In the week ahead, steady Capricorns will notice gradual progress in personal and professional areas. Uphold routines and trust instincts. Careful planning and friends bring stability. Financial opportunities appear, and family time feels rewarding. Challenges seem manageable when you stay organized and open to guidance.

This month's full moon, nicknamed the Sturgeon Moon, arrives on Aug. 9, but we'll be able to feel its effects in the days surrounding its peak. Positively, this is a joyous lunation because it rises in Aquarius (which represents community and friendships) and the planets are in a heavenly dance.

Usually, you’re assertive, defiant, and confrontational with others. This week, you are trying to find the middle ground before jumping to conclusions and acting on impulse. It may be difficult to calm your temper, but taking a beat before responding is doable and advisable to center your energy and thoughts.