Horoscopes for the Week of September 3-9, 2012
September gets off to a pleasantly smooth start and you'll want to enjoy it while it lasts! Because with Pluto and Uranus swinging back into action later in the month, well, let's just say things won't be going quite as smoothly by then.
On September 1, Mercury happily joins the Sun in Virgo, merging work and conversation. Then, on September 3, a slight blip in pleasantries occurs when Venus squares off against Saturn, all while Mars and Pluto fall into a difficult alignment. On the positive side, Venus and Saturn will remind you to be more sensible and not quite so romantic and frivolous, while Mars and Pluto will supply you with the drive and focus to wrap up at least one major project.
On September 6, Venus is back in high gear, soaring into Leo as it rains down romance, parties, and all kinds of entertaining options. This excitement is immediately followed by the Virgo Sun squaring Jupiter on September 7, and Mercury (also in Virgo) squaring Jupiter on September 8. Squares are typically challenging transits, but when Jupiter is involved (as it is here), things take a turn for the mutually beneficial: Jupiter helps throw Virgo's innate caution to the wind, while Virgo keeps Jupiter's exuberance in check. Let’see what the week has in store for each and everyone and enjoy the ride!
ARIES
The pursuit of pleasure should be a high-priority item on your agenda this week. Romantic Venus will be sitting pretty in glamorous, passionate Leo (your Fifth House of Romance) from September 6 through October 3, giving you four weeks of cosmically sanctioned hedonism. There are healthy ways to find your fix so opt for those whenever possible. Opt for juicing, a spa day with a seaweed mud wrap and even a timely (but short!) shopping spree. Whatever you do have yourself in mind and the world will follow suit. Pamper yourself. Venus is the planet of beauty and style, is it time for an image upgrade? With Venus in Leo, this simple mantra holds true: when you look good, you feel good.
TAURUS
Family-friendly fun is headed your way, courtesy of social Venus’ tour through you house of kin from September 6 through October 3. This is prime time to bond with your nearest and dearest so make a mental list of the relatives you adore and miss like crazy. You might even schedule a spontaneous weekend trip over the meadow and through the woods or invite your favorite cousin to camp out at your place for a weekend of bonding adventures. If you’ve been on the outs with a female relative, the harmonizing influence of Venus can help restore peace. It will take some negotiating and the usual give and take to mend fences, but this is the time to extend the olive branch to all the women in your universe. You will be glad you did.
GEMINI
Social Venus camps out in Leo and your third house of dynamic duos from September 6 through October 3 bringing exciting partnerships into your orbit. While these unions are more likely to be platonic (or business) rather than romantic, there is plenty of sizzle coming your way. Forget what you heard about opposites attracting. It’s time to find your tribe: people with similar values, tastes, and interests as well as a common outlook on life. Although you’re a true original, there are others like you out there. Make a concerted effort to find them now by joining groups or activities that mirror your interests.
CANCER
Relax into a slow (and sensual) while the Love planet Venus cranks up “the quiet storm” soundtrack as it moves into your sultry second house until October 3. You’ve enjoyed hosting Venus in Cancer for the past month, but all good things must come to an end. Besides, the wild times were getting a bit exhausting. With Venus now moving through Leo for four weeks, you’ll enjoy a tamer brand of affection. If you’re in a relationship, develop some together-time rituals that you and your sweetie can enjoy together.
And since we are talking Second House of Money, enjoy the surprising appearance of some off the left field money which will bring much needed relief to your bills and previous commitments.
LEO
As Venus cruises through Leo from September 6 through October 3, Love Myself becomes your mantra. The beauty planet stops by to visit your sign on average once per year. Prioritize the next four weeks for activities that increase your happiness quotient and restore your radiance. These could include diving into a creative project, booking a spa day, working with a coach or consultant, and generally leaving more space in your calendar for unscheduled playtime. Boundaries are a big deal now, and you’ll need to establish them in the name of self-preservation. You usually live to make people happy, Leo, but often you forget to include yourself in that equation! Challenge: how can you continue to be generous without burning out?
VIRGO
Fantasy or reality? You’ll take a mix of both while romantic Venus cruises through Leo and your dreamy, hazy Twelfth House until October 3. You’ll be far less pragmatic in affairs of the heart for the next four weeks. In your case, Virgo, this is a good thing. As the zodiac’s most analytical sign, you’re prone to giving your head too much importance over your heart. If you’ve been falling fast, surrender and allow yourself to be swept away. The magic will unfold when you set your worries aside and allow yourself to enjoy the moment. Relationships can become pure poetry under the spell of Venus in Leo, but you may have to go through a few resentments first. And remember…permanence is not promised, but you will certainly enjoy the passionate ride.
LIBRA
Time to gather your tribe, friends and foe, Libra to help you through a landmine packed week. I am not talking about a dire emergency but rather an enhancement to your pre-existing plan. Your ruling planet Venus will be touring Leo and your community-oriented Eleventh House from September 6 till October 3, warming you up to the idea of a collaborative venture. It’s been fun developing plans on your own, but you’ll be far more productive if you adopt the spirit of teamwork. Lighten your load, even if that means sharing some of the glory. You’ll have a better time celebrating the victory with a successful crew in tow instead of all by yourself. Take a little time to map out your goals this week.
SCORPIO
With social Venus touring Leo and your career sector from September 6 to October 3, it’s important that you get out and mingle with colleagues instead of slaving away behind your PC. These are the people you spend most of your waking hours with after all, and in a sense, they take on the importance of a family. You don’t have to be as thick as thieves, but would it kill you to break the ice? Of course not, so start with a smile. Take the initiative to organize coffee breaks, Happy Hours, and other interoffice mingling. Some of your teammates are way too intimidated to approach you. You REALLY don’t always realize just how intensely you can come across. With diplomatic Venus smoothing the rough edges now you’ll be able to polish your communication and bring back the trusting feelings with your fellows.
SAGITTARIUS
Social Venus cruises through Leo your global Ninth House from September 6 through October 3 drawing your attention to people from ‘round the world—and vice versa. Don’t be surprised if an intriguing message or call comes in from someone living well beyond city (or country!) limits. This could be the offer you’ve been waiting for your entire life, Sag. Explore! Expand your own search radius too. Use the latest technology and let it work for you. Surprising international business partnership could pop up out of the blue while you vacation or take a weekend trip to Paris. Who knows? Will better translate your attitude and it will serve you well. Venus in Leo gives you the gambler’s instinct and the desire to branch off in a completely and unexpected direction something that looks outlandishly differently than your best laid plans. You already know what DOESN’T work for you so why keep repeating the same frustrating cycle? Challenge yourself and …reach for the stars!
CAPRICORN
Love planet Venus plants herself in Leo and your seductive Eighth House until October 3. Deep, intimate and sexy bonding is the order of the day. Although you’re fine with playing a few cat-and-mouse games, you’re also playing for keeps. Don’t waste time on …temporarily interesting types. Instead, funnel your considerable energy towards relationships that can stand the test of time. Actions speak louder than words: remember that mantra during your selection process. Venus in Leo makes you a keen observer, so if you want to know where someone’s going, look at where he’s been. As Venus views the world through rose-colored glasses, there’s a greater chance of confusing sex with love over the next four weeks. Draw the line between them and go for it.
AQUARIUS
Aquarius: two is your magic number this week. Blame it on the transit of romantic Venus. The planet of love is cruising through Leo from September 6 through October 3, starting a blazing hot fire in your Seventh House of Relationships. Set aside your renegade independence and embrace the spirit of cooperation and co-creation. You’ve been missing out on the joys of sharing by being so stubborn about having your own space, own money, own everything. It’s not that hard to breathe inside a partnership now, Aquarius. Really. And while you’re at it, how about bringing a little sensuality back into the mix? Being the consummate project manager, your relationships can sometimes get mired in practicalities.
PISCES
From September 6 till October 3, decadent, sensual Venus will be winding through Leo and your Sixth House of Well-Being, bringing self-care into the spotlight and showing instant results from well-thought actions to protect your health and zest for life. You hate routines, but developing healthy practices that nourish your soul while centering you simultaneously will be a piece of cake. Think of it as decadent discipline, if you will. They can be as simple as taking time to prepare a smoothie in the morning, writing your favourite Hai-Ku’s or creating a new and beneficial five-step skin care system that you will religiously do each night before going to sleep. The point is that you’re slowing down, feel a real loss of momentum and energy and making it a priority to do something kind for yourself will make you the winner. Since the sixth house rules digestion and the abdominal area, a natural foods diet with NO skipped meals and core-based exercises could be pure bliss.