By Denise Guzzardo

This Week: Pluto’s unusual energy brings change, loss and surprise this week. Try to keep your head on straight, and tend to the mundane tasks at hand. Many strong demands may be placed on some of you at this time. Try not to be too proud to ask for help. This also stands for those who may notice a loved one is spread thinly and in need of emotional or physical help. Step up and do your fair share—you won’t regret it in the end.

Aries (March 21 to April 19)—Favorable contacts with career are finding their way to you. You’re able to make the “choices” you once thought were not available. You’re in a position to learn a new skill or further develop your craft. This will put you in a highly-charged emotional state—a positive one. As a result, you feel more like yourself again.

Taurus (April 20 to May 20)­—Try not to second-guess the weird behavior of a loved one this week. This happens to be a result of his or her own baggage, and not anything you have done to influence this. By week’s end, this should be in check. Try not to revisit this if you can help it for now. Your social calender is running full of positive activities. Say yes to all of the above.

Gemini (May 21 to June 20)—Be cautious that you do not get sucked back into old family drama this week. It is obvious you are caught in the middle of something—possibly the emotions of some highly-charged females competing for your attention. Take the high road, and do not placate one with severe emotional troubles. Walk wide of negative communication this week.

Cancer (June 21 to July 22)—You may need to go above and beyond the call of duty this week with family or friends. Loss or heartache has occurred, and you’re put in the position of trying to fix it all. Do the best you can, but don’t overextend yourself now—your physical body may become worn down as a result. Make sure you are taking care of yourself as well as others. Good news arrives with career this week.

Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22)—You have recently started moving around in different circles or social situations, and now the “uneasiness” of this is wearing off. You’re discovering you have made this fit for a reason, and there is plenty to learn from these new situations. This is becoming comfortable and productive. As a result, you’re able to look at your love life with new eyes now. You’ve discovered you can step up to the plate and make this work.

Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)—The next time you choose to blast somebody for his or her actions, make sure you have gathered all of the information first. You have been the victim of many lies in the past, as someone frantically tries to cover up his or her addictive behavior. You take so much pride in your intuition, but this time, you may be wrong. Mimic Libra, and weigh the scales of balance between truth and love. Watch your judgment calls.

Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)—Romance is accentuated this week. As the sun moves into your complementary sign of Leo, you feel as though you’re able to leap tall buildings with a single bound. All eyes are on you. Present yourself in the best possible light. You won’t regret it.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)—Avoid cult-like groups or religious fanatics. Someone may be trying to influence your thoughts about a very private matter. This could even invoke some fear in those around you or yourself. Stay true to your beliefs, and all will go well. Pay close attention to detail with legal documents or paperwork. You may find some hidden money in the process.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)—A financial windfall or breakthrough arrives for you this week, and you’re able to look at your long-term goals within a positive light. You are proud of your accomplishments and your loved ones now more than ever. Even though you needed to move away from the darker energies of last week with some resistance, now is the time to start fresh with your long-term goals, dreams and ambitions.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)—Romance may have you feeling extremely compulsive this week. Try to keep yourself collected as you move through “old energy” or past love connections. Questioning your current relationship would not be the best idea. You are exactly where you are supposed to be in this time of your life. A healing process will be working through your system. When all is said and done, your love life will improve for the better.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)—Your social circle is moving in a brand-new direction. All of the contacts you are making now will prove to be long-lasting connections in the future. Take extra care when traveling this week. Avoid tickets, traffic and fender-benders. Midweek brings an exceptional expansion with business and finance.

Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20)—Your addictive behavior or a family member’s addiction could be creating havoc within your business or home environment. Trying to pull off the “Queen of Denial” mentality will not help you get through this difficult time. Face your fears head-on, and salvage the ship—you cannot go down with the Titanic.

For an extended astrological forecast or psychic consultation, contact Denise at (815) 398-3983.

From the July 28-Aug 3, 2010 issue