SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2026

ASTRO ADVICE WEEKLY by Eugenia Last

July 19 – 25, 2026

     ARIES (March 21-April 19): Refrain from laboring over what you cannot change on the 19th, 20th and 21st. Concentrate on detail, preparation and what you can do to make your life less complicated. Partnership issues need to be addressed, but not until you know what you want and what you are willing to offer in return. Compromise, compassion and correspondence will help you find common ground and equality. On the 22nd and 23rd, invest more time and money in personal gain, self-improvement and becoming the best version of yourself. A financial win, bonus, grant or second earning source looks promising. Focus on home, family and making your surroundings serve you well without going over budget on the 24th and 25th. Research and talking to experts will help you make better choices.

     TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Use your skills to raise your earning potential on the 19th, 20th and 21st. Send out resumes, offer private services in your neighborhood and go above the call of duty to ensure high returns. Socializing, sharing your feelings and updating your look will motivate you to do your best. Money moves look promising. Emotional turmoil will surface at home or work on the 22nd and 23rd. Show compassion and consideration when trying to get your point across. Be willing to compromise, and refuse to let anger build and emotional distance take over. Overspending on entertainment on the 24th and 25th will be tempting, but it will also leave you vulnerable to someone eager to take advantage of you and your desire to make an impression. Shoot for equality, not buying favors.

     GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Align yourself with people who crave excitement and entertainment on the 19th, 20th and 21st, but be sure to set a strict budget. Don’t let anyone persuade you to sign up for something that doesn’t interest you or that is out of your price range. Listen and search for opportunities that help you elevate your knowledge, experience and qualifications. Don’t promise more than you can handle on the 22nd and 23rd. Be frank about what you are willing to do and pay for to get what you want in return. Compliments, charm and power talks will help you attract interest that can advance your professional goals. Communication will open doors on the 24th and 25th. Expressing your concerns and making suggestions will lead to an unexpected opportunity.

     CANCER (June 21-July 22): Rethink your plans on the 19th, 20th and 21st, and put together a timeline for what you want to achieve. Keep an open mind, but don’t buy into someone else’s rhetoric. Be passionate about what you want to achieve, and put more thought into how you can improve your appearance and your surroundings. Network and check out government grants and incentives. Share only what’s necessary on the 22nd and 23rd. If you give away too much information, someone will find a way to use it against you. A financial plan put together on the 24th and 25th will put your mind at ease and encourage you to be a little less frugal when it comes to self-improvement and appearance. A fresh new look will boost your confidence and your chances to advance.

     LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Put more effort into home, family and raising your profile on the 19th, 20th and 21st. Now is not the time to sit back; giving your best will set you apart from any competition you face. An emotional situation will impact your health and well-being if you ignore what’s unfolding and let someone take advantage of you. Personal matters will escalate on the 22nd and 23rd. Refuse to let your emotions lead the way when forethought, facts and following through are necessary. Be frank, pay attention to detail and take care of business. Participation on the 24th and 25th will perk you up and inspire you to put time aside for physical activity and expanding your circle of friends. A creative project will turn out better than you anticipate.

     VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take your time making decisions on the 19th, 20th and 21st. Do background checks and fact-finding before you commit to something that can cost you financially or emotionally. Your best returns will come through networking events or mixing business with pleasure. Refuse to let a choice or change someone else makes tempt you to follow suit. Do what’s best for you. You’ll get an inside view regarding what’s possible on the 22nd and 23rd; examine how you can take advantage, tag along and gain insight into interesting prospects. An opportunity you encounter on the 24th and 25th will not be what you are led to believe it will be. Walk away from anyone using pressure or manipulation to get you to act prematurely. Pay attention to your needs and protect your assets.

     LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Live and learn on the 19th, 20th and 21st. Don’t let laziness take over, leaving you to fall behind the competition. Put emotions aside, and address matters with determination and discipline and by being the one to initiate and make things happen. Less talk and more action will get you to the finish line and raise your profile. Take note not to magnify when you should simplify on the 22nd and 23rd. Put your priorities in sequence, and pluck away at what’s going to expedite your journey. Keep your plans to yourself and your mind on executing your skills with precision. Stay active on the 24th and 25th. Travel, communication and reaching out to those who have something to offer in return will help you reach your goal and ease your mind.

     SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Sharing personal or financial information on the 19th, 20th and 21st will lead to setbacks. Someone you trust or rely on will use your words against you. Study situations carefully and put your emotions aside when dealing with issues that influence your health, wealth or a legal matter. Be resourceful, look inward and take better care of yourself. Situations will get blown out of proportion on the 22nd and 23rd. Put your time and energy into activities that allow you to ease stress and give you a chance to gain perspective regarding situations that hit close to home. Temptation is the enemy on the 24th and 25th. A desire to indulge or overspend on entertainment or things you don’t need requires discipline, not denial.

     SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Stick close to the people you trust on the 19th, 20th and 21st. How you manage your household and treat those closest to you will determine what you achieve and the security and stability you can build. Take control, and you will alleviate the stress that comes with depending on others. Trust your instincts. Deal with institutions, legal and money matters and medical issues on the 22nd and 23rd to ensure your financial, emotional and physical safety. Don’t ignore the obvious; take control instead of letting someone else make decisions for you. Pay more attention to the ones you love, how you live and what you can do to make your routine flow better on the 24th and 25th. Put emotions aside, look at the facts and figures, and eliminate dead weight.

     CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Utilize your wisdom, experience and loyal connections to help you make better choices on the 19th, 20th and 21st. If you let your emotions lead the way, you will find it difficult to take back what transpires or is said. Pay more attention to personal and self-improvement projects instead of trying to change others. Choose peace, love and gratitude over bullying and negativity. You can work your magic on the 22nd and 23rd if you situate yourself in a setting that encourages sharing insight into how best to use your skills to fulfill your dreams. Romance is on the rise. Hold onto your thoughts on the 24th and 25th and observe. What you discover will help you navigate your way through emotional situations that can be costly if not handled with care.

     AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put pressure where it’s due on the 19th, 20th and 21st, and you’ll find a way to cut your costs. A job prospect will sound better than anticipated. Be prepared to barter on your own behalf and get what you want in writing. Put emotions aside and your heart and soul into doing what’s right and best for everyone involved. The downside of change will surface on the 22nd and 23rd if you have neglected details and allowed anger and frustration to set in. Spend less time worrying over what you cannot change and more time on what makes you happy. Protect against emotional and physical situations escalating on the 24th and 25th. What starts out friendly can quickly turn if you lack common sense and read the room wrong.

     PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Put your money and possessions in a safe place on the 19th, 20th and 21st. Don’t trust others to do what’s best for you. Use intelligence to decide what’s possible. Determine your next move using references, facts and figures, and you will outmaneuver anyone trying to scam you. A little charm will go a long way at social or networking events. Romance is in the stars. Fine-tune your social skills on the 22nd and 23rd, and embark on a mission to put yourself in the spotlight where you can show off your skills, attributes and experience. Sit tight, relax, regenerate and rethink your long-term plans. Refuse to let anyone bait you into an argument or make you look or feel bad about yourself on the 24th and 25th. Protect your self-esteem and do something elevating.

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