July Horoscopes
by Carolina Dean
Aries- You might experience the feeling of no longer being in control of your own home. You want to take back some of that control by giving it a good cleaning, clearing out old clutter, remodeling, rearranging, or renovating your living space. As you work on the outer issues, this is also a good time to work on inner issues such as your relationships with your family and shore up you ancestral foundations. Your mind is hungry for new knowledge and new information, you may find yourself reading more books and / or websites, you might take a class, or get to know the people around on a much more deeper level than before. You live for conversation and really enjoy rubbing elbows with other people for no other purpose but for the experience.
Taurus- You're less optimistic this month and may suffer from frustration and anxiety. You may shy away from people in general and have trouble speaking or communicating effectively. As a result it is possible that troubles with neighbors can or accidents close to home can occur. Opportunities to make more money may come to you this month, however, there may be a tendency to spend more money as well so it is important that you really pay attention to your finances and not put yourself in debt spending money in order to make yourself feel better. Adhering to the same old routine can make you feel restless and unfulfilled. You are driven to have more life and have it more abundantly.
Gemini- You don't feel confident in your sense of material security right now. You may have trouble hanging onto money or obtaining anything of value. You resolve to be more disciplined with your material resources and take a cautious approach to spending or investing your resources. Though you lack confidence in your material success, you have an overall positive attitude and a sense of optimism that everything will ultimately work out. In fact, maintain a positive and friendly attitude will go a long way towards making you feel better about your lot in life. You're not satisfied with your life and want to and make an effort to change it for the better. You want more control and power in your life and may have disputes with anyone who wants to exercise any power over you.
Cancer- You have more self-discipline this month and see things through a more realistic point of view. You aren't fooling yourself about who you are and what you are capable of. You strive for self-improvement which begins with making the right choices. It may be hard for you to get along with others right now due to your strong sense of competitiveness which you take personally. Whether in business, love, or friendship, you really need someone to challenge you or else you get easily bored and become disinterested. You want more drama and excitement in your life and this comes through in your search for love and romance.
Leo- You're more introspective this month and spend a lot of time exploring your subconscious. You make an effort to relieve yourself of any emotional baggage that you may be carrying. This is not an ideal time to start anything new or make any long term commitments, but rather this is a time to exercise self care and spiritual maintenance. Its important that you do not isolate yourself too much and make sure that you spend some time among friends or those of like mind and interest. Helping others through humanitarian efforts helps you to forget about your own woes for a time while also making you feel better about your self and the state of your life.
Virgo- This month you may see many superficial relationships come to an end as people drift away or you make a conscious decision to put more of a distance between yourself and those you no longer click with on a significant level. You want to focus on forming more meaningful relationships and profound connections with others. You don't have time for any meaningless or superficial people or relationships. This could be a great time for your career. Your hard work pays off and is noticed by your superiors and other people who matter. An important conversation with your boss, supervisor, or mentor can take place this month.
Libra- It's nose to the grindstone and shoulder to the wheel for you this month as you try to become more dedicated and disciplined in your career. You want to be seen as an authority figure and may even take on extra duties. However, all work and no play makes you grumpy and irritable and so you should caution yourself against snapping at others. However, it is also likely that you are using work as an excuse not to let your hair down and enjoy yourself. Accepting any invitation that takes you outside your comfort zone is favored this month.
Scorpio- You're more cynical now and go through a period of disillusionment in which you question your beliefs. You want to get serious about your higher values but this requires serious study and soul-searching on your part. This is a time in which you are primed for spiritual growth and transformation. However, this might require you to go through the "dark night of the soul" before you reach a new level of enlightenment. You have more energy for communication and short trips around the neighborhood this month in your search for spiritual truth. Now is a good time to talk to your friends, your neighbors, and your elders.
Sagittarius- You find yourself struggling with issues of self-control and personal power this month. You can either be a controlling yourself or simply give up too much of your own personal power to others allowing them to dominate you. You could meet someone this month who can help you recognize, heal, and grow from this place of imbalance in your life. Conversely, you could also end a relationship with someone who contributes negatively to your issues with power. You are driven to act on your feelings about your sense of security and values. You work harder so that you can earn more money, have more disposable income and a greater sense of security.
Capricorn- Relationships pose a problem for you this month and you find yourself having to deal with issues related to your partner in business or love. In fact, an important relationship may come to an end or you may experience blocks in attempting to establish new relationships. Perhaps trying to forget your relationship woes you throw yourself into your work and things go well in that area of your life. You are more organized and able to get things done correctly, efficiently and in a timely manner. You have more energy now and have the drive to get things done. However, you are more apt to act on your feelings and assert yourself especially when challenged.
Aquarius- You're all about organization this month and are ready to refine your routines and streamline your processes. You want to be more efficient and organized in your daily life. This is a good time for you to learn how to manage your time properly and be more responsible. However, as hard as you work you also want to play and be creative. Having fun is the reward of hard work and so once you get your work done you feel better about throwing yourself into fun activities that you enjoy such as a hobby that allows you to (re)connect with your childlike spirit. Your dreams become more meaningful and or you may have trouble sleeping. You feel the urge to withdraw into yourself to rest, give yourself time to reflect on your life and replenish your vital life energy.
Pisces- You're feeling less energetic than usual and don't have time, energy, or interest in things that once brought you joy. Your creative endeavors no longer inspire you and you may even feel unworthy of love. Now is the time to be your own advocate, your own muse, your own cheerleader, and your own healer. You might be feeling a little boxed in in your own home and feel a need for more freedom and expansion. You might clear the clutter out of your home, re-arrange the furniture, or otherwise make more room for you to move about. You may even move into another, bigger home altogether. In either case, a change of scenery may represent progress in life for you and eliminate that sense of staleness that has lingered over your life. Shaking up your life gives you more energy and drive and you are drawn to things people and ideas that are considered strange or unusual.