COPY OF Cancer weekly horoscope: What your star sign has in store for June 1
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CANCER
JUNE 22 - JULY 22
1
If an ambition you thought was long gone keeps resurfacing in your mind, it deserves your attention.
Whether it's missed love opportunities or work goals you've admired, admitting what you truly want will allow Saturn to master its success.
Partners may make private words public sooner than expected.
Restart a style makeover rather than sticking with a costly mistake.
Love: Listening to friends and allowing them to provide emotional insight or even make introductions could lead to several weeks of romance followed by a major passion decision at the end of July.
In August, you may start seriously saving up.
A try-anything moon on 9 August will heighten physical thrills to the maximum.
What is your star sign's element?
In astrology, the elements — Air, Water, Earth, and Fire signs — serve as foundational principles that influence the characteristics and behaviours associated with the twelve star signs.
Earth signs: Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn
The Earth signs are grounded in the tangible and practical aspects of life, embodying the stable and nurturing qualities of their element. These signs are known for their pragmatism, reliability, and strong connection to the physical world, often excelling in matters that require patience and persistence.
Air Signs: Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius
The Air signs are characterised by their intellectual, communicative, and social nature. This reflects the light and dynamic essence of their elemental influence. Overall, these signs tend to excel in the realms of ideas, relationships, and innovation, bringing a breath of fresh air to their interactions and thought processes.
Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces
The Water element signs are profoundly impacted by their element. With each astrological sign, water gives way to emotional depth, strong intuition, and a capacity for deep empathy and connection.
Fire Signs: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius
Fuelled by the element of Fire, these fire signs in astrology are known for their passion, boldness, energy, enthusiasm, courage, and a zest for life that often leads them to adventurous and creative endeavours.
Life: Be cautious with your finances in June and July, as Mars may tempt you into money mischief.
However, creating and adhering to a budget could prove easier than expected.
A family side-business idea has the potential to double its value overnight.
Mercury will make you the voice of reason while also ensuring plenty of sunshine-filled fun.
Luck: Jupiter's partnership with you will bring high-flying success, and this time, you won't look back.
Large-looped handwriting, circular tables, and your own initials could be summer winners.
Fabulous is the home of horoscopes, with weekly updates on what's in store for your star sign as well as daily predictions.
You can also use our series of guides to find out everything from which star sign to hook up with for the steamiest sex to what it's like to live your life totally by your horoscope.
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