Weekly Horoscope — July 31 – Aug. 6, 2024

There are no medals for being a martyr. Sure, you can do more, give more and be more but chances are, it will never be enough for some people. In fact, the more you give, the more they take. This week, do consider thinking differently about the way you’re being of service to others. Are you doing it for them or for yourself, secretly hoping you’ll get something you’re likely never to get in return? Be brutally honest about your intentions.

Everyone thinks it’s better to bend rather than break. Though sometimes, breaking is exactly what needs to happen. When you draw that line and say to yourself or to others, that enough is enough, then you’re likely to command the respect you need now. Sure, bend if that’s all you can do, but the more you bend, the more they’ll push and you’ll only end up breaking anyway. This week, be authentic. Whether you do or don’t, the result will be the same.

You’re so keen for action, momentum and to advance your personal goals and intentions. By all means, do so. Just be aware that as you move forward, do so with discernment. For you, life for a little while is going to resemble the adage, "measure twice cut once." While there are many options available to you now, not every one is worth pursuing. Only you can figure out what is right and not right for you. That said, do cast your net wide.

It’s easier said than done, but if you can think differently about a problem, then the problem will be different. You’re going to get the chance to put this into practice. It may have something to do with your self-talk, ingrained habits and fears or simply the way you communicate to others. Whatever it is you want to improve in your life, you’re going to get the chance to improve it. Look within rather than without for the areas in which needs improving.

Sometimes you just need to do what is right for you, regardless of the range of consequences it may bring. There are certain scenarios in life that whether you do or you don’t, people are still going to behave or respond in whichever way, shape or form they are going to. So the lesson here is to just be unapologetically you. More often than not, it’s better to be respected than liked anyway, especially when it comes to your reputation and professional life.

Despite your reputation for having paralysis analysis, do remember that you do have the right to change your mind. When you realize this, then you’ll understand that there really is no such thing as the right or wrong decision. All you can do is make choices based on the information you have at hand at any given time. If that information changes, then you can change your mind. It really is that simple! There is no such thing as the wrong choice, only trying your best.

You’re renowned for your grace and elegance, especially among your friends and your professional peers. It’s one thing to keep the peace when peace is required, but it’s also another thing to ruffle some feathers and put your needs first when that is needed too. You may have to make an out-of-character move this week, which may not be an easy one to make. But sometimes, you have to choose between keeping the peace and creating a war within yourself for keeping quiet.

People so often talk about toxic relationships but so rarely speak of toxic workplaces. For many people, they spend more time with their work colleagues than they do their partners. This week, do draw a definitive line between where the toxicity actually lays in your life. Chances are it’s not where you think. Stand up for yourself at work and you’ll discover all your relationships, personal and professional, will improve exponentially.

All your efforts look set to show signs of paying off. If you’re looking to make a move professionally, then it really will be a case of who, you know rather than what you know that is what will open doors for you. That being said, keep your cards close to your chest. If you’re researching your options for a new role, remember that loose lips sink ships. Don’t make any announcements until whatever you need to be in the bag is definitely in the bag.

Life may feel as though you’re stuck in the daily grind. To be fair, we all are to some degree. What can make it better or worse all comes down to your attitude about it. When you can define your “why” you can whether any “how.” To do this, open your mind and get curious about life and all its endless possibilities. Do let go of the Capricorn-famous line of, “It is what it is.” It really can be so much more than that.

Do be prepared for the apple cart to get upset this week. Just because someone else may have tipped their apples over, so to speak, doesn’t mean it’s your fault or you’re to blame. Don’t go pointing any fingers neither. Instead, do see this as a much-needed opportunity to shift your attitude toward your relationship. Upsets and changes can be a good thing. See it as an opportunity to make adjustments rather than throw out the baby with the bathwater.

It may be wise to curb your enthusiasm when it comes to your family and domestic life. This isn’t to put a downer on the good things that are happening, but rather, in your excitement, you may forget to communicate your intentions. Do check in with your significant other or whoever else may need to know what your plans are. You know what they say about paved roads and good intentions, so do be wary of that. Do think twice.