22 May – 21 Jun
Date: Tuesday 4th August 2026
The behaviour of someone close could be both mystifying and intriguing. As part of a recently formed 'inner circle', delight at being close to this person is likely to be tinged by a little apprehension: you might not be entirely sure what they'll do next. What does seem clear is that your brain is now tuned to a different and exciting wavelength which should make this a perfect day for doing anything creative.
Date: Wednesday 5th August 2026
Two things: first there's the need to ask probing questions. In doing so though you alert someone to the fact that you care. Secondly, if this relationship is finished (as you might have said it was last year), then why are you asking? A close friend could put these questions to you.
Date: Thursday 6th August 2026
Having identified what's really bothering you, you might now need to make it crystal clear to someone where the boundaries lie. It could be that someone's over-stepped the mark. It might also be that you need to be given a clearer picture of what's really expected of you. In a test you could excel – both by realising a deadline and turning in a quality piece of work.
Week: Sunday 2nd August – Saturday 8th August 2026
On Thursday, Venus arrives in another of the Air signs just as Mercury, your ruling planet returns to the position it held prior to its retrograde status. If relationships have gone awry, this is the week to put them right. You now know what needs to be done. True, real progress might not be possible until after the lunar eclipse in another of the Mutable signs at the end of August. Diplomatic action could begin this week however. It may have to if further costs are to be avoided. Already you may feel costly errors have been made. Another and sadly strong possibility is that words said some time ago cannot be unsaid. The good news is that a referee or diplomat could enter your scene and slowly begin the process of resolution.