Joanne Madeline Moore .Astrology
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Your horoscopes for the week 6 July to 23 July, 2026
Aries – March 21 to April 20
Is honesty always the best policy? Is it always appropriate to be fearlessly frank? Your natural inclination is to be incredibly blunt, but not everyone is ready for your brand of audacious Aries truth serum. Mercury is reversing through your domestic zone, so a dollop of discretion and a pinch of diplomacy will smooth troubled waters at home and within your family circle. When it comes to friends, clever Rams will talk a lot less and listen a lot more.
Taurus – April 21 to May 21
This week Venus (your ruling planet) shifts into your creativity and friendship zone. So put aside regular time for music, art and beauty, work hard on a creative project or catch up with a special friend. Plus – with Chiron (minor planet of healing) now transiting through your sign – try to view personal transformation as terrific, rather than terrifying. Be inspired by birthday great, His Holiness the Dalai Lama (who turns 91 on Monday) “True change is within.”
Gemini – May 22 to June 21
Mercury (your ruling planet) is retrograde until July 24. Mercury is the planet of clear thinking, communication (talking, texting and writing), transport, travel, commuting, commerce, computers, media and the internet. So the next couple of weeks is not a good time to gossip; sign contracts; start a job or business; buy a phone, computer, car or home; launch a website; install new software; go on an important business trip or embark on a big holiday.
Cancer – June 22 to July 23
With Mercury reversing through your sign until July 24, other people will be blunter and more insensitive than usual, and you’ll feel moodier and more sensitive than usual. So clever Crabs will require extra patience, understanding, confidence and self-belief – in spades! Your motto for the moment is from birthday great, Mexican painter Frida Kahlo “Fall in love with yourself, with life.” The weekend is wonderful for socialising in your local community.
Leo – July 24 to August 23
The week starts with taskmaster Saturn squaring the Sun (your ruling planet) which could throw a tricky challenge your way. But don’t worry Cats. Venus and Jupiter are both transiting through your sign, so it’s time to present a sunny, positive face to the world as you express your warm, generous, loving nature. Be inspired by His Holiness the Dalai Lama (who was born on July 6, 1935) “Forgive others … be kind, honest and have positive thoughts.”
Virgo – August 24 to September 23
Your very discreet Virgo nature is emphasised, as Mercury (your power planet) reverses through your peer group zone, and Venus spends most of the week in your solitude zone. Make it a priority to connect with like-minded people who understand your specific peccadillos and strong need for privacy. But a loved one could be temperamental, so handle them with extra care. And don’t skip over important details – get someone you trust to help you out.
Libra – September 24 to October 23
Are you running on empty? Diplomatic Librans will strive to get the ratio right between being on top of things at work, while still having time to rest, reflect and recharge your run-down batteries. Mercury is reversing through your career zone, so relations with a colleague, client or customer could be stressful and problematic, particularly if you try to control an uncontrollable situation. Expect the unexpected and keep your adaptability muscles well-flexed!
Scorpio – October 24 to November 22
If you stir up grievances with an old adversary, then you could find you’ve bitten off more than you can comfortably chew! When it comes to a frustrating problem, avoid quick fixes. You’ll find a satisfactory solution if you take the time to think things through. Lucky Venus and prosperous Jupiter are visiting your professional zone. So confidence is in and procrastination is out, as you go after what you want with passion, purpose and patience.
Sagittarius – November 23 to December 21
Mercury (planet of communication) is retrograde until July 24. So think – carefully – before you speak and act. And avoid getting drawn into dramatic disputes with family and friends, especially involving money and/or possessions. This week will work best if you curb your Sagittarian curiosity, keep out of other people’s business, hold your tongue, and concentrate on pursuing personal projects instead. Friday favours fostering professional connections.
Capricorn – December 22 to January 20
This week Mercury reverses through your partnership zone and the Sun squares Saturn in your family zone. So close relationships will be a complicated minefield. Don’t allow a loved one to manipulate you, as they try to persuade you to do something against your better judgment. Have the common sense and emotional strength to stand your ground and say no. (Without being bossy and controlling yourself – which is a tricky juggle). Balance is the key.
Aquarius – January 21 to February 19
The Sun and retrograde Mercury stir up your daily routine and your relationships with work colleagues, so expect some surprising developments and stressful moments. Resist the urge to be controversial, argumentative and self-indulgent. Try to ground your unpredictable energy and calm your mind. Meditation, contemplation, yoga, chanting or Tai Chi could be just what the doctor ordered! The weekend is good for vivid dreams and intuitive insights.
Pisces – February 20 to March 20
Mercury is retrograde, so hidden tensions could bubble to the surface with a child, teenager, lover or friend. Be extra diplomatic and try not to take criticism personally. Social media is also a potential minefield, as retro Mercury messes up communication. Be careful you don’t send the wrong message to the wrong person at the wrong time! Heed the wise words of birthday great, his Holiness the Dalai Lama “Silence is sometimes the best answer.”
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Over the past 20 years, Joanne has written regular columns for CLEO and The Australian Women’s Weekly, and her daily and weekly horoscopes are currently syndicated in 25 newspapers and magazines in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the South Pacific [including The West Australian and The New Zealand Herald]. Her New Year and New Financial Year Horoscopes are also published each year in newspapers around the country [including the Melbourne Herald Sun and the Sydney Daily Telegraph]. In May 2019, Ms Moore appeared in The Huffington Post.
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