Horoscope: July 31, 2017

Your Stars Today

Aries | March 20 – April 18



The encounter between the Sun and your ruler Mars in the passionate Leo will have both reminded you how good life can be and made you aware of situations where you’re short-changing yourself. You can remedy them all at once. But if you tackle one or two first, it will get things going.

Taurus | April 19 – May 19



Since early July, your ruler Venus has been positioned in the portion of your chart that accents the wise use of your resources. This has led to an extensive review and to a variety of changes. While this was hard work, these will save you money and, in some cases, time as well.

Gemini | May 20 – June 20

Interesting as the recent weeks’ discussions were, you’re not only ready to take action, you’re worried about waiting too long to respond to what’s been planned. You’re wise to be concerned. Within days changes will take place that would require a serious rethink. Act now, and there’ll be no problem.

Cancer | June 21 – July 21

Certain individuals are enthusiastic, but when it comes to doing what they say or promise, it’s another matter. The real problem is you’ve been making excuses for them, mostly because you’re anxious about how they’ll react if you take a tough line. They know they’re in the wrong, so won’t be surprised.

Leo | July 22 – August 21



There’s no right or wrong way to experience breakthroughs. Changes of any kind can be unsettling and, on occasion, messy. Still, there’s no question that these are necessary and timely. The real problem is that certain well-meaning but naïve individuals are trying to interfere in what really isn’t their business.

Virgo | August 22 – September 21



Last week your ruler Mercury’s move into Virgo ended a period of reflection and, often, deep analysis and began one that was all about putting those realisations into action. However, these can’t be rushed. They’re complex, so much that fully understanding them will take time, patience and yet more reflection.

Libra | September 22 – October 22



For weeks you’ve been thinking about and discussing potential changes in elements of your work or lifestyle. Now that your ruler Venus has moved into the part of your chart that accents these matters, you’re moving from mere conjecture to actually narrowing down your options, if not making decisions.

Scorpio | October 23 – November 21



Although the exceedingly tricky planetary aspect between Jupiter and your ruler Pluto isn’t exact until Friday, the odds are good you’re already experiencing various forms of the tensions it’s triggering. These all involve an unspoken power struggle. Discussing these issues frankly will reduce them down to manageable size, if not resolve them.

Sagittarius | November 22 – December 20



Usually you’re the most reasonable of individuals. Even if you strongly disagree with somebody, you’ll still listen to what they have to say, if only out of curiosity. But now one particular person has so irritated or upset you that the idea of talking with them, still less discussing issues seems impossible.

Capricorn | December 21 – January 18



Being an organised Capricorn, you track previously made plans carefully, ensuring they’ll unfold in the way and at the time you had in mind. Now and in the run up to Friday’s clash between Jupiter and Pluto, planet of power struggles, you’re facing changes, most of which aren’t your preference or choice.

Aquarius | January 19 – February 17



Only days ago you were hoping you could manage to sidestep increasingly intense issues, mostly because you’ve worried the solution would be worse than living with the problem. But now that you’ve managed to have a few civilised conversations about the matters in question, you’re beginning to feel far more optimistic.

Pisces | February 18 – March 19



Over the past few weeks, you’ve had to cope with difficulties involving the inability of certain individuals to extricate themselves from seriously restrictive arrangements. This wasn’t easy, but if you managed to be patient, you’ll soon be rewarded. Not only has their situation changed, they’re in a position to show their gratitude.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 31^st, 2017.