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18 August 7, 2026 ARIES: Progress in your professional life. Enhancing skills opens the door to growth. Financial planning strengthens security. Fitness rou- tine makes you energetic. Fam- ily life remains warm. If your love life feels distant, open communication can rekindle the spark. A trip may leave you refreshed. Holding on to property could prove ben- eficial. Helping brings fulfilment. Students receive encouraging feedback. TAURUS: The week is optimistic. Good health brings enthusiasm. Ca- reer opportunities increase job satisfaction. Financial planning, prove rewarding. Family mat- ters require patience. Romance flourishes. A drive lifts your spirits. Property matters may require more patience. Acts of kind- ness enhance your well-being. Students gain valuable learning experiences. GEMINI: Your physical well-being is one of your strongest assets. Invest- ments deliver results. Career growth require persistence.Fam- ily could benefit from honest conversation. Romance may bring beauti- ful moments. A short trip or visit to a near- by destination can be refreshing. Sharing your success may bring lasting happiness. Students who improve their study routine achieve better academic results. CANCER: Positive developments may brighten both your life. Career prospects appear promising. Staying committed to healthy habits. Financial planning may strengthen your future. Romance may remain calm and moments may deepen bond. A peaceful outing may help you relax. Those planning to buy a home may come across an attractive opportunity. Charity can bring inner peace. Students with a structured study plan performwell. LEO: Reviewing your financial plans may improve your stability. Abalanced lifestyle can keep you motivated. Workplace challenges may be- come valuable learning experi- ences. Family provides emotional comfort. Love relationships may grow stronger Travelling can create joyful memories. In- vestments deserve observation. Volunteer- ing can be deeply rewarding. Students may need to work harder. VIRGO: Financial matter improve with planning and wise investments. Your health is likely to remain sta- ble. Professional responsibilities may increase. Harmony within the family can make home life satisfying. Romance looks pleasant. A group outing may provide welcome relaxation. Proper- ty-related decisions may prove rewarding. Community service obringS a sense of ful- filment. Academic tasks could require ex- tra dedication. LIBRA : Professional progress looks en- couraging. Family matters im- prove.Varying fitness routine keeps you motivated. Romantic relationships become warmer. Previous financial decisions provide sup- port. Purchasing could bring satisfaction. Travel introduce fresh perspectives. Acts of generosity can strengthen your social connections. Students who manage time efficiently achieve better results. SCORPIO : Healthy habits improve well- being. Financial planning can strengthen your position. Leadership skills increase ca- reer progress. Family harmony can be maintained. Romance may bring pleasant surprises. Travel introduce you to experiences. Investments offer benefits. Networking create opportunities. Stu- dents find online learning productive. SAGITTARIUS: Love takes a positive turn. Financial planning strength- en future. Building professional relationships help you overcomee challenges. Paying attention to your diet and daily routine can improve your health. Travel brings memorable ex- periences. Renovation adds value to prop- erty. Community service is fulfilling. Stu- dents benefit from online and classroom education. CAPRICORN: The week promises prog- ress s. Financial gains may improve, Your fitness levels stay high. Romantic relation- ships may become more Family bonds, can bring joy. Workplace challeng- es may encourage you to sharpen your skills. Property matters continue to look favourable. Rather than travelling, spend- ing time relaxing at home may prove more rewarding. This is also a good period for self-reflection and personal growth. AQUARIUS: Looking after your physi should remain priority. Careful budgeting strengthen financial security. Spendquality time with family. Professional life brings satisfaction. Love may take a quieter pace. Singles benefit from focusing on personal growth. Home improvement plans move ahead. Reputation remains positive, and helping brings satisfaction. Group learn- ing enhance academic understanding. PISCES: The week bring happiness through family support and fi- nancial stability. Loved ones en- courage you in ways. Planning for financial security produce lasting rewards. Romance appears fulfilling. Pri- oritising your health awill keep you feeling your best. Creative thinking and help you make progress at work. Travel need slight adjustments Investing in land or property could prove beneficial. Students will make the most of opportunities.       ASTROLOGY E-mail: psharma@premastrologer.com Contact No -01147033152/40532026 This week for you       IMMIGRATION The $100,000 H-1B Fee Is Blocked Again: What the First Circuit’s Ruling Actually Changes F requently Asked Questions Is the $100,000 H-1B fee cur- rently in effect? No. As of July 24, 2026, the First Circuit denied the govern- ment’s request to keep the fee in effect during its appeal, so USCIS is currently barred from assessing or collecting it on covered petitions. Is this a final decision on whether the fee is legal? No. The First Circuit only ruled on whether to pause the lower court’s order while the appeal continues. The govern- ment’s appeal on the underlying legality of the fee is still pending. Why did the fee go back into effect briefly in June? After the district court struck down the fee on June 8, it issued its own temporary administrative stay on June 12 so the government could seek emergency relief from the First Circuit, which kept the fee in place on an interim basis until the ap- pellate court ruled. What is the September 19, 2026 dead- line about? The original Presidential Proclama- tion that created the fee in September 2025 needs to be renewed by that date to continue past it. Given the litigation so far, renewal is not guaranteed. Should employers file H-1B petitions now while the fee is blocked? Many employers are choosing to move forward with filings while this window is open, though anyone doing so should stay in close contact with immigration counsel given how quickly the fee’s status has changed over the past two months. If you have questions about how the current status of the $100,000 H-1B fee affects your pending or upcoming peti- tions, our attorneys are available to help. If you or your family members have questions about how this ruling or other immigration and nationality matters may affect you, please do not hesitate to contact the immigration and nationality lawyers at NPZ Law Group. You can reach us by emailing info@visaserve.com or by visiting our website at www.visaserve. com for more information. By David H. Nachman, Esq Continued From Page 13 What a $150 hotel will get you in Barcelona S eventy Barcelona: $302 The hotel characterizes its style as “Mediterranean guest- house,” but I picked up an ocean liner vibe, as well. Maybe it was the giant image of a ship’s bow hanging above the fireplace, the nautical color scheme (lots of blues, whites and stripes) or the spiral staircase similar to the ones I have climbed in cruise ship atriums. Among the most arresting features were the bookcases stretching toward the sky. Don’t try to pull a title off the shelf, however, or you’ll be sorely disillusioned. (The books were - gasp! - hacked in half.) At check-in, I stopped by a table with free champagne and cucumber-infused water, repeatedly refilling my cup without side-eye from the staff. In a classy move, the front-desk employee walked around the desk and stood beside me while I re- viewed the paperwork, and he explained the amenities. He didn’t mention the special activities, such as a sangria class, Gràcia neighborhood walking tour or weekend music in the hotel’s La Cors bar, but I had received an email about those events before my arrival. He did, however, go over the hotel’s restaurant options: the Kitchen (Mediterranean fare), Molino de Pez (slow-cooked traditional Spanish cuisine) and the breakfast buffet ($27), a feast of many plates and return trips. My room was more muted than the public areas, as if a cloud had blown in, blocking the bright Mediterranean sun and casting the space in crisp whites and soft grays. Freebies included a Nespresso machine, an electric kettle with fixings and a brown bag full of eco-friendly toi- letries, such as a bamboo toothbrush. Every booking includes 45 minutes at the fitness center plus a half-hour at the “vegan” spa, where I spent my allotted time on a repeat cycle of steaming and sweating in the saunas and cooling off in the jet pool. (Treatments and plant- based products are extra.) Because the hotel caps the number of guests in both venues, reservations are required. The rooftop pool and terrace had no time or capacity limits. I could have whiled away the day on the seventh floor, gazing beyond the blue water, striped chaises and sun umbrellas at Gaudí’s Sagrada Família. Highlights: The whole aesthetic, from the lobby to the rooftop pool, brought joy. When I finally buy that villa in Costa del Sol, I have the decor all picked out. I really enjoyed the neighborhood on the border of Eixample and Gràcia, but the restaurants were worth staying for, too. After hoofing it around in the heat all day, my knotted muscles appreciated the spa tuneup. Lowlights: I have so few complaints. I respect the hotel’s wish to not pack the gym, but the rules seemed very pandem- ic-era. And how about a noon checkout instead of 11 a.m., so I can spend more time at the hotel? Worth the price: It was and, when I added in the perks, then some. By Andrea Sachs Continued From Page 16 TRAVEL