The month of July starts off with a bang for you, Scorpio, and I’m not just talking about the 4th of July fireworks! The Sun, Venus and Mercury are holding court in the most expressive, independent and adventurous part of your chart. They’ll be busy from the 1st through the 22nd, sending powerful (and beneficial!) beams to planets in other areas of the solar system. July promises to be a happy month, much less stressful than June. When the Sun rolls into Leo on the 22nd your focus will turn to career, but you’ll have plenty of time beforehand to enjoy some free time.
The fun starts on the 1st when Venus winks at Jupiter in your house of friends. If you’re looking for love, an introduction from a friend may be the ticket. Or is that “platonic” buddy of yours about to become more than that? There are other good days this month for love, such as the 3rd, 5th, and the 9th. The cosmos is urging you to take another look at that short list of yours and consider someone who may be different from your usual type.
You could meet someone new who’s from a different culture, or someone who likes to do things that are daring by your standards. For example, if you’re a city girl whose idea of a date night is dinner and a movie, Mr. Romance may be interested in….camping. That’s right! And to your surprise, you may actually enjoy sleeping beneath the stars.
There will be a new moon in this expansive sector on the 4th. This is the ninth house, the place where we open our minds through travel, study, and meeting new people. Philosophy is found here (another mind opener), as are the fields of medicine, law, education, publishing and the news media. The bottom line is that if you’re interested in any of these areas you can make enormous progress in July. So dust off that manuscript you started and then set aside, take out the video camera, or go online to see the offerings at your local college.
Your income can also expand right now, especially if you’re working with clients at a distance, as foreigners are part of the ninth house. In the US, someone “at a distance” could be in Los Angeles if you work in New York. If you’re trying to grow your business, get some press, or plan a big marketing blitz, the first three weeks of July are custom made for success. Some of these dates fall on the weekend, but if you take action shortly before or afterward, you’re in good shape.
The only really tough day this month is the 7th, a cranky one for all signs of the zodiac. This is one day when you’ll be questioning if your big plans are ever going to get off the ground. This is not a good day to schedule a media appearance, launch an ad campaign or try to sell a book proposal to an agent.
You’re going to find that you’re changing, Scorpio, and that you’re just not the same old person you were just a few months ago. Your opinion of what you’re capable of is improving, good news considering that the Sun enters your career sector on the 22nd. Profitable and magnetic Venus goes there on the 13th, just being beaten by nimble Mercury the day before. Start revamping your resume mid month and consider your next step. The Leo time period is your annual career-a-thon, so don’t let it go to waste.
If you plan on staying at your current place of employment, or you own a business, you do have to be on your toes after the 29th. Uranus goes retrograde, which could cause coworkers and employees to backslide, perform shoddy work, or be unreliable. You may end up taking it all in stride, however, thanks to the Sun and other planets firing up your desire to move up the ladder.
The full moon in Capricorn on the 19th is perfect for broadcasting your ideas to the world, whether in business or for personal reasons! Perhaps you want to run for political office, ask someone out on a date, start a blog or go for a teaching license. This is the time to get off the fence and take action. Don’t forget, Mars is now direct in your sign, making you ambitious for going after your goals and passions.