Mercury
goes direct this month on July 17. You can start any
new projects after July 20 when Mercury is back up to
its regular geocentric speed. But for the first 17 days
of the month, be sure and finish up any old task and
clean out closets, files, and those hard disks filled
to capacity with all those pictures you’ve been
downloading from the net.
There are also two solar eclipses and one lunar eclipse
this month. A solar eclipse is a new moon and a lunar
eclipse is a full moon. The first solar eclipse is on
July 1 and is in the sign of Cancer. The Lunar Eclipse
is in Capricorn, the opposite sign of Cancer, on July
24. Cancer and Capricorn are signs that emphasize security
both at home and in the workplace. The eclipses are
likely to make you more conscious of these needs. If
there are problems in these areas of your life, you
can expect the eclipses to bring “light” to
these domains so that you can see them more clearly
and solve your problems with the obstruction of avoidance.
The second solar eclipse is in the sign of Leo. This
is the sign of attention, creativity, and ego satisfaction.
You will be paying a lot of attention to these areas
of your life near the end of the month when the eclipse
occurs on July 30.
It’s birthday month for Cancer; some well-known
crabs are Babe Didrikson, Jean Cocteau, and Lilly Roddy.
Cancer (June 22–July
22) This is your birthday month, that annual reconsideration
of what you have done this past year and what you are
going to do for the next year. This is an especially
significant time since Mercury is retrograding in your
sign, making you even more introspective than usual
during this time. Time to finish up old projects and
ideas and clean out those closets. You are more than
willing to take action this month, as well as being
particularly short-tempered. Those who oppose your actions
or plans will be the lucky recipients of your crabby
remarks. And they probably deserve them. And if times
get really rough, a day at the beach would do wonders.
(Hint hint, see the OutSmart guide to Galveston.)
Leo
(July 23–Aug. 22) You are in
a period of rest and retreat—you are ready to take
it easy for a while. More sensitive to your environment
than usual, this may be the perfect time to demonstrate
your drama side. You may blow things out of proportion
just because you want to feel special. Make sure that
you find someone to baby you this month. Then right
at the end of the month, you burst forth with a wave
of energy and courage that you are going to ride the
entire month of August.
Virgo (Aug. 23–Sept.
22) You are going to be looking up those old friends
that you have not heard from in a while. This is an
especially good month for you to do some July 4th partying.
If you are more business-oriented, then direct your
charisma toward business associations or community organizations,
as you will shine in these arenas. Career activities
begin to pick up. You will be busier than usual through
January of 2001. You are stepping into the light of
popularity. By mid month, you will need a break from
activity: Take some down time for reflection and regrouping.
Libra (Sept. 23–Oct.
23) Mercury retrograde is making her presence known
in your career sector this month. This means that if
there have been problems at work that have remained
obscured from your view, they will be springing to the
surface. Try to see this as your chance to correct things
rather than as something specifically wrong with you
as a human being on this planet. Group activities increase
in your life after mid month, where you can look for
support both emotionally and financially.
Scorpio (Oct.
24–Nov. 21) July is a great month for you to take
a break in your routines and endeavors. You are able
to be more accepting of the world around you rather
than to see it as a constant challenge to you and your
existence. You could travel to some familiar places,
take some classes, or just get down and get philosophical,
dudes and dudettes. Ride those waves of mind expansion
and just have an old-fashioned flashback. Real life
re-enters the picture on July 22 at 7:43 a.m. CDT. “Vo
ca tion, vo ca tion, vo ca tion” becomes your mantra.
Sagittarius (Nov.
22–Dec. 21) Your money and your partner’s
money are deeply entwined this month and are set to
have an affair. They are wanting to merge at esoteric
levels of values that are only dreamed about. You are
looking at your investments and what they can do for
your future. If there are potholes along the fiduciary
highway, you are sure to hit them this month. Keep your
eyes open and on the road in front of you. You are also
seeking a greater depth and understanding with your
partners (or potential partners). If you are not on
the same path, that will be made very obvious to you.
Partnerships are improving and only get better till
Jan. 2001.
Capricorn (Dec.
22–Jan. 19) Yes, relationships will rear their
Hydra-like heads this month. Mercury retrograde is there
stirring up the swill and wanting to talk about any
problems that your partner sees as a block to y’all’s
eternal happiness. Or maybe your partner just wants
you to pick up clothes instead of throwing them on the
floor. One or the other will be important. Mars is also
there adding some fireworks of her own. This can mean
good sex or good arguments. Which would you like?
Aquarius (Jan.
20–Feb. 18) Time to get your life and your routines
in order. While everyone else is going to be wanting
to go on vacation and summer getaways, you are trying
to figure out how to make your work space more efficient.
But when you get finished, you will have something real
and tangible to show for your efforts; they will only
have sunburns and sand in their bathing suits. The Universe
turns up the energy on relationships for you after the
12th. Things could get hot and hotter. You won’t
be spending the summer alone. If your current partner
is boring, you will be out looking.
Pisces (Feb. 19–March
20) You are filled with creative urges this July. You
are seeking experiences that are out of control and
need a good fixer—and you are just the right one
for the job. But even if you get to do a big rescue,
it better be fun at the same time, because if there
is too much work involved, you won’t do it. Participate
in activities that satiate your inner child. Take her
to the beach, the park, or out on a camping trip. Just
don’t make her try to be responsible.
Aries (March 21–April
19) Stability in your home and family are important
things for you to focus on this month, and you’re
feeling the need for these things in your life. So look
for instability, tempers flaring, and lots of fireworks
for the 4th of July. This could also show itself as
a desire to redecorate your home, a need to move, or
having to go back home and visit your past. Don’t
be surprised if you find that your sense of individuality
feels stepped on, as others seem to think you should
be suppressing your individual needs. As always, this
is so that their needs get more attention, but you stand
strong for yourself—you’re more than worth
it.
