Happy Birthday, Leo! It’s your time of year to celebrate because you’re recharged by the Sun’s magnifying energy. Others are drawn to your bright spirit and ready to play with you. Venus is moving through Leo for an extra long time due to a retrograde and this bodes well for you. You can easily see beauty in the world around you, even in the mundane moments making it a lovely time to appreciate what you have. This can offer you a time for healing in important relationships as you attune yourself to what you really value in others and in yourself. Just be careful not to overdo things when it comes to indulgences and impulse spending.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)It’s a hot time for travel and recreation, Virgo. Enjoy opportunities to expand your horizons and explore opportunities to further your knowledge about the world around you. Mars is moving through your sign, and this pumps you up! You have more energy and bravado to go after what you want. Your ruler Mercury starts to slow down mid-month and stations retrograde on August 23, which can mean delays and mix-ups regarding travel, communications and issues with technology. Nonetheless, it’s a wonderful time to reconnect with people you haven’t seen for a while. An old crush might turn up and surprise you! You might enjoy some downtime for yourself working on a pet project that gets your creative juices flowing.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

A number of planets are activating your House of Friendship this month, Libra. It’s time to get your dancing shoes on and paint the town! You’re drawn to exciting people that get your imagination flowing. Artistic experiences, festivals and events are also on the menu. As you view the world around you with a positive outlook, consider how you want the next few years to unfold. You’re eager to draw the map and plan the steps it takes to make things happen. Later in the month, Mercury stations retrograde (on August 23) so be patient if you experience mix-ups, snafus or delays in your communications. Yet, it can be a good time to rekindle a romantic connection.  Just take things slow.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Over the next month, a number of planets are cruising through the top of your chart, Scorpio. This is very flattering as many people are looking at you with admiration and approval. (It can be a good time to ask for a favour.) Your confidence is high and you can clearly see the path ahead. Make the time to connect with people you admire and the people that have an important influence in your world. You can take advantage of career opportunities that will help you get to where you want to be. Mid-month, Mercury starts to slow down and then stations retrograde on August 23. Be aware that communications can be delayed or that wires can get crossed so be extra patient, especially in business dealings.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

With the Sun and Venus moving through your fellow Fire sign, you’re energized and ready for action, Sagittarius! The urge to explore and discover new experiences is powerful. It’s time to play outside with people who lift your spirits. Conversations about philosophy, culture, world issues and spirituality push you to see the world with a fresh perspective. You’re eager to learn, making this a good time to consider courses you might want to take or an intriguing subject to research. Later in the month, Mercury stations retrograde (on August 23) potentially causing mix-ups and delays, especially with communications. You can use this time to go back to old projects and complete unfinished business and reconnect with old friends.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You might feel the urge to step out of the regular pace of life and get some quiet time to yourself, Capricorn. It’s a good time for rest, reflection and regeneration. Take a personal inventory and remind yourself about your deeper values. You might find you want to redirect or conserve your resources. When it comes to business and money-making ideas, you have a keen insight, so listen to what your hunch is saying. Important relationships can deepen making this a good time for a couples getaway or a special night out. Later in the month, Mercury stations retrograde (on August 23) so be cautious with financial investments, especially related to technology, computers and cars. Be patient with others as communication errors can easily occur.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Social ties and important connections are a major focus now, Aquarius. As the Sun sits opposite your sign, you’re encouraged to nurture the key relationships in your life. It’s an excellent time for reconnecting, healing and deepening the bonds with those you love. You might have to go more than halfway at times — being there for someone who needs you, but it will be worth it. This greatly favours romantic relationships and close friendships. You’re in a positive frame of mind, and your good nature inspires those around you. Travel with someone special for a getaway beckons to you. Later in the month, Mercury stations retrograde (on August 23) and this can throw a monkey wrench in the best-laid plans. Allow extra time when travelling between appointments as snafus and delays are possible.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You’re giving a lot of thought to how you can improve your craft, Pisces. You’re paying extra attention to the subtleties of your work and how you can make improvements. Like the old adage, ‘work smarter, not harder’ this is a good time to streamline your efforts so you’re getting the most out of your work. You might find yourself organizing things at home as well as at work as you don’t want clutter (mental or literal) to slow you down. It’s a good time to think about your personal health as well, taking the time to revisit diets and exercise regimes that worked for you in the past. Later in the month, Mercury stations retrograde causing delays and snafus related to communications. Be patient with others and yourself if wires get crossed and mix-ups occur. It’s a strong time for you.

Much warmth and well wishes!