The King of Wands puts you in a position of visible leadership this August, whether or not you asked for the title. The card describes someone whose conviction moves other people, and the responsibility that comes with that. Use the influence deliberately rather than letting your intensity do the steering unsupervised.
Love
Being direct will serve you better than the slow strategic approach you sometimes prefer. Say what you want and let the response be information. If you are in a relationship, take the lead on something that has been drifting rather than waiting to see if the other person notices.
Work and money
People are likely to follow your call this month, which means the quality of your call matters more than usual. Take on the project that needs a decisive owner, and be clear about what you will and will not carry. Confidence in negotiation is warranted, though it should be backed by numbers you have actually checked.