July Design Horiscopes

Cancer

Your modesty should be commended. You're no stranger to numerous praises this month, yet you don't flaunt your obvious design talent. And don't think for a minute that other designers aren't secretly envious of the compliments you're getting. They most certainly are. But you handle it all professionally. By the way, refusing to charge for autographs is a nice touch.

Leo

Avoid the temptation this month to join a few mischievous co-workers who are having a good time at someone's expense. Apparently a newly hired designer compulsively accepts all challenges, whether work-related or not. Her obsessive behavior has become a source of warped office entertainment. It's one thing to engage in a little stress-relieving playfulness but it's another thing to spend a whole afternoon in hysterics watching the poor girl desperately trying to lick her elbow.

Virgo

As a traditionally modest and shy Virgoan, it's almost unbearably painful for you this month to give a PowerPoint presentation to a group of graphic designer wannabees around the 16th. You'll have to face them and even make eye contact. You could keep your head down and talk to the floor or keep your head raised and talk to the ceiling but then the audience might think there's a party in your head and they weren't invited.

Libra

Libras are easygoing and sociable, so it's no surprise that you blend in nicely with all of your co-workers. You've noticed that many of them have personal desk items, such as family pictures, kids' drawings, books, coffee mugs, etc. You've decided to join the crowd with something of your own this month. Don't be perturbed by the raised eyebrows and disbelieving stares of fellow designers when they see that oversized Shrek buddy pillow.

Scorpio

Being a Scorpio, you have a strong dislike for work that doesn't suit you, so resist the urge to complain this month about getting what you perceive to be menial design projects. Let others on your in-house design team carry the stressful burden of bigger tasks while you partake in some creative fun with the smaller ones. Stay motivated and eagerly work on that arousing book cover design for 'Loop-Stitch Doilies & Other Knit Patterns.'

Sagittarius

Brace yourself for some creative fireworks this month right before the July Fourth holiday. An assertive new copywriter on your creative team thinks he knows more about design than the alphabet and is putting a strain on your usual jovial, optimistic Sagittarian personality. Remember, actions speak louder than words. Quietly hold your ground and don't retreat. And if that strategy fails, scream at him like a maniac.

Capricorn

You might have to increase your caffeine intake this month. Projects are aplenty and you'll need to keep a brisk pace. Munch on a chocolate candy bar while drinking a large mug of Columbian coffee and follow that with a bottle of caffeine-laced cola. Then consume a sugar loaded, high-energy drink and a protein-packed energy bar. Repeat every hour. You won't even realize you're still at work at three in the morning.

Aquarius

With your design firm heading for rough waters, you are secretly seeking calmer seas this month and quietly touching base with others in the design field. Might be good timing. However, opportunities are few and far between, so in your eagerness for a change of scenery, don't make any moves without first doing some solid research. You don't want to go from the Titanic to the Andrea Doria.

Pisces

The onset of summer poses some severe distractions for you around the 2nd. Being cooped up in an office with your eyes glued to a computer screen is not high on your list of warm weather frolic. And co-workers gushing about their planned trips to exotic locations are not helping to diminish your frustration. Look for your 20/20 hindsight to throttle you for taking that winter ski trip which sucked up all your available vacation time.

Aries

Being the first sign in the Zodiac, you like to get things started. You're adventurous, energetic and a bit of a daredevil. Combine those traits with a few alcoholic beverages, and your company picnic on the 13th might provide the ideal setting for you to grab attention. Trying to impress management with fresh, new ideas and overt creative thinking is usually a good thing but they seem to lose credibility when shouted upside down hanging from a tree.

Taurus

Burning the proverbial candle at both ends will take its toll on you this month unless you save some wick. Painful hangovers and creative thinking repel each other. A recommitment to meet the occasional harsh demands of your job will involve sacrificing parts of your ultra-active social life. Instead of starting your daily evenings with "PARTY TIME!" Ö try replacing it with "PROJECT TIME!" Okay, so it lacks a little luster.

Gemini

Geminians can be skilled manipulators of language and whatever you're telling clients this month is making them respond positively. Your verbal communication and creatively designed projects' visual messages are right on target. Look for others to mimic your style and repeat everything you say. Copycats are lurking. Be especially aware of anything sporting a curved beak and wild colored feathers.

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