Horoscopes for the Week of August 6-12
Do you feel a tinge of insecurity about the very foundations of your inner and outer life? Are things sometimes dragging endlessly with no resolution in sight? Did complications arise in your relating to others lately?
Well, join the club and know you are not alone. The upside of the present cosmic battles is that they offer an unparalleled opportunity to get things out in the light of day and make amends, clear the air or otherwise feel releaved of burdens we shouldn't have carried in the first place.
The summer of “guns and roses' as I called it two weeks ago continues. Here is the good, the bad and the inspiring (hopefully) as we start this second week of August!
The major stories of this week are...
Mercury, the Messenger of the Gods will be going direct in Leo on the 7-8 of August. This is a clear end to miscommunications, transportation and machinery breakdowns, confused self-expression and plans being stalled for the silliest of reasons. You can go ahead buy that new i Phone, car or laptop you've been dreaming of, book that trip to Maui and generally speaking get the wings behind your projects back.
Three major mammoth outer planets are continuing their retrograde journey: Pluto in Capricorn through September 17, Neptune in Pisces through November 10 and Uranus in Aries through December 12. Turn inwards when things in the outer world refuse to move, budge or otherwise respond to your expectations but do not stay there too long. Time to assess, evaluate previously best laid plans, reaffirm your direction and purpose in life and -once in a while-get out of your own mind and see the world through new eyes. Many things are changing around you every minute, balance your inner and outer expression and remain open to change.
Beautiful Venus enters nurturing Cancer opening our hearts to the beauty and romance surrounding us all, softening our expression and drawing us to familiar environments. We will feel closer to family and loved ones, we will feel the need to redecorate our homes, enhance our relationships and become more in love with love. We become more concerned with security rather than advancement in relationships.
This week we all need to address certain areas of our lives (see your sign for clarification) most likely to be affected by a new round of tense moments next week when Mars, The Warrior will encounter Saturn, The Stern/Inflexible Teacher in a strong face-off in Libra. All the horoscopes this week contain advice on the area of your life that needs your attention pronto, before next week's troublesome aspect happens.
And we should look forward to the spectacular Blue Moon on the 31st in the sign of the Fish, a psychic moon which will prompt us to dream romantic dreams and wish upon a start. But until then....let's see what words of wisdom the stars offer us this week.
Question to meditate upon this week: Am I resisting the changes I need to make out of fear? What exactly am I afraid of? Break down the issue and spell things out clearly...in writing. That way you will be the first (if only the only one) to laugh out loud at how small the reasons are...and end the fear.
ARIES
I always command you for your bravery, Aries. This week's Mars/Saturn conjunction in your Seventh House of Relationships will test your courage again and maybe put a damper on your most important relationships (think spouse first!). You can already feel the tension rising like a dull warning bell that prevents you from just going along with your initial plans. On the outside all looks in order and you should be able to breathe. The tense T square involving your sign is in full force and to add gas on the fire, the Mars - Saturn showdown in your relationships sector next week is surely going to force you in the middle of yet another relationship drama to test your resolve and the things you swore you will never do again.
To help you out a bit, I will remind you of a wise Chinese saying: Do not do the same thing twice expecting a different result. Enough said. Your mantra of the week is: I will balance my needs with others' and put things in perspective (a real one!)
TAURUS
With Uranus in your 12th House of Endings you are confronted with things and people that have outlived their welcome in your life and home. Rather than being paralysed by fear and waiting for things to sort themselves out, you are invited to start doing something about it. If it is too good to be true, it must be. If it is awful to live through, end it. You deserve to be master of your domain, home and business. Then be one! I know I am tough but you will thank me in a few months when everything will turn out better than you imagined. The super conductive Mars and Saturn next week's union in your Sixth House of Health and Hygiene, Daily Routines, Service to Others, Pets and other things related it is a good time to observe the way you handle your everyday life and resolve to do it with more care. If, as I said, you deserve to remain the master of your home and business, you are also obligated to maintain it at standard...a matter of respect.
Your mantra for the week is: I will clean up my environment and my act thoroughly.
GEMINI
Those many voices (no, you have no mental disorder, just too many ideas) in your mind weighing with quick precision the pros and cons of everything are going to play a trick on you this week. You will go to extremes either analyzing too much all the tiny aspects of each argument or shoving them all under the carpet Ina denial of your own doing. Do not make definite decisions because on the 7th, Mercury your ruler will enter a direct movement giving you a chance to start anew...,at least in your mind.
The war of the roses, so to speak, happening in your Fifth House of Romantic Relationships will end the confusion but there is a risk that it might not end the way you wish to. Do not push situations and people to their limits.
Your mantra this week should be: love stays if I do.
CANCER
Beautiful Venus enters your sign and many things will be set right this week after all the battles are fought and all is said and done. Not everything of course, your sign is still affected by the Cardinal T Square in the sky and you still need time to go through all the transformations and ...pains of growing up. Venus will speak to your soul in a softer voice than anyone on Earth and you will feel the wings of romance and desire ready to carry you to Heaven. Ok, now it is time to wake up and stop dreaming. Open your eyes and take a look at that person in your life you have been ignoring for quite a while dreaming there is a greener pasture just around the corner. Take a second look and give yourself a second chance at true love.
Your mantra this week is: I will polish my dreams but stay anchored in reality.
LEO
Your little boat is out at sea against powerful winds this week, Leo. It has been for a while actually and this week, things beyond your control will take centre stage and create more havoc than you need. Mercury is going direct so you will get back your powerful voice and the desire to tell it like it is. An image comes to mind in an old Japanese painting: a tiny boat carried on top of large waves yet remaining intact. The moral of the story this week is that a weak boat can withstand stormy waves by letting the Sea forces battle each other and not interfering. The storm will end soon.
Mars will soon (next week) encounter Saturn in your Fourth House of Family and Home, prompting you to fight for your rights and your needs, protect fiercely your place of residence or take a leap of faith and move....on. But until next week, your mantra of the week could be: I will fight for truth and justice when protecting my home and my dear ones.
VIRGO
It is true that you survived tough situations lately. But survival was never the preferred outcome, you wanted to win and win big. You never liked to settle for the acceptable, you always believed deep in your heart that you deserve the exceptional. Then why, in the name of God, have you lived half way, accepted half truths from yourself and others and generally speaking settled for second best? And most importantly why do you blame everyone else for everything that happened to you? Time to become the self-respecting person with valuable qualities, valid aspirations that you are meant to be. Make the first step and you will be amazed how change will roll into your life with the force of a summer's wind.
Mars is preparing to encounter Saturn next week in a war-like situation in your Second House of Money, Possessions and Self-Worth attitude. Your mantra should be: I will not identify myself with how much money I have (or not have) any longer. I will cut all dependencies that keep me from respecting myself.
LIBRA
Dear Libra, with warrior Mars approaching a face off with Saturn in your lovely sign you will already feel a jolt of energy and strength that will motivate you to clean-up your environment and business from toxic people and projects that do not perform as expected. In the same time, however, you might become too aggressive in your approach to people. Go easy Tiger! You are supposed to remain our paragon of balance and fairness when times are tough for us all. But if you really are unable to perform your peace among people duty, just admit you are “not for human consumption” right now and lock yourself in the house, stay away from people and breakable objects and breathe it out. This too shall pass. Saturn WILL leave your sign by October and you will breathe a sigh of relief.
Mantra of the week: I will keep my composure and not compromise my values.
SCORPIO
Most certainly the latest developments in your private and professional life have been cause of worry and uncertainty for you, dear Scorpio. And the anxiety factor might increase a notch with a square-off from Mars and Saturn (of all planets!) happening next week in your 12th House of Secrets, Endings and all things obsolete, tired and faded. There is a lot I could tell you if we had a coffee right now, just the two of us...for now, here are some sensible words: Worry will not eliminate the source of the trouble. Admit that times are changing, that it is time to reinvent your life in more ways than one. Instead of trying to hang-on to the way things are, why not change with the times? There is merit in flexibility (something you might have a hard time with at times). Your mantra should be: I will leave the past where it belongs and embrace a new day or opportunity.
SAGITTARIUS
Your optimistic desire to have every tiny aspect of your world under control and running smoothly so you don't have to worry about anything may make you too ambitious this week. Just wanting something badly does not guarantee you can have it, or that you can have it when and how you want. Things develop at their own pace, situations too have their own timing to ripen. With the Mars and Saturn's tug of war preparing to happen next week in your 11th House of Friends, Colleagues, Organizations, Memberships, Employers (and their money due or owed to you!) it is the time to take a dispassionate, detached look at a situation without digging in your heels and throwing a tantrum, trying to insist that external situations fit in with your needs.
Advice of the week: the more you want something, the more elusive it gets. Detach...and breathe.
Mantra of the week: I will see people and situations in the light of truth, whatever that is. But first, I will try to define truth correctly.
CAPRICORN
Watch out for uncomfortable situations at work this week Capricorn. The Mars-Saturn tension making conjunction next week in your 10th House of Recognition, Authority, Professional Standing and Image can leave a dent in the way people view and appreciate you making you wonder if your world is coming to an end (metaphorically speaking). Consequently, you may secretly think that you might be responsible for this (hopefully!) temporary downfall, taking your self-confidence and impenetrable demeanour down as well. In preparation for what is to come next week, your mantra this week should be: I will retreat and reconsider. Take a break if need be, go on vacation and never, never lash out on your spouse, your best friend, your mom or any other innocent bystander. This is not how you should fight!
AQUARIUS
In this week's climate of too much... “excitement” courtesy of Mars, The Warrior and Saturn, The Heavyweight Stern Teacher anticipated collision in your 9th House of foreign cultures, foreign people, overseas travel and faraway places next week, you, dear Aquarius are invited to reconsider your next escape plan or the way you relate to people from a different culture. Tensions will arise regarding your project, people will stop being their accommodating selves and this is not an auspicious time to start your journey or to stir trouble. I wish I was clearer but if you heed my advice, please do not jump on the next bandwagon without thought, hoping it will only get better with time. Instead take your time and think twice. It might not.
Mantra of the week: by being careful now, I will save myself grief later (next week for instance).
PISCES
My advice to you, dear Pisces at the onset of this week of “sex,death and taxes" is to address and reassess with a clear mind all your Eight House issues: other people's money, spousal income, family help, taxes and inheritances. It might be either that you have been waiting for too long for a support you deserve or that you extended the dependence (or codependency) way beyond the necessary. Mars and Saturn will be soon joining forces in your Eighth House and things may come to a climactic peak in the above mentioned matters. The only way out is clear and honest communication. Do not draw convenient conclusions based on wishful thinking. It won't work. Your mantra this week should be: I will restore the balance of “give and take” by peaceful and honest means.