Forecast for July 2004
Astrology | by John Sandbach


Dear Readers: As an experiment, I have addressed the astrology this month to each one of you individually. I hope what you read here helps you to enjoy your life more fully. Also, I have a new website, which is still under construction but which you can visit now at www.johnsandbach.com. It's good to be back!

Aries: There is much this month that you will have to do on your own. You probably wish that you could get more help from others, but there is more growth for you if you take on projects solely on your own. This is a great month for getting out the shears and cutting way those areas of your life that aren't working, and which have already served their purpose.

Taurus: You may be experiencing a lot of ups and downs this month, and your mind can either be your strongest and best ally, or your enemy. You need to focus intently on letting to of negative thinking. Your mind is creating your reality, so you need to guide it along the highest and most spiritual lines top achieve the most fulfilling results.

Gemini: July is a time to take care of your physical self -- get enough rest, improve your diet, exercise, meditate, and in general get on a therapeutic wavelength. You have a lot to give this month, but consider carefully what it is worth, and don't sell yourself too short. You're exceptionally good this month at self-presentation -- so find occasions to do it!

Cancer: You need to be more sensitive than ever to your own needs. Reconnect with people who make you feel good and with whom you can share love. Get away, at least temporarily, from people who are taking too much of your energy or who are leaning on you. Your prosperity can be strong this month, if you take the initiative to do something about it.

Leo: July for you is a month of surprises. Keep in mind that everything happens for a reason, and that seeming setbacks can often bring new situations that are even better than the ones you hoped for. You need more freedom this month, so try to take some time off. Its beneficial to experiment, to break your routines, to go places you've never been before, and to be on the lookout for hidden treasures everywhere.

Virgo: Immense opportunities are lurking. You need to check them out, find out the particulars, and think seriously about taking them. Be careful about advice -- go to people who know what they are talking about, or who have factual knowledge that you need. July is a month of beginnings for you, maybe not easy ones, but ones that can prove to be wonderfully fruitful.

Libra: Many aspects of your life are intensifying now. The more you give in to the forces of change moving through your life, the easier the transformation will be. It is important now to make new commitments, and/or to renew the ones you have. Dedication to something meaningful can open many doors for you.

Scorpio: Make changes in your home, and clear negativity between you and your clan and family members -- but try not to alienate anyone. Clearing debris from the path will make traveling the path much easier later. Emotions have a strong impetus to surface - try to accept them and release them.

Sagittarius: The emphasis is on your relationships. They want to become deeper and fuller -- and that includes the relationship to your self. The impulse to run away can be very strong now. You need to find a way to work through difficulties in your connections with others. If you can give up some of your expectations, you may find that you get more than you ever imagined.

Capricorn: You are given the opportunity to provide much help to others. This is a month of using your skills and talents -- ones you already know about, and others which may have been latent for a long time. It is best to take all chances to socialize, for those you meet out in the world can provide you with links that lead you to fulfillment.

Aquarius: If you have too much to do your life could become chaotic. You need to think seriously and carefully about what to let go of so that the rest of your endeavors can flourish. The focus for you this month is on developing more self-confidence and ability to rely on your intuition. Take chances -- that's how your going to learn and grow the most.

Pisces: You have some ideas that you can seem to get out of your mind. They're there for a reason -- you need to find a way to pursue them, to move them out of your head and into physical reality, where they can have great benefit for both you and others. There is a strong move this month for you to clear emotional pain, to heal old hurts, and to renew yourself through love.

John Sandbach has been a full-time astrologer for 33 years. He's written six books on astrology and related fields. He also teaches energy therapy and shiatsu at a massage school in Kansas City. If you are interested in making an appointment with him, please call (816) 561-6199, or you can e-mail him at planetjohn@planetkc.com.
Copyright © 2004 John Sandbach

July 2004


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