Here is a guide for the week ahead. This is your forecast for July 15-21.
Aries: This week makes you more introspective and brings out the darker side of life so you can work on any issues still haunting you. This period may be stressful, but it is a good time for personal development and self-realisation. You may experience increased introversion, meaning you would rather be alone or with friends and family. Think about the experiences and how they have made you into who they are. You may feel attracted to subjects like psychology, spirituality, or occultism. You will be guided by your instincts this week. However, do not allow your mind to go overboard with unnecessary worries or suspicions.
Tip of the week: Do not be suspicious
Taurus: This week brings chances to deepen connections, resolve issues, and achieve harmony in your interactions. In general, you may feel more in a position to search for a company than alone. Your diplomatic ability is enhanced; this is an excellent time to attend to any existing problems or conflicts with others. This week, your capacity to provide a pro and con perspective will most benefit you. But do not get carried away by the needs and demands of others to the extent that you forget yourself. Learn how to anchor yourself to remain calm amid the emotions of those around you.
Tip of the week: Deepen your connections
Gemini: This week is a good chance to become healthier and happier and work more effectively at home and the office. You may have a powerful drive to structure and optimise different aspects of your life. This is the best time to organise your living space, set new habits, or establish new procedures to help you with your daily tasks. The cognitive ability to think analytically is enhanced, enabling one to see areas of inefficiency and provide workable solutions to recurrent issues. However, it is counterproductive to be a perfectionist. Be gentle with yourself and with others while achieving the set objectives.
Tip of the week: Develop new habits
Cancer: This week is filled with playful and artistic energies and chances to connect with others with love and compassion. In general, you may feel more extroverted than usual and more inclined to express yourself than you usually would. Your creativity is at its peak, so it is the right time to start new projects or take up hobbies you have left halfway through. One is expected to find oneself inclined towards artistic activities such as painting, writing, or music. This positive energy may go a long way in helping you handle any issues that may come your way. Try to spend a few hours on things that make you happy.
Tip of the week: Take up a new hobby
Leo: This week provides a chance to develop personal space, focus on family relationships, and deal with feelings. In general, you might be more self-absorbed and inclined to stay home than usual. This is a good time for home improvement, family reunions and other social events. If you are currently working, this might be a good time to reflect on what you do for a living and your values and emotional needs. If you have been experiencing a lack of connection to your work, now is the time to think about what you can do to change that. For those in committed relationships, this week is a perfect opportunity to create a more loving atmosphere in the household.
Tip of the week: Develop personal space
Virgo: This week brings opportunities to gain knowledge, exchange information, and interact with your immediate surroundings. Overall, you can be more friendly and interested than you usually are. This is a good time for thinking and coming up with ideas, asking questions, or solving problems since the mind is more alert. You can experience increased motivation to study or feel the desire to teach others what you have learned. If you are in a line of work that requires a lot of writing, teaching or communication, you will perform better this week. For the people in love, this week is an opportunity to strengthen your bond through quality communication.
Tip of the week: Be inquisitive
Libra: The week is good for reflecting on your values, making changes for the better regarding your finances, and enhancing your self-esteem. On average, you may have more personal attachment to things and need more stability and certainty. It is an excellent time to assess the assets and liabilities, tangible and intangible, that one has on hand. Specifically, you may start pondering over how to get more money or use the money you have most effectively. If you have been considering asking for a raise or taking up a new challenge at work, this week has the energy. Couples this week may use this time to talk about finances and plans.
Tip of the week: Review your finances
Scorpio: This week suits personal growth, individualism, and making an influential first impression. In general, you may feel more energetic and confident than usual. It is an excellent time to begin new initiatives or assume leadership roles in various aspects of your life. Your moods might be more easily provoked this week, making you more sensitive to what is happening around you. Although this can produce passionate and genuine interactions, one must maintain self-restraint. At work, this is a good time to seek promotions or positions of authority and present new ideas to your employers.
Tip of the week: Assume a leadership role
Sagittarius: This week is perfect for self-care, healing, and working on your intuition. There will be increased sensitivity, and you will be more intuitive. This is an ideal time for doing things that make you feel spiritually rejuvenated, such as meditating or artistic pursuits. Sometimes, you might observe yourself being more sensitive to the energy flow in your surroundings and the underlying relationships. Your enhanced perception can prove helpful while decoding your colleagues’ or clients’ requirements, but do not let yourself become a sponge for organisational stress or toxicity. If you are in a relationship, this week is perfect for working on your emotional connection and solving any problems.
Tip of the week: Develop your intuition
Capricorn: This week, you may find it easier to imagine what the future holds for you. It can make you want to start new projects or return to the long-term plans set. This focus on your ambitions can be invigorating, but don’t lose sight of your goal-oriented temperament and keep things in perspective. You might get more mindful of how you are making personal sacrifices for the common good. This is a good time to assume leadership positions in organisations, clubs, or groups in your society or volunteer your skills to organisations that interest you. For those in committed relationships, this week is an opportunity to engage in activities that will help deepen your partnership and make plans for the future.
Tip of the week: Set long-term goals
Aquarius: This week, you may feel a greater sense of responsibility. However, be cautious not to bite more than you can chew. It is also important to delegate some of the work when you have too much on your plate and ensure that you take some time off work to spend with your family and friends. You might be more aware of your behaviour, and what you say may influence others' perceptions of you. This is a good time to work on making the best impression possible. For those in love, this week brings an opportunity to help your partner achieve career goals and thus contribute to each other's success. Singles may meet potential partners through work or at work-related gatherings.
Tip of the week: Delegate work
Pisces: This week, you might be restless and want to do something different and out of your routine. This is a perfect time to rely on your intuition and go for more risks but in a wise manner. However, do not forget to combine your dreamy approach with realism to benefit fully from this favourable period. At work, telling your bosses about your creative ideas is alright. Your creativity and intuition could unlock new solutions to problems that would positively impact the whole team or organisation. This is the best time for single people to look for new friends to hang out with or even new ways of meeting and dating. Your mother may give advice that can be useful to your path.
Tip of the week: Take wise risks
(Neeraj Dhankher is an Astrologer with proficiency in Vedic, KP and Nadi Astrology. He is the Founder and CEO of Astro Zindagi. The observations are made by the writer based on his analysis)