Week of August 20th to 26th, 2012
On August 17, the Leo Sun paired with sensible Saturn to help you get your plans cleared. Also on August 17, the new Moon in Leo persuaded us all to get the ball rolling with some new, daring venture - possibly even a new romance!
The weekend helped us with an added moment of divine inspiration on August 18, when Mercury and Uranus allowed crazy but brilliant ideas to grow in our minds.
This week starts with a little bit of an emotional wild ride and it would seem a bit challenging to find stable ground to stand on, as our emotions are pulled in several directions. We want everyone to get along once the Moon enters gracious Libra at 12:45 am EDT, but her stressful aspects to domineering Pluto and shocking Uranus put our emotions on edge. Do not worry , by tomorrow we will all be in a better place and our outlook will change...so will our methods:) Even though the Moon will meet Saturn in Libra head-on dropping a cold reality shower on our dreams, they will still feel sweet.
The major event of the week is the Sun's entry into Virgo, the sign of industrious nitpicking, perfectionism and orderly precision. On August 22 the Sun leaves playful Leo and moves into workaholic Virgo, just before Mars swings into ultra-determined Scorpio on August 23. Together, these two transits will help us all put our nose to the grindstone and get some work done. Neptune throws a couple lazy-day distractions on August 24 and 26, but on August 30, the Sun fights back with Pluto to help us regain our focus.
Look forward to the month closing on a dreamy note with a full Moon in Pisces on August 31, reminding us that hard work is more effective when you let your imagination get involved!
ARIES
Questions about love, relationships and bonds of all kinds, weigh heavily on your mind as fiery Mars and structured Saturn rally together in your relationship house. Partnerships can feel like a tug of war this week, as your emotions run from hot to cold in the blink of an eye. Storming out of conflict and disagreements solves nothing, Aries. As much as starting over feels like the easiest plan, your challenge this week is to sit tight and work through those issues in dialogue.
TAURUS
A simple plan works best this week, Taurus, so there is no shame in scaling back. With motivator Mars and disciplined Saturn aligned in your sixth house of efficiency, you’re all about conserving your resources and devising the most pragmatic plan you possibly can. Work smarter, not harder. Also, there’s a fine line between caring and codependency, Taurus, and you may get a wake-up call therein. Generosity does not always beget generosity. I warned you several times by now:)
GEMINI
There’s no place like home, as the Virgo sun settles down in your domestic sector for a month. Cozy, family-friendly moments are ahead so create space in your schedule for your nearest and dearest. The interior decorating muse may appear this week, sending you into an obsessively creative swirl. Making your house feel more like a home…or a home that suits your current interests will be a fulfilling mission this week. Find unique treasures in flea markets and back alley shops of curiosities. Are you in the market for a move? Now is the time to start on your search.
CANCER
The sun moves into Virgo on Wednesday, electrifying your social third house for a month. Last week you were all shy and hanging out in the background. This week, you’re a total butterfly and people couldn’t shut you up if they tried. That is a good thing, Cancer. You are a great conversationalist and your social network will grow well as a result. Don’t worry about how you’ll handle this new wave of popularity. You’ll still be able to have your alone time, but right now, your focus should be on building important connections–and also, sharpening your flirting skill.
LEO
Less is more this week, Leo: not exactly words your soul like you loves to hear. The good news is, you can still create an incredibly dramatic effect without putting in so much effort. Send your inner drama king or queen away for a month while the Virgo sun lights up your second house of simplicity until September 23. The grandiose visions you developed while the sun was in Leo for the past month now need to be funnelled into a manageable plan. Shift into a more pragmatic role: crunch the numbers, work out the timeliness, figure out what it will actually take to pull your vision off. Having a practical plan to work from will show you just how doable your dreams can be. There is good reason to feel optimistic, even if you have to start smaller for now.
VIRGO
The sun blazes into Virgo for a month this Tuesday, making you the zodiac’s superstar. Shake off the drama of the past month and keep it moving. If a situation hasn’t worked out by now, set your sights on greener pastures. Fresh starts are the word of the month and they become possible when you free your mind and open your heart to new possibilities. Out with the old, Virgo! Your sentimental soul can survive the goodbyes especially when you see what opens up afterwards. Has someone been taking advantage of your kindness? Boundaries please!
LIBRA
Enjoy some down and alone time but continue to fight for what you believe in. Driven Mars and disciplined Saturn align in your sign giving you all the strength you need to wrap up an ambitious project. And with the |Sun in Virgo, your twelfth House of Endings and New Beginnings, you need your privacy to wrap up old unfulfilled dreams and clear the slate for the new you. Other people may slow you down this week so try to fly solo as much as possible. You are on the verge of a major breakthrough, the butterfly is about to emerge from the larvae.
SCORPIO
Scorpio, for the next month, the sun will be cruising through Virgo and your eleventh house of collaborations, insisting that you play nice with the other people on the planet. You aren’t the biggest fan of group activities, as you prefer to work your magic in absolute privacy, uninterrupted and unsupervised. The surprise this coming month is that you actually CAN survive a new cooperative venture. Open your mind, Scorpio. As long as you’re teaming up with people whose intellect and creativity you respect (and vice versa), this could be a smashing success. Letting go of the control will be the hardest part .
SAGITTARIUS
Are you ready for your close up, Sagittarius? Your life becomes a lot more public this week as the sun moves into Virgo and your tenth house for a month. The demand for your exquisite talents will increase under this solar magic spell, creating an upsurge in your career. You’ll have to put that party, frolic and fun side of your personality on hold for a bit as professional obligations take precedence. Not that you should become a total workaholic. Stepping into a role of leadership also means learning how to delegate. You are protected, no, pushed into the limelight and your dreams might come true sooner than you think.
CAPRICORN
This Tuesday, the sun enters Virgo for a month, energizing your ninth house of higher education, travel, and expansion. Your eager mind is hungry for information, but not the type that winds up on a standardized test. The teachings of Zen masters, genius entrepreneurs, and self-development gurus are the ones you’ll eagerly absorb. You’re ready to broaden your horizons and to your moody outlook on your future for a more optimistic view. This may involve taking a vacation with an educational component, even a spiritual pilgrimage, in the coming month. You can also travel in the virtual sense, gathering information from thinkers and philosophers all around the globe. You will be a happier camper after that.
AQUARIUS
It’s officially “sexy time” in Aquarius-land as the sun slinks into Virgo and your seductive eighth house. Get back in tune with that body of yours, Aquarius, so you feel better in your own skin. Physical exercise is the quickest way to get there—after you make sure you’re getting enough sleep, of course. Your finances come into focus under the beams of the Virgo sun, especially other people's money. Think outside the box when it comes to earning your daily bread. This is stellar time for learning about investments or actually making some. Put on that inventor’s cap. You could create a product, or something that earns you money while you sleep, so to speak. Other people are ready to invest their two cents in your invention too.
PISCES
The sun blazes through Virgo and your partnership house for a month, making two your magic number. You’ll thrive as half of a dynamic duo, especially if you come together as two whole people rather than doing the “you complete me” dance. Be an open channel, Pisces, so that you can attract someone who fits you like a glove. Sending out the clearest possible signals and holding a vision of the type of person you’d like to draw in will increase your odds of finding a compatible match. Whether for business, romance, or some other purpose, you’ll love joining forces with another creative soul. If you’re already in a relationship, make it more of a priority again. If the affection between you has been dying on the vine, do the requisite care and feeding.
The weekend helped us with an added moment of divine inspiration on August 18, when Mercury and Uranus allowed crazy but brilliant ideas to grow in our minds.
This week starts with a little bit of an emotional wild ride and it would seem a bit challenging to find stable ground to stand on, as our emotions are pulled in several directions. We want everyone to get along once the Moon enters gracious Libra at 12:45 am EDT, but her stressful aspects to domineering Pluto and shocking Uranus put our emotions on edge. Do not worry , by tomorrow we will all be in a better place and our outlook will change...so will our methods:) Even though the Moon will meet Saturn in Libra head-on dropping a cold reality shower on our dreams, they will still feel sweet.
The major event of the week is the Sun's entry into Virgo, the sign of industrious nitpicking, perfectionism and orderly precision. On August 22 the Sun leaves playful Leo and moves into workaholic Virgo, just before Mars swings into ultra-determined Scorpio on August 23. Together, these two transits will help us all put our nose to the grindstone and get some work done. Neptune throws a couple lazy-day distractions on August 24 and 26, but on August 30, the Sun fights back with Pluto to help us regain our focus.
Look forward to the month closing on a dreamy note with a full Moon in Pisces on August 31, reminding us that hard work is more effective when you let your imagination get involved!
ARIES
Questions about love, relationships and bonds of all kinds, weigh heavily on your mind as fiery Mars and structured Saturn rally together in your relationship house. Partnerships can feel like a tug of war this week, as your emotions run from hot to cold in the blink of an eye. Storming out of conflict and disagreements solves nothing, Aries. As much as starting over feels like the easiest plan, your challenge this week is to sit tight and work through those issues in dialogue.
TAURUS
A simple plan works best this week, Taurus, so there is no shame in scaling back. With motivator Mars and disciplined Saturn aligned in your sixth house of efficiency, you’re all about conserving your resources and devising the most pragmatic plan you possibly can. Work smarter, not harder. Also, there’s a fine line between caring and codependency, Taurus, and you may get a wake-up call therein. Generosity does not always beget generosity. I warned you several times by now:)
GEMINI
There’s no place like home, as the Virgo sun settles down in your domestic sector for a month. Cozy, family-friendly moments are ahead so create space in your schedule for your nearest and dearest. The interior decorating muse may appear this week, sending you into an obsessively creative swirl. Making your house feel more like a home…or a home that suits your current interests will be a fulfilling mission this week. Find unique treasures in flea markets and back alley shops of curiosities. Are you in the market for a move? Now is the time to start on your search.
CANCER
The sun moves into Virgo on Wednesday, electrifying your social third house for a month. Last week you were all shy and hanging out in the background. This week, you’re a total butterfly and people couldn’t shut you up if they tried. That is a good thing, Cancer. You are a great conversationalist and your social network will grow well as a result. Don’t worry about how you’ll handle this new wave of popularity. You’ll still be able to have your alone time, but right now, your focus should be on building important connections–and also, sharpening your flirting skill.
LEO
Less is more this week, Leo: not exactly words your soul like you loves to hear. The good news is, you can still create an incredibly dramatic effect without putting in so much effort. Send your inner drama king or queen away for a month while the Virgo sun lights up your second house of simplicity until September 23. The grandiose visions you developed while the sun was in Leo for the past month now need to be funnelled into a manageable plan. Shift into a more pragmatic role: crunch the numbers, work out the timeliness, figure out what it will actually take to pull your vision off. Having a practical plan to work from will show you just how doable your dreams can be. There is good reason to feel optimistic, even if you have to start smaller for now.
VIRGO
The sun blazes into Virgo for a month this Tuesday, making you the zodiac’s superstar. Shake off the drama of the past month and keep it moving. If a situation hasn’t worked out by now, set your sights on greener pastures. Fresh starts are the word of the month and they become possible when you free your mind and open your heart to new possibilities. Out with the old, Virgo! Your sentimental soul can survive the goodbyes especially when you see what opens up afterwards. Has someone been taking advantage of your kindness? Boundaries please!
LIBRA
Enjoy some down and alone time but continue to fight for what you believe in. Driven Mars and disciplined Saturn align in your sign giving you all the strength you need to wrap up an ambitious project. And with the |Sun in Virgo, your twelfth House of Endings and New Beginnings, you need your privacy to wrap up old unfulfilled dreams and clear the slate for the new you. Other people may slow you down this week so try to fly solo as much as possible. You are on the verge of a major breakthrough, the butterfly is about to emerge from the larvae.
SCORPIO
Scorpio, for the next month, the sun will be cruising through Virgo and your eleventh house of collaborations, insisting that you play nice with the other people on the planet. You aren’t the biggest fan of group activities, as you prefer to work your magic in absolute privacy, uninterrupted and unsupervised. The surprise this coming month is that you actually CAN survive a new cooperative venture. Open your mind, Scorpio. As long as you’re teaming up with people whose intellect and creativity you respect (and vice versa), this could be a smashing success. Letting go of the control will be the hardest part .
SAGITTARIUS
Are you ready for your close up, Sagittarius? Your life becomes a lot more public this week as the sun moves into Virgo and your tenth house for a month. The demand for your exquisite talents will increase under this solar magic spell, creating an upsurge in your career. You’ll have to put that party, frolic and fun side of your personality on hold for a bit as professional obligations take precedence. Not that you should become a total workaholic. Stepping into a role of leadership also means learning how to delegate. You are protected, no, pushed into the limelight and your dreams might come true sooner than you think.
CAPRICORN
This Tuesday, the sun enters Virgo for a month, energizing your ninth house of higher education, travel, and expansion. Your eager mind is hungry for information, but not the type that winds up on a standardized test. The teachings of Zen masters, genius entrepreneurs, and self-development gurus are the ones you’ll eagerly absorb. You’re ready to broaden your horizons and to your moody outlook on your future for a more optimistic view. This may involve taking a vacation with an educational component, even a spiritual pilgrimage, in the coming month. You can also travel in the virtual sense, gathering information from thinkers and philosophers all around the globe. You will be a happier camper after that.
AQUARIUS
It’s officially “sexy time” in Aquarius-land as the sun slinks into Virgo and your seductive eighth house. Get back in tune with that body of yours, Aquarius, so you feel better in your own skin. Physical exercise is the quickest way to get there—after you make sure you’re getting enough sleep, of course. Your finances come into focus under the beams of the Virgo sun, especially other people's money. Think outside the box when it comes to earning your daily bread. This is stellar time for learning about investments or actually making some. Put on that inventor’s cap. You could create a product, or something that earns you money while you sleep, so to speak. Other people are ready to invest their two cents in your invention too.
PISCES
The sun blazes through Virgo and your partnership house for a month, making two your magic number. You’ll thrive as half of a dynamic duo, especially if you come together as two whole people rather than doing the “you complete me” dance. Be an open channel, Pisces, so that you can attract someone who fits you like a glove. Sending out the clearest possible signals and holding a vision of the type of person you’d like to draw in will increase your odds of finding a compatible match. Whether for business, romance, or some other purpose, you’ll love joining forces with another creative soul. If you’re already in a relationship, make it more of a priority again. If the affection between you has been dying on the vine, do the requisite care and feeding.