Madame Clairevoyant: Horoscopes for the Week of July 21–27

On Sunday, a Capricorn full moon highlights the hard work you’ve been doing lately. Your job now is to be clear-eyed and unsentimental as you take stock of the progress you’ve made and start thinking about where you might go from here. Then, early Monday morning, the sun enters dramatic, creative Leo. This next month, stop fading into the background and making yourself small. You may not be the main character of the universe, but you are at the center of your own life, and you’re allowed to shine. Finally, on Thursday evening, communication planet Mercury enters Virgo, where it will stay for the next three weeks. Your thinking is clear and analytical, but be careful not to lose sight of the big picture. In the meantime, find the weekly horoscope for each zodiac sign, below.

You’re used to doing things your way, not because you’re bossy or domineering but because you’re confident. You possess the self-assurance needed to live the life you want, the way you want, without waiting for anyone else’s permission or blessing. This week, however, it feels as though everybody is constantly in your business, scrutinizing (and criticizing) your every move. You’re usually disinclined to put on a show for anyone else’s benefit, but right now, it may be worth making an extra effort to display your good side. It’ll save you unnecessary trouble later on.

You know how to build a home for yourself, to furnish a comfortable living space, to structure your daily activities in a way that works for you. But at this moment, you may find yourself longing for a deeper sort of belonging: You need to feel at home not just in your private space but in your community. You’re dreaming of a social circle that can genuinely hold and support you. Devote some extra time toward strengthening your bonds with others. If you’re willing to put in the effort, deep, important friendships can take root now.

Your resourcefulness is one of your most underappreciated traits. People don’t always recognize how good you are at multitasking or the way you can stretch limited resources. Still, it gets tiring. Instead of squeezing every last drop out of insufficient supplies, you would rather be given enough to begin with. Thankfully, you may find that limitations spur your creativity and require inventiveness in a way that’s fun. With some bold thinking and unconventional problem-solving, you can pull off near miracles. Others may underestimate you, but don’t underestimate yourself. This isn’t a time to be defeatist.

You’re hyperaware of the fact that other people are suffering more than you and have fewer resources, so tending to your own needs often feels like an act of selfishness. You’d rather give what you have to those who need it than hoard it all for yourself, but remember that it isn’t all or nothing. Try to find a balance that works for you. Practice giving what you can, without burning yourself out, and taking what you need without guilt. You’re in this for the long haul, so find a sustainable path forward.

Life has been confusing and chaotic lately. It’s been difficult to stay grounded, no matter how hard you’ve tried. You’re so busy putting out all the fires that keep popping up, pivoting this way and that, draining you of the energy to focus on what really matters to you. You’ll finally have a chance to reconnect to your purpose this week. You weren’t put on this earth just to react to the problems that come your way; you’re in the driver’s seat, so summon up the nerve and confidence you need to act like it.

Over time, clutter builds up in your living space, your schedule fills up with obligations, and your heart gets too stuck on old loves for you to be able to build new connections. Don’t forget how important it is to clear out what no longer serves you. Get rid of the clothes you’ll never wear again, quit the activities you don’t really like, stop spending time with people who don’t make you feel good about yourself. There aren’t enough hours in the day for you to do everything, so make a point of prioritizing. And leave space for the good stuff to find you.

If you’ve been overextending yourself lately — caring for others while denying yourself, taking on so much work that you have no time to rest — it’s going to become very apparent this week. Running on fumes is possible in the short term, but it isn’t sustainable. Your job now is to replenish your depleted inner reserves: Decline the social invitations that will only drain you further, practice setting boundaries at work, let the people in your life care for you for once. You don’t have to do everything that’s asked of you; say “no” for a change.

The more chaotic daily life becomes, the more difficult it is to take the long view. You’re skilled at handling all the small problems that arise every day, but you’re often left without the energy to dream bigger. It’s time to think about the future. What kind of world do you want to live in? What kind of community do you want to be part of? What kind of life do you want to be able to say you led? Set aside some time to grapple with the big questions; it can help guide you through the day-to-day.

You’re more adventurous than most, but even you fear change sometimes — maybe because you’ve gotten stuck in a rut or experienced a few knocks, maybe because you’ve grown comfortable with life as it is. Your task now is to break out of your routines, especially if existence has felt dull lately. Let the world and the people in it surprise you; let your imagination guide you. It isn’t too late to make big changes, to take risks, to forge a new path toward a meaningful life.

Most of the time, you’re happy to put your head down and work. You don’t need constant affirmation from others because you know when you’re doing a good job, and that’s enough. But everyone needs external validation on occasion, and right now, you may be particularly hungry for some confirmation that the people in your life care about you, that they’re paying attention, and that they value your contributions. Don’t be too proud to express your needs. It can feel embarrassing to ask for recognition, but sometimes that’s the only way to get it.

It’s hard to pinpoint the line between asserting yourself and bulldozing someone else, or between accommodating a loved one’s desires and suppressing your own. Equitable relationships don’t happen on their own — they take effort. This is a good time to commit to the work of listening, communicating, and negotiating a system that works for everyone. The people in your life may be exasperating right now, but your frustration won’t go on forever. It’s possible to get what you need, to give love in abundance and receive it in return.

You don’t tend to be overly concerned with the more practical worries of life. You’re not clueless or capricious; you’ve just got deeper matters on your mind. Lately, especially, you’ve been thinking about love, the future, the nature of the universe — not making money or doing the dishes. Even so, mundane tasks need your attention too, and this is a good week for checking them off your list. You’ll find more satisfaction than usual in tending to the small, everyday chores. You may even find it clarifies your thinking about the big picture.

Read the weekly horoscopes for the week of July 14. The weekly horoscopes for the week of July 28 will be online next Sunday.

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