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July/August 2004 Starscope
Starscope: July / August 2OO4

by Carol Roland, MA

Carol Roland

For all signs: The theme for this time period is love and family. Challenging aspects this summer will make it difficult to maintain an open heart. Differences of opinion, financial worries, and seemingly cold, opportunistic behaviors may seem prevalent on both world and personal levels. It will be necessary to try to mentally put yourself in the other person's shoes. Love is important even when others want, or do, something that you personally just can't understand. June may have felt like giant steps backward. During July and August it will be necessary to rebuild your sense of values and ethics, as well as relationships and finances in some way.

For individual signs: (See birth date period in parenthesis)

^ Aries (March 21 - April 20) This can be a challenging time depending on how well you stayed focused during June. You may have to rebuild your life in some way due to actions of others, in addition to your own. Try to avoid anger and keep love in your heart.

_Taurus (April 21 - May 20) Try to look at your current situation for what was needed to be learned by you. Keep focused now on the present and future, setting new goals and realistic plans that include your family and friends.

`Gemini (May 21 - June 21) This can be a time for starting a new path, more in alignment with your personal values and what would bring you happiness. Reconnect with those people and things that you have loved in the past. Also be willing to begin activities that you have always wanted to try.

a Cancer (June 22 - July 22) You may find your moods and ideas fluctuating during July. By August it will be easier to focus and move forward. Spend time connecting with those you love and allow any necessary changes to fall into place.

b Leo (July 23 - August 22) This will be a period of recovery. During July, just allow the feelings. Look back to the past for the good and allow negative any feelings to heal. As August progresses, focus your creativity toward building a new life, which includes the love of friends and those who feel like family.

c Virgo (August 23 - September 22) The challenges of June may be now begin to feel like opportunities to reevaluate your life and your priorities. Tensions will decrease as you focus on options that you may have overlooked. Your personal relationships should be handled with love and kind words, as you work together to achieve a common goal.

d Libra (September 23 - October 23) July presents some emotional challenges. You may have to look at your role in stressful situations around you. Make an effort to express love and willingness to rebuild strained relationships.

e Scorpio (October 24 - November 22) July should bring a decrease in the tension you have been experiencing. Whatever the decisions of others, you can now move forward with plans that will most fit your personal goals. Keep love in your heart and look for the best for all concerned. August will be busy, keep it creative and make time for social activities as well as work.

f Sagittarius (November 23 - December 21) You may find yourself still reacting to the decisions and behaviors of others during June. Time to move forward and make the necessary adjustments. Keep focused on love, even when you may not understand. Events were necessary to set the world, including your personal life, on a new path.

g Capricorn (December 22 - January 20) Observations, of world and personal tensions during June, provided opportunity for you to look at your personal relationships in a new way. Time to focus with others on new goals for relating to each other, as well as jointly to the outside world.

h Aquarius (January 21 - February 18) Observations, of emotional reactions around you, become an opportunity to look within yourself. You keep your own feelings in a tight container, but they are still affecting your life. Time to set new goals and plans for creating a life focused on your happiness, as well as for others.

i Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Conflicts within your career and home life will require conscious attention to rebuild at this time. Sometimes it takes outside decisions to be directed to a more suitable path at this stage of your life. Focus on love for all involved and see the challenges as opportunities to remodel your life goals.

Carol Roland, MA, combines traditional and metaphysical counseling experience for life path, relationship, and personal space consultations. Currently residing near Sedona, AZ, she can be reached by e-mail: carolroland@aol.com.