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The Signs of the Times
With Mercury out of retrograde on the 28th communications will be clearer, computers will function perfectly and you can go about your business unencumbered. It is safe to sign those papers, whether you are divorcing or selling the farm. There is a New Moon at 2 degrees of Leo on July 25th, which means new opportunities for all air and fire signs (Saturn still lurks in Leo—careful, careful). The Full Moon at 16 degrees of Aquarius on August 9th is another caution flag on the speedway as this lunation will conjunct Neptune, the planet of illusion. Don’t get caught up in someone else’s control drama.
LEO (July 23 - August 22)
 You lucky Leos can get those costumes out of storage—it’s time to strut your stuff. If you are looking for love, your new squeeze might turn out to be twins your luck is running so good. Try anything legal around the New Moon and you might finally get on base. These aspects will bless everything from work to home and in between. It is definitely a good time to ask for a raise or buy a new stock. Saturn has not been trying to kill you; he’s trying to help you tame the braggart and the blow hard.
VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)
 If you have been feeling like that old stock-in-trade—your logical, rational, reasonable, picky, critical and analytical mind—has deserted you, it’s really the earthquake planet Uranus shattering old mind sets that no longer serve you. It may be time to trade in your watchword “I analyze” for “I sympathize.” With your ruler Mercury now in direct motion, pick a game plan built on don’t take yourself so seriously. After the dust settles, you’ll fall in love with a lovable person—yourself!
LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)
 This is make-over month for you Venusians. Sell your house, buy a dream home. Add on if you want to keep your cottage; splash on a new coat of paint or design a Zen garden. Saturn is favorable to you for a few more months, so you’ll feel everything is coming up roses. The Full Moon on August 8 in Aquarius may cause you to feel a bit out of control. Check your budget and stay somewhat in your fiscal comfort zone (Psst, speed the plow. Those in line behind you are tapping their feet and looking at their watches. Hurry up!).
SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)
 You’ll be energetic, focused and determined all month with a Geritol aspect from Mars in Virgo. It’s true that Saturn is still holding you hostage but it’s what you’ll learn that’s more important than the struggles you’ve had. Change your attitude toward perceived enemies now and later will be better. Jupiter conjuncts your Sun until late November and Mercury and Venus in Cancer are all bringing you goodwill and fortune. Don’t spend it all in one place and remember to share what you receive.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 20)
 Any day now you’ll pull up to the fence of a homestead and let out a yelp, “I’m home!”
Like a pilgrim coming into the homestretch to Mecca, you are about to find out what the journey was all about. Never one to hold onto “stuff” you can move into your humble abode with a bedroll and a cup of steaming hot green tea. New Moon and Full Moon are like the Star in the East—energy drawing you to where your heart has always wanted to be. If you have learned how to have a relationship with yourself, perhaps you’ll have a life mate in your new home.
CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19)
 It’s a little early for bringing in the sheaves, but it’s a perfect time cosmically to see if you got what you deserved from all your hard labor. If you have outperformed everyone around you at work with no payoff, call your head hunter and get ready to start over somewhere else. Those around you still might not understand that silence is not stupidity—you are listening to your inner voice and walking to the beat of your soulful heart. Care and share but also know that today it’s your turn in the klieg light.
AQUARIUS (January 20 -February 17)
 With Saturn continuing to oppose you for another year, expect a lot of close scrutiny of your best laid plans for awhile longer. The saving grace for you “don’t fence me in” types is that the August 8th Full Moon will bring front row applause or jeers. Those that don’t work will fall apart faster than a sand castle at high tide. But if you have specifications that pass inspection, your great creations will last and last and last—until the next bigger and brighter idea comes along. Stick to your guns if you are right; wave a white flag if your better mouse trap was a bad idea.
PISCES (February 18 - March 19)
 “The sky is falling, Chicken Little, run for the hills!” This may be how all you fish are feeling with unpredictable Uranus sitting on top of your head. If anything can go wrong, Murphy’s Law is talking about you and your marriage, your job, your bank account and your getaway with another leaner, dreamer, schemer lover. It’s time to let go of some of your impossible dreams, like trying to live in air castles. Stop care-taking and take care of yourself. When the earthquake is over, assess the damage and move on. The only dreams you’re going to see come true for you are the ones you worked your fanny off to make happen.
ARIES (March 20 - April 19)
 If one more person has to tell you to wait your turn, you’re going to have to forfeit the proceeds from your winning ticket. Stop crowing about all your good turns. Alright, already, so you have the world by the tail and can’t seem to lose. Did you ever hear that some days bring sunny skies and others mud slides? The stars will bless you so much this month that you’ll swear God is an Aries. Just wait. When lady luck frowns, I hope you remembered to buffer against those fickle planets in the sky. Until then, here’s mud in your eye.
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)
 You may think that you’re living someone else’s life because yours is beginning to feel too good to be you. You are in the shadows of those eclipses gathering steam for a September landfall—making very favorable aspects to you. Oh, and you are getting a yummy trine from Mars in Virgo. Saturn has toned you down with less spending and hands off fatty foods. Jupiter in its opposition from Scorpio is teaching you the difference between assets and liabilities. All in all, this is a fine time for you to strut your stuff.
GEMINI (May 21- June 20)
 Have you ever been accused of talking out of both sides of your mouth? Have you ever lied when the truth would keep you out of hot water? It is time to say what you mean and mean what you say. Mars in Virgo squaring you this month might make some people think the cat got your tongue, or heaven forbid, you can’t decide which candidate gets your vote. Nobody feels sorry for a twin flame who has a strong sextile from Saturn and all the personal Leo planets this month. Need a clue: just open your mouth and speak your truth. Too bad if the world thinks you’re part of a conspiracy.
CANCER (June 21 - July 22)  The Zodiac is ready to make a deal with you this month. Do anything and get away with it July 27th, 28th, and August 1st, 2nd, 10th, 11th, 18th and 19th. Stay out of the water on July 30th, 31st and August 6th, 7th, 12th, and 13th. If you pick your times, vacations can be the best ever, and major purchases like houses and cars will bring you nothing but joy and pleasure. May we remind you that those are not your children and your spouse really doesn’t like to be talked to like he or she is in kindergarten? Write a cookbook.
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