In these turbulent economic times, expansion is rare. Yet ventures begun under Taurean principles can grow slowly and surely into solid capitalism.

It’s a volatile month for the God of War. The red planet aligns with Uranus, squares Pluto, and opposes Saturn in the next weeks.

Scientists say Pluto is not a planet. Tell that to my clients who are experiencing the irrevocable changes and regeneration of a Pluto transit.

Dogged individualists, Aquarians were the rarest of signs until the early ’60s. Now they proliferate.

Jupiter and Uranus square off with Pluto (the “nonplanet”) this year. A time of upheavals can be good fortune for those who seek a better way.

SAGITTARIUS  (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)Some psychic types have whispered of coming good fortune, and their premonitions are correct. The challenge is to glean the reality from the spectacular potential that abounds now. Be convivial and inclusive to all who approach, but the real deal lies behind the scenes with a spiritual advisor. You will instantly know the truth in their wisdom.

Venus and Neptune are happy together this month. This is a generic transit that can affect us all. Because of the nature of Venus and Neptune, we can expect exceptional offerings in theater, movies, and all types of art.

Here’s your yearly forecast. If you know your ascendant (rising) sign, read that first, then your sun sign. Alignments this year promise to shatter the status quo in many areas.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Financial health seemed so promising, and now there’s chaos in the details. Back to the drawing board for a big plan, you will realize that a better system will staunch the bleeding.

On July 21, an unprecedented alignment begins in Libra and Aries — a combustible time that will influence us for weeks. It marks the end of many established forms and processes.