Forecast for July 30-Aug. 12
Creative ideas are fired up by an opposition from Mercury to Jupiter and Neptune on the 30th-31st. Practicality, however, will be in short supply, so check the facts before finalizing agreements. In the romance arena, Venus transiting through Cancer from July 31-Aug. 25th gives love a cozy, nurturing vibe. It may also launch a round of redecorating and partying at your abode. Family gatherings can bring satisfaction as well-if you can sidestep the controlling Venus-Pluto opposition on Aug. 1. Next, practical, analytical ideas get a boost as Mercury transits through Virgo from Aug. 2-24. The Mercury-Pluto trine on the 3rd favors financial agreements, while the full moon eclipse in Aquarius on the 5th energizes socializing and humanitarian projects. Finally, a collision between Mars and Saturn on the 10th hinders activities involving communications and travel.
If you know your rising sign from your time of birth, read that too.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Expressing what’s in your heart makes romance bloom at the end of July. The full moon brings new friends and opportunities from networking. And a confrontation or misunderstanding can throw you off track around the 10th.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Entertaining brings delight around July 30, while the full moon energizes career endeavors. In the romance arena, your eloquence inspires passion throughout most of August. Love can be found while traveling, too.
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
Expanding your goals is the focus of the full moon, so strive to envision your long-range aspirations. Family interactions and home projects get a boost after the 2nd, but expect delays in your plans around the 10th.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
Venus in your sign makes you a magnet for romance throughout most of August, but watch out for controlling behavior around the 1st. The full moon heats up intimate encounters and may prompt an evaluation of your debt.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Your ideas are especially creative at the end of July and may bring a financial reward after Aug. 3. The full moon energizes partnership activities, but socializing is troublesome around the 10th.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Work projects get a boost from the full moon. Mercury in your sign can bring recognition through your ideas, so reveal your brainpower. You’ll just need to be patient during a snafu involving a project around the 10th.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Romance heats up during the full moon, so plan an enticing tryst with your sweetie or be open to meeting someone fabulous. On the work front, networking can bring career opportunities throughout most of August.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
The full moon energizes family activities, but the eclipse can be emotionally disruptive, so strive to stay centered. Throughout most of August, romance can be found during a trip, class or spiritual activity.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Travel and communications are energized by the full moon, but you’ll need to be especially tactful with your partner and/or boss around the 10th. Still, your ideas will likely advance your career sometime in August.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
The full moon energizes your moneymaking talents. Venus traveling through your partnership sector favors twosome trysts and business associations-if you can maneuver around the roadblock at the beginning of August.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Love is dreamy at the end of July. The full moon continues the romantic theme by heightening your powers of attraction, but willfulness or argumentativeness can derail love around the 10th.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Your creativity with words can bring recognition at the end of July-if you don’t promise more than you can deliver. Romance soars throughout most of August. And the full moon energizes your psychic powers.