SUNDAY, JULY 18, 2021
ASTRO ADVICE WEEKLY by Eugenia Last
July 18 – July 24, 2021
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t spend unnecessarily on the 18th and 19th. Spend more time figuring out the cheapest way to do things so that you can cut your overhead instead of going further into debt. Don’t be tempted by a change someone suggests. Choose minimalism over excess. Broaden your scope on the 20th and 21st. Research, ask questions and verify facts. What you learn will help you make better decisions and keep you on guard when it comes to joint ventures or taking on more responsibilities. Expect an emotional nudge on the 22nd and 23rd. Have a good excuse ready that spares you from a precarious situation. You’ll be in a better position to take control on the 24th. Make your point clear and proceed.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Jump forward on the 18th and 19th and implement the changes you want to make. An unusual opportunity will surface if you enforce innovative ideas to improve work and domestic obligations. Pay attention to the way you handle your money and health issues on the 20th and 21st, and you’ll avoid being taken advantage of or encountering a loss. Search for a way to get what you want without making a fuss. Discuss emotional issues on the 22nd and 23rd, and you’ll ease your mind regarding a bothersome situation. Give and take will ensure success. A problem will surface on the 24th regarding your reputation or current position if you don’t fulfill your obligations. Finish what you start.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Control your emotions on the 18th and 19th, and you’ll avoid giving someone the upper hand. Use your ingenuity when it comes to matters that can affect your reputation or your professional position. Do and be your very best. Pay attention to the way you present yourself to the world on the 20th and 21st. A gung-ho approach to life, love and obtaining personal happiness will have a lasting impression on someone watching you from afar. Stay on top of money matters and educational pursuits on the 22nd and 23rd. Refuse to let anyone confuse or take advantage of you. Gather as much information as possible on the 24th, but don’t be gullible. Consider what’s possible and what isn’t before you agree to something questionable.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Follow your heart and explore something that interests you on the 18th and 19th. The people you encounter and the information you gather will encourage you to do things differently. Networking and social events look promising. Channel your energy into how you earn your living or handle your cash on the 20th and 21st. Don’t be fooled by what someone tells you or an emotional incident that takes place to push you to do more than your fair share. Express the way you feel on the 22nd and 23rd, and it will help you clarify what you will contribute. Offer your vision, and you’ll encourage a positive change. Sit tight on the 24th regarding money matters. Don’t buy into someone else’s dream.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Share only what’s necessary on the 18th and 19th. Too much information will result in an aggressive reaction from someone you live or work alongside. Size up situations, then consider your best recourse. Verify information on the 20th and 21st before you sign up for something you’ve never done. You will have second thoughts once you understand the expectations involved. Concentrate on personal improvements and maintaining a healthy lifestyle on the 22nd and 23rd. A professional change that lowers stress will offer long-term benefits. Refuse to let someone convince you to take on responsibilities that don’t belong to you. Added discipline on the 24th will help you get things done. Committing to someone you love will bring you closer together.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Share your thoughts and feelings with people you care about on the 18th and 19th, and a unique plan will evolve that will make a positive difference to the relationships you develop. Move things around at home on the 20th and 21st to make room for something you want to pursue. Before you begin, be sure to get approval before infringing on anyone’s space. A project you start on the 22nd and 23rd will result in a positive personal change to make your life better. Love and romance are featured and will enhance your personal life. Someone will oppose you on the 24th if you are confused or inconsistent. When in doubt, take a step back and rethink your strategy.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Finish what you start on the 18th and 19th and do so in your unique fashion. Work alone if it will help you avoid an emotional scene or opposition. Reach out to someone on the 20th and 21st who can offer hands-on help. Concentrate on getting things done. Less talk and more action will make a difference to the respect you receive. Do your best and forge ahead. Problems at home and work will mount on the 22nd and 23rd if you let someone push you around. If you allow emotions to step in, someone will label you as hard to get along with or unstable. Put your heart and soul into something that makes life easier for you on the 24th. A healthy lifestyle is encouraged.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Go over every detail carefully on the 18th and 19th to avoid a costly mistake. Doing things right the first time will lead to more opportunities moving forward. Ask questions, formulate ideas and do things your way. A work-related matter on the 20th and 21st will leave you questioning what you are doing. Don’t rely on others to offer precise information. Do your due diligence before you make a move. Share thoughts. Follow through with your plans on the 22nd and 23rd, and you will gain the respect and support required to reach your goal. An opportunity is heading your way. Control your emotions on the 24th. Be a good listener, and you’ll gain perspective regarding your next move.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Consider where information comes from on the 18th and 19th before you adopt what you hear. Questions will help you decide what’s possible. Emotions will be difficult to control if you mix business with pleasure. Actions speak louder than words on the 20th and 21st. Step up, do your part and claim the rewards. Celebrate your victory with someone you love. Review financial, legal or health issues on the 22nd and 23rd before making promises or getting involved in a joint venture. Avoid over-the-top behavior and exaggeration. Don’t feel you have to make a quick decision on the 24th because someone else does. Consider the possibilities and the consequences before you make a move or spend unnecessarily.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take a look at the possibilities on the 18th and 19th; play to win. Your insight and ability to bring people together will help you bring about positive change at home or work. Someone will offer questionable information on the 20th and 21st based on an emotional incident or sensitive information. Think twice before you respond to something that isn’t verified or someone who isn’t reliable. Put a positive spin on whatever you do on the 22nd and 23rd, and you will drum up interest and receive opportunities to put your skills and services to good use. Personal improvement is encouraged. Control your emotions on the 24th. You may not agree with someone, but don’t interfere if you want to keep the peace.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Do your own thing on the 18th and 19th, and you’ll avoid getting involved in something that makes you feel uncomfortable. You can’t please everyone, but you can satisfy yourself. Stick to the truth and basics on the 20th and 21st, and you’ll get the most out of whatever you pursue. Don’t let uncertainty bog you down. Do what suits you, not someone else. Listen to what a friend or relative is up against on the 22nd and 23rd. Make suggestions instead of trying to take over, and you’ll avoid a compromising position. You’ll end up questioning everything and everyone on the 24th. Look for unique alternatives, and follow the path that makes the most sense to you.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Take pride in the way you look on the 18th and 19th, and you will attract attention and compliments. Attending an event that offers mental stimulation will lead to exciting prospects. Channel your energy into something constructive on the 20th and 21st, and you’ll feel good about yourself and what you accomplish. Avoid getting personally involved with someone you work alongside. When one door closes, another will open on the 22nd and 23rd. Let your imagination lead the way, and you’ll come up with a plan that intrigues someone who can help you turn your dream into a reality. Rethink the pros and cons of a pending financial, legal or health matter on the 24th if you feel uncertain. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
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