You’ll feel like your cheery Sag self again after the 22nd, so take the downtime while you can. On July 22, the Sun enters Leo, your Sagittarius-ruled ninth house. Late July and August are usually the high points of your summer, when all you’ve been developing and processing takes flight. As a bonus, restrictive Saturn will depart from your career sector on the 22nd, ending a turbulent or challenging three-year cycle. Although your ruling planet Jupiter goes retrograde (backward) on the 23rd, you’ll have plenty of energy to power forward on four cylinders. All systems go!

LOVE & ROMANCE:
Temperatures are rising, Sagittarius. Since June, adventurous Jupiter (your ruler) and experimental Uranus have been in Aries, your passionate fifth house. Out comes the wild woman who’s been hidden for the last couple years. This planetary power duo has you craving more pleasure, glamour and lushness from life overall. You’re willing to try a few new techniques to spice up the action (tantra workshop, anyone?). With the Sun in your sexy eighth house until July 22nd, you should have no problem finding willing participants.

On July 11th, a total solar eclipse falls in Cancer, creating a bold new chapter of your intimate life. Some Sagittarians may get engaged, pregnant or initiate a long-overdue separation. Think back to last July, when a similar eclipse took place. The stars ask: are you in or are you out? You’re at the foothills of a journey into the “permanence” of love. Explore the next layer of commitment, not just with words, but with your heart.

On July 26, strict Saturn in your friendship sector will oppose rebel Uranus in your romance house, making for a tense exchange. You may worry what people think of your romantic choices, especially if your mate doesn’t live up to some external notion of success or social appropriateness. Don’t feel that you have to choose between your partner and your friends. Unless someone has valid reason for concern, there’s no need to give that much power away. It’s your life!

MONEY & CAREER:
Money is on your mind—and in your pocket—as soon as July begins. June ended with a powerful lunar eclipse in Capricorn, your second house of work and finance. The Sun is also in Cancer, your eighth house of wealth and joint property, until July 22nd. This is a great time to hone in on your financial goals and plans. On July 11th a Cancer solar eclipse could line your pockets, perhaps through a settlement, loan or sale of property. A long-overdue payment could arrive, and you might even be invited to take on an exciting joint venture. At the July 25th Aquarius full moon, you could team up for an awesome collaboration. However, your ruler Jupiter could square off with shadowy Pluto, bringing up a few dramatic demons around money.

With social Venus and active Mars spending much of July in your success sector, things are moving fast and furious. This is a great time to pick up new clients at that cocktail party or ask friends for a referral. Although you’ll work hard in July, especially building systems and structures, don’t isolate yourself. You need to be around people, especially later this month. Take your laptop to the Internet café or join a networking group so you can mingle while you network. Writing, teaching and speaking projects are favored, and friends once again prove to be your best advocates.

Strict Saturn is rounding out a three-year journey through Virgo, your tenth house of long-term success. On July 22nd, Saturn will depart, not to return for another 30 years. Power through these last three weeks of career boot camp. You’ve learned some important lessons since late 2007; don’t undo what you’ve built. When Saturn moves into Libra, get back to building your power team. Between now and 2012, you need to surround yourself with a new level of expertise. Technology could play an important role, so spread your message through video, Podcasts, and blogging. If you’re a business owner, begin giving a portion of proceeds to a favorite cause.

HEALTH: MIND, BODY & SOUL:
While the Sun visits Cancer for the first three weeks of July, focus on getting healthy from the inside out. Cancer rules your internal eighth house, making this the perfect time for a cleanse, a juice fast or a detox. A therapist or counselor can help with any spiritual and emotional healing. Check out Peter D’Adamo’s Eat Right 4 Your Blood Type, as the eighth house also rules hematology.

With Mars, Venus and Saturn all visiting your structured tenth house, it’s time to get back onto a routine. Turn to the experts now, and be sure to mix a little traditional medicine in with those holistic techniques. Make sure there’s an element of sophisticated luxury to your healthy efforts. Splurge on gourmet ingredients, try that raw or vegan dessert bar, detox at a spa. Don’t skimp on quality where it will make a difference. Pamper yourself now. Next up: your Sagittarius Weekly Horoscope >