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monthly horoscopes - july 2008

	aries
	march 20 - april 19
	There’s a dynamic tension as the planets arrange themselves in two distinct groups on opposite sides of your horoscope. This means you are distracted from the resolution of more long term matters and those sources of concern that have been on your mind, by immediately pressing issues in the here and now. Your home, siblings, children, parents and family are all highlighted, as well as work, your obligations and everything you have to do. Luckily, though busy, life is not boring and if you don’t encounter a few opportunities for fun or even a little romance, then you’d better create some, right?

taurus
april 20 - may 20
Public versus private, hard reality in the face of what you’d prefer, these are the issues you’ll encounter now. It’s one thing knowing what you want, another being completely determined about getting it, a third realising how things look to other people is a different concept from the way they really are, and a completely separate idea altogether feeling happy with everybody else’s misconceptions, while reconciling yourself to how enormous the gap between anticipation and actualisation remains. You would especially like the world to understand that you’re an individual, with your own contribution to make.

	gemini
	may 21 - june 20
	The trouble is that inevitably, there are two of you. If it was as easy as one side of you wanting this, then there’s another side wanting that, life wouldn’t be so tough. But when you’re feeling this over every imaginable issue, from what to eat for breakfast in the morning, to how many currants is right for your muesli, to whether you actually want breakfast at all or if it’s morning anyway where your body clock is concerned, it all gets very confusing. You can’t help believing that whatever you decide, you could have made a better choice. If you’re dismayed, imagine how everybody else feels, especially at home.

cancer
june 21 - july 22
A successful family and domestic situation depends on the input of other people, from a partnership angle unless you plan on cloning yourself, and from the perspective of all living together in a cheerful, peaceful and supportive environment. Relationships take work, your mother told you, and mainly she meant compromise because no true love match can continue on the basis of just what one person wants. There’s a balance to be struck, since peace only while you’re keeping your mouth shut is not the same as real intimacy between equals, with both of you feeling validated, appreciated and fulfilled.

	leo
	july 23 - august 22
	You’re in the spotlight as the Sun, Moon, Mercury and Venus all enter your sign at some point and build up to the new moon at the start of August. As if you haven’t had enough support recently from Mars, these influences are smoother and more peaceful as the red planet moves away from the start of the month. You can’t expect everybody to be pleased, or to roll over and adore you when metaphorically, you’ve just kicked their behind. Cosmic influences suggest after a rough patch it is your turn to shine, but careful handling and diplomacy go a long way when dealing with the vanquished opposition.

virgo
august 23 - september 22
Decisions, decisions and they’re the type only you can make. Relationships are highlighted and you’ll know if this applies to you, but you’d better hope things are basically solid, because one way or another change is on the way. Hopefully this will be the welcome variety, bringing more fun and excitement to something that’s been going on a while, while if you’re single you should get away from your desk and mix and mingle in every way you can. Unfortunately if a troubled connection had apparently calmed down it hasn’t really, so you’d be wise to remember all developments are actually for the best.

	libra
	september 23 - october 22
	There are things at home needing your attention. They’re important, as are your children if you have them, your parents if they’re still around, your work or whatever you do every day, eating properly and getting enough sleep. But the way things are going you might as well be on retreat and Libra the Hermit was never in your plan. You don’t die if you miss a a night's sleep and despite the popular press, an evening with a takeaway won’t kill you either, that’s what they eat. A few hours enjoyment with friends boosts all sorts of bodily chemicals that your therapist isn’t legally allowed to give you anymore.

scorpio
october 23 - november 21
You must think big, because to butcher the song, you have to have a dream, because if you don’t, how are you ever going to have that dream come true? Sure it’s frightening, but then so are many things worth doing. It means stepping outside of your comfort zone, letting go of the controls for a moment, opening yourself up to failure and possibly crashing out in flames. But consider, you are not known for moderation and you’re proud of your intensity and extremist tendencies. So are you going to continue with an average life in the interests of safety, or really go for broke like you know that you should?

	sagittarius
	november 22 - december 21
	You really ought to be working. If you read your horoscope regularly then you shouldn’t be doing that either, because your computer is meant to be analysing spreadsheets or something equally inspiring, while if you’re looking at newspapers then surely you don’t have time? You’ll have heard it’s a great year for all career matters and for making more money than you can stand. But know what? Money isn’t the only thing that matters to people and your vocation is more than just your job. You really could use a break now, although whether you’ll get it or not is debatable, feeling guilty defeats the point.

capricorn
december 22 - january 19
Getting you to part with money takes some persuasion and on occasions, specialised cutting equipment. The more expenses you have the tighter your grip becomes until wresting even small denomination coins from your clutches only makes a bunch of copper wire. Other people and their financial problems cause you anxiety, and you’ll do anything to avoid responsibility for anyone, simply because you’re scared they’ll cost you. What you don’t understand is the exchange of resources that makes the world go round. Don’t share and no one will share with you. Don’t give out and nothing comes your way…

	aquarius
	january 20 - february 18
	A little joy on the partnership front would be great. With a few exceptions if you’re lucky and mainly in relationships started before all this began, you’ve reached the conclusion that other people are on this planet purely to make your life difficult and that broadly the more you have to do with them, the worse it’s going to get. This is both distinctly disillusioning and a sorry situation, not helped by you viewing the dynamic the wrong way around, grasping for the lamest associations when people are actually looking to you for leadership. Show everybody what you’ve made of then, what do you have to lose?

pisces
february 19 - march 19
The best people to be around now are serious and hard-working, most likely older than you, with a dynamic approach to life and to getting things done. They won’t necessarily be the easiest people to get along with, so there will be times when they won’t be calling a spade a soil relocation device either. Accept them as they are and don’t take their apparent abrasiveness personally, relax and have a good time with them instead, there are lots of changes on the way for you before the end of this year and you could use a few powerful allies. Some of these individuals may turn out more than just friends…

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