HOROSCOPES

The future revealed: your essential guide to JULY and AUGUST

CANCER

22 June – 23 July

You’ll soon have the opportunity to prove your ability to persuade others around to your point of view. However, property or investments will remain controversial, and in late August, when Saturn opposes Venus, your patience will run out. Rather than letting anger and frustration reach boiling point, speak your mind. lucky days 16 July & 26 August.

LEO

24 July – 23 August

Circumstances will force you to talk about a part of your personality that you wouldn’t normally discuss. If, at times, onlookers respond with caustic answers, you needn’t accept the situation as it is and continue to put up with it. Something has to change and you’re the only one who can do anything about it. lucky days 14 July & 21 August.

VIRGO

24 August – 23 September

Feedback from someone influential will sound promising. However, on 2 July, when Mercury befriends Saturn but challenges Neptune, you’ll be surprised to find that territory to which you’re committed needs attention. Don’t be tempted to pick up all the bills and become resentful. You’ll be on the slippery slope to rifts and ructions. lucky days 26 July & 12 August.

LIBRA

24 September – 23 October

Hints from loved ones that you’ve neglected ongoing duties are probably spot-on, so focus on projects where you’ve much to offer but that you often ignore. Don’t try to seize control of areas where someone else makes mistakes over and over; instead, bring things to a head, however scary it seems. lucky days 5 July & 3 August.

SCORPIO

24 October – 22 November

Be careful about confiding in somebody you don’t know well. A Jupiter-Venus clash on 25 July suggests it’s naive to trust this individual. You won’t want to have to admit you’ve said too much, too soon, nor will you want your latest adventures to unsettle close relationships. Can you integrate the old with the new? You must. lucky days 23 July & 20 August.

SAGITTARIUS

23 November – 21 December

Focus on the wellbeing of yourself and loved ones, and remember – help and guidance are of great value, but bossiness can be a pain. Someone disrupting plans will infuriate you around 11 August, when the Sun confronts Uranus. Take a dispassionate view: raising objections as a matter of principle could lead to missed opportunities. lucky days 28 July & 18 August.

CAPRICORN

22 December – 20 January

Refuse to let minor disappointments spoil what was meant to be a pleasant experience; you’re better off turning your attention to another person or area entirely. Also, bear in mind that downing tools to prove a point might bring about a good outcome. Sometimes doing nothing is more productive than trying to do everything. lucky days 1 July & 27 August.

AQUARIUS

21 January – 19 February

Step back from outside responsibilities and consider overlooked facets of your home life. Decisions about finances or property may seem especially daunting; however, in August, Mercury supporting Uranus and Pluto should help you gain clarity. Anyone opposing your views will eventually come round to your way of thinking. lucky days 9 July & 1 August.

PISCES

20 February – 20 March

If mention of a group activity or get-together makes you feel uncomfortable, be honest about why you won’t take part. You’ve a reputation to safeguard and unfortunate circumstances sometimes lead you into territory in which you don’t belong. If it’s not going to improve, perhaps you need to move on. lucky days 22 July & 23 August.

ARIES

21 March – 20 April

No matter how much resistance you meet from family members, you’ll feel you must pursue long-term goals. A Sun-Pluto set-to on 20 July will oblige you to show critics that you won’t allow yourself to be steered off course. If a power battle ensues between you and somebody close, you must confront it head-on. lucky days 19 July & 9 August.

TAURUS

21 April – 21 May

Having had your wings clipped, or been forced to remain in one place for too long, you’ll protest. But take care in early August, when planetary activity produces an ethical dilemma. You’ll be tempted to look after your own interests rather than anybody else’s – but not for long. You know the difference between right and wrong. lucky days 31 July & 14 August.

GEMINI

22 May – 21 June

Attractive though it may seem to invest time or money in joint projects, weigh up the costs against likely gains. In mid-July, vital factors will come to light. Wait until then before making crucial choices. Cosmic shifts during summer will provide an abundance of focus and dynamism, but resist pushing yourself towards burn-out. lucky days 10 July & 4 August.