Some problems in romance may be causing you to feel alone and secluded at present. Take a break, if needed, to make your health and your professional life a priority. Work feels richly rewarding at present, as your efforts and talents earn recognition. Enjoy the rise in rank and the glory it offers. Today is a perfect day to show loved ones how much you care. Don't hold back. Express your true feelings for them. Take care when on the road. Traveling by public transport is advisable. Avoid alcohol and other things that cloud your judgment.

The universe hands you the mic today as voluble Mercury whips into Leo and fires up your first house of self-expression for a longer-than-usual phase, until September 2. Now that you have people's attention, how DO you want to sway the masses? Do you want to get a buzz going about a creative venture? Rally people around a cause that you're personally connected with? During this cycle, important eyes will be on you. Slight plot twist: Mercury spins retrograde from July 18 to August 11. To avoid making any “off brand” mistakes, make sure your outer style reflects the "you" that you want the world to take notice of.