusive personal answers. Use this next month, with the Sun in Virgo, to catch up and relax. Make private plans to realize a dream. Work behind the scenes to improve health and happiness. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Rely on your team this month, with the Sun in Virgo. Public and social events keep you busy. Practice diplomacy and peacemaking. Clarify nebulous possibilities and get others excited. Persuade, share and organize action Sagittarius (Nov.22-Dec.21) Keep to practical objectives. Expect challenging tests over the next month, with the Sun in Virgo. A rise in status comes with good results, so prepare well and focus on the job at hand. Aim for perfection. Capricorn (Dec.22-Jan.19) Expand your territory over the next four weeks. Get adventurous, with the Sun in Virgo. Study a fascinating subject up close Reach a new educational level. Think globally. Immerse yourself in what you're learning Aquarius (Jan.20-Feb.18) Grow your family fortune over the next month, with the Sun in Virgo. Track accounts closely, and increase profitable activities. Get your crew involved. Everyone can contribute to share (and minimize) expenses. Pool your resources. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Over the next month, with the Sun in Virgo, partnership wins. 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