Horoscope for the Week of July 22, 2024 - Sun Enters Leo

The Sun enters Leo and illuminates everything that makes us shine. Our best qualities get a boost and so do we. Make the most of it.

Here is my favorite book on astrology and a "must" for anyone interested in learning more: Secrets from a Stargazer's Notebook: Making Astrology Work for You and here's a guide to the best books available this month. This column is (c) 2024 MADAM LICHTENSTEIN, LLC., All Rights Reserved. For Entertainment Purposes Only. Madam Lichtenstein is the author of the best selling astrology book “HerScopes ” now in its 12th printing and available as an eBook.

ARIES   (MARCH 21 - APRIL 20)

Your imagination is sparked, Aries, and that means that anything you do that creates happy and festive occasions should be implemented immediately. You seem to have your finger on the pulse of fun. There may also be more opportunities for romance or even a light flirtation. Amp up your charm and take it to the nearest party.

TAURUS (APRIL 21-MAY 21)

Find ways to enhance your surroundings, Taurus. You are full of great and dramatic decorating ideas that can make your home center stage for any type of social activity. Plans can now go into action successfully. Once completed, find ways to show off your efforts with a few gatherings. Make it for friends or for relatives… or both!

GEMINI   (MAY 22 - JUNE 21)

Not only can you communicate effectively, Gemini, you can now sell anything to anyone. Your charisma runs high and your mental acuity is sharp and expansive. How can you best leverage this valuable talent? Strategize and see what you want from who and when. Then you’ll know how to best go forward.

CANCER   (JUNE 22 - JULY 23)

Whatever you are planning financially, this can be a great time to put any and all of your plans into positive and profitable action, Cancer. If you are still figuring out how to best invest, do your research and ask advice from a trusted source. There will be new pathways that you can take and new ideas that you can implement.

LEO   (JULY 24 - AUGUST 23)

This is your time of year to shine, Leo. You are placed in the center of all of the activity and you manage to attract a range of admirers who are happy to help you in any way they can. Work on your long-term personal projects that spread the happiness among the many. It will pay off for you in a variety of ways down the road.

VIRGO   (AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 23)

A light shines on a secret corner of your life, Virgo. Anything that you try to keep under wraps can be exposed and released. But don’t panic or worry about any of the exposure. Giving certain hidden things the light of day removes their negative power, fear and force over you. I predict a feeling of liberation, relief and joy.

LIBRA   (SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 23)

You find yourself in the epicenter of anything social, Libra. People flock to you as you command the group dynamic and set the course for their future activities and collective actions. The challenge here is for you to decide which group and what direction you wish to take. There are so many delightful choices…

SCORPIO   (OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22)

Any long term plans that have been postponed or deferred can be put into positive action. That means, Scorpio, that your focus on your career path and your eventual life path will now enable you to make significant progress. Are you happy in your career or are you ready to pivot? Profitable ideas come fast and furious.

SAGITTARIUS   (NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 22)

Sagittarians love adventure and now you seem to have a lot of great possibilities to choose from. What direction will you take and how far afield will you venture? Your ability to find various ways to expand your outlook and get yourself out of any mental or physical rut will pay off. Get out, get going and get excited.

CAPRICORN   (DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 20)

Your love looms large, Capricorn. You seem to feel especially deeply and life in general may feel a bit more serious and passionate. This can lead to a full illumination of what makes you tick and what really motivates you. Use this knowledge to help you overcome roadblocks. Go with the flow and see where the fates place you.

AQUARIUS   (JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 19)

Aquarians create more synergies and cooperation now. You seem to have an intrinsic ability to understand what others need, even if they can’t express them. This intuitiveness takes you far and enables you to make significant gains in any type of relationship and establish foundations for future understanding.

PISCES   (FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20)

You may be feeling more robust and energetic, Pisces. Good! Use this burst of oomph to finish off some long delayed projects and get a few more detailed chores completed. Once you have cleaned off your desk, find more ways to improve your health regime. All in all this is a time of improvement and accomplishment.

(c) 2024 MADAM LICHTENSTEIN, LLC., All Rights Reserved. For Entertainment Purposes Only. @thestarryeye Find astrology readings on tinyurl.com/TheStarryEye and a great sun sign book at tinyurl.com/Herscopes

Lucky Numbers for the Week of July 19, 2024

Lottery ads tell us you only need a dollar and a dream. But it is also helpful to have a list of lucky numbers to help spur the good fortune ... or fortunes. So with that in mind, here are some lucky numbers that can be used in any helpful way. I gazed into a pool of water, Nostradamus-like, and contemplated the cosmos. Then I mixed the tarot cards and allowed the spirits to guide me to the cards that represent the lucky numbers for this week. Nothing is guaranteed but who knows ....?

Here are the lucky numbers for the week of July 19-25, 2024:

I choose eight numbers because 8 is the number of of wealth.

1, 8, 18, 25, 28, 57, 65, 72

There are many ways to delve into your own consciousness to find luck and intuition. Try reading Dream Power/Improve Your Luck (Super Strength Series) and see if your dreams give you any clues and premonitions. Here's a guide to the best books available this month

Broken Mirrors Were Not Bad Luck to the Mayans

I don't know about you but I am extremely careful handling mirrors lest I crack or break one. Superstitions about cracked or broken mirrors predict 7 years of bad luck. However, for ancient Mayans, cracked mirrors were a portal to the world beyond. Nobles of the powerful Mesoamerican civilization conjured gods and ancestors in rituals centered around the objects as explained in this fascinating article on Atlas Obscura.

Highlights from the article are here as expressed by James L. Fitzsimmons, a professor of anthropology at Middlebury.

Some people fear that breaking a mirror can lead to seven years of misfortune. The history of this superstition may go back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who ascribed mysterious powers to reflected images. As a scholar of the Indigenous religions of the Americas, I know that the ancient Maya had a different take on cracked mirrors. During the first millennium, the Maya used such mirrors—in cities from southern Mexico to western Honduras—as channels for supernatural communication rather than as cosmetic accessories.

Using hallucinogens, these nobles stared at their reflections, seeking mystical experiences. The cracks between the pieces resulted in fractured, distorted reflections, through which it was believed that people could talk to divine beings. The nobles hoped to find wisdom in the lands beyond mirrors, which they associated with gods, ancestors, and other spirits.

Horoscope for the Week of July 15, 2024 - Venus Enters Leo

Venus moves into Leo sparking our emotions and making our displays of love grand and grander as time goes on. Expand your joy and don’t rein it in!

Here is my favorite book on astrology and a "must" for anyone interested in learning more: Secrets from a Stargazer's Notebook: Making Astrology Work for You and here's a guide to the best books available this month. This column is (c) 2024 MADAM LICHTENSTEIN, LLC., All Rights Reserved. For Entertainment Purposes Only. Madam Lichtenstein is the author of the best selling astrology book “HerScopes ” now in its 12th printing and available as an eBook.

ARIES   (MARCH 21 - APRIL 20)

You not only love to flirt, Aries, you also find that your expressions of affection take on a festive, mirthful and carefree energy. Open your heart to the possibilities and see where you can stoke romance in more creative ways. You become a magician, conjuring up an array of happy connections that has everyone floating on air.

TAURUS (APRIL 21-MAY 21)

Bringing family together has never been easier, Taurus. That is because you approach all interactions in a relaxed and non-judgmental manner. Showcase your ability to love and reach out to those who may be on the fringes. Creating a close and safe domestic space not only fortifies you but can also lead to a stronger self-image.

GEMINI   (MAY 22 - JUNE 21)

You seem to know just what to say to get others to do exactly what you want, Gemini. Your secret to success is to decide early on exactly what you want and from whom. Display your flirtatious side and see how you can corral public opinion. Have you ever thought about running for office? Now may be a good time…

CANCER   (JUNE 22 - JULY 23)

Delving deep into your value system not only uncovers certain power dynamics, it also strengthens your resolve to live your life more openly and personally in balance. That is great, Cancer! Once you have parsed the elements of what makes you happy, you can then resolve to make yourself even happier. Life begins now!

LEO   (JULY 24 - AUGUST 23)

You make an excellent first impression, Leo. Your natural grace and charisma become too tempting for others to resist. You wow the crowds. Make inroads into your next steps in life. Put forth your best ideas and energize your personal pet projects with the help of influential people. They are there to help if you decide to ask them.

VIRGO   (AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 23)

There are wonderful things bubbling in the background, Virgo. You may not be aware of the good vibes working on your behalf but they are there. Find ways to pull back and meditate on your best charitable efforts and find ways to heal the world with kindness and generosity. It pays you dividends later in the month.

LIBRA   (SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 23)

Your social life hits a high note, Libra. While you have a natural ability to bring people together, it is now supercharged. Don’t sit around the house and wait for a knock on the door. Get out there and make connections with a range of friends, groups and organizations. Expand your circle into a globe. You never know who can happen!

SCORPIO   (OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22)

You have an uncanny ability to strategize, Scorpio. Now your prescience takes a dramatic and happy step forward. Allow yourself some time to review your path in life, your profession and your ultimate life goals. Some may need to be recalibrated but others see a full speed ahead. Make your mark with your charm.

SAGITTARIUS   (NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 22)

Anything having to do with travel or personal expansion has a dose of romance and warm feeling attached to it, Sagittarius. Maybe this means a reunion or a wonderful new discovery that has emotional impact. Allow yourself time to explore the possibilities and get you out of a rut and routine. Excitement reigns!

CAPRICORN   (DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 20)

Your ability to express your love and happiness not only feeds your inner being but also happily improves the lives of others. Capricorns are sometimes shy but there is no reason why you can’t fully express your emotions. The response will be gratifying and the end results lead you to new levels of understanding.

AQUARIUS   (JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 19)

Reach out and connect with others, Aquarius. You have the ability to reach consensus within any difficult relationship and build bridges between dissenting factions. You find new levels of understanding as your charisma adds to your following and fan base. They call you the peacemaker and we certainly can use that.

PISCES   (FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20)

Whatever stresses you may have at work, you now find more support for your efforts among colleagues and co-workers. Express yourself honestly and from the heart, Pisces. There are those who will even chip in and help you out of a jam. You have the ability to make your surroundings happier and more in balance.

(c) 2024 MADAM LICHTENSTEIN, LLC., All Rights Reserved. For Entertainment Purposes Only. @thestarryeye Find astrology readings on tinyurl.com/TheStarryEye and a great sun sign book at tinyurl.com/Herscopes

Lucky Numbers for the Week of July 12, 2024

Lottery ads tell us you only need a dollar and a dream. But it is also helpful to have a list of lucky numbers to help spur the good fortune ... or fortunes. So with that in mind, here are some lucky numbers that can be used in any helpful way. I gazed into a pool of water, Nostradamus-like, and contemplated the cosmos. Then I mixed the tarot cards and allowed the spirits to guide me to the cards that represent the lucky numbers for this week. Nothing is guaranteed but who knows ....?

Here are the lucky numbers for the week of July 12-18, 2024:

I choose eight numbers because 8 is the number of of wealth.

1, 8, 16, 28, 33, 40, 57, 66

There are many ways to delve into your own consciousness to find luck and intuition. Try reading Dream Power/Improve Your Luck (Super Strength Series) and see if your dreams give you any clues and premonitions. Here's a guide to the best books available this month