This week in astrology: July 23 - 29, 2012 prediction

The week of July 23-29 begins with the Sun moving into Leo. There is anxiety and pressure in the atmosphere due to planetary energies. If you are an optimist avoid the news since it is always tragic and filled with drama. Stay in your corner of the world to stay safe. Don't think you have to live in fear, positivity is much better for your health.

Astrology watches life unfold. The sky has always been there and planet alignments rule lives. What you do with this information is up to you; use if for good and you will live a happy life. Use astrology predictions for evil and evil is what you will receive. Looking at charts, the stars and the alignment of the planets who us the energy fields of each planet. This gives you an opportunity to speculate on what is ahead and in the future.

Life can be difficult if you know too much about the planets. Warrior planet Mars, Pluto who destroys and rebel Uranus line up for difficult aspects that can be scary. There are so many possibilities. Turn from the dark realities and shield yourself from what can happen. On the other side of the coin, good things are always underway.

The Sun moves into Leo on the 22nd of July. This gives most of you an opportunity to say what you mean. Leo is the sign of expressions and self. Leo is encouraging, optimistic and very proud. Leo is also fun loving and stubborn. Leo at this time of the year asks for self-discovery and learning to love who you are. Share your gifts with others. When the Sun moves from Leo, find ways to get creative.

Ideas, communications with others and thoughts heat up this week. You want to discuss situations with a love, but it might be impossible. Mercury is retrograding and is in a state of review rather than forward thinking. You might want to deal with repressed people or you may be feeling high. Thoughts running through your mind are dark on the 24th through the 26th, but you can get through it.

Stop being paranoid and thinking that the world is about to end. Stop watching those super hero movies that make you think of world destruction. You know there is peace and safety in your own corner of the world. Stay there. If you are adventurous, peak out from behind the curtains and wave at the neighbors.