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LEO'S GLOW is giving way to Virgo’s clean sweep, and your kitchen (and cravings) are feeling the shift. Between a cosmic reset courtesy of the New Moon and some spicy shake-ups from Uranus, this week (Aug 18–24) is a buffet of opportunities: to clear out the pantry, cook with friends, ditch the guilt over a midnight snack, or finally book that fine-dining table you’ve been eyeing. Whatever your sign, the stars have your menu sorted — and it’s seasoned with equal parts pleasure and purpose.
♈ Aries
Your inner fire sign wants spice early in the week — think chilli oil noodles or fiery tacos. But when Virgo season kicks in, it’s all about mindful meal prep: plan weekday lunches, batch-cook grains, and maybe swap that third coffee for a green juice. Creativity in the kitchen now fuels clarity later.
♉ Taurus
Home is where your heart — and stomach — lies. This week, your kitchen becomes a love nest. Early week: bake something indulgent (a chocolate loaf, perhaps). By the weekend, the Virgo new moon has you feeling playful: try a sensual dish you’ve never cooked before, or plate up something pretty for Instagram.
♊ Gemini
Flitting from café to café? That’s the early-week mood. Your sociable side craves flat whites and flaky croissants with friends. By Friday, though, the stars nudge you back home. Think comfort soups, clean fridge organisation, or even a mini herb garden — Virgo energy loves a fresh sprig of basil at the ready.
♋ Cancer
Count your coins and your calories in the first half of the week. Budget bites and pantry meals (dal, stir-fries, pasta with tinned tomatoes) soothe both wallet and soul. Come Friday, lean into conversation over chai — a chance to try that new community café or host a potluck with close pals.
♌ Leo
Birthday season closes with a last hurrah — so yes, order the cake, extra sprinkles, and a cheeky cocktail umbrella. From Friday, though, your pantry turns serious: healthy swaps, bulk buying, and simple-but-chic dishes like grain bowls or oven-roasted veggies. Think “quiet luxury” but edible.
♍ Virgo
Happy New Moon, darling Virgo! This is your cosmic reset button. Start small: a new superfood, a fresh cooking gadget, or a recipe journal. You’re in full glow-up mode, so eat the rainbow — colourful salads, smoothie bowls, anything that feels clean and aligned. Treat your body like the temple it is.
♎ Libra
Social butterfly mode gets a pause. The cosmos prescribes tea, toast, and Netflix rather than a champagne brunch. Think calming foods: oatmeal, herbal infusions, warm curries. Less clinking glasses, more clinking cutlery in the comfort of your own cocoon. Your body will thank you for the downtime.
♏ Scorpio
Networking over nibbles is your early-week vibe: attend that industry dinner or clink glasses at a rooftop bar. But as the Virgo new moon lands, the stars say: join forces. Cook with flatmates, try a collaborative meal-kit, or start a shared sourdough starter with friends. Trust me, it’s a bonding ritual.
♐ Sagittarius
Adventurous palate alert! This week opens with wanderlust-on-a-plate: think Thai curries, Ethiopian injera, or Mexican street corn. By Friday, however, work calls — pack energising lunches, master the art of the efficient desk snack, and watch out for “just one more coffee” creeping in.
♑ Capricorn
Heavy matters lighten by week’s end. Early on, cook for comfort (pasta bakes, biryani, anything that feeds your soul and perhaps a loved one). From Friday, chase inspiration in food: take a cooking class, try a travel-inspired recipe, or experiment with world spices. Your purpose expands one recipe at a time.
♒ Aquarius
Lean into homey rituals — making grandma’s stew, baking banana bread, or just sitting down for breakfast instead of dashing off. The Virgo new moon brings a reset: maybe it’s time to try meal-prep Sundays, mindful eating practices, or even a juice cleanse. Emotional honesty pairs well with clean plates.
♓ Pisces
Self-care comes on a plate this week. Early days call for hydrating foods: melon, cucumber, green smoothies. As Friday arrives, the focus shifts to partnership — cook together, share dessert, or let someone else take the reins for once. A recipe for connection, seasoned with truth.
