Astrology

Cancer: June 21 – July 21

 

Combine truth with kindness on July 1st. The past creates the present, so cleaning up the present will create a happier future. Desire and greed can be mistaken for one another on the 8th. Greed generates grasping, while desire leads to bliss. Change is afoot from the 11th on. Embrace it along with a girlfriend or sister who knows you really well. Include your family from the 21st on. They need you. July 24th to 27th requires fancy footwork to keep hold of the reins without controlling the flow. From the 29th on, it’s more intense. You feel pushed around by people in power, or life itself from August 3rd to 9th. From August 10th on, you stumble upon a unique way to deal with the pressure. The world is unstable and you feel it. Why not? You are a creature of this Earth. Respect your instinct from August 16th through 24th. You are the only experiencer of your life.

 

Leo: July 22 – August 22

 

There is excitement as well as anxiety in the air. You are ready for travel to far-off places in mind and/or body. Don’t worry about having to pack it all in this summer. You will not miss the boat. Use your imagination to keep love alive on July 8th to 10th, and come down to Earth on the 13th. Your strong heart radiates leadership from the 22nd through 26th. Don’t be afraid of needing help to do this. This truth will come out, and a really good leader is always humble in the face of her/his limits. A war of words makes your head spin from July 30th through August 4th. It’s easier to make love, not war from August 6th to 10th. But the challenge remains. When diplomacy fails, there is often hell to pay – personally as well as globally. Passionate communication on the 20th requires a calm considered response. Do not press ‘send’ until you have reread your words at least three times. Work hard for what matters most from August 23rd to 27th.

 

Virgo: August 23 – September 22

 

Wherever you are, stuff is happening in July. On the days when you wish it wouldn’t, remember that you are in charge of your reactions, as well as your actions. Herein is found the secret to a happy life. The power of love overtakes you in a good way from July 10th to 14th. Whether it’s through art, romance, or even kids, it looks good on you. Powerful undercurrents and manipulations suggest conspiracies everywhere. Although there is a grain of truth in this, it is also true that you can’t see the whole picture, especially from July 24th to August 4th. It’s not a problem if you don’t make major decisions, or buy or sell based on fear. Inner peace is the only reliable motivator. This is true from August 20th, as well. Illuminate your life with people you love on the 24th. Social interaction eases the mind.

 

Libra: September 22 – October 22           

 

Use your acute sense of balance and beauty on July 8th. Your many gifts have been gestating over the last 2 ½ years while the world has gone through so much. After the 21st, you are expected to use these gifts and take charge. Where you expect support, you get challenge from July 24th through August 4th. In your case, challenge may support you in that it helps you rise to your full potential. Be aware of the effect you have on others from July 29th on. You can be overwhelming and not know it. From August 6th through 9th, you look and act awesome. From the 10th to 21st, you could be pulled apart by uncontrollable passions, or you could bring together warring factions and have diplomacy win the day. From August 20th on, be sure you understand what people are really trying to say.

 

Scorpio: October 23 – November 21

 

You are remarkably busy – at least until August 13th. Although it may seem like a storm of events, you can pick and choose your priorities. Include things that are good for your body, mind, and emotions. You exude excellence from July 8th through 11th. If you are travelling after the 4th, remember that half the fun is what happens along the way. Adventure, with a possibly life-altering potential, presents itself from July 22nd through August 10th. You triumph when you remember that you don’t have to control life to be successful – you have to be an honest witness to what you see, and use this perception to dance with what is actually unfolding. From August 16th to 22nd, tensions are high. Be the detective that you are and know that your greatest strength lies in paying attention to details.

 

Sagittarius: November 22 – December 20

 

If you knew how the story ended would you be happier? Probably not, because just the thought of an ending could rain on your parade. But life is a story with a beginning, middle, and end, so be creative and express yourself fully. Be wild beneath the skies of summer, at least until July 22nd. After that, make plans. Consult with those who know more than you, but don’t let them push you around. On the 24th, money fears could lead to bad decisions. Hold back until the 29th when support comes unexpectedly from someone you both love and possibly fear. On July 31st, it’s clear you are their equal. Fear not! Use your ability to talk fast and see far to negotiate what you need. After August 6th, you are inclined towards social activities. All actions have consequences. Live as if you knew this to be true on the 20th, when you could get carried off by passion. Enjoy what is abundant in your world on August 26th.

 

Capricorn: December 21 – January 19

 

Enjoy a beautiful dream of profound riches on July 8th. On the 13th, be philosophical and ask yourself what is really worth having. What matters most to us always shows where the value is. Matters of home and family demand attention on July 24th to 26th. Proceed with caution. It will take a while to work all this stuff out. If you find out something shocking about the past, remember that at this stage it’s only really information. Whatever actually happened is long gone. From July 29th to August 4th, it’s as if the world is careening around a hairpin turn and you’re at the wheel. As anxious as that may feel, you handle things quite well – with a lot of dynamic presence. Balance discipline and responsibility with exciting new possibilities on August 16th to 21st, and listen well to everyone’s story. You could learn a lot. 

 

Aquarius: January 20 – February 17

 

July is about what you do all day. Your feeling for the value that work contributes to your life is accentuated around July 11th. Before that, adjust your expectations of the ideal with various manifestations of the real. Relationships are demanding from the 22nd on. You deliver the goods if you get support from wise people who know you better than you think. You are inclined to put wisdom into action after the 29th through teaching, travelling, or even more education. If you are travelling, go where you can learn something. Understanding is not enough from July 30th to August 4th. You must embody as much of what you learn as possible. The more you walk your talk, the more effective you will be – which is not the same as being a fanatic. It’s more like the incarnation of wisdom: calm, present, and capable. It may be hard to define grace, but be open to it from August 6th through 21st. Listen for the grain of truth in how others see the world and respond accordingly. Defending yourself will make everything worse.

 

Pisces: February 18 – March 19

 

Unexpected financial events challenge the best laid plans, as well as your trust in bankers and financial planners. Take some deep breaths from July 24th to August 21st and prepare. You could avoid a possible mess by turning away from chaos and towards organizing your papers and talking to the bank or the taxman before they come looking for you. It’s astounding what Pisces can do when they tackle details without fear. If you feel romantic around the 11th of July, have some fun. You won’t know what kind of fish you have caught until after August 20th when you tune deeply in to all different levels of communication emanating from your beloved. Be especially awake to how s/he approaches you in intimate moments. If you are pleased, that’s great. A nagging feeling of if only she/he would do this instead of that is a sure-fire sign you aren’t happy. There is no reason to think that ‘if only’ will happen without some prodding.

 

Aries: March 20 – April 19

 

It’s a wild and exciting time if you’re the Ram type, but perhaps a bit more than you signed up for if you are the Lamb type of Aries. Either way it’s full throttle Aries for a while. To be a happy Aries requires a secure home base from which you can thrust yourself out into life. Tend to this base after July 11th. Weed the garden, spend time with the kids, invite the relatives for dinner on the weekend, and include your primary other in the mix. The 23rd is exciting, but starting on July 24th through August 4th there are nothing but challenges. Be bold and sail into the wind. Take on all comers with a kind heart and turn each challenge into an opportunity. Relationship (personal or professional) is serious business. Listen to your partner if you want peace in the valley. You don’t have to agree. Make decisions about commitment on August 16th. After the 20th, turn your energy towards organizing your office, mind, and body for autumn. The back-to-school spirits have arrived.

 

Taurus: April 20 – May 20

 

Everyone is uneasy about the world situation, but your hackles are really on high alert. It’s the July 6th sense and you have it in spades. Don’t push it away, but neither should you take radical action without great deliberation. Idealism is high on the 8th, and quickly followed by brilliant pragmatism. You can get more done after the 11th than before. Gather information about your lifestyle needs starting on the 24th. How you live: what you eat, exercise habits, and even thought patterns all contribute to a sweet life. Cultivate this awareness and expect an eye-opening revelation around July 26th. Freedom comes through discipline. Hard work is the ticket from the 30th on, be it mountain climbing or 10-hour days at work. The intensity lessens after August 7th. When you look back, you may feel quite accomplished on account of having worked so hard. This continues more or less through the 17th. After the 20th, take a well-deserved rest and spend time with the small sweet stuff that makes you happy.

 

Gemini: May 21 – June 20

 

Networking and socializing are keys to getting your life going. Think of it as a job, not just for fun. Everyone wants to hear what you have to say on July 8th. Give them good and see what comes back to you on the 13th.  Get serious about a hobby or a person you love after the 21st. From July 24th to August 4th, play the game of life with integrity. The truth will come out from August 6th to 10th, and best to be on the right side of it. From the 16th to 21st, your passion is at a peak, despite seeming obstacles to the object of your desire. Dig deep inside yourself and learn something about what makes you passionate. From the 20th on, all lines are potentially scrambled. Do your best to be part of the solution, not the problem. You could transform someone’s life on August 23rd to 27th because you are so smart.

 

Jollean Schaffer is a practising astrologer in Toronto. She would like you to understand that Sun Sign astrology has its strengths and its weaknesses. Take it lightly; use it as you will. Consultations (416) 424-3079. Visit www.lighttravels.com/JulieSimmons