Your Weekly Horoscope: July 29 - August 4, 2020
Illustration, Kiki Ljung.
Leo
July 23-Aug. 22
The full moon in your relationship house on the 3rd will inevitably kick up some big emotions—but what else is new, amirite, Leo? Tensions are likely to be high this week, so approach others’ concerns with care. Sometimes you need to spell out your feelings and intentions to the people that you care about, and it’s not a negative reflection on you. An important (and often uncomfortable) part of intimacy is giving others what they need, even when you think it’s unnecessary.
Learn more about what it means to be a Leo.
Virgo
Aug. 23-Sept. 22
When you fixate on the details you run the risk of losing perspective. Consider the particulars without obsessing on them this week, Virgo. It will help you to feel calmer, but it will also support your ability to keep your eyes on your big picture goals. This week is a powerful time to address and update your attitude towards yourself, your commitments, and your approach to what matters to you most. It’s OK to try to get where you’re going with less struggle, my love.
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Libra
Sept. 23-Oct. 22
You may be feeling compelled to mobilize and get things done this week but it’s not clear that you have the energy to do it. You are changing, Libra, and it takes time to emotionally integrate real change. All of the work you’ve been doing still needs some space to settle and take hold within you. Allow yourself the time you need to get grounded, so you can be clear about what you’re doing now, and how you’re going to sustain your efforts.
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Scorpio
Oct. 23-Nov. 21
Fearing change is totally fair, but when your desire to evade pain is stronger than your desire to improve things, you end up feeling bad no matter what you do. This week is all about the middle ground; not a mediocre compromise that leaves you wanting, but instead a willingness to accept the stages of development that are inevitable for getting to where you want to go. You don’t have to set up camp where you are, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t strive to enjoy it, Scorpio.
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Sagittarius
Nov. 22-Dec. 21
Not being in control is the pits. This week may find you struggling with frustrations and stress about what comes next. You can’t control it, Sagittarius. It’s OK to ask for help and it’s OK to need to slow down and centre self-care over progress from time to time. Whatever you do, you’re likely going to need a break, and how you hold that need is just as important as what you actually do in response to it. Cut yourself some slack, my fiery friend.
Learn more about what it means to be Sagittarius.
Capricorn
Dec. 22-Jan. 19
If you were in control of all the things you wish you were in control of, life would be so boring. Do your best to go with the flow, even if it brings you to places you weren’t expecting to go this week. You are outgrowing parts of yourself that may be central to your identity—try to get into it. As you expand beyond what you’ve been, you’ve got to embrace the unknown, and all of the feelings that it provokes. Get out of your own way, Capricorn.
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Aquarius
Jan. 20-Feb. 18
Your life is unfolding in unexpected ways, and while that may be somewhat anxiety provoking, it’s also really exciting. Instead of responding to the unknown with fear, try to be interested in what’s happening at this time, Aquarius. The full moon in your sign on the 3rd is likely to pick up big feelings about big themes in your life. Prioritize finding balance within yourself instead of anchoring yourself to external conditions as things ebb and flow this week.
Learn more about what it means to be an Aquarius.
Pisces
Feb. 19-March 20
Be on the lookout for your impatience this week, so that it doesn’t drive you to take actions that will be counter to your actual goals. If you allow your ego or your defensiveness to drive you, it’ll end up creating more stress and drama than you want. Focus on your own side of the street and let others do the same. As the serenity prayer says: seek to have the serenity to accept the things you cannot change, the courage to change the things you can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Learn more about what it means to be Pisces.
Aries
March 21-April 19
This week, the intensity of how you feel is likely to be more of a growing pain than a sign that something is wrong. If you’re struggling, narrow your scope of focus and prioritize three things that clearly give you value and a sense of connection. Take small but steady steps towards your big dreams, even if impatience is nipping at your heels. You can rush your progress but if you do so, you're likely to feel unsure and defensive; strive to cultivate patience, Aries.
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Taurus
April 20-May 20
As you cope with disappointments and your fears around failure, the worst thing that you could do is shut down. Don’t forget who you are, and the richness of your heart, Taurus. While this week is likely to provoke some mental or emotional struggles, they are exactly what you need to be engaged in to find a new way forward that authentically works for you. Identify your boundaries and be patient as you find ways of embodying them.
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Gemini
May 21-June 21
Things aren’t perfect but that doesn’t mean that they’re bad, Twin Star. The very stuff that you were struggling with emotionally is an indicator of what needs your care and attention this week. This isn’t the time to give up hope, or to walk away when complications arise. Have faith in your ability to assess your situation, find an innovative approach to coping with it, and then to follow through. You don’t need to be perfect, only to commit to staying with the process.
Learn more about what it means to be Gemini.
Cancer
June 22-July 22
When you prioritize doing things in ways that are authentic and sustainable for you instead of fixating on doing it the “right” way, you end up setting yourself up for success, Moonchild. Stop looking outside of yourself for answers. Have faith that what you're going through now is an opportunity for you to learn how to love more wholly and live more genuinely. Trust your gut instincts this week, even if they take you on the road less travelled.
Learn more about what it means to be Cancer.
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