Take a journey to somewhere new, perhaps somewhere remote or out in nature. This excursion will be spiritually fulfilling and you will return home feeling at peace. A parent may assist you or need your assistance in legal affairs. Good fortune seems to surround you now as you work to fix what needs repairing. Material pleasures entice you today. Keep a check on unnecessary expenses and you'll soon have more time and more resources for meaningful things. Making informed decisions will help you later in the month. Be wary of irrational expenditures. Always plan and watch carefully before starting a new enterprise or buying new office accessories.

Hold your own on Saturday, Taurus, especially if others challenge your views—or pressure you to abandon a promise you made to yourself, like that "just one drink" you're avoiding this month. When the urge to self-soothe strikes, head into nature instead; immersing yourself in a quiet, beautiful place will settle your restless mind and rejuvenate your body. Sunday shifts the focus to mending fences as communicator Mercury settles into big-hearted Leo and your sensitive fourth house until August 25, lending you the words to repair a rift with a friend or relative. Good news: You don't have to rehash every upsetting detail. Simply speak from the heart about how much they mean to you, and they'll feel it. Bonus: Home-improvement talks and family meetings flow easier than usual too.