By Holiday Mathis

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There will be instances this week in which you will prefer to be left alone to handle matters privately. However, this isn’t always going to be possible. Fortify your personal boundaries so that even when you are with others you’ll feel safe and secure in the bubble of your own energy field. This can be done through meditation.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). All relationships require space. The trick is to figure out the amount of space that will bring about the most beneficial feeling for both parties. Consider the harmony of voices: As the distance between two tones widens and contracts, the chord changes from minor to major. Play with this idea in a relationship this week.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). In this digital age, much can be accomplished according to your own personal clock. You can communicate and work in the wee hours, and others answer and contribute when it’s convenient for them. This week you’ll find there are some things that absolutely have to happen at the same time. When possible, meet in person.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll grapple with larger issues. Perspective will be everything. Grace and timing go hand in hand. The glare of the sun can make things appear harsh and difficult. Likewise, the dark always makes problems scarier. Morning is your best thinking time. Everything will look better in the soft, early morning sunshine.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You might mess up. It’s proof that you’re stretching. If you were to stay within the boundaries of what you know, you wouldn’t make such mistakes. The mistakes prove your desire for expansion, knowledge, experience -- your winning spirit. You’ll take responsibility and try not to do the same thing again.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The world will be better off this week because you assume a position of power. The amateurs assume that this is the front of the line, the first row of the classroom and the driver’s seat. You, however, might find that you have more influence when you take things in from the back of the line, the room or the bus.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Challenge motivates you, as does the promise of attention. You will be greatly admired when you complete this monstrosity of a task. Of course, once you get into it, all your original motivation fades away and you devote yourself solely to the work. The work itself is where all the sweetness of life is released.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll wear yourself out trying to make sure everyone is taken care of, while less hospitable types order everyone around as though the rest of the world is filled with their servants. And the funny part is, there are those who are more comfortable being ordered around than being taken care of. Strive for balance.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). You may be dealing with circumstances that seem less than ideal -- bad service in a restaurant, no help at the hardware store, a lack of cooperation from the general public. Uphold your own standards of character and you will turn this into a win. You treat people well, and they will do the same for you.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). If everyone’s self-esteem were as high as yours is at times this week, the world would be a better place. Just because you have high self-esteem doesn’t mean you think others are less valuable than you. You stand for equality. You want to offer your best. Believing in yourself makes it possible for you to do this.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). As you talk about the world from your point of view, you’ll attract attention. Others don’t see it your way. They may disagree or even insult you with an argument. You can learn from all the other points of view, and this may influence you some. You’ll mentally expand and still be your own person.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll be swept into a mission of your own making. Does this mean you’re selfish? You might appear that way to some, but the truth of the matter is that everyone will be better off because you have the confidence and motivation to pursue your dreams and make them real. Stay kind and compassionate along the way.
This Week’s Birthdays: There is nothing complicated about your personal life. Any quirks, glitches and confusing aspects will quickly become a thing of the past as you hunker down and do the work to make relationships rich, meaningful and close. You’ll be celebrated over the next three weeks. October brings an award or a reward of some kind. December brings a renovation or a move. March is passionate. You won’t mind traveling or spending a good deal of money to quench your heart’s desire.
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