All your hard work of recent days may leave you feeling a little fried. Make time to recharge. Time to yourself would be beneficial right now. Exit the rat race to be with your own thoughts and dreams. Examine and reflect before you make any large scale decisions. Start the day on a positive note and the best will come your way. You're full of energy and may want to indulge in hobbies and travel. Unexpected problems may test you but you'll handle them well. Remember that the ultimate measure of an individual is how they respond in times of challenge and controversy.

Fiscal restraint is a good thing, but today, when luxury-loving Venus lopes into Libra and your material-minded second house until September 10, the urge to splurge may prove irresistible. An unrestrained retail-therapy spree isn’t recommended, however. For starters, there’s the matter of the credit card bill. For another thing, the minute you cut the tags off your new treasures, they’ll lose some of their shimmer. (That’s just how brain chemistry works). So make a deal with yourself, o’ analytical one. Home in on a few objects that make your heart sing every time you see them. Research prices and find THE best deal. Set a budget…and over the coming five weeks, let yourself indulge! Just make sure things are as practical as they are beautiful.