In fact, you were lied to.

The seemingly hot new meme — the way to build audience and game the algos and rack up paying subscribers — is to tell people they were lied to. This is now big business — the modern version of P.T. Barnum’s big top.

Monthly Horoscope for August by Eric Francis

Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) — Rather than obsess over money, pay attention to what you’re thinking and how you feel; it will be much more productive financially and every other way. The issues that most people have with their finances usually involve connecting with their values.

This is Your Conscience Speaking

The most important decisions you will ever make are those where you have to discern right from wrong. Grappling with truth might keep you up many nights. Situations involve determining how a decision you will not be able to reverse will impact a relationship, or influence the people around you.

Your Weekly Horoscope for July 17 by Eric Francis

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Mercury retrograde begins overnight Thursday to Friday and takes place in Leo, your 2nd house of financial resources. This is a reminder to keep your money organized, and not take undue risks.