Taurus Weekly Horoscope

You love to be generous, but don't be quick to hand out favors on Monday, July 6, Taurus. As process-driven Saturn gets into a tangled angle with the Sun in softhearted Cancer and your third house of allies you could wind up draining your own resources in the process. While you may be in a position to hook up a friend or beloved coworker, are they truly qualified for the job? Saturn is an integrity hound and the head of the planetary ethics committee. Before you endorse anyone, remember that their actions will reflect back on you. Can you say with certainty that they will live up to the hype? If not, you could still pitch them for an opportunity but make it clear that you don't have firsthand experience of collaborating. The Sun-Saturn square also brings a reminder to read the fine print (doubly important with Mercury retrograde all week). A charmer may be trying to sneak something past you. Get a second pair of eyes—and in some cases, an attorney—to review proposals and offers. You could catch a clause that needs to be negotiated before you sign off!

Your schedule may demand more spaciousness starting Tuesday as dreamy Neptune begins its annual retrograde. This year—and until 2039—the backspin will flow through Aries and your healing, introspective twelfth house. Since the hazy blue planet moved into the Ram’s realm last year, hustling has been even less appealing than ever. But that doesn’t mean you’re not interested in manifesting. While Neptune’s in reverse until December 12, some of your best ideas may come while you’re in a hypnotic flow state—on a long drive, making art, listening to music or a guided meditation. Don’t be surprised, however, if you tap into some shadowy corners of your psyche. Complex emotions such as grief or childhood trauma are getting “the Neptune treatment,” meaning they’re ready to be felt, processed and metabolized. None of this is easy stuff, but you’re strong enough for the journey. Take your time and look for support from therapists, healers and spiritual guides who can give you a wise outside perspective. 

Not that you’ll disappear into a rabbit hole, Taurus. Starting this Thursday, July 9 your attention gets redirected to "me, myself and I" as your celestial sentinel Venus changes signs. After a month in Leo and your domestic fourth house, the planet of amour vectors into Virgo, flipping on the lights in your fashion-forward fifth until August 6. You won't be able to outrun the spotlight, so you might as well bask in it. Since the whole world is about to become your personal catwalk, you may want to book a major session in hair and makeup. If you’re planning to do something wildly different than your usual look, however, save that appointment until after Mercury turns direct on July 23. With sensual Venus here, your creative life AND your love life are probably going to see a whole lot more action. Single? Dress up and hit the scene like you mean it. Remember: You have to play to win, Bull. Venus could turn up the flame on existing romances, too. Dress up dates, cultural activities and any luxe activity is favored now—and might be the perfect preamble to another aspect of the fifth house, which is fertility. All Tauruses can tap into Venus' artistic and musical influence now, so pick up your pen, brush or guitar and play!