Horoscopes: 1 July 2014

ARIES {Mar 21–Apr 20}
It’s not been an easy ride but it won’t be long before you get to really breathe in the fresh winds of change. Making those appointments and keeping up with a steady stream of contacts will help you network your way out of a sticky spot. Liberation is coming.

TAURUS {Apr 21–May 21}
You have the stamina and the self-assertion to break the back of work projects, ideally without the looming watchful eye of authority figures. You may be working better on your own now but when you need others, you’re going to wish you nurtured those relationships.

GEMINI {May 22–June 21}
Who’s the fairest of them all? Currently, you are! But you’re not just a pretty face. A fated meeting of minds has surprisingly romantic undertones, especially as the desirable Mars is prominently placed to gravitate toward the wonders of love.

CANCER {June 22–July 22}
Your tough outer shell can be as much a tomb of imprisonment as it can be a protective mechanism. You may have to confront a ghost from the past. Skeletons that you left festering in the cupboards of your psyche may now re-surface as you need to deal with them.

LEO {July 23–Aug 22}
No amount of keeping a low profile will enable you to escape the clash of wills that is bound to surface this week. Any ego attachment to idealistic causes may come up against opposition from the cold hard facts of day. The real world may be trying to teach you a lesson.

VIRGO {Aug 23–Sep 22}
You may have failed to honour a promise or fulfill an obligation that won’t be forgotten lightly, least of all by you. If you want that friendship to move to the next level there’s every chance it could, but it may have its price, which could bring change.

LIBRA {Sep 23–Oct 22}
This week’s obstacles are drawing your attention to ongoing issues surrounding partnerships and career. It may feel right to make a break from the past, but don’t demonise everything that’s been – some things are worth holding on to.

SCORPIO {Oct 23–Nov 21}
While you often inflict a black-or-white view upon the world, the current areas of activity are definitely lurking in shades of murky grey. You may have to embrace both change and a degree of self-enquiry. That which you deem clear-cut is probably a false assessment.

SAGITTARIUS {Nov 22–Dec 20}
You can make a financial leap but you may be required to lay it all on the line. While gambling at life may be your middle name, you’ve been a tad conservative lately. You may need to let go of the past and redefine your values.

CAPRICORN {Dec 21–Jan 19}
Power struggles may surface around partnerships if you feel your demands cannot be met. However, everyone could have demands, and now may be a good time to explore the ego attachments of others. Staying busy at work will keep you out of trouble.

AQUARIUS {Jan 20–Feb 19}
Having an inflated sense of what is realistically achievable may mean you have overstretched yourself at work. Be aware of the health risks involved in over-indulgence. You may need to slow it down a bit, as the opposition of the Sun and Pluto ensure.

PISCES {Feb 20–Mar 20}
You may have been getting away with murder lately. Perhaps you are feeling rather invincible? There is no ‘i’ in team and, if you haven’t been playing fair this week, you may uncover a harsh truth about your standing amongst your peers.