Virgo Horoscope for July

What drive, what passion, what desire you have lately, Virgo! There is a huge push in your need to achieve right now. You have big things and important projects on your mind right now, and you really want to be noticed. The problem is there is a fine line between showing the world all you have to offer, and irritating those in charge and the rest of the group involved in the effort. Some things in life must be accomplished as a team effort, and learning to work with others is at the forefront for you right now. You may be having a difficult time working with authority of all kinds right now. The problem probably has less to do with the person in charge, and more to do with how badly you want to be recognized for your really great ideas and efforts as of late. This is a good time to take a step back and look at how the dynamics of your group is working. In a group, everyone wants just what you want. Everyone in the group wants to have their gifts and talents recognized and highlighted somehow. Instead of trying to control the group, make sure the project aligns with both, your ethics and goals, and look to see how everyone can be best utilized. As long as your intentions and actions become aligned, and you truly look at how everyone is best represented, you will get your recognition. If one person can change the world, think of what 25 can do!

Leo Horoscope for July

It may feel as if you don’t know where you will find the energy to get done everything life is demanding of you right now, Leo. If you feel like your life is in a rut and the deck has been stacked against you lately, by mid-month you should be feeling some relief. In the meantime, a simple attitude adjustment might actually be the most effective method of dealing. This month offers a unique opportunity to reflect on old and outdated behaviors and habits. The first step in changing any part of your life is becoming conscious of the issue. You have the ability during the month to be more objective than usual about yourself. You might want to consider the idea that the obstacles in your life may be self-imposed or at the very least, learning lessons you will swallow easier after a change in mindset. Family, close relationships and situations at home may be reaching a boiling point and all the things you have been brushing under the rug are too big to hide there anymore. Take the time to evaluate all those little, unhealthy, immature behaviors and coping mechanisms (yours and those belonging to people around you). Don’t judge yourself or others for the place you are in right now. There’s no reason to be frustrated that you aren’t farther on the journey; you’ll get there, and you will be back to your energetic self by next month!

Cancer Horoscope for July

If you have ever wanted to completely redesign yourself, Cancer, there has never been a better time to start. Right now, there is a huge push from the universe to help you expand your horizons and reimagine who you are and who you could be. It is entirely possible that your view of the world has been expanding and your old vision of self just no longer fits. If that is the case, you are ready to start envisioning a new, improved, better version of you and the life you want.  Of course, there is no such thing as an easy rebirth, and you will have to really want it. Even though you are opening up to a more complex understanding of your spirituality, the universe and how you fit into it, this is just the beginning, so don’t get comfortable and stop striving for more. This is your time to start looking at how the life you want to live could become a real possibility. With continued work, you will begin to realize small changes can develop into a way of life. You are in a unique position now to both, dream big, see a practical way of bringing it all together, and keep up on life’s demands. If you have been feeling stuck, or like your past won’t let you move forward, momentum will start to pick up now. Just don’t let yourself get so comfortable that as the pressure lets up, you forget the “you” you had envisioned.

Gemini Horoscope for July

Your mind is always active, Gemini, but you may be a bit more introspective than usual for the first part of the month. If you have been reevaluating your life, and whether you are living up to your full potential, this is a good time to begin listing all the assets and resources available to you. I don’t mean just money, real estate and tangible resources. Dig deeper than that, Gemini.  What are your gifts and skills? What do you really want to give the world? This is a good month to take some time to figure out what makes you uniquely you! Take some time to really reflect on all you have the ability to become. As the month begins to wrap up you will start feeling more compelled to talk about the changes you want to make in your life. Try not to be so critical of yourself and the skill level you are at right now. If you are passionate about something, that is a great beginning. Take that seed and see what nurturing it, developing it, and adding your own special flair can do. Whether you are just now starting to discover your gifts and skills, or are reevaluating how to break past your boundaries to the next level, a good starting point can be taking stock of what you truly value, and ask yourself why you value these things or ideas. Don’t get discouraged if your good ideas don’t take off at first. All good things must be tempered for strength.

Taurus Horoscope for July

     Oh, Taurus! There has been so much activity going on for the last few months, and I don’t really see things slowing down yet. This month communication and relationships of all kinds are in the forefront. Your mind may be in overdrive, but try as you might, you can’t get out of your own head, and when you do, things may come out wrong. The thing to remember is that communication involves a few parts, Taurus: one part talking and one part listening! Another component to communication is having an audience.  The first half of the month may be better spent listening, being present and evaluating how communication (good or bad) defines you in your relationships.   If you feel pulled in every direction this month and feel tempted to push your social and energy boundaries, I would encourage you to stay in touch with your inner voice. As much as you are tempted to pour all your energy out to friends, family and associates, if the voice inside your head says “I really just want a quite night at home”, you should heed that voice and take some time to recharge. Personal awareness is heightened right now, and taking care of yourself will help you to stay more balanced and give you the ability to take advantage of this time for relationship building.  

Aries Horoscope for July

     You have a lot on your mind right now, Aries; especially in regards to your home, family and the children in your life. Even though you might have a lot you would like to say to your family, the beginning of the month might be a better time for you to watch and listen. Take some time to play with those you love. You may be surprised at how much you will learn (and express) from just spending time together. You may find that this small “time out” at the beginning of the month could help the more harmonious time mid-month when communication should be easier and better received in all areas of life. This is a great time to put energy into the research of a subject you find fun, or speaks to your inner child. My advice to you would be to take a deep breath, get in touch with the roots that make you uniquely you and all that you have to hand down to your children. It is easier to mold the life you want if you truly understand where you are coming from, and all that entails. After mid-month you may have an easier time expressing your feelings about family and life. Relaxing a bit may also get your creative juices flowing – go for it, Aries; it will be a fantastic outlet for you.

The every girls guide to using astrology in your everyday life

Happy Friday! I hope everyone has had a chance to start thinking about the small cycles in your everyday life. Now that we have taken a look at the daily ebb and flow of the Sun’s energy, and started to think about how the moon’s cycles might connect to our own, let’s look at the yearly cycles of the Sun. 

When we start looking at the seasons and how we are affected by them, it becomes easier to start planning for our natural energy cycles, or in Astrology, we plan for the sun transiting through our houses. Think about your birthday. I don’t know about you, but my birthday is usually kind of stressful. In Astrology, we call your birthday your “Solar Return”, or the point in time when the Sun is at the same degree it was when you were born. I don’t remember my actual birth, but from observation, nobody’s birth seems to be without stress, and coming into this world is a fight. Your solar return is a rebirth of sorts, with a new set of opportunities for growth, the chance to finish up old lessons, and another year to work toward being the best you can be at being you. 

This is where formal Astrology in your everyday life can start being a valuable tool. When a new client comes to me and asks where to start, this is where I recommend beginning. A natal chart (or birth chart) is always looked at, but a solar return is useful right now! A good solar return reading should take a look at what cycles are ending in your life, what cycles are beginning and what long term lessons have been developing for you. So for all my Aries friends that are having birthdays – I hope this is the beginning of a great year for you.