Reading a horoscope? First check whether it sounds like your life right now

A monthly forecast is written for many people. If what it describes doesn't match your life, skip it. There's no need to force it to fit.

What are "check-in signs"?

Based on the cards, I write a short description of what may be going on at the start of the forecast, so you can compare it first. For example, whether you've been adjusting things at work, having a hard time with someone, or putting something off.

These descriptions are only a guide before you read. If they sound like you, it doesn't mean the forecast that follows will be accurate; if they don't, you don't need to follow the advice.

Cancer in September 2026, as an example

That month had The Tower reversed and Death upright. You could first ask yourself:

• Has my usual work or daily routine started to feel like it doesn't fit?
• Am I carrying a lot but hesitant to ask anyone for help?
• Is there something I've tried many times without much success that I'm still doing?

If something similar is going on, read that month's full reading and see which parts are worth thinking about.

Both sun and rising signs are worth reading

When reading monthly forecasts, I usually lead with the rising sign and follow with the sun sign, often described as eighty and twenty percent. That's a reading suggestion, not a measured accuracy rate. If you don't know your rising sign, see how to look it up.

It's also normal if neither sounds like your life right now. A collective forecast can't cover everyone's life.