By James Christie
STAR SIGN OF THE MONTH: CANCER
Probably a good money month for all Cancerians who are in managerial positions. Not such a good month where close emotional relationships are concerned – feminism does battle with misogyny, and here are no real winners as things stand at the moment. Further complications where domestic priorities are concerned – who’s doing the cooking and who’s washing up, and who’s going to give the kids a good talking to? Some release is found in competitive sports (or competitive business practices) and/or socialising with peers and colleagues – frankly, anything that gets you out of the domestic environment. Not a good situation, but the good news is that it’s only temporary.
LEO
(23rd JUL – 22nd AUG)
Some distinct changes of
priorities throughout July. That which has been of minor importance now comes to the forefront of your thoughts and attention. This is very relevant to professional life vs private life, and to relationships and romances. One way to look at this is to suggest that someone who has been very important becomes less so, while someone else who has not been all that important becomes significantly more so. You, being a Leo who likes things in black and white, will probably not handle this very well, so perhaps just take a big breath, pour yourself another glass of wine, and let fate, destiny – and time – sort it all out for you.
VIRGO
(23rd AUG – 22nd SEP)
You need to be very strong in resolving a few divided loyalties this month – easier said than done because you’re going to be pulled in a number of different directions. But think on this, if you upset Peter by pleasing Paul and vice versa, then you might as well just please yourself, because at least this way, someone gets something out of it, and that someone is you! Sorry to suggest there may be some travel delays and difficulties around on the 8th so check tickets and timetables and make sure your car is serviced and full of oil, etc.
LIBRA
(23rd SEP – 22nd OCT)
If you feel that someone is manipulating you in a relationship – just hang on and ask yourself if they really are manipulating you, or just nudging you in a direction that you’ve never explored before? Frankly, I suspect it is the latter rather than the former, and if you have trust “issues” you need to be honest about them, and if not to the person who is nudging you, then at least to yourself. You are the horse that can be taken to the water, but no matter how thirsty you might be, you cannot be made to drink, and you will never drink until you dip your nose in the river.
SCORPIO
(23rd OCT – 21st NOV)
A gentle sense of rebirth and regeneration… No sudden bursts of energy, just some healthy seeds putting down roots beneath the surface. Good news where mother/child relationships are concerned, and I wouldn’t be surprised to hear of a pregnancy or a birth before month’s end. Older women around you may have some useful advice for you, but you’ve got to be prepared to listen before it can do any good.
SAGITTARIUS
(22nd NOV – 21st DEC)
An easier month than some you have known this year, and while you will not become complacent, you do come to realise that there are some very nice roses blooming in your garden – so much so, that for a while you become content (and thankful) for what you’ve got rather than pining after that which you don’t have. The period between the 3rd and the 7th brings new understanding in relationships, and if there are a few old wounds that need healing, this is when the process begins.
CAPRICORN
(22nd DEC – 19th JAN)
A month of insights and visions – and while that sounds pretty dramatic, the process may be a gentle progression of increasing awareness… Awareness of your self, your values, your priorities and targets. And maybe even your dreams and deepest desires. Along with this there is an element of acceptance as you come to appreciate what you’ve got, what you need, and more importantly, what you don’t need.
AQUARIUS
(20th JAN – 18th FEB)
I’m not saying that it is going to be an obsession, but many of you will be getting very enthusiastic about physical fitness, so diets, long walks, gym memberships – and maybe even a few gentle chair exercises if you’re anything like me – are all steps in the right direction. Dangerous sports like draughts and tiddly-winks should be avoided! Lots of encouragement here from lovers and partners which may well lead to a more active social life. Aquarians don’t like doing things by halves and they’re always in a hurry to see results, so again, just be a little bit careful. In all things, a little of what you fancy does you good, but too much can lead to unnecessary problems.
PISCES
(19th FEB – 20th MAR)
They say “beware of Greeks bearing gifts” but if there is a gift being offered not by a Greek (but from somebody local who you know reasonably well), ignore the warning and grab with both hands. Is it a bribe? Don’t think so. Is it an attention getter? Then almost certainly yes, but there’s no great harm in that. Either way someone seems to be going out of their way to impress you and reassure you that they are a safe pair of hands.
ARIES
(21st MAR – 19th APR)
In many respects July should be a calm and gentle month for most of you: yes, of course there are the usual niggles and worries, especially if you’re a bit older and you’re looking to your long term future, but overall it’s a laid back mood of enjoying some of the little things in life – and maybe for appreciating them just a little bit more. Probably quite a domestic month with work projects in the house and garden (if you’ve got one) but some concerns mid-month for the health of a
third party.
TAURUS
(20th APR – 20th MAY)
On the one hand, there could be some legal dealings and involvement with bureaucracy, but it’s far more likely that there is just a sense of things coming full circle and justice being done to balance out the scales of karma. A time for finishing things – and maybe just walking away from things you cannot finish. A “do I or don’t I?” decision around the 9th should be handled with care, and if in doubt, then “don’t”. Brighter notes here for anyone involved in the arts, especially in media and communication. Some inspiring ideas leading to a lot of hard work.
GEMINI
(21st MAY – 20th JUN)
Some interesting parallels with your Taurean neighbour, with many facing the dilemma of “do I or don’t I” and “should I or shouldn’t I?” What you want to do goes against what you feel you should do, and hence the dilemma. This is a recurring theme throughout the month and the only way out of it is to do an inventory – how many times over the last few years have you put duty before desire and have ended up short changing yourself? If you don’t like what your history is telling you, now there are opportunities to change the imbalance.
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