July is the halfway point in the Gregorian calendar. Could this be the time to check
in on your year so far? Review and reassess your goals in the company of the quietly determined
Goat. How has this Fire Monkey year been for you? Maybe you are well on the way to the
top of the mountain? Before climbing, ask yourself if this is the mountain you want
to ascend. If there's any hesitancy, take stock and re-plot the rest of your year. Check
your monthly horoscope to see how you can find the right balance during Goat month.
Rat: It's time for you to embrace some truths and face up to facts this month. You've been
thinking about changes during this Monkey year and have reached the point where you
want to move on from mere contemplation. To reach the top of the mountain, will you take
the steep and rocky path, or will you meander on the gentle slope? As clouds blow away from
the mountain tops, you can see the summit. Will that make you more decisive? When you're
ready to climb, there's success waiting for you.
Ox: Are you choosing your words carefully so you don't tread on other people's toes?
While it's a virtue to want to use kind words, it's important for you to express yourself
clearly. Side-stepping arguments might not serve you well. It's wiser to be uninhibited
in sharing your message. Even if you're a little nervous, you already know that you'll
benefit enormously from speaking your mind. If others do not like it, then they'll have
to learn to live with it. You will not put a foot wrong when you speak what's in your heart.
Tiger: As you reflect at the midpoint of the year, your material circumstances come to
the forefront of your mind. You know money does not buy happiness and you want to consider
the bigger picture of how you can enrich your life, both spiritually and materially. Nevertheless,
what's on your mind is success and wealth. What motivates you is coming up with ideas
and making them work. When you think ahead, it will shed new light on situations in other
areas of your life. When you focus on finding solutions it will fill you with optimism.
As your confidence increases, you know that there's a lot to look forward to
in the second half of the year.
Rabbit: Do you feel comfortable about putting yourself first? Your gentle and caring Rabbit
nature tends to put your energy into fulfilling needs of others before your own. It's important
for you to consider satisfying your own needs first. Change is best made gradually, and
as you steadily shift your focus, you'll feel that those around you will be happy to see
you at ease. When you move onwards and upwards, you start with an inner shift. Have you got
clear ideas of how you want to be? Draw upon the support you're getting to plot and plan
your course for the rest of the year.
Dragon: Are you ready to start making your mark on the world? Your unstoppable Dragon
personality likes to believe that anything is possible. How can you make yourself stand
out from the crowd? Take some time to contemplate your unique strengths, and how to make the
best use of them. When you get clear on the message you want to deliver, speaking to the
world will come naturally. If you want to outpace your rivals, you need to understand
what it is that makes you special, and be brave about your talents without being conceited.
If you have been hiding your light, it's time to step out and shine.
Snake: Having some support can really help you to stick with things. Maybe you become
luckier with more assistance and persistence? At the same time, there is a need for consistency.
If you have patience and resolve to keep putting one step in front of the other, you're on
the way to top of the mountain. It's time to think about how you can best consolidate
your efforts. Have you been spreading yourself too thinly? What is it that you truly need
to focus on? It might be that you're looking for a quick win. Even if you go for that,
you want to remain focussed on your greater goals.
Horse: Events prompt you to think more about moderation. Your passionate Horse personality
tends to break into a gallop once you set out to do something. The fire that burns within
you could be spurring you on, yet you can also feel frustrated when things are not going
your way. When faced with obstacles, choose to see them as opportunities to learn and
to develop a deeper awareness about yourself. What is it that you truly want? And what do
you already have? It's important for you to appreciate what's already present in your
life, rather than focus solely on what you're looking for.
Goat: If you were to play the game of chess, it's best to play it without emotion. Above
all, developing a master plan and having a strategy mean that you can plot each move
you make. When you have plans and strategies, you're not going to feel threatened by the
opposition. You can put your emotions to one side and focus on what would be a natural
next move. It's inevitable that you'll lose a few pieces along the way, but when the time
comes you will be the one saying checkmate.
Monkey: You believe in doing a job wholeheartedly. Your enthusiasm is infectious and you enjoy
being active. When you give something your best shot, you can make a lot of things happen.
However, there are times when you find yourself caught up in pessimism, and your nature is
such that you feel more despair. This month take some time to examine the situation carefully.
You'll notice that even if everything isn't going according to plan, there are still lots
of possibilities. Let go of any sense of anguish and make some positive choices. You can turn
the situation around. When it comes to new ideas and projects, if you can visualise what
you want to create, you're getting off to a good start.
Rooster: Is it time to turn over a new leaf? Intellectually, you understand that if you
keep acting the same way you're going to get the same results. You might already have noticed
changes in some routines and new habits which are bringing you joy. You still want to investigate
new ideas and clear your head of the old way of thinking. What do you need to do to open
your mind and your heart? Be gentle with yourself and remember that your Rooster perfectionistic
streak can get in your own way. Make room in your mind for a vision of your bright new future.
Dog: Your thoughtful Dog nature cares a great deal and sometimes a little too deeply. Ease
up on any sort of emotional pressure you're putting on yourself. You can find a way of
talking about your feelings and showing that you care. Care for and nurture yourself first,
then take care of others. There have been times when you have been your own worst enemy,
yet you're aware that you can choose to behave in more positive ways. Make it an unquestionable
choice that you're going to be your own best friend and treat yourself the way you deserve.
Pig: During Goat month, you'll get a much clearer picture of what you hold in your heart.
It's as if you've been looking at a picture of the future, but it's been a little
blurry. Now you can start to see things more clearly. Could it be that you need to
rethink about what you want? If you've been swerving in and out of different lanes, is
it because you've been avoiding certain things? Once you're clear on the destination you'll
get there regardless of roadworks, traffic jams or delays. Once you know where you're
going, you can trust that overcoming challenges is all part of the journey.