FRI 24 JULY 09

Friendship, love and cooperative endeavors flourish now. You can achieve a balance of giving and receiving, of talking and listening, and any social or joint activity will benefit. Do something special with someone you are close to or ask someone out that you want to be closer to.

You can only gloss over the problems for so long and then it gets too hard keeping up a show. You may be avoiding some hurts from the past and can't adequately address how they are impacting current relationships in your life. You know that these events have passed and nothing more can be done about them, yet they still haunt you. Now is an ideal time for you to start shedding negative baggage from the past. Your future is bright and there is no reason for you to allow the past to taint it.

Secrets may suddenly come to light, and while you might be angry or frustrated at first, if you allow yourself a deep breath or two, you may discover that there are golden opportunities in some hard lessons you will learn. Rule number one - it ain't over until it's over. Be patient, wait and see what happens.

You're right to be skeptical of the latest proposal or person to come your way -- look a lot deeper before signing on! You may need to try something a little sneaky to get the info you need.

The High Priestess is the mysterious one and counterpart to the Magician. She symbolizes all that we are unable to perceive or comprehend, as she travels in dimensions that we can only imagine exist. She is able to uncover the infinite potential that exists within all humans. Her patience is perhaps her greatest virtu

Challenges arise from an elder member of your family who has some medical issues. While you may feel that you are unfairly burdened, you will find that there is a great opportunity to build closeness and to be of true service today. That can bring incredible rewards.

Your eloquence will work wonders; profit by this chance to solve your various problems as quickly as possible. Of course, you'll sometimes have to take pains to succeed, but the stakes will be worth the effort. This time, show moderation in everything. Don't run after riches, power, or honors at the risk of jeopardizing your physical or mental health. This lunar phase will give you tremendous charm, and you can win a new collection of hearts.

Your relations with others will be of prime importance; but some differences of views may provoke dissensions; try to dominate your impatience. Without wanting it expressly, you'll this time give out the impression of being easy-going and dilettante. However, this will be nothing but an appearance for you'll lack neither drive nor optimism! This will be the moment to buckle down to a project that requires energy and daring, but you must succeed in curbing your aggressiveness, otherwise the situation may get out of hand.

The Three of Chalices card suggests that my power today lies in celebration. I am not alone. I embrace the pleasure of the moment and share the beauty and joy of a common bond within my sisterhood. I am empowered by inclusion and my gift is spontaneous rapture.