Your Stars for the week with Russell Grant

Putting yourself at ease should be your first order of business. July involved a great deal of sacrifice. Now you’re given a chance to sit back and relax. Buying yourself a gift for all of your hard work is a great notion. Go gadget shopping when you have a free moment. Your extravagance may not meet with the public’s approval, but who cares? A childish temper tantrum needs to be nipped in the bud. Refuse to be swayed by this outburst.

Be more assertive about your needs. You’re a natural people pleaser. This can cause you to lose sight of what you need to thrive. If you need privacy, head for some secluded spot. Others may criticise you, especially if it takes you away from your family, but you don’t need to justify your actions to anybody. Half the battle in life is honouring your needs. A mean spirited relative’s comments are steeped in jealousy.

It’s time to finish a project you’ve been keeping under wraps. If you don’t complete it within two weeks time, it could be revealed before it is ready to be seen. Some people will misunderstand your desire to distance yourself from the crowd. Folk may think you are deliberately snubbing them when you really just need to take a step back from a situation so you can put it into perspective and make sense of it.

Over the past two weeks, you’ve been pretty wrapped up in romantic pursuits. Consequently, you haven’t had much time for friends. Now you’re starting to realise how much you have missed your mates. A new friend or lover may want to shadow you all week long and it could lead to trouble, as you’ll want some time out on your own. It’s time to strike a balance between your private and public lives.

People notice every move you make and every breath you take. Therefore, it’s essential to hit your marks. If you happen to make a mistake, acknowledge the error and work to correct it. People will admire you if you take responsibility for your actions. Don’t be surprised if you are asked to take the helm of a large project. Your ability to pair the right people with the appropriate project is impressive. Try not to vent your anger at an overly inquisitive relative.

Your personal beliefs will be put to the test, and you’re not sure if you’re on your head or your heels this week. Instead of trying to prove your ideas, accept that some questions are eternal. This approach can be quite liberating. Work could be frustrating this week, as you won’t get much help from colleagues. Everybody will say they’re too busy to help with the simplest task while a neighbour’s barbed comments could reveal hidden resentments.

If you’ve had an outstanding debt hanging over your head now is the time to try and settle it. If you can’t pay it off all at once, put a sizable chunk of money toward it or it will stay a millstone round your neck. The sooner you fulfil this obligation, the easier it will be to devote your energy to more worthwhile projects. A lover may ask you to go on a vacation or try an activity for their sake.

You must go easy on some demands to accommodate a business partner, lover, or adversary. It’s simply not possible to get everything you want from this agreement. The sooner you concede defeat in a key area, the faster you can build some much needed bridges. Family members may complain you gave in too quickly, but they aren’t the ones who have to live with this arrangement. It may be impossible to reason with an angry authority figure.

This is an ideal week to go on a health kick. Getting enough sleep, avoiding junk food and taking plenty of exercise will soon have you in the pink. This past month offered a lot of enjoyable pursuits, which may have taken a toll on your body. Whipping yourself back into shape will stave off any long term damage. The secret to your success is setting small, reasonable goals. Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day!

Recently, you’ve been in great demand. This week offers a chance to do something fun for yourself. Working on a creative project or slipping away for a romantic weekend are among the possibilities. A youngster could be celebrating something special. Mark the occasion with a meaningful gift, but resist the urge to buy their affection. You don’t need to spend a lot of money; just choose a present demonstrates belief in their talent.

Career matters may have prompted you to neglect your personal life. That will change this week, when you are forced to turn your attention to a domestic dispute. Your boss may question your priorities, but ultimately, it’s more important to deal with household concerns than it is to mount the corporate ladder. Don’t make promises you can’t keep, especially where work is concerned. It will take all your strength to do even the bare minimum.

Planning for the future has been fun, but now it’s time to attend to the minor details of life. Laundry, grocery shopping, and a trip to the post office can’t be postponed. You may feel guilty about wasting time on seemingly insignificant chores, but the truth is, this work needs to be done. An irritating health concern needs attention, too. Schedule an appointment with your doctor before it flares out of control. Don’t lend money to someone with a sob story.