India, July 10 -- If you've been waiting for the right time to move ahead with a goal, July 9 could be a good day to take the first step. According to Chinese astrology expert Vicki Iskandar, today's energy is all about making progress, but first, you may need to let go of things that are slowing you down.

The day is known as a Wood Monkey day in Chinese astrology. While that may sound complicated, its message is simple: before you can welcome something new, you have to make room for it.

In a recent Instagram reel, Iskandar explains that the energy of the day supports growth and moving forward. But instead of taking on more work, she says it's better to first complete unfinished tasks or let go of habits and situations that no longer he...