Weekly horoscope: 3 astrologers' predictions for Monday 26th July—Sunday 1st August

"Take a break. You’ll do a much better job once you’re rested and recharged. A worry is not as severe as you believe. Focus on the facts and build your case."

"You’re redesigning your garden and looking for some inspiration. Think how your planting can benefit the local wildlife."

"Your finances are in focus. Make sure that you keep good records, as they could be invaluable in just a few months’ time."

"Between now and the end of the year, a change of heart is possible, particularly regarding a job or a long-term plan. So, keep the doors of communication open."

"Taking your best friend shopping will be a wonderful way to catch up, and you might be able to buy some amazing bargains."

"You may meet someone new this week. It could be in person or online. Romance is certainly in the air!"

"Sometimes it is so wrong it is right! So, rest assured that however a situation looks now, how crazy a solution may seem, it will make perfect sense by mid-September."

"Your sense of fun leads you to visit a local adventure park. High ropes and zip wires will get your adrenaline pumping."

"Concentrate on the little things in life and you’ll feel your energy expand and grow. Most of the gifts of nature are free."

"Money matters. Don’t get emotional about it, though. Simply lay out your terms, let the figures speak for themselves, and then wait and see what happens."

"You are thinking about taking your family camping – there are places that allow wild camping, so give the wilderness a try."

"Your family and friends may need more of your attention. Decide carefully what you can offer and where the boundary ends."

"If you have regrets about the way a relationship ended, reach out with a view to patching things up. What’s worse: to go on wondering or to know you tried?"

"You’re doing a lot of house repairs and renovations. You may even be laying a new drive or building a garage."

"This is a wonderful time for launching a new business or product. Your creative energies are running high."

"You are a behind-the-scenes operator, but until late-September it is important to show you mean business, as people need to know you are a contender."

"Don’t get bogged down if there’s something you don’t understand. Look for the answers online or ask a friend."

"Your life needs to be filled with greater meaning. Consider offering your time to others who may need it."

"Get all of your ducks in a row. With Saturn in charge of cosmic affairs, pragmatism rules. Focus on your endgame and don’t let people walk all over you."

"You are feeling good and planning time with friends and family. Booking a holiday can also lift your spirits."

"You’re a great listener. You may assist someone who needs to share their story. Reach out and offer help."

"Changing your mind doesn’t make you a flip-flopper. It means you have taken the time to re-examine and you have reached a much more satisfactory conclusion."

"You have a challenge and you may not be looking forward to it. Approach the situation with an optimistic attitude."

"You have a powerful mind. It’s time to focus on your gifts and talents, and express your creative side."

"Waiting to be noticed or hoping for an offer to arrive are non-starters. It’s time to set out your market stall, the bigger and brighter it is the better. PR works, OK."

"Inspired thinking may lead to solutions for problems you didn’t know how to tackle. People will look to you for inspiration."

"Sometimes dissonance is needed to reach peace and harmony. Distance may be required in a relationship in order to restore its balance."

"This is your year to make money and to establish yourself. If it’s not happening yet, then now’s the time to redouble your efforts and rethink your strategies."

"Rather than a trip, you’re planning an outside space, with barbecue and bar. Painting it white will remind you of the Med."

"It’s time to reach out and share more of yourself. A loving word, a kind gesture can make all the difference."

"Jupiter heads back into Aquarius giving you another bite at the cherry. Just because it didn’t work the first time – or the second! – doesn’t mean it won’t work at all."

"You may feel reluctant to throw yourself into your normal social scene. Choose some close friends to socialise with."

"You’re in a growth spurt. Sometimes it’s comfortable, and often it’s not. Stick with it and know that you’re blossoming into a butterfly."

"With Mars arriving in the 7th house, your love life will receive a shot in the arm. Over the next six weeks you’ll discover who loves you – and, also, who doesn’t."

"Any dreams you’ve had about the future can start to become reality. Make a plan and allow time to fit in everything."

"Your treasures are inside of you. Looking outside will only bring emptiness. Stillness and silence are your best friends right now."