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You might be sweating in your black pleather pants, Scorpio, but you're still traveling and exploring new places as July opens and the sun moves through the sector of your chart that rules voyages and higher education. You're staying open-minded, eager for new opportunities coming your way!
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The month kicks off with plenty of energy as Mars enters Leo on July 1, revving up the sector of your chart that rules your career and reputation. It's interesting: You're famously the most mysterious and private sign of the zodiac, but you also have a special love of the spotlight, and you sure as heck want all the rewards and medals for your hard work! While you can't take the fruits of your labor with you when you leave this plane of existence, your legacy is important to you, and Mars in Leo brings you the energy to build on this idea. However, you will find that your compass begins to spin and you're questioning your direction, your beliefs, and everything you thought you knew as the first of two eclipses arrives this month on July 2 in fellow water sign Cancer.
- The right weekender bag, with a sleeve that slips over your suitcase handle and a space for your shoes, could be the perfect companion for your upcoming travels.
- As you assess exciting new opportunities, this is a great time to get creative and map out your next moves with a passion planner.
- Feeling motivated to learn something new on your path to realize big plans? Continue your education by learning skills from other experts. It might even inspire you to change direction.
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Mercury retrograde is crappy for communication, and it brings delays that you'll feel in your career, little scorpion, so put off important meetings until the retrograde ends on July 31. Mercury reenters Cancer on July 19, which will be an especially difficult time to travel and if you're doing anything related to school, double check the forms you're filling out before sending them. Avoid signing contracts, as the terms may change after the retrograde, avoid big purchases, and remember that technical difficulties are likely at this time. Mercury retrograde asks that we focus on projects we put on the back burner instead of starting new ones. This is a great time to slow down! A Mercury retrograde in the midst of eclipse season brings a weird energy—so much is changing and not much makes sense. Your control issues are being tested, so take things one day at a time and keep your schedule flexible. Keep an open mind about even your most tightly held beliefs to work with the energy.
- As eclipses have you questioning your path, look inward to assess how things make you feel as you plan your next steps.
- Turquoise can help with miscommunications that may arise, and wearing it is even more fun.
- Tempted to make a big purchase? Maybe a primer on how to manage your personal finances will help you figure out the right move.
- If dealing with technology is getting extra frustrating, having someone who’s always ready to help might feel good and relieve some stress.
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Venus connects with Uranus in Taurus and Mercury retrograde meets Mars in Leo on July 8. You've got a big case of wanderlust, craving a life of spontaneity and open-heartedness—and you're also eager to push things forward in your career. Just remember that Mercury is retrograde, and no matter how much of a fuss you make, things won't move any faster. Exciting conversations with new people take place, but watch out for a grumpy attitude as the sun opposes Saturn in Capricorn on July 9. This is an especially limiting time for communication. The energy is more flexible and creative as the sun connects with Neptune on July 11, bringing a dash of romance your way. However, abrupt changes, risks, and impulsivity are also in the air on this day as Mars squares off with Uranus. If you've been losing your patience with a partner, now is the time you may decide to dash. The mood is rebellious, and you're asking questions about fitting in; you don't want to blend in with the crowd, but you don't want to be left out, either.Power struggles arrive as the sun opposes Pluto on July 14—egos clash, and it feels impossible to find a compromise as jealousy and control issues come to the surface. Avoid indulging your impulse to go to extremes, especially in your communications. It won't be easy to hold back considering the lunar eclipse in Capricorn on July 16, which will spill secrets and bring big surprises. A conversation that's been building will reach a boiling point, and you're telling it like it is. Capricorn energy is all about being real, even if the news isn't pretty. This is a critical turning point in your life, and even though it's exhausting and emotional, amazing transformation takes place as you release old thinking patterns that no longer serve you.
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- Feeling wires cross and tempers flare? This ritual stone diffuser can have a calming effect in the spaces where you need it most.
- When it feels like people are being nit-picky, take a deep breath and try these tips for accepting criticism instead of taking it personally.
- A set of fun, sexy—but super comfortable—loungewear may be perfect for the ultimate date night in.
- Want to try something artistic and don’t know where to start? You could tap the experts in your own community for a class or group activity.
- When creativity sparks, it’s a great time to get started on a vision board for your future plans.
