YOUR WEEKLY STARS | JULY 21-27

CANCER

June 21 – July 22

A detox is needed. Start anywhere — clearing cupboards; changing your diet; gym classes; meditation groups — anything to shift that very stuck energy. Cancerians, amazingly, long for adventure, but are terrified of change. So start small, and invite the transformation into your life. You’re at your creative best, ready to expand your own limits, but the communication planet is on leave until August 11. So, use other means to find your passion. Talk to yourself.

LEO

July 23 – August 22

You might as well know: love and money are in trouble. In fact, if you haven’t already noticed the odd teeny glitch, you’ve been wandering about with your head in a bag. Never mind all that. Current energies want you back on your spiritual path — a path you’ve strayed from. Procrastination only works while there’s time to procrastinate. You have three weeks to make new plans. Decide what you want and start slowly, but keep moving. The planets are testing you.

VIRGO

August 23 – September 22

Okay, so the career hasn’t taken you exactly where you thought it would, but it’s definitely travelling in the right direction. What’s more, help is on its way. If there aren’t inheritances or unexpected gifts to hope for, then investments and a few risks will have the same effect. Talent is all around you, and if you can trust that wonderful intuition for another five minutes, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for. Love may take a little longer — but only as long as you want it to.

LIBRA

September 23 – October 22

Travel is probably not the best idea now, though you’re dying to dash off secretly somewhere. Dash back into your head. Your instincts will reveal your next move. Besides, since you’re looking and feeling so fabulous, you’ll be attracting admirers like bees. Distract yourself with them. Money’s looking interesting now, as offers and opportunities wander by unannounced. Pay attention to the signs. In fact, do that with everything. The universe is talking to you.   

SCORPIO

October 23 – November 21

The social whirl has distracted you from anything serious or demanding. Perfect. You’re on a creative high, ready and able to make any changes you like. Of course, you may need to stand still and focus, but only for an hour or two at a time. You’re fast, able and ready to believe in possibilities. Don’t let anyone talk you out of your moment. In fact, don’t tell anyone what you’re doing until you’ve done it, then wait for the applause. Those instincts are extraordinary.

SAGITTARIUS

November 22 – December 21

Love is flourishing and your hormones are buzzing. You’ve never felt more desirable. It's an excellent place from which to make your next plan. When you feel good about yourself, the universe responds with extra delights. If you’re having momentary doubts, blame them on the planets, and move on past. This is a time for getting what you want, but you have to believe you’re worth the best. You do, don’t you?

CAPRICORN

December 22 -January 19

Still in a social slowdown? No matter. Just entertain from home for a while. It’s much cheaper that way, and anyway, the family misses you. And sure, the love life may be taking a short breather — but nothing terminal there. While you wait for change, try to avoid falling in love across a crowded mealie field. Those instant fantasies disappear as quickly as they arrive. Meanwhile, get back to work. You’ve been slacking. People are beginning to notice. 

AQUARIUS

January 20 – February 18

Finances are looking good, amazingly. Even the love life is improving. Just one thing: with the communication planets on lunch, your mouth is in serious danger of letting you down. Let’s face it: you’re not that tactful at the best of times. Your idea of “truth” can very easily be someone else’s idea of unnecessary cruelty. There is nothing you need to say that won’t wait until you’re in a better frame of mind. Deal with anger by throwing pillows at walls, or something similar

PISCES

February 19 – March 20

Just because the planets are messing with your life, doesn’t mean your career hasn’t found a route of its own. With or without your help, opportunities are standing by. Ignore the nagging suspicions. Sure, details need investigation, but your instincts are superb now, and a new career plan is beckoning. Stop worrying about security and focus on adventure. It’s time to trust yourself enough to take a plunge.

ARIES

March 21 – April 19

With communications on the fritz, you’re wondering what’s happened to your career, your computer, even your basic health. There’s an up side to these energies. With your intellect in the cooler, those wonderful instincts are talking — very loudly — through dreams, flashes of brilliance and an inner knowing. It’s truth time. When you’ve stopped messing about with tedious and currently unfixable details, you’ll get down to the good stuff. Listen closely.   

TAURUS

April 20 – May 20

Those boring thoughts and actions have just been zapped out of the park. You’re on your own now, ready to create an entirely new way of being — trusting in yourself as you go. Make a pact with yourself not to repeat a thought or action all week. Originality is the key. Confidence is vital. You’ll only realise how stuck you were once you’re gazing back, waving goodbye to the old you. Be prepared to fall in love with your new self.  

GEMINI

May 21 – June 20

With your personal planet travelling in reverse, you’re beginning to feel as though your feet are made of concrete. Not so. It’s just that your general desire for constant change has been put on a leash for a short while. Use this week to consolidate, plan and even (horrors) budget. You’ve been losing the plot, and it’s demanding a rewrite. Love is fun though. Prepare for interesting moments. Write down your thoughts. There could be a book in there.

Your Chart 

Serato Bakaluba (October 26 1993, Joburg, 10pm) 

Sun sign: Scorpio  

Moon sign: Pisces  

Rising Sign: Gemini  

It’s time for an adventure, and don’t worry if you’re confused about your plans. First, at your age, you’re supposed to be confused. And second, you’re so sensitive to everyone else’s needs, that you’ve lost track of your own. Take a long bath in salt water — and reassess. Ask yourself what you really want. You have the potential for great success and abundance. What holds you back is that low boredom threshold, so find an occupation that keeps making new demands. Second, there’s no need to save the world until you’ve saved yourself. After all, you’re no use to anyone if you’re half dead. True love, meanwhile, will take a few years to find. For now, love the one you’re with. Few relationships are designed to last forever. Besides, you’re learning the most important lesson — how to love yourself. Strangely, that’s never as easy as it sounds.

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