Ongoing difficulties in the sector of your business life that pertains to partnerships and joint ventures may have caused you to feel somewhat discouraged in recent months. Others, it seems, cannot or will not, abide by their agreements, making it hard for you to see a clear direction forward. This month, happily, you can put all this behind you: with dyna-mic Mars bringing you new opportunities for all kinds of ventures, you can move forward now with a sense of renewed confidence, provided you're happy to go it alone. Partnership matters will reach a critical turning point on or around July 11, but take heart, new beginnings of all kinds are particu-larly favoured on or around July 25.

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juLY 24 - AUGUST 23
The last few weeks have been frustrating for Leo businesspeople. You are clear about your goals, both long-term and short-term, but have encountered endless setbacks in making things happen. But you can move forward faster after July 7. Be prepared.

VIRGO
august 24 - september 23
You often hesitate to ask others for help, as you fear that your requests will be viewed as an imposition. But remember, those in authority are often flattered to be asked for their counsel. So throughout this July, seek the advice of friends in high places if you need it.

LIBRA
september 24 - october 23
At this time of the year, you might normally be forgiven for making vacation planning a priority, but your solar chart suggests you need to focus on your career goals this month. The week leading up to July 11 is a good time to seek promotion �so go for it.

SCORPIO
october 24 - November 23
You are caught between two stools this July: on the one hand, new opportunities from overseas are coming your way thick and fast �but on the other hand, you feel you want to take things really slowly . Trust your inner judgment �especially on or around July 11.

SAGITTARIUS
NOVEMBER 24 - DECEMBER 21
This month, you need to put all joint ventures and partnership finances under close scrutiny �something you have been meaning to do, but have also been putting off. Don't procrastinate. Chances are, the situation is far better than you had ever imagined. Go for it.

CAPRICORN
DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 20
This month you find yourself encountering business situations where you find out who your true allies really are and you could be in for some surprises. Problematic situations will come to a head around July 10, You can make a fresh start by July 25.

AQUARIUS
january 21 - february 19
With Neptune, the planet of confusion and delusion still influencing the area of your solar chart that relates to business partn-erships, it's hard to get a sense of others' real motives and attitudes. Your best course of action is to cultivate self-reliance.

PISCES
FEBRUARY 20- MARCH 20
Although you sense that important business changes are just around the corner, the time is not yet right for you to move forward into new areas. This month, you need to nurture your creativity. Remember, all ideas flow best when one is feeling relaxed.

ARIES
MARCH 21- APRIL 20
This month you need to focus on achieving the right balance between your work life and your home life. There's a great deal at stake for you career-wise, but you'll have a good sense of where you are going, after July 11. Don't get too stressed out.

TAURUS
april 21-may 20
You will need perseverance and staying power this month, as your tried and tested methods of achieving goals no longer seem to be working. Just relax and go with the flow: things will improve after July 12.

GEMINI
may 21-june 21
This month, you need to focus and review your whole approach to business in general, and finance in particular. Are you setting your sights too low? Is there more you could be achieving? Do you need to raise the bar? You can do so after the full moon on July 11.