Skywatch
The Week of July 31
By Flo Higgins
A Leo is very aware of himself and his impact on others and because of this will make a strong impression on everyone he meets. U.S. President Barack Obama is a fine example of a Leo, he just walks in a room and everyone knows he has arrived. That is a Leo. Martha Stewart, Jerry Garcia and Bill Bob Thornton are other examples of flashy fire signs. Leo has a dignity that no other sign of the Zodiac can beat. They love being stage center and are willing to put up with all kinds of nonsense to get top billing. Any Leo born this week has great pride. Like the lion, Leo demands respect and expects everyone to honor that need. A Leo is open and frank with a strong opinion on any and all subjects and is always willing to express an opinion. Leos are born leaders and never like to take a back seat to anyone. So if you are involved with a sun-ruled Leo and you need the limelight as much as he does you will seldom see this combination work. Leo is high maintenance because of the total need for attention and applause. Leo is a powerful personality and if you do not compete for the attention then you can get along with them beautifully. But if you start needing too much attention the relationship will end very quickly.
Birthdays celebrated this week: Jerry Garcia, August 1, 1942; Hallie Eisenberg, August 2, 1992; Martha Stewart, August 3, 1941; Billy Bob Thornton, August 4, 1955; Neal Armstrong, August 5, 1930; Andy Warhol, August 6, 1928; Charlize Theron, August 7, 1975.
Lance Armstrong is a Virgo born on September 18, 1971 and although he did not manage an eighth win of the Tour de France he has promised to try again next year. Here it is, just days before the full moon and an eclipse in Aquarius on Wednesday, so try staying cool. Life will look a lot better by next Thursday. Around the time of a full moon most people react with emotion to life's little experiences.
So stay calm and know you will feel better in just a matter of days. Just in case you are starting to plan ahead let me warn you that Mercury goes retrograde on September 7 around 1 a.m. and stays retro until September 29 early in the morning. It's not a good idea to plan a big, or little project for that matter, when Mercury is retro. If you are working on a relationship now or thinking of making some big changes in your life get busy because you will be in tune with the stars now instead of trying to work against them. Life just isn't easy when you work backwards or against the stars.
Aries (March 21 to April 20) We know you are going through a time of tension right now, but take it easy and don't let the little things get you down. Try meditating and doing some yoga and life will get a lot easier to live. If you continue blasting away at everyone you will end up with few people who will even listen. So unless you want to be a loner it would be wise to calm down.
Taurus (April 21 to May 20) You may be patient, kind and considerate, but now you will be called on to set an example for others. So although it is full moon week you need to call on your inner being and settle down. Other people are watching and waiting for you to blow it and then they will pounce on you. You don't want that to happen so try hooking into your self-control vibes.
Gemini (May 21 to June 20) Let your extroverted genes show this week so you can be the life of the party. After all, Mars is in Gemini and it will be easy to take center stage and run the show. There is plenty of energy available, so instead of using it in a negative way and telling people off try to be the entertainer you are and get some laughs.
Cancer (June 21 to July 20) Try to avoid your sensitive reaction to life around you and remember you feel things more quickly and deeply around the time of the full moon. Life can be a challenge right now but just remember it is an emotional time for you and if you can hold it together you will feel better by Thursday p.m.
Leo (July 21 to August 20) Take full control of your life this week; no more letting anyone else tell you what to do. This is a time for you to be moving on some of your hot ideas and ignoring anyone who tries to slow you down. Of course if you haven't worked on the ideas for a time then take it easy. You must know all the details of what you are doing.
Virgo (August 21 to September 20) If you have been dealing with some of the painful issues of Saturn recently then it is certainly time to methodically move forward on your ideas of what to do. You no longer need advice because you know exactly what should be done. The need now is to do what needs doing and do it well.
Libra (September 21 to October 20) If you are shying away from taking a firm stand on some of the issues now facing you and a partner, that is a good idea. It is good because you don't like the issue of taking stands, so leave it to the others to decide the new direction and then just follow. You will be happier that way.
Scorpio (October 21 to November 20) Try staying with the positive dynamics of any situation you are in and you will be the winner. People expect you to be the forceful, dominant person in any debate, so now is the time to fool them. Stand back and see what they do first and then plan your moves. You don't want to show your hand before you know what's going on.
Sagittarius (November 21 to December 20) Let your freedom-loving self get out from under any temptations that would tie you down and you will feel much better about what is happening now. Don't make any moves unless they allow you to be in total control. Otherwise you will get tangled up in a mess you won't really like.
Capricorn (December 21 to January 20) There are very few Capricorn people who haven't said "enough is enough" during the past week. If you are one of them then you are certainly on the right track. You are tenacious and determined to do things the right way. So watch out and make sure your latest ideas are being treated properly. And if you are not happy with an idea move on.
Aquarius (January 21 to February 20) Slow down your doing for others and start moving in a totally new direction, which should be helping yourself, Then you will feel better about yourself and what you are trying to accomplish. Some projects are not working well because that is not what you should be doing. It is time to understand that and move on. It is time to know it is time to let go.
Pisces (February 21 to March 20) If you are now vacillating on some new project then it should be put on the back burner until you feel better about it. To force yourself to do what you know isn't for you would be unwise. It puts too much pressure and tension on you and that is not good. Take a week off and then see how you feel. If you are still interested then make your moves.
Flo Higgins is a professional astrologer and can be reached at (732) 842-3871 or email floh1@comcast.net.
