Your weekly horoscope: 5 - 11 July 2015

05 July 2015 - 02:00 By Linda Shaw

What do the stars hold in store for you? CANCER (June 21 - Jul 22)You're in no mood to be trifled with and anyone who gets in your way had better duck. Guilt, manipulation, emotional blackmail, anger are all last month's games. Now you're in the mood to win. Which means you doubtless will. But, as they say, be careful what you wish for. This week you'll definitely get it. Sit quietly and write a list of desires. Keep going until you've got it right.LEO (Jul 23 - Aug 22)Marriage, partnership and commitment of any kind need special attention. Look at your life and make a list of your needs, however selfish they seem. Commitment means different things to different people. Your world is changing faster than you can keep up with. You need companions who can change with you. That internal argument you're having won't go anywhere until you let it out.VIRGO (Aug 23 - Sep 22)You may think you're in the middle of a crisis but the truth is you're witnessing the start of something new and exciting. Nevertheless, you're the type who needs order to feel safe. In which case, your best option would be to focus on one area of your life at a time. The big picture will overwhelm you. If anyone asks for help, ask them to make an appointment. You have no energy to spare now.LIBRA (Sep 23 - Oct 22)All those clichés you've clung to with such enthusiasm must go. The job with the pension plan is not necessarily the best option. The girl who cooks well does not always make the best wife. The man with the big bank balance is not always generous. It's time to create your own fantasies instead of waiting for someone to come along and arrange them for you. This may involve making some decisions.SCORPIO (Oct 23 - Nov 21)That nosy - sorry, investigative, intelligent - streak is about to be rewarded. For you, there is nothing more fascinating than new information. So be happy. You're about to be sent off on a mission of discovery, involving research, travel and romance. In fact, an investment in one of those Humphrey Bogart trench coats might not be entirely without merit. But most of all, get ready to laugh.SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 - Dec 21)There's romance in the air with your dynamic display of fire and passion causing a relationship to take a surprising turn. Give it a few weeks before deciding your next move. You're going to have to work on keeping your temper in check. You don't want to frighten off the gentler flowers who might gravitate into your orbit. And besides, no one will mind if you're not tough all the time.CAPRICORN (Dec 22 - Jan 19)There's a new energy in your love life and it's confusing you more than you would like. Ask these questions: what is intimacy and is it worth the risk? What is the real difference between a close friend and a lover? Start with these, and then move on to the question of vulnerability. Being in love means being open to pain and abuse, but it also brings the opportunity for real joy. Trust yourself.AQUARIUS(Jan 20 - Feb 18)All eyes are on you now. More to the point are the moral dilemmas you'll be faced with on your race up the ladder. "Do the means justify the ends" is the question you need to ask. But doubtless you'll do the right thing. The love planet is giving you two weeks to sort stuff out. Start by treating yourself as though you were someone you were madly in love with. That'll give you all the clues you need.PISCES (Feb 19 - Mar 20)Balance is what's called for this week. One side of you wants to be silly and mindless. The other is nagging on about those bills you haven't paid and the deadlines you've missed. Time management is the answer and, as much as you hate the idea, commitments will have to be made. Fortunately finances aren't going too badly right now, so focus your energy on creative plans and new ideas.ARIES (Mar 21 - Apr 19)Your health will be a little dodgy for a while, so look after yourself. There's a loss of energy which is affecting your motivation at work. Careful not to focus on the bad stuff. This is a particularly creative time for you - a time of ideas and innovative plans. Try not to project your frustrations outwards. Good times are ahead. Lie low for a while. Write it all down; the notes will come in handy later.TAURUS (Apr 20 - May 20)There's some deep thinking going on in your head - so deep, in fact, that it's almost unconscious. But it's disturbing you nonetheless - possibly in dreams or flashes of fear. What's going on in the world, you're asking yourself? What can you do to help? Try not to push these thoughts aside. If you can't handle them alone, get help. But do something. You're far more powerful than you know.GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)Most of your friends are picked for their entertainment value. But there are a couple who also have some influence and a desire to help. Call the latter bunch this week. You'll be offered some new projects, and this is the perfect time to make them work. The only snag is, your business acumen is not what it could be. So ask the good guys for help. And for once in your life, take their advice...

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