Horoscopes: July 19-25, 2024

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Aries: The sun moves into fellow fire sign Leo on the 22nd. Over the next four weeks, you are outgoing and creative after a period of focusing on being practical and hardworking. It is easier to get the ball rolling on recreational activities like outings with friends or hosting an event. Artistic endeavors and romantic pursuits are favored during Leo season. The full moon in Capricorn on the 21st brings clarity to your professional ambitions. Your ruling planet moves into Gemini allowing you to be a more open-minded listener and to reconcile conflicts by holding opposing truths equally.

Taurus: You feel like sticking close to familiar places and people as Leo season kicks off. It’s important to establish a sense of deep understanding and stability in your relationships. Flings and flights of fancy can be quite unfulfilling and even irritating to you at this time. The full moon in Capricorn on the 21st reminds you that wisdom gained from experience is more valuable than gold. Mars in Gemini inspires you to ask hard-hitting questions.

Gemini: The sun in Leo begins on the 22nd, highlighting your communication. It’s important to give people a bit more time out of your day. Your attention is imperative to fostering better relationships. Your conversations and interactions play significant roles in the progress of romantic, social and work goals. You need people! Mars moves into your first house and it can be tempting to get distracted by your desire to be a troublemaker, but it would be best to put that energy toward figuring out a better way to get things done. The full moon in Capricorn on the 21st inspires you to face a long-held fear.

Cancer: You are focused on material stability as the sun enters Leo on the 22nd. You may be working through what balance means to you in terms of spending and saving. Trauma and anxiety around these topics may surface and require extra care and attention. The full moon in Capricorn on the 21st is all about relationships. Respect and collaboration are what matter most to you when it comes to love and friendship. Mars in Gemini reminds you to let things come and go organically and not to get too worked up about it.

Leo: Ah, the season of the lion is upon us! As your first house is illuminated, you reach a new period of maturation and self improvement. This is an ideal four-week period to try new things, forge ahead with your dreams and put yourself in the spotlight. Problems are more easily solved with the sun on your side. Romantic pursuits can heat up. The full moon in Capricorn on the 21st reminds you that it’s time to really stick to a new routine. Mars in Gemini inspires you to be more curious and less afraid. Be confident but not prideful. It will guide you in a different direction. 

Virgo: The sun in Leo this week begins a four-week period of subtleness and reserve. You’re more selective with your words and how you choose to spend your time. Things slow down in your social sector and you are more concerned with intimate relationships and with your own mental balance. You can see clearly that you have outgrown certain things in life. The new moon in Capricorn on the 21st highlights your unique and creative gifts. Mars in Gemini asks you to think outside the box and to not be overly influenced by others. You can clearly see through manipulation.

Libra: The full moon in Capricorn on the 21st reminds you to say yes to yourself and THEN other people. Perhaps work has been getting in the way of life? The sun enters Leo this week and over the next month-long period, you are putting the lessons of that full moon to good use as you begin a busy, lively summer. This is a period of meeting new people and being introduced to new concepts. You are slightly more detached in your interactions, which can help to keep things more lighthearted and casual. Mars in Gemini helps you to think more methodically and to not fear the occasional “hot take.”

Scorpio: You’ll be inspired to embark on your own independent study of a topic that can help you reach your latest goals as the full moon enters Capricorn on the 21st. The sun moves into Leo on the 22nd, where it highlights reputation and career. This marks the start of a month of action and self promotion. You realize you need to “do” more than “dream.” The interest of others is piqued by your decisive energy. Mars in Gemini helps you to multitask but can also make you especially good at saying things that rile people up.

Sagittarius: With the full moon in Capricorn, it’s a reminder that your self esteem and self worth deserve a boost. It’s time to stand up for yourself. You are in your element as the sun enters fiery Leo on the 22nd and highlights your house of adventure, travel and experimentation. You crave authenticity and honesty and you are drawn to new places and experiences. Breaking away from your usual routine provides the right amount of a reshuffle for your mindset. Mars in your partnerships sector can create passion, disagreements and also resolution.

Capricorn: You’ll have great confidence and inspiration with the full moon in your sign on the 21st. You are able to appreciate and embrace your best qualities so this is a great time to heal your relationship with yourself. The sun moves into Leo on the 22nd, which kicks off a four-week period of intense transformation. You are intent on breaking cycles, cultivating deep understanding, and finding beauty in the details. Mars in Gemini helps you in this quest as it can ignite your curiosity and put you in a rather mischievous mood. You realize a true friend will appreciate your quips.

Aquarius: The full moon in Capricorn on the 21st puts you in a meditative headspace. Your dreams could contain powerful symbols at this time as your subconscious bubbles to the surface. The sun moves into Leo on the 22nd, which begins a month of connecting with the world. You see yourself reflected in others. It feels important to you to be a part of something and to have a role rather than a job. Selfishness turns you off big time. Mars in Gemini feeds your natural inclination to ask provocative questions, challenge authority and maybe annoy people a little for funsies.

Pisces: With the full moon in Capricorn on the 21st, you’ll aim for bigger goals and to not shy away from things that are truly meaningful to you. If you have been holding back, it could be that you are afraid to unlock your true potential. Perhaps you have grown accustomed to holding back. On the 22nd, the sun enters its ruler Leo and this four-week period is a great season to clean out your literal and metaphysical closet, sorting through what serves you and what weighs you down. You find great comfort in a routine you can be consistent with. Mars in Gemini emboldens you to go against the grain when it comes to society and ideologies. Sometimes, being too polite makes things more difficult.

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