HOROSCOPES

LEO JULY 23 – AUGUST 22

Less is more, as they say, and certainly so this month as you learn that doing less and allowing events to resolve themselves over time achieves far more than direct intervention. At the same time you realise that abandoning fixed objectives will allow new ideas to come up and mingle in creative ways. How long can this inspiring phase last? A few weeks; make the most of it.

AUGUST 23 – SEPTEMBER 22 VIRGO

Stepping into the past is rarely a good idea, but this might be an exception. Think of it as a loop through time: to get from your present position to the future you so desire, you need to complete unfinished business or ask certain people for their permission and approval. Whatever it is, it seems to work.

SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 23 LIBRA

The last time you pretended to be interested in someone just to get close to their friend, who was the real object of your desire, was probably when you were at school; but the tactic works just as well in later life too. The surprising thing is nobody seems to notice what you’re doing – or if they do, they just smile and wish you well. By the end of the month you’ll be with the one you want, and happy.

OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22 SCORPIO

You’re used to working in tight restrictions, but this month offers the exact opposite – working with no restrictions at all. It sounds like a dream, but there’s a risk that you’ll take on more than you can manage, or get lost in an environment with no signposts or recommended routes. Slow down, take small steps for now.

NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21 SAGITTARIUS

After a burst of activity at the end of last year, followed by several months of playing around with various ideas for the future, it’s time to move on. What you do in the next five months matters, not just for this year but also for years ahead. Should you try something totally different or stay with what you know? Do both: do a new version of what you already know you’re good at and will enjoy. It’s a win-win.

DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 19 CAPRICORN

When you’re reminded about a longstanding problem, you make a mental note, but do nothing. When you get the second reminder, you might do something – or not. This month gives you four separate reminders, in different ways, about the same issue. Either your subconscious is screaming at you, or the forces of Fate are blocking your progress until you do something. Clearly, action is necessary.

JANUARY 20 – FEBRUARY 18 AQUARIUS

You feel you’re being rushed into a relationship decision you’re not ready to make. This leads to an emotional outburst in mid-august, then a retreat, as you try to think things through. You’re not looking for a way out, just asking for some time; make sure the other person understands that.

FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 19 PISCES

Everyone has an outer persona for the world to see and an inner self that’s more private. In Pisceans, it’s almost like being two different people. Your public self is doing fine right now, but inside you’re thinking about weightier issues. There’s just one moment when your inner dialogue causes your public image to slip a little, but you quickly recover and all is well.

MARCH 20 – APRIL 19 ARIES

You’re never afraid to take the initiative or go where none have gone before, but only if you get to choose the when and where. In the next few weeks you’ll find yourself being pushed into action yet also expected by two or even three different sets of people to make the first move. Somehow you must please all of them, while still feeling that you’re making the choices yourself. It’s possible, but it’s not going to be easy.

APRIL 20 – MAY 20 TAURUS

It’s time to make the move you’ve been thinking about for most of this year. A mixture of doubt and inertia has prevented you from any definite action until now, but when the situation changes unexpectedly, and you see your opportunity starting to slip out of reach, you fear that you might have missed your chance forever. Luckily, you still have a few days in which to act – so take a deep breath and do it.

MAY 21 – JUNE 21 GEMINI

You get the chance to repay a favour and say thank you to someone for coming to your rescue when you needed it. From there it’s easy to continue the conversation and form a friendship. At this stage you’re just enjoying each other’s company, though it’s clear that there’s relationship potential too, if you want it. No need to rush, or to make any commitment just yet; it’s fun – so keep it that way.

JUNE 22 – JULY 22 CANCER

What you want to do and what you ought to do are two different things. Pleasure and duty, perhaps – but in the next few weeks you’ll switch from one to the other so abruptly, and so totally, that it will be as though the first one never existed. Why? Because what you thought you wanted proves to be less interesting than you hoped – and doing your duty seems more satisfying and like time better spent.