Rather than suggest that others are taking advantage of you—emotionally or possibly, financially—you should ask yourself why you doubt their motives. You’re probably going through a brief phase of insecurity and confusion. Avoid causing rows or rifts by casting aspersions in the wrong direction. By mid-August, you’ll see these relationships as far more positive.
LEO
24 JULY – 23 AUGUST
Rather than suggest that others are taking advantage of you—emotionally or possibly, financially—you should ask yourself why you doubt their motives. You’re probably going through a brief phase of insecurity and confusion. Avoid causing rows or rifts by casting aspersions in the wrong direction. By mid-August, you’ll see these relationships as far more positive.
VIRGO
24 AUGUST – 23 SEPTEMBER
Let your instincts guide you in persuading a partner or colleague to contribute to an exciting project likely to boost your relationships and your lifestyle. By 16 August, due to a Sun-Uranus alliance, you will benefit from having the courage and conviction to take an idea forward where others would have hesitated.
LIBRA
24 SEPTEMBER – 23 OCTOBER
Insecurities within areas of heavy responsibility might be difficult to handle. But by around 10 August, you’ll gain strength from whatever you and someone close to you are able to co-create so as to restore confidence in yourself. Think of this brief phase of uncertainty as one that will be over almost as soon as it’s begun.
SCORPIO
24 OCTOBER – 22 NOVEMBER
While the focus has been on your work, reputation or achievements, you’ve had insufficient time to spend with some special individuals. They need reassurance that they still mean a lot to you. Let them see that you may have been sidelined, but just temporarily; you’re still the same loving individual you always were.
SAGITTARIUS
23 NOVEMBER – 21 DECEMBER
A part of you will want to make public your recent accomplishments. But another part will be afraid of sounding vain and self-congratulatory. Use Mercury’s link with Pluto to show that you’re a grounded individual who knows that the work you do counts for far more than any flattering comments you receive along the way.
CAPRICORN
22 DECEMBER – 20 JANUARY
Others have no doubt encouraged you to deliver a strong message to people whose behaviour leaves much to be desired. And now is a better time than any to do it as you could improve certain relationships quite significantly. Just remember that there’s a huge difference between being firm and offensive. The right tone is everything.
AQUARIUS
21 JANUARY – 19 FEBRUARY
Circumstances have forced you to tend to your own matters, especially where business or money are concerned. You will soon find out how much more can be achieved when certain others agree to meet your high standards. Be careful not to undervalue the talents of one particular individual whose work ethic is very similar to your own.
PISCES
20 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH
Conflict between Mercury and Neptune might raise questions in your mind about an intimate relationship. Don’t let your imagination run riot when you start wondering whether you’re a casualty of double-dealing or deception. Wait until mid- August before looking into a candid confrontation as a possible solution.
ARIES
21 MARCH – 20 APRIL
You are known for trying experimental ways of getting things done. But at the first hint of success, you may become too daring. Monitor every move, strategy and financial commitment to ensure that you can’t be accused of recklessness. It’s important to impress those in authority with your efficiency, and not just your creativity.
TAURUS
21 APRIL – 21 MAY
Having been irritated by lazy friends or companions refusing to take responsibilities, you’ll be near-obsessed with getting everything ship-shape. A Sun-Saturn alliance early in August will drive you to be a taskmaster—even with yourself. While being industrious, you must also strive to remain relaxed and pleasant to be with.
GEMINI
22 MAY – 21 JUNE
Give close relationships the attention they crave, while also allowing yourself time to develop creative or work-related ideas of the kind that intrigue you. The trick is to strike a healthy balance between what you need to do and what others would like you to do. The cosmos is now helping you do just that.
CANCER
22 JUNE – 23 JULY
Promise yourself that by mid-August, you’ll be injecting a challenging project with innovative ideas and a great deal of enthusiasm. But don’t be too proud to allow others to offer suggestions or give advice. Acknowledge that the experience of one or two people in the territory that you’re now exploring will be invaluable.
