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July/August 2006 Starscope
Starscope: July / August 2006

by Carol Roland, MA

Carol Roland

Message for all signs: July and August are primarily the astrological signs of Cancer and Leo. As developmental stages, these signs, and this time of year, both bring opportunities to increase your creativity, self esteem and social skills. Any old relationship wounds and insecurities might come up again for you during these months as same problems, new faces.

There is a connection between Astrology and Feng Shui. The condition of the back center part of each room and the whole house is related to Cancer / Leo issues. This area also extends into the back patio and yard where people tend to spend more time during these months. Take a look at the condition of these areas and see what they say to you and others about your self esteem and creativity. Use some of your time this month to fix up this area to make it feel like a fun place to gravitate.

Personal Sun and Ascendant Messages
(See birth date period in parenthesis)

Aries (March 21 - April 20) Early July can be a bit challenging with home and family responsibilities. Plan playtime for the last week of July or early August.

Taurus (April 21 - May 20) July is your creative time with potential new opportunities. It is a useful time for communications, short trips, and planning projects that require you to buckle down and work in August.

Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Exhale! May and June were both challenging months for Gemini this year, with other people presenting challenges or demands. They are helping you to develop inner strength and self esteem. Increase those gifts by playing at the things that are important to you these months.

Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Use this time to complete unfinished tasks and clean the clutter out of you house and schedule. Create a clean slate to begin adding only what is important to you at this time.

Leo (July 23 - August 22) July and August can be a real challenge this year. The message is, “Get real.” You may have been chasing rainbows or holding out false hope regarding potentials in personal and/or business relationships. It is time to say no to extravagant, excessive behaviors – yours and in others.

Virgo (August 23 - September 22) This is a time for you to inventory your own skills and interests to decide what job, career or part time avocation would really give the creative expression and self esteem you desire. Make contacts with old friends and prepare for possible change after your birthday.

Libra (September 23 - October 23) July can be a busy month with family and work responsibilities. August can provide opportunity to relax and play with friends. But use some of the time to get back in touch with a personal creative skill that you have been ignoring, like writing, art or music.

Scorpio (October 24 - November 22) One or more areas of your life require information that can help toward an eventual career goal. Identify your personal skills and interests by remembering old creative play time. Money will follow when your work is something that you love.

Sagittarius (November 23 - December 21) An opportunity that presented itself in July might require some adjustment in your thinking and possibly in your life. By August the benefits may be more apparent and work involved start to be more fun.

Capricorn (December 22 - January 20) Other people may seem less a chore and more in balance this summer compared to last year. Investment opportunities may seem more like creative play time than work during August, but will still require some adjustments and caution. You may encounter some ego clashes and unrealistic expectations.

Aquarius (January 21 - February 18) Your faith continues to be tested as it seems that your life is under the control of others. While waiting to move forward, use this time productively to expand your creative interests. Go within and remember what you enjoyed doing as a child and start a hobby. It might eventually lead to a new career.

Pisces (February 19 - March 20) You may be experiencing so many new insights that the world is starting to look like a collage of different pictures all as one. The same would apply to how you see yourself. A stable business or personal partner at this time would be helpful to ground and deal with the creative opportunities that will present to you over the summer.

Carol Roland, MA has over 25 years of traditional and metaphysical counseling experience including psychiatric nursing, Astrology, and Feng Shui. She is available for life path, relationship, and personal space consultations and can be reached by e-mail to: carolroland@commspeed.net