Your weekly dose of astrology

Aries
This is a good time to work on a solitary project that requires concentration and the use of the large muscles in your body. You may feel somewhat edgy and irritable this week. Exercise and focused attention are the antidotes. You are approaching a shift of attention on August 9 so it is important to finish current projects now.

Taurus
You are feeling restless and need to try something new. Commute by a different route or go somewhere you have never visited before. Take your partner on a picnic. Try an entirely different restaurant. Maybe you will need to find something outrageous to perk up a room or your clothing.

Gemini
Your focus shifts to matters of home, hearth, and family. Things of the past may float up in your mind for reflection. If this occurs, ask yourself what you learned from the former experience. It probably would help you now.
Family concerns may occupy your attention. It is a good time to open important discussions with those most important to you.

Cancer
The asteroid Vesta has recently moved into your sign. It will be with you until mid-October. The name Vesta is borrowed from the Vestal Virgins of Rome. Certain female children were committed to tend the flame from age six to around 30.
They were allowed to do little else. You may become devoted to someone or something of value during this period.

Leo
You and the authority figures in your world are cooperating and helping each other accomplish a project. Your mind is steady and imaginative now, able to see how one thing flows into the next. At times like these, “work” becomes a positive experience. It integrates with your personal rhythm and feels smooth.

Virgo
Mercury travels through your sign between July 30 and August 29. During this period there likely will be greater emphasis on communications, errands, and other short distance travels. Your mind will be quick and your attitude persuasive. Avoid obsessing over details or trivia for best results.

Libra
Follow your partner/friend’s lead into a new adventure. Take a leap beyond your routine and try something fresh. It’s OK to do something outrageous once in a while. It is good for your mental health. It’s possible that you have a new electronic gadget or software to learn and/or play.

Scorpio
This looks like a week in which you really want to say your piece, but you have a sense that would be a bad idea. If you feel so upset that you can’t present your case with compassion, agreed. Say it only if you can do so without shaming or attacking. It’s all too easy to believe that you are the only one with a right answer.

Sagittarius
Activities involving the law, travel, publishing, internet, education and/or church are highlighted for smooth sailing.
Necessary information may come your way to shed light on the next step you need to take forward. Your mind is clear and practical at present. It is a good time to make decisions.

Capricorn
The ‘rules’ and the world’s expectations have you tied up like a pretzel right now. The harder you struggle, the tighter those binds seem to become. It’s like a Chinese puzzle. Sometimes if you relax on the control issues, the solution comes through. Give it some space.

Aquarius
This is a favourable time to enjoy your partner and/or family members. Social life is positive and you feel generally more upbeat. At this time you feel less solitary and alone, which may surprise you. Open up and share yourself and your heart with those whom you love.

Pisces
For the next three weeks you will want to experiment with and try on multiple points of view.
You probably will be taking “polls” among friends and associates. Your capacity for objective thinking grows during this period and it is generally a good time to discuss relationship issues with partners and close associates.