Leo The Lion (July 23 – Aug. 22)
The sun returns “home” to your sign this week. You likely will find it to be energizing. Now is the time to focus on new plans for this next year of your life. Take a fresh look at where you want to direct your energy. Use this month to let go of past hurts and take a deep breath of renewing energy.
For All Signs: The Mayans were brilliant mathematicians who tracked 20 cosmic cycles in an ongoing way. On Dec. 21, 2012, the current Mayan long count of 5,125 years concludes and a new b’ak’tun begins. I am not a new age doomsdayer, but it seems apparent to me that we cannot continue to live comfortably on this planet without a massive paradigm shift in human perspective. In order for this to happen, humankind must make a leap of maturation (as in 2001: A Space Odyssey). We need to recognize that we are the ones who create our reality and find a fresh set of stories to play. Quantum physics is demonstrating that matter and energy are interchangeable. If we intentionally seek maturity of consciousness and refuse to play endless war and ego games, maybe we can develop new scenarios.
Aries: A new situation may bring up old anger at this time. It is important to leave dark energies, such as the desire for revenge, in the past. You do not need to prove anything now. It is possible that you will accidentally slip into old language and behavior that is no longer appropriate for you. Set it aside as soon as you hear yourself.
Taurus: You may not be feeling quite comfortable with yourself this week. It appears your mind is in conflict with your feelings. Do the best you can to deal with this issue up front, perhaps by journaling or discussing it with a friend. Keep in mind that it is not a mandate for you to settle the dilemma right now.
Gemini: This week brings a drama with your significant other that does not even really belong in that department. Your ego may be a bit bruised, but the real wound happened long ago. It is not fair to demand that your partner compensate for injuries of your childhood.
Cancer: This week you may sense a kind of agitation that seems to have no real identity. Something in your environment is reminiscent of an old irritation. If you are troubled by an old angry demon, be aware that it is looking for a fresh perspective. Work it out with a heavy projector — write it out in a journal and consider how time has altered your attitude.
Virgo: Your imagination could go overboard this week, and you might be overly reactive to imagined slights. Double-check on facts, data and directions that come your way. Make a special effort to keep up with keys, tickets and other small items. Part of your mind is in outer space.
Libra: This is a good week to concentrate on a challenging mental project. It will work better for you if you are revising, editing or itemizing details. If you are producing a creative work, you are likely to be overly critical of the outcome. The Inner Critic may advise, but it should not be allowed to condemn your efforts.
Scorpio: You are in the midst of a several-week period in which many will feel compelled to revisit the past. Old issues of resentment and anger may resurface for a better cleansing. A helpful ritual in these times is to clean out closets, eliminate useless items and organize clutter.
Sagittarius: This is a very good time to stay out of your significant other’s way. He or she is experiencing an old anger from the past and may be projecting it on you. It is possible that you did accidentally trip the other’s trigger. Things will work better in the end if you respond with equanimity rather than anger.
Capricorn: The probability is that you are still basking in the positive fallout from a Jupiter trine that was exact the first week of this month. It promised good things in the departments of romance, creative ventures, and children. Travel or vacation plans pursued during July are also favorable.
Aquarius: This is not your smoothest week. Details may nag your mind and your time like pecking ducks. You and significant others are not having the best of communications right now. You may be in the mood to nit-pick others. Probably you will feel generally better if you work alone.
Pisces: No matter how well-meaning you are, others may misunderstand and be offended. The issue is over ego. If the Other needs to cling to it, let it be. You have a grasp of the big picture and many around you cannot fly in the ethers with you or understand your perspective.
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This article appears in Jul 19-25, 2011.
