Your stars for the week ahead.

LEO JULY 22 – AUGUST 22

As a fire sign, you have an instinctive understanding that what seem disruptive events are actually opportunities, although possibly in disguise. These are being ushered in by the powerful Leo eclipsed New Moon, on the 11th. This cycle of change and growth began in mid-July, so while what arises now may seem sudden, it’s also speeding up certain existing arrangements.

VIRGO AUGUST 23 – SEPTEMBER 22

Ordinarily, one of your greatest strengths is your capacity to find practical solutions for complex situations. But with your ruler Mercury retrograde until the 19th, and the resulting persistent chaos, focus on devising the variety of quick fixes that will keep things going, but which reshape themselves as circumstances do. Lasting plans? Ideally, they’ll wait until early September’s Virgo New Moon.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 22

You’re painstaking when making plans. But not everybody is, which means that during this unruly period, certain irresponsible individuals are trying to blame somebody else for their unwise decisions and the resulting chaos. Be tough. First, consider the impact their poor judgement has on you, then deal with dilemmas in that order. The rest? Forget them. They aren’t your problem.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 21

Watching plans you’re passionate about come undone is no fun. While, ordinarily, as a determined Scorpio you’d battle to restore these, your instincts say to let them go. Illogical as it seems, trust those feelings. The actual circumstances have changed, as have your own priorities. While you’re unaware of this now, you’ll soon be thankful events prompted you to make this top to bottom rethink.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER 20

Usually, you’re easygoing about changes in plans and even dealing with quirky people. But now, events and, as much, a number of encounters are raising questions, if not actually upsetting. Actually, this is good. That’s because certain arrangements and your views about several much cherished plans need a serious review. Face those issues head on, and you’ll soon learn why this is important.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 21 – JANUARY 19

Quite rightly, you pride yourself on your quick responses to exciting offers and, as much, to problems. But now a lack of information, uncooperative individuals or your own confusion are preventing you from taking action. This is frustrating, but timely. On the 13th, the forthright Mars returns to Capricorn, kick-starting a decisive period. After that, you’ll know what to do and have the conviction necessary.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20 – FEBRUARY 17

For the past six months you’ve been juggling intriguing but unsettling encounters and offers. You’ve taken advantage of some, been uncertain about others and a few have vanished. It’s been exhausting and exciting. Consequently, you’ll be relieved you’re getting a break. Take advantage of this time to review what’s worked and what hasn’t before the next round of decisions begins, early in the new year.

PISCES FEBRUARY 18 – MARCH 19

Often you’ll take the blame for the mistakes of others, out of compassion or because it’s easier than explaining what’s what. Now you must be tough or risk paying a price, in terms of responsibility or, possibly, money. State the facts to those who need to know what’s what, and be frank. That done, turn your attention to other, far more worthwhile, elements in your life.

ARIES MARCH 20 – APRIL 19

One of the benefits of being an Aries is your ability to respond swiftly to unexpected developments, especially those you’re currently facing. Ironically, because you’ll be short of facts, you’re better off taking things slowly. What’s more, because this applies to a range of matters, from practicalities to issues involving others, the time you spend gathering information will pay off, now and in the future.

TAURUS APRIL 20 – MAY 20

Eclipses are about breakthroughs, and with that on 27 July and the solar eclipse, on 11 August, accenting the structure of your life, change is in the air. You may already have made some, and be planning others. Or, possibly, you’re battling them all. Worrying as these seem, they’re a vital next step. The sooner you make that move, the more swiftly you’ll discover why.

GEMINI MAY 21 – JUNE 20

When your ruler Mercury is retrograde, as it will be until the 19th, there tends to be considerable confusion. However, because you’re in a period of change anyway, the insights you gain while untangling that chaos more than justifies the effort required. If there’s any challenge, it’s those who’re in a rush. While you can’t avoid plans or decisions, you can ensure they’re regarded as flexible.

CANCER JUNE 21 – JULY 21

There’s no escaping this week’s complexities. While plans must be made, you can do so with the knowledge changes are inevitable. This ensures that when the inevitable twists and turns arise, things can be easily reorganised. In certain cases, this enables you to take advantage of the resulting breakthrough, in the world around you, in certain alliances and most importantly, in your own life.