July 2008 Featured Question of the Month:
What's the difference between your Sun Sign and your Moon Sign?

     The sun sign is based on which zodiac sign the sun was in on the date of your birthday, while the moon sign is determined by preparing a natal chart based on the exact time and location of birth.

     The sun sign refers to your character and ego and how you tend to behave or react to certain situations. The moon sign is a good indicator of the emotional self and how you best express you emotions. It also gives quite a bit of insight into how your subconscious self works. The combination of these two signs can usually give a fair idea of what your total personality is like.

     Since the sun's position in the sky can be predicted with a certain degree of accuracy from year to year, it has therefore become the more popular astrological sign. The moon, however, changes signs about once every two and a half days. That makes it a little more difficult to use in forecasting, though not impossible.

     For those Cancers who have already celebrated their birthdays in June, congratulations, and for those getting ready to party, many happy wishes go out to you. You have probably already noticed that something is going to be different this year. It may be that you are starting to feel stronger or more confident mentally, emotionally, financially, career-wise or health-wise, all depending on your individual chart, but in some way you should be feeling an "upgrade" is in progress in your life.

     Venus, in your sign since June 19, has been doing whatever she can to encourage you to update your appearance to match the sex appeal she's been bestowing on you. The sun has also been on you full blast to attract attention to you and your talents. Romantic interludes are highly possible but you seem to be more preoccupied with business and financial security (which is another Venus area). If you are single and truly want a mate, there is at least one someone who would fit the bill, but it will require your leaving the office/house. Business gets even more interesting though when Mercury joins the celebration on July 11. Expect lots of help with anything that needs written or verbal skills to leap to the next level.

     There is a strong possibility of an important contract or written agreement being finalized in the second half of the month.

     Your personal new moon is on July 3. Be sure to spend some time outdoors that night and tell your wishes, big and small, to the Goddess, then release them to her care.

     To read July horoscopes for all signs, read Felix's column thelotuscircle.com/astro.html

Felix Rodriguez has been a practicing astrologer since 1981. A member of the American Federation of Astrologers, he has been trained in all areas pertaining to Natal and Progressed Horoscopes. Felix can be reached at felix@thelotuscircle.com