Libra Weekly Horoscope

You prefer synergy over dissonance, but this Monday, July 6, a clash between the driven Sun and critical Saturn could rile up some competition. You've earned certain bragging rights, Libra, and you want to share your good news with the world. Be warned that a few insecure people could mistake your joy for an ego trip. Like crabs in a barrel, these unhappy folks will try to pull down anyone who rises higher than them. Share selectively—and be sensitive to the space that people are in financially and emotionally before you unleash. With the right crowd, however, your masterful ways will captivate. With Saturn parked in your dynamic duo zone, make sure all your alliances are airtight. Check in with project partners and your amour du jour to make sure you’re both operating from the same set of expectations. Don't rush to sign any paperwork or even make a handshake deal (especially with Mercury retrograde until July 23). Trying to create peace at any price could leave you at a deficit. Lawyer up if a contract is involved—especially if money is changing hands.

A relationship you thought was a bit nebulous before could become even MORE confusing starting Tuesday, July 7. Thank or blame fog machine Neptune who kicks off its annual five-month retrograde in your seventh house of partnership. Under the best of circumstances, the misty planet can obfuscate things, and when it’s traveling in reverse in impulse-driven Aries, it may be impossible to get a straight answer. Between now and December 12, you’ll need to find an internal metric for sifting out the “truth”—and know THAT may be a moving target! This doesn’t have to be an exercise in futility, however. Your balanced sign prefers things that are linear and comprehensible, but that’s not how emotions operate. This transit might frustrate you, but it also has the potential to help you get more in touch with YOUR feelings than you have in a long time. It’s an invitation (perhaps one you can’t refuse) to become more patient and accepting with lovers and partners. And ultimately by building that muscle, you may even become more accepting of yourself!

You may prefer to slip on the rose-colored aviators for a few weeks starting this Thursday, July 9. That day, your galactic guardian Venus glides into Virgo and your fantasy-fueled twelfth house. From now until August 6, your thoughts will drift toward the glossier, more idealistic end of the spectrum. While this is a boon for all kinds of imaginative, spiritual and creative pursuits, it can also block you from seeing the seamy underbelly of people and situations (and possibly your own behavior). "One more drink" or "He's not THAT bad" should be immediate warning signs that perhaps you're not dealing with unvarnished reality. This could leave you vulnerable to a smooth talker or a player's glib machinations. Keep at least one Havaiana on terra firma when you're dating or mating in captivity. Coupled Libras will enjoy a dreamy few weeks together, but if there are "issues," don't pretend they magically evaporated. If this is going to go the distance, you're going to have to deal with them sometime.