Aquarius Weekly Horoscope

Fashion’s cardinal rule: Remove one accessory before leaving the house. This Monday, July 6, you’d better shed your rose-colored glasses as the optimistic Sun locks horns with realist Saturn, demanding a more balanced view. Focusing on the positive is great, but not at the expense of inspecting for flaws. If one of your desires isn't manifesting easily, pay attention to the roadblocks. While it's frustrating to hit a wall, map out an alternate road. This apparent detour could be a blessing in disguise, leading you down a much more fulfilling path. Stay true to your overarching desire but detach from your insistence that it unfold according to YOUR agenda. Even the best laid plans could use fine tuning. Saturn abhors excess: Could you trim back expenses, work with existing resources and use more sustainable practices? You might even scout out a better partner for a mission instead of defaulting to the same old crew.

If you’ve been all work and no play lately (or tipping in that direction), it’s time to make some changes, Aquarius. This Tuesday, July 7, soulful Neptune commences its annual five-month retrograde. This year (and until 2039), it backs up through Aries and your outgoing, communicative third house. What you need now? Less screen time and more in-person socializing with people who remind you not to take life so damn seriously. Siblings, neighbors, even a cool coworker you’ve been wanting to get to know—take the initiative to set up plans. Keep the vibe chill and fluid, which is Neptune’s M.O. If you’re meant to merge into a closer bond, it will happen naturally. Since retrogrades point back to the past, this could be a good time to get back in your collaborative groove with anyone who’s dropped off your radar—for whatever reason. Apologies and excuses aren’t required. Just let people know how much you enjoy their company and have missed hanging out together. Under Neptune's mystical vibes, casual conversations can feel synergistic and magical, but note that the third house is the seat of platonic connections, and keep that line between “friend” and “benefits” clearly defined.

In other cases, you may be ready to go “all in” starting this Thursday, July 9. Ardent Venus heads into Virgo and plunges into your intimate and erotic eighth house. Between now and August 6, you might actually relish the idea of rolling in the deep rather than keeping an attractive person (or your S.O.) at a safe, arm’s-length distance. Whether for romance, friendship or creative collaborations, surround yourself with high-minded, high-vibe people. Because Virgo is the sign of service, you might fall head over strappy sandals for someone you meet during a volunteer gig. Already attached? Your idea of a meaningful date could involve doing social action work or community activism. Erotically, this Venus cycle could bring quite the sultry renaissance but careful not to project trustworthiness onto people until they’ve earned it.