Your July 2008 Horoscope

Aries (3/21 – 4/20) Communication is challenging through the 10th. Use extra caution on the road. During the same time, a friend could disappoint you. Take it in stride and consider it a lesson learned. Home is the best place to be the first three weeks of July. If you’re ready to dive into a home project, get started mid-month. Summer fun arrives on the 12th, which is ideal for romance, whether it’s with your current partner or someone new.

Taurus (4/21-5/21) Use caution Taurus, as you could be easily distracted on and off the road. This can result in a mishap or traffic ticket. Focus your mind when other people are talking, as you have a tendency to drift and could miss some important information. Aim for a vacation or opt for a long weekend at a near-by spa. If you plan to attend a high school reunion, you could spark a new love interest. Passion sizzles for couples, and the red planet sparks summer romance everywhere.

Gemini (5/21-6/20) Snap decisions could yield some regrettable results, especially at work. Someone tries to draw you into a power play. Try to avoid this; keep your thoughts to yourself, and be careful whom you confide in. Someone who appears sympathetic has an ulterior motive. You are focused on your home and have an interest in some entertaining or making home improvements. Relationships are challenging and uplifting, depending on your perspective and how you view other people. Finances are in focus. You come out ahead, earning a raise or bonus.

Cancer (6/21-7/22) You need to complete some quick learning to advance in your career. Use caution on the road and while working with power tools. Be on the alert between July 6th and 10th as an accident could happen in a flash, or there could be some pretty violent weather. Set your goals towards a new direction after July 10th. People will be supportive as well as a key component to achieving them. Charming words are your specialty. Finances are on the upswing and this is a prelude to August, when you’ll have the best opportunities for financial gain.

Leo (7/23-8/22) Now you can make some progress toward your personal goals. After July 6th you receive support from your family or friends. You have more free time. It’s a good time for you to replenish your energies after a tiring few months. An important component of a retreat, either inward or spiritual, is doing whatever it is you need to do to find peace. This can be rearranging your office, finishing up a project or taking a spiritual retreat. The less you are exposed to others' energies, the better it will be for you. Illness could become a factor if you ignore the need to restore yourself and find your way back to your center.

Virgo (8/23-9/22) Mars, the red planet urges you to take some uncharacteristic risks, which you could regret. Make sleep a priority because you’ll need it to keep up the pace. Be especially cautious around July 10th, when Mars conjuncts Saturn. After the 22nd you’ll find it easier to kick back and relax at least on the weekends. You may also treasure some alone time. Pamper yourself! Get ready for some summer fun.

Libra (9/23-10/22) You need to be cautious on the road. If you work with tools, it’s a potentially accident-prone time-frame. You enjoy having time to spend at home or at the shore. Your social life is very active and this is one of the best times of year for networking and meeting new people. Some Libras find new romance through their friends at month’s end. Aim high, Libra! Your popularity promises to raise you to new heights.

Scorpio (10/ 23-11/22) Finances continue to require your attention through July 9th. You could also misplace a valuable item, so be cautious, especially when out in public, and take precautions to keep your financial information from prying eyes. Odds favor a smooth and relaxing vacation trip. July through mid-August you’ll have many an opportunity to meet new people, at least one could remain a lifelong friend.

Sagittarius (11/23-12/21) From July 1st through mid-August you will have multiple opportunities to advance your status. Don’t expect it to come without a few hurdles. You could be offered a special project or task to test your abilities. Give it your all because the end result could put money in your pocket. Summer travel for business and fun is in the forecast. If you haven’t made your vacation plans yet, get moving. Finances are the bright spot, finally, as you could get a raise or promotion.

Capricorn (12/22-1/19) July gets off to a fast and furious start, as you will be traveling as well as learning. Travel, however, is prone to delays and even cancellations around the 10th. If you can wait until the 26th it would be better for you. You shine brightly when the Full Moon is in your sign on the 18th. Along with it comes a boost of enthusiasm, optimism, and a can-do attitude that will advance your aims.

Aquarius (1/20-2/18) July is favorable for family finances and possibly a bigger paycheck as well as the incentive to reduce debt. You may feel the urge to buy on impulse, which sabotages your debt free goals. You especially need to monitor entertainment expenses. The July 18th Full Moon is one of the best of the year if you want to shed a few pounds. Skip any crash diets. Instead, gradually moderate your diet until you are at a moderate, healthier one. Close relationships become even closer after Venus enters Leo on the 12th. Get lost in love if you are a couple.

Pisces (2/19-3/20) Domestic life is up and down until after July 10th. More mechanical problems are possible and family members could be testy at times. You plan ahead to manage your hectic schedule, which becomes more so as the month unfolds. Summer fun is in the forecast for you Pisces. Plan family or partnership outings at the beach, pool, park, zoo, or your favorite recreation area. Around the 11th a chance encounter could spark a whirlwind romance for some singles, while couples delight in togetherness.