Horoscopes for Oct 12- Oct 18

Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19)

You're going to start the week out feeling a lot calmer and more centered than you've felt in a long time. Aspects involving your ruler, Saturn and Venus will go a long ways toward easing your anxiety and making you feel more confident and disciplined. With Mars wending its way through the final degrees of Cancer though, you may still experience periods of emotional turbulence -- but shake it off this time and ride it out, because the planets are positioning themselves for you in very fortuitous ways. Your ruler will finally leave Cancer enter Leo on Friday and move into your romance sector at the same time. Between that and the four planets lined up in your relationship area, you should be able to clear up whatever conflicts have developed and may even have the opportunity to rekindle an old romance. The New Moon on Sunday -- as part of this same configuration -- increases the focus in that area, so put aside mundane responsibilities and devote some time to loved ones. While there may be a tense moment later on that same day, it doesn't have to degenerate into a power struggle. You can do your part by putting your own ego aside while recognizing the ego needs of others.

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Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20)

You may feel like you're starting to get back in the swing of things this week, with respect to both your personal and your career-related goals. If it's seemed like you've been out of step for the last several weeks, there's good reason. Not only has your ruler been out of sync with other planets but has also been debilitated throughout the its time in Virgo. That's all going to change this week as Venus begins creating alliances with both Mars and Saturn before it moves into Libra and is joined by the New Moon. In your case this all takes place in the area of work, health and self-improvement, making it the perfect time to redirect your attention to those areas. You may be thinking of getting back on track with an exercise regimen, taking up yoga or meditation, pursuing spiritual endeavors, or similar interests. The idea is put your energy into working on your self during this transit, and to also take advantage of Jupiter turning direct in your career sector on the 13th. You should have no trouble balancing these two areas, since they share common objectives: improvement, growth, advancement, etc. Aside from a minor hiccup on Thursday it should be smooth sailing for most of the week, so prepare to apply yourself with purpose and dedication.

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Gemini (May 21 - Jun 21)

It's going to be another busy week for you, but this time with more emphasis on romance and relationship, and less on career and professional achievements. For starters, your relationship ruler turns direct this week, after spending four months in retrograde motion. What this means for you is that all of the stumbling blocks you've encountered, all the back and forth relationship dynamics, and all the one-step-forward and one-step back scenarios will start to diminish. Relationships don't always survive this shift, but they're usually resolved -- for better or worse. If someone from your past has re-entered your life during this time frame, they may end up going back to where they came from, as the retrograde cycle is all about repeating and resolving the past. Now that it's completing it's time to focus on what's new, and that can include new chapters or even new beginnings with existing relationship partners. The Sun and Mercury are also now in your romance sector and will be joined by Venus and the Moon by week's end. You'll want to start thinking about sharing your goals and your plans for the future with a loved one, rather than going it alone.

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Cancer (Jun 22 - Jul 22)

Although Mars is still moving through the final degrees of your sign, you're starting to get some relief now that Saturn and Venus have come along to smooth out some of the rough edges. It's probably been a stressful period for you emotionally -- and it's not it's not quite over yet -- but at least you can see the light at the end of the tunnel now, as some of the tense aspects you've been dealing with are starting to move on. Even though you start the week with the Moon in your sign, it's also void of course, which means that it'sunaspected and not receiving assistance from any other planets. This may well be how you feel too -- isolated, disconnected and alone. But thankfully that's changing now, with first the reinforcements from Venus and Saturn, then Mars moving into Leo, and finally a series of favorable aspects at the completion of the lunar cycle. Your emotions may have been all over the place for the last few weeks, causing you to feel defensive, over-reactive and moody. But the New Moon in Libra can help to restore your equilibrium and to regain a more detached emotional perspective. Take this time to relax and recuperate as the coming weeks are going to be full of excitement.

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Leo (July 23rd - Aug 22)

If you've been wanting to sit someone down for a heart-to-heart talk in recent weeks, you're finally going to get the chance to do it. There are several For starters, the Moon is moving into your sign on Monday, touches off several oppositions to planets in your relationship sector -- and while oppositions can translate literally, this doesn't have to lead to an argument or disagreement. It can just as easily be funneled into playful banter or constructive dialogue. Venus conjuncts your relationship ruler on the 13th and then moves into Libra -- the area of communications for you -- on the following day. The combination of these influences will not only shift your focus over to matters of the heart, but can also motivate you to share your dreams and ideals. Open communication is the goal here, which can mean any number of things -- settling a dispute, asking for forgiveness, or even revealing feelings that had been kept under wraps until now. By the end of the week this theme is reinforced by two planetarystelliums that are almost evenly distributed between your relationship and communications sectors. There probably won't be a better time to get things off your chest, so speak up now and re-open the lines of communications.

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Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

With Saturn moving through your sign for the last two and a half years, you've probably stopped believing long ago that you could depend on anyone else. As hard as this transit -- or any Saturn transit for that matter -- has been, you have to admit that it's made you more disciplined, more autonomous and more self-reliant. And while it may have felt that the Universe wasn't offering much support, you can also probably look back with pride at your accomplishments. for all that you've accomplished. Saturn is not just the great disciplinarian, it's also the great teacher -- as you have been discovering for yourself. In the next few weeks though, it will leave your sign (at least temporarily, as it briefly retrogrades back in next year) and lift some of the burden you've been laboring under. And in the meantime, your relationship ruler will turn direct while Venus forms alliances with both Saturn and Mars, marking a profound turning point for you in your relationships. This is not the time for fun and games though -- relationships will take on serious (and potentially even karmic) undertones, so choose your partners wisely. But then we didn't have to tell you that did we? You are after-all a Virgo.

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Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 23)

There's going to be so much focus on relationships for you this week that just about every other area in your life will end up taking a back seat. This has been a bit of a theme for you in recent weeks, but some of the confusion and uncertainty is finally starting to lift. Your ruler isn't very comfortable in the sign of Virgo to begin with, but add to that a conjunction to Saturn on the 13th and you may find yourself going through an emotional downer for a few days. This aspect can force you to look at some very harsh realities, and while it may not be a picnic when you're going through it, it can be both necessary and liberating in the end. The good news is that on Wednesday, Venus will enter your sign again and remain there for some time. Jupiter is also turning direct in your romance sector, which should break up some of the crystallization in that area and get things flowing again. The heavy emphasis of planets in both your sign and your romance sector should liven things up in the relationship department, at least for the next few weeks. At the end of the week, the New Moon in Libra will mark the onset of a new cycle for you, so be prepared to resolve differences, tie up lose ends, and bring closure to those relationships you don't intend to follow through with.

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Scorpio (Oct 24 - Nov 21)

You're still trying to figure out where people fit in in your life. It's bad enough that you tend to see everyone as either good or bad, black or white, friend or foe. But right now with almost everything lining up in your 4th and 12th houses, it will be next to impossible for anyone to prove you wrong. Because those areas are so heavily linked to the unconscious, you're more likely to turn inward now than to reach out to others or to let someone in. You may start to feel more guarded, suspicious or even paranoid. This is partly because your intuition is so strong that find yourself privy to psychic impressions and not always able to turn them off. This week your relationship ruler conjuncts Saturn and squares Pluto, both of which can stall things in the love department or even bring them screeching to a halt. And although there may be a legitimate basis to some of your suspicions, you want to be careful not to make demands of others that you yourself could never live up to. You'll need to cut loved ones some slack here. Work on making allowances, being more tolerant and accepting the differences in others -- rather than trying to force them into your mold. This may be a hard lesson for you to learn but it's so critical that you learn it, and the time to learn it is now.

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Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21)

After months of feeling like you're moving one step forward and two steps back -- and still not getting anywhere -- your ruler is finally turning direct this week. Not only will that get you moving back in forward motion again, but it should also make you feel more optimistic, energized and enthusiastic about your future. It's been pretty much all work and no play for you for some months -- both in the professional arena and in your personal life. But that's all starting to change now, because as Jupiter goes direct on the 13th Venus and Mars also both move into more compatible signs, which will add a new dimension to your social dynamics. You're going to start shifting your attention away from work, duty, responsibility, etc. and over to more playful, sociable and even romantic interactions. You may see a change in the people around you too, as new friends come in while others fade into the background. And while there's a chance for romance now too, your main focus will be on friends, neighbors and those in your immediate environment, so don't neglect them in favor of chasing after illusive relationships. There will be plenty of time for that later -- especially nearer the end of the month when Saturn moves into Libra as well.

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Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19)

While it's usually pretty normal for you to feel like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders, you may be surprised this week at the support you're receiving from the most unexpected sources. There's a sense of harmony in your interactions with others now -- courtesy of the Venus and Mars transits, which are both making favorable aspects to your ruler. Colleagues may be more cooperative and loved ones more accommodating, all thanks to some quick thinking on your part, along with the skillful application of diplomacy and tact. You may find that others are more considerate of your efforts and also more willing to reciprocate, especially early in the week when you receive the greatest benefit from these planetary alliances. By the end of the week your focus shifts back to career and financial objectives, as the New Moon on Sunday brings a whopping 8 planets into these two areas. This is really just the beginning of a more ambitious, accomplished and productive stretch for you, with the eventual outcome to be determined much later down the road. For now you want to give yourself a pat on the back for what you've achieved thus far, knowing that the eventual fruits of your labors are being cultivated now.

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Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)

Although Jupiter's been moving through your sign since the beginning of January, it's been retrograde for the last four months and wreaking havoc in a several different areas of your life. You (more than most people) can handle a little craziness now and then -- you may even secretly welcome it. But it should still bring a sigh of relief from you when it turns direct this week, and with it the sense of finally moving forward again, both literally and figuratively. The areas most impacted for you will be very personal -- as in your personal identity and your personal belief systems. Because the majority of planetary aspects relate to those two areas for you now, you'll want to direct most of your attention there, especially later in the week when the Harvest Moon in Libra shines a favorable light on your rulers, as it completes its lunar cycle. Jupiter will remain at this same point for some time before it starts to pick up speed and move through the remaining degrees of Aquarius. For now you'll want to focus on moving forward, which means you'll also be required to let go of the past. While you may experience some moments of indecision and uncertainty, there's also a sense of anticipation that won't be overlooked.

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Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20)

You may be the most sensitive, intuitive and impressionable sign of the zodiac -- and this week those qualities are likely to become magnified as the planetary influences begin redirecting your attention toward meditation and reflection. You're doing a lot of soul searching now, and while it's never been easy for you to put your own needs first, it will become a requirement for you now if you're going to succeed in your quest for enlightenment. Pisces have always struggled with the sense that they're being pulled in two different directions -- or being led down divergent paths. And now more than ever that conflict becomes apparent, as two very different (but equally persuasive) planetary alignments bring that discrepancy to the forefront. You may be torn between a desire to merge with another and a need to stand on your own two feet. Or you may question whether you want to work on your spiritual development or just allow yourself to be seduced by superficial indulgences. The challenge for you in all this is to gain insight and understanding of your values, goals and priorities. Finding a way to reconcile the disparity between what you want for yourself and what you think you should want will get you one step closer to the truth.

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Horoscopes for Oct 5 - Oct 11

Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19)

You may have to find an outlet for some of your pent-up energy this week, starting on Monday with the Moon squaring your ruler as it prepares to leave your sign. Even though they're in mutual reception, the combination of a debilitated Mars in Cancer and a void of course Moon in Aries can be explosive -- so find a way to harness it or to channel it into something productive. Physical exercise or exertion will help to remedy this transit, so think about jogging, kickboxing, martial arts, etc. On Thursday Mars conjuncts the Moon's south node (as well as the fixed star Procyon and the July 21 eclipse point). This can be a combative aspect and will take every ounce of fortitude for you to remain calm. You may be feeling temperamental and aggressive, so be careful you don't lash out at others indiscriminately. Keep in mind that these transits are fleeting, because the damage done under any of them can have far-reaching implications. At the end of the week Venus comes to your rescue by softening those nodal contacts and may even bring in an opportunity for a romantic interlude.

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Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20)

You may run into some challenges in your relationships this week due to stressful aspects involving both of your relationship rulers. The Moon enters your sign early in the week -- shifting the focus onto your needs, your emotions and your feelings. But this can also give you a false sense of security, since the Moon is exalted in Taurus and typically very complacent there. Problems begin to arise on Wednesday, with aspects from your ruler first to Chiron, then to Neptune and then to Uranus. These aren't necessarily "bad" aspects, just uncomfortable. They call for you to look beyond your own views and to recognize those of your loved ones. The transits involving your relationship ruler are also somewhat discordant this week, but the overall theme involves a need for adjustment, compromise and cooperation. These transits can intensify any discontent you're experiencing in your relationships, but they can also motivate you to strengthen your commitment. If you can set aside your own needs to accommodate those of others, you'll find that most of your relationship conflicts will resolve themselves on their own.

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Gemini (May 21 - Jun 21)

This should be a fairly busy time for you, with lots of brainstorming and mental focus early in the week and lots of emphasis on communications and social interactions later on. The Moon moves into your sign on the 7th at the same time your ruler applies to a conjunction with Saturn. The combination of these two aspects should make for a very productive period for you, especially with work and career-related projects. You may be the go-to person on the job this week as your propensity for multi-tasking and juggling different projects gets recognized by your superiors. While you want to be careful not to burn yourself out, you should take advantage of this increase in your mental acuity while it lasts because it won't be permanent. Set your weekend aside for love and romance, friendships and socializing, as your ruler moves into Libra on Friday and in mutual reception with Venus. If you can shift gears that quickly, you'll want to put your mundane responsibilities aside long enough to enjoy the company of loved ones.

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Cancer (Jun 22 - Jul 22)

You start the week out with your ruler in a difficult (square) aspect to Mars and end the week with the two of them in harmonious (conjunct) aspect. What this means for you is that conflicts that have been simmering just below the surface are likely to come to a head early on, but are just as likely to be resolved by week's end. One of your biggest challenges has always been in learning to express your feelings without fear of rejection or reprisal. Although it's not going to be made any easier for you under these transits, it will become increasingly necessary -- especially after the 8th when Mars conjuncts the Moon's south node and threatens to re-expose old wounds. A tremendous amount of healing can be done during this time, but only if your fears are confronted head on. You'll want to work on letting go of the past and redirecting your attention to the future -- or at the very least to the present. As the Moon moves into your sign on the 9th, a hard aspect to Pluto gives you a moment to mourn and then release what needs to be put behind you, so that you can move on to the next step in your journey.

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Leo (July 23rd - Aug 22)

You should be starting to feel more optimistic about your love life now, with your ruler moving towards a trine to Jupiter and Jupiter preparing to change direction in your relationship sector. Harmonious aspects between the Sun and Jupiter tend to smooth out the rough edges in life anyway, but in your case they're particularly fortuitous because they're specifically linked to relationships -- both through rulership and through the current placement. There are still some issues to be ironed out, because Jupiter's still retrograde and is still just getting past a discordant aspect to Venus. But now that it's stationary and now that your ruler is applying to a trine, most of the conflicts you've been experiencing should start easing up. Use this time to work out any kinks in your communications with loved ones, and to make your needs as crystal clear as possible. A relationship that's run its course may end under these transits too -- but only as a means of clearing out what's no longer conducive to your growth. The bottom line is that these aspects bring favor to your relationships, even if the results are initially unclear.

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Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

As Saturn moves through the final degrees of your sign you may be putting the finishing touches on some life-altering plans for the future. At this stage it can feel like you're scrambling to accomplish something, even if you're still not sure what that is. Your ruler is still in your sign at the beginning of the week and is quite active until it moves into Libra near the end of the week. It trines the Moon's node on the 5th, which should open the lines of communications with loved ones. It conjuncts Saturn on the 8th -- for the third and final time in a three week period -- which should increase your mental focus on the job. But the main theme for you this week, and in the coming weeks, should be on tying up lose ends and putting to rest outdated ideas and belief systems, while you begin to make solid plans toward the future. Your ruler moving into Libra on the 9th, and in mutual reception with Venus, should also bring relationship concerns to the forefront. While Saturn will spend a few more weeks in your sign, its ingress into Libra is just ahead -- and you'll want to have all your ducks in a row by the time that happens.

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Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 23)

You're on the verge of some major relationship changes now, courtesy of a series of stressful aspects your ruler makes as it prepares to enter your sign. A stable or solid relationship will not only survive these transits but will probably be empowered by them, but a relationship built on a shaky foundation may very well falter and die. Both of your relationship rulers are stressed right now, though it becomes clear as the week goes on that you'll have to be the bigger person -- as your partner is likely to be irrational, temperamental and even emotionally volatile during this time. You can make great strides toward resolving conflicts just by trying to understand and validate your loved ones' fears. But you may also need to make a decision about whether you even want to proceed, as these transits will expose whatever flaws are present. As Mercury moves into your sign on the 9th, you'll be afforded the opportunity to clear up any misunderstandings, but choose your words wisely as they may come back to haunt you. Be ready to examine your own shortcomings too, as this will establish the basis for your progress.

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Scorpio (Oct 24 - Nov 21)

As your relationship ruler goes through a series of erratic changes this week, you may come to the conclusion that you make better friends than lovers. Conflicts are almost inevitable, but can be resolved or at least minimized -- as long as you're willing to compromise. You struggle with finding the middle ground in anything, and this week that can really get you into trouble -- since things are far less black and white now than you're willing to admit to. A relationship partner may demand more of your time or start questioning your motives and you'll want to be prepared to answer questions. It won't hurt you to let your guard down once in awhile or to allow someone else to come in. But an aspect between your ruler and Pluto late in the week will likely put you on the defense again and can even reignite old trust issues. If you can see past your own fears -- of being rejected, taken advantage of, or made a fool out of -- you can heal whatever rifts are developing. But it will be critical for you to tear down the barriers if you don't want to shut others out, and in turn limit your prospects for developing healthy relationships.

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Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21)

This week marks the onset of a lot of internal changes for you that will ultimately affect your relationships with others. Your ruler is starting to slow down, in preparation for changing direction in the coming weeks -- and you may feel yourself slowing down as well. This can be a period of deep personal reflection and introspection for you while you try to figure out where you're headed -- not just now but over the next several months. The changes you're going through now will also affect your relationships, because your needs are changing as well -- and because the connections you're making with others will likely impact on your long-term decisions. The Moon moves into your relationship sector on Wednesday and the Sun forms a trine to your ruler over the weekend -- both of which should ease your anxieties and make you feel more optimistic about the future. But remember that Jupiter's still retrograde and will be for several more days, so rather than rushing headlong into the future, use this time to assess your goals so you can be prepared to act when the time is right.

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Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19)

You may be dealing with some uncomfortable competition in the work place this week as minor issues with colleagues threaten to get blown out of proportion. As Saturn prepares to move into your career sector and in stressful aspect to Pluto, you may find yourself on the receiving end of both increased acknowledgment for your efforts at work, and obvious signs of professional jealousy among your co-workers. You may feel like you're walking a tight-rope as you try to figure out how to balance the extra attention you're receiving -- both positive and negative. There's a conflicting sense of accomplishment and unfairness there -- with what seems like the double-edged sword of public recognition and scrutiny. Your challenge will be to rise about petty criticism and to conduct yourself with dignity, while you continue to reap the benefits of your success. This will get easier as the weeks go on, and should even start to lift by the end of the week, when a mutual reception between your career and work rulers begins to fortify and strengthen your position.

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Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)

If you've been hoping your relationships would begin to stabilize this week you may be sorely disappointed -- as you're probably going to be in for some unexpected twists and turns. It will be important for you to remain flexible and to minimize your expectations now, especially nearer the end of the week when Venus forms an opposition to your ruler and threatens to disrupt your plans. The good news is that this aspect tends to bring excitement into your relationships, and can also bring in unique and compelling new people -- even if only for awhile. While your relationship ruler is in fairly good shape this week, it's the Venus / Uranus aspect that's going to get all the press. There's really never a dull moment when these two planets are in opposition, but that doesn't have to be a bad thing. While your love life might be erratic and unpredictable right now, this aspect can also galvanize your relationships -- as long as you're open to change. If you can learn to expect the unexpected and to embrace the unknown, you may discover that your relationship paradigms are changing, and changing for the better.

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Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20)

You may find yourself experiencing sudden flashes of intuition this week, starting on Monday when a collaborative aspect develops between your ruler and Uranus. These two planets have been in mutual reception for some time, but now they're involved in a very unique planetary configuration that should intensify each of their respective functions. If you've been sacrificing your needs in recent weeks to focus on everyone else, the Uranus portion of this aspect should help you to redirect your attention toward your own process of individuation. And if you've been feeling a lack of support or comfort from loved ones, the Neptune portion should reinforce your emotional connections to others. You have to be careful that you don't lose sight of who you are and what you want while you're off taking care of everyone else. This isn't easy for you, or natural. But because one of your primary life lessons is to learn to establish boundaries, it is necessary. This aspect can not only help you to restore your equilibrium, it can also bring you back to your center and remind you of who you really are.

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Horoscopes for Sept 24- Oct 4

Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19)

You've got so much going on this week it's going to be hard keeping track of all your commitments -- you'll have your hands full almost from day one. You should be feeling more energetic and enthusiastic, especially after the 29th when your ruler forms a sextile to Mercury and gets your creative juices flowing. Don't let your tendency to lose steam on one project once something else opens up get you into trouble though, so be careful not to take on more than you can handle. You may be singled out at work for projects that require innovation and ingenuity -- two things you'll have in abundance this week. And while you want to keep a step ahead of the competition, be willing to delegate responsibility to others and let them reap some of the rewards. Set the weekend aside for romance and socializing as the Sun in your relationship sector and full Moon in your sign will redirect the focus onto those areas.

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Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20)

You may be feeling isolated or disconnected from loved ones this week, thanks to an unaspected Venus moving through your romance sector. Because unaspected planets tend to translate literally, this can manifest as a sense of loneliness or emotional abandonment -- even when the object of your affections is sitting right next to you. Its presence in Virgo -- the sign of its fall -- may also emphasize the flaws in your relationships. But try to view it as a blessing rather than a curse, as it challenges you to become more autonomous and self-contained, rather that relying on others for reassurance. While unaspected planets aren't helped along by their alliances with other planets, they're also not hindered. Each planet's essence is distilled down to its purest form -- or in this case, affection, beauty and love. An aspect to Jupiter on the 4th can get things moving again on the 4th -- just be careful not to lay it on too thick.

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Gemini (May 21 - Jun 21)

Mercury turns direct on the 29th, which will be a welcome development for you if you've been pulling your hair out over a variety of communications mishaps over the last few weeks. Don't expect things to straighten out right away though: once a planet changes direction it always takes time for things to get back to normal. But you should at least be feeling like you're making progress again rather than being stuck on rewind. If you've been thinking about taking classes or pursuing a spiritual discipline, this is the time to do it -- as the emphasis is on belief systems and higher learning now. An opposition to Uranus on the 4th can spark fireworks in what starts out as a casual conversation. As the higher octave of Mercury, Uranus brings radical and progressive ideas to the forefront, but it can also be insistent and argumentative. Give equal time to opposing viewpoints: don't let a brilliant idea turn you into a fanatic.

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Cancer (Jun 22 - Jul 22)

This week your interactions with others may have you thinking about past lives, karma and fate. Starting on Tuesday, your ruler touches off a series of conjunctions -- first to Jupiter, then to Neptune and then to Chiron, all over the span of a 24-hour period. Pluto continues to move through the early degrees of Capricorn -- the sign related to relationships for you, which can increase the intensity of all of your alliances. You may be struck by a sense of synchronicity in your relationships now -- from the long-standing established ones to the casual encounters that appear to take on deeper meaning as the week unfolds. Just remember that karma is not always "good" or easy, and that karmic relationships involve work. While you may be feeling idealistic about your prospects, try to temper that with realism: an opposition to Saturn later in week can bring things crashing to a halt if you don't.

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Leo (July 23rd - Aug 22)

You may be tempted to skirt your responsibilities this week in favor of romance and adventure -- thanks to a lineup of planets bringing emphasis to that area. The Moon in your relationship sector early in the week starts things off on a high note as it forms conjunctions to Jupiter, Neptune and Chiron. People coming into your life at this time will seem more exciting and intriguing and may inspire you to put your best foot forward. You may also be so touched by the benevolence of others that you conspire to become a better person yourself -- as you begin committing your own random acts of kindness. Be careful not to neglect loved ones though, as the impulse to help others can take you away from those who need you at home. The full Moon at the end of the week turns the focus back to communications, so make sure that you and the ones who really matter to you are back on the same page.

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Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

Your ruler turns direct this week, right on the heels of a powerful but uncomfortable aspect to Chiron. You may see where you haven't been very kind to yourself or where you've made contributions that others haven't bothered to acknowledge. This can expose some difficult truths -- not only about your own sense of inadequacy but also about how little recognition you've gotten for your efforts. With 7 planets in either your sign or your sector, the areas related to work, health and self-improvement are all going to be emphasized now. This can mark a period of deep personal analysis and introspection, as you're forced to confront your fears in order to work through them. Cut yourself some slack though, as your tendency to perseverate over flaws can turn this into an arduous undertaking. An opposition to Uranus on the 4th will break up some of that incessant scrutiny and get you back on a more productive track.

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Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 23)

You may be feeling out of sorts this week with both of your relationship rulers debilitated: Venus afflicted in Virgo and Mars in Cancer -- the sign of its fall. While these are traditionally considered to be troublesome placements, each fulfills an evolutionary purpose, relative to their specific karmic impulses. The function of Venus in Virgo is to promote self-possession and autonomy, qualities that partnership-oriented Libra needs to develop. And the role of Mars in Cancer is to unearth pain and suffering from the past so that healing can take place. While you may not appreciate the complications these placements bring to the table, the lessons that are learned can be invaluable. An aspect between Mercury and Mars can lift some of the tension, by making it easier to communicate your needs. Try to embrace whatever challenges arise, as the full Moon on the 4th will illuminate your progress as it brings in clarity and perspective.

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Scorpio (Oct 24 - Nov 21)

You may find it hard juggling your social activities with family responsibilities this week when two different clusters of planets start vying for your attention. The Moon joins Jupiter, Neptune and Chiron in the area of home and family early in the week, directing most of your energy to that area. But Saturn, Mercury and Venus in the area of friendships and social connections start competing almost right away -- which can put you in the uncomfortable position of needing to make a choice. Your challenge in all this will be in figuring out which relationships are more important to you, and who needs your attention more. Aspects to Mars throughout the week can complicate matters, especially on Wednesday when tension threatens to erupt into all out warfare. Feelings may get hurt if you're not careful, so take some time to figure out where you're needed the most.

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Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21)

While most of your focus has been on career-related priorities, your attention starts to shift toward love and romance this week as your relationship ruler turns direct. A yod formation (or "finger-of-God") involving Mercury, Mars and Chiron on the 30th can re-open old wounds, but it can also motivate you to resolve misunderstandings with loved ones -- through honest and open communication. As the focal planet shifts to Neptune, you may feel more connected to loved ones and more willing overlook their faults. But pay attention to the signals you're receiving now too -- as this aspect can make you more susceptible to trickery and deceit. An opposition to Uranus on the 4th may force you to change your attitude and to adjust your expectations. But if you're willing to embrace these changes as necessary, the full Moon in your romance sector at the end of the week can bring about unexpected rewards.

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Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19)

Expect the challenges you've been dealing with in your relationships to come to a head this week, especially after the 30th when a disagreement with a loved one threatens to disrupt the peace and quiet at home. You may be struggling to understand someone's feelings or to offer emotional support -- thanks to a debilitated Mars making its way through your relationship sector. You might feel like you're being forced to take on a parental role or that your partner is acting childish and immature. And while you don't want to reward bad behavior, it won't hurt you to relinquish control -- so be willing to let go of your ego and put yourself in someone else's shoes for a change. Resolution comes unexpectedly on the 3rd when an aspect between Mercury and Mars opens the door up to compromise. But don't wait for an apology or try to gain emotional leverage; you can offset a lot of damage by being the one to reach out first.

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Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)

You may feel like you're in the midst of an identity crisis this week, due to some stark discrepancies between planetary clusters that seem to be pulling you in two different directions. On the one hand you want to make an impact on the world, either as a champion for the underdog or through involvement in social causes. But on the other hand you're focusing on your own evolution, and wanting to make strides in your physical, mental and spiritual progress. The common themes here are advancement, improvement and growth, so if you can find a way to reconcile these incongruities, you'll be you one step ahead of the game. The Moon in your sign early in the week can act as a springboard for inspiration, but its opposition to Saturn and Mercury later on can bring things to a crashing halt. If you want to satisfy both of objectives you'll have to get creative, but it can be done as long as you're willing to make concessions.

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Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20)

You may be asked to make sacrifices in your relationships this week,especially after the 28th when Mercury goes direct and forms an inconjunct aspect to Chiron. It may seem like you're expected to surrender your dignity and to put your own needs aside in order to take care of someone else. But be careful that you don't go far above and beyond the call of duty -- you want to make sure you know the difference between offering support and enabling destructive behavior. The Moon enters your sign on the 30th and briefly brings the focus back to you and your own needs, but the influences for the rest of the week are overwhelmingly geared toward helping others. You might see this as a challenge to establish your personal boundaries, because the more you give the more others are likely to take. But if you can find your center and refuse to deviate from it, you'll make great strides in affecting positive change.

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Horoscopes for Sept 21- Sept 27

Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19)

You'll have to be careful not to bite off more than you can chew this week or to make promises that you aren't able to deliver. An aspect between Mars and Jupiter will have you feeling more confident than ever, but can also make it harder for you to know when to quit. Conflicts at home can arise over social commitments that take you away from your family. And while your relations with co-workers should run fluently, problems can develop with friends, especially mid-week when a stressful aspect between Mercury and Uranus threatens to aggravate long standing disagreements. The message for you in all this is the need to work on cooperation and teamwork. You may be the master of your own destiny, but your relationships will suffer until you figure out where everyone else fits in.

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Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20)

Things should be starting to ease up for you in the romance department now that your relationship rulers are back in sync. Your week starts out with the Moon in your relationship sector and four planets in the area of romance, which should direct most of your attention to those areas. You're feeling closer to loved ones and more receptive to their advances, especially after all of the tension and drama you've had to put up with over the last few weeks. The Sun makes a hard aspect to your relationship ruler on the 23rd, which could turn a minor disagreement into an all-out power struggle, so make sure to keep your ego in check. Otherwise, it should be smooth sailing for the week, at least as far as your love life is concerned.

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Gemini (May 21 - Jun 21)

You may have more mental focus this week than you know what to do with. You've got a lot of brain power anyway -- even when you're struggling to clear away the cobwebs. But this week a conjunction between Saturn and Mercury on the 23rd will make it easier for you to funnel your thoughts into concrete ideas. This transit should make you less scattered and more organized mentally, and should bring in more clarity and perspective. This is a good time to put your thoughts to paper, even though Mercury's still retrograde for another week. The benefits of this transit include increased concentration, precision and mental acuity, and while it's been also known to manifest as depression and/or pessimism, the way you use it in the final analysis is entirely up to you.

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Cancer (Jun 22 - Jul 22)

It's going to be a little easier for you to express your feelings this week, thanks to a Pluto / Venus trine across your communications and relationships sectors. This aspect can give you the confidence you need to say what's really on your mind rather than hemming and hawing, as is your usual MO. A t-square between the Moon, Saturn, Uranus and Mercury on the 25th can bring disagreements to a head though, especially in the work place. The Moon enters your relationship axis a little later that day, which should ease the tension -- but stay away from religious or political debates anyway. This is not the time to flex your muscles with friends or co-workers; instead use this aspect to get in touch with your deeper feelings and to put them into context with the reality of your situation.

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Leo (July 23rd - Aug 22)

You'll want to work on repairing relationships with co-workers this week, especially after the 23rd when a hard aspect between the Sun and Pluto threatens to bring conflicts to a head. Tensions are high because egos are involved, and you may be called on to step in and mediate disagreements among colleagues. As long as you can remain neutral you should be fine -- but that's going to be easier said than done in this case. Watch out for a particular trouble maker who wants to push your buttons and pull you into the fray. In the midst of all this drama there's some good news too: between the Venus / Pluto trine and your loaded money sector, your finances should take a turn for the better. So focus your energy in that direction and let your co-workers duke it out amongst themselves.

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Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

Now that Venus is in your sign you can look forward to things improving on the relationship front -- at least for a few more weeks. While this placement is regarded as debilitating by some, it works well for you because it shares the heavens with your Sun. Even so, it can magnify your tendency to analyze feelings rather than to just feel them, so be mindful of the affect this has on loved ones. A trine to Pluto on the 21st increases intimacy -- but it can also pump up the volume on a relationship that's not quite ready to go to that level. Thankfully, a Saturn/ Mercury conjunction can help you to keep your wits about you and to tone some of that intensity down. The Sun leaves your sign on the 22nd and moves into your financial sector, so start preparing yourself for things to improve in that area too.

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Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 23)

The Sun moves into your sign on the 22nd this year, bringing with it the autumnal equinox or the first day of fall. Your ruler has also now entered Virgo, where it will spend the next three weeks before moving into your sign. Both of these are representative of new beginnings, but they can also be a bit disquieting -- as change requires both flexibility and faith. You may be taking stock of where you are in your life now -- cleaning house, getting rid of the garbage in your life, even anticipating a physical move. Either way, these transits are all about change: the Sun changing signs relates to redefining your identity and the Venus ingress is more about refining your relationship paradigms. This can be a prosperous and bountiful period as long as you're receptive to the opportunities coming your way.

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Scorpio (Oct 24 - Nov 21)

You start the week off with your relationship rulers in favorable aspect, which should ease some of the tension you've been experiencing in that area. As much as you seem to like drama and intensity in your relationships, there's nothing wrong with a little peace and quiet, so use this time to get back in sync with your partner. The Moon moves into your sign on the 21st, which can help you to get in touch with your feelings -- but direct your attention to loved ones for now, rather than focusing on your own needs. There's always room for cooperation and collaboration, and you'll need to keep that in mind -- especially after the 23rd when a work-related crisis the flow. As long as keep your priorities intact you'll be able to tell which relationships matter and should be seeking refuge in those.

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Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21)

You should be feeling pretty good with where you are in your career right now, or at least in where you see yourself going. Harmonious aspects between your career and financial sectors are prominent this week, and should manifest as either an increase in salary or professional recognition that promises to reward you in other ways. As the Moon moves into your sign on the 23rd, you can enlist help from your peers if you're working on a project that's too big for you to handle alone. Don't be afraid to share some of the glory; as the week goes on you'll be given more work and may need to delegate some responsibility to others. An aspect from Mars can make you overly optimistic so try to curb your enthusiasm and channel it into productivity instead.

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Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19)

You run the risk of stepping on some toes this week, so be mindful of your interaction with others -- especially in the work place. If you're in a supervisory position, be careful not to lose your cool -- especially after the 23rd when a stressful aspect from Mars can erupt into discord among your employees. Even if you're not in a leadership role, you may be called upon to wear that hat for a few days -- so be prepared to face challenges from those who try to undermine your authority. Relations may be strained, but you can sidestep some of that thanks to a Saturn/ Mercury conjunction that lends an air of importance to your demeanor. On a more positive note, the placements of Venus and Pluto can soften the tension in other relationships, so turn to loved ones for comfort when things get heated on the job.

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Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)

With so much emphasis in the area related to loss, death, endings and transformation this week, you're unlikely to be feeling sociable. You may be dealing with unresolved grief over a failed relationship or the loss of a loved one -- or you may be experiencing a more figurative death, as in overhauling and revamping your psyche. This can be a life-altering experience if you can handle the intensity that precedes this kind of transformation. But it can also be painful -- as it forces you to face the facets of your personality that you don't like to acknowledge -- as a means of exacting change. You may feel that you have no say in what happens to you now -- but if you can view it as a way to participate in your destiny rather than letting fate happen to you, if can be a profoundly rewarding experience.

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Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20)

You may feel like you're experiencing a serious case of deja vu this week as people start popping back into your life from the past. Relationships may be especially confusing to you, as you try to sort out your feelings and to figure out what role others are going to play. An aspect between your relationship rulers on Wednesday can bring these questions to the forefront as you start seeing it from a sort of panoramic perspective. Keep in mind that some issues resurface only to be resolved, and not every connection is meant to continue beyond its karmic intent. This may be more about tying up lose ends and relegating past relationships back into the past than anything else. See this as a chance to resolve and correct rather than to re-facilitate what's already been mastered.

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Horoscopes for Sept 14 - Sept 20

Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19)

All of your professional efforts are starting to pay off -- even if you're not seeing tangible results just yet. This week you'll have a chance to go back and put the finishing touches on work-related projects, especially after the 18th when Mercury moves back into Virgo and joins the Sun, Moon and Saturn there. Even though it's still retrograde, the transit of Mercury through this area helps to direct your mental focus and pick up on mistakes that were made or points that may have been overlooked in the past. You can make a lot of progress as long as you remember to hold off on turning anything in until after Mercury goes direct. This week you'll have plenty of opportunities to get things done -- not just during the week but over the weekend as well, so if you are doing something "on the side" you'll have tons of energy and enthusiasm at your disposal. Your number one priority this week really should be looking for out for number one -- so use it to your advantage.

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Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20)

Your ruler is involved in so much planetary drama this week you're bound to get caught up in some of it. Conflicts present themselves early on -- first with a painful realization about your relationships and then with a few snags that reveal changes you'll need to make in order to repair them. This can be a period of either immense healing or intense crises, depending on how you react to the different scenarios. These aspects will manifest as a sort of mandatory integration of opposing forces -- yours vs. a loved one's. If you can find a way to comprise you'll be one step closer to resolution, but if you resist you're likely to have a tougher go of it, especially after the 18th when the new Moon joins a powerful lineup of planets in Virgo and brings these issues to the forefront. Now more than ever you want to work on "letting go and letting God"-- as any attempt to interfere with the natural progression of things can set you back and cause you to lose momentum

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Gemini (May 21 - Jun 21)

Don't concern yourself with other people's motives this week if you're not prepared for the consequences. A hard aspect between your ruler and Pluto on the 17th can aggravate your already skeptical nature, causing you to start reading too much between the lines and seeking out hidden agendas. Try to be observant and non-reactive, and to double check your information -- or you're likely to become embroiled in a debate for which you do not have all of the facts. You may be feeling more distrustful and suspicious and even more paranoid than usual. But be careful how you use this energy, as it can provide powerful investigative insights when channeled properly, but can lead to false speculation, conjecture and accusations when it's not. Don't jump to conclusions or let anger cloud your judgment. Mercury moves back into Virgo on the 18th and can take some of the heat off then -- and with it some of the inclination to lash out at others.

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Cancer (Jun 22 - Jul 22)

It's so hard for you to let go of the past but so necessary right now, especially with Mars in your sign and completely disconnected from all other planets. You may not see how your feelings of isolation and abandonment have been tied to your own actions -- either through pushing people away or not letting them get close to you in the first place. But this placement tends to magnify feelings of discontent and loneliness, and with that comes the desire to initiate change. You can locate the source of your problems by seeing how you've sabotaged your relationships in the past: in particular your tendency to try to beat people to the punch -- by rejecting them before they have a chance to reject you. The opposition between your relationship ruler and Uranus early in the week may bring enough of a crisis to force you to face these demons, but it also provides a chance for you to get things out in the open so you can deal with them finally and put them to rest.

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Leo (July 23rd - Aug 22)

The Moon moves into your sign early in the week and sets off a chain of planetary reactions across your relationship axis. This doesn't necessarily mean things will run smoothly for you there, but it will direct your attention to areas related to love, romance, affection and to your relationships in general. On Wednesday the Moon conjuncts Venus in your sign, which can increase the closeness and connectedness you're feeling with a loved one. But on that same day oppositions are formed to Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune that can intensify your emotional reactions and create conflicts with your partner. The key is to find balance through cooperation and collaboration -- rather than getting caught up in a "he said, she said" dynamic. You might be stopped dead in your tracks on the 17th when your ruler conjuncts Saturn and opposes Uranus; but the New Moon on the following day gives you a chance to refuel and replenish yourself.

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Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

There's a lot happening for you this week, with first the conjunction of Sun, Moon and Saturn taking place in your sign followed by Mercury and Venus each moving into your sign later in the week. Although Mercury's still retrograde, this transit gives you an opportunity to review things you may have started and then put aside in recent weeks -- so that you can make the necessary changes and tie up loose ends. Your organizational skills will be put to good use at work, especially with the Sun / Saturn conjunction on the 17th and the New Moon in Virgo on the following day. It may seem like all work and no play for you this week, but face it -- work is play as far as you're concerned -- and you're going to get a lot accomplished as long as you can maintain that attitude. You can set some time aside for romance at the end of the week. By then you'll have not only earned it but will be looking forward to it, and so will your grateful partner.

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Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 23)

Expect the unexpected this week where your love life is concerned, as your ruler will starts ticking off a series of planetary aspects that are anything but comfortable. Starting early on the 14th an opposition between Venus and Chiron forces you to look at your more painful associations, while an opposition to Neptune on the following day will bring areas of disillusionment and discontent to the surface. As the higher octave of Venus, Neptune tends to emphasize an idealized version of all that we hold dear, so this opposition in particular can be unsettling -- as it will force you to face the reality of your situation minus the illusion of perfection. If you're willing to do the work you'll see that you have all the answers anyway -- right there at your psychic fingertips. Once Venus moves into Virgo on the 20th you'll have a firmer understanding of the work that needs to be done, and should also have a greater incentive to do it.

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Scorpio (Oct 24 - Nov 21)

You may have trouble sorting through your feelings this week when a series of unsettling aspects to Venus threaten to disrupt the natural flow in your relationships. One of your biggest challenges has always been in seeing someone else's point of view, but this is exactly what these transits will force upon you at this time. While planetary oppositions tend to manifest literally -- as conflict, tension, disconnection, division, etc. -- they can also bring in clarity and perspective, as long as you're willing to embrace those concepts. Casual friendships may be affected as well -- in the sense that you'll be developing deeper connections with some and creating more distance from others. This can a cathartic process if you see it as cooperating with the Universe rather than fighting the tides of change. But you may need to adjust your expectations and let go of your investment in needing to be right.

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Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21)

You may feel that your reputation is on the line this week when the New Moon joins up with Saturn, Mercury and Venus in your career and public relations sector. These placements are actually quite favorable in that they tend to put the spotlight on your accomplishments and to bring more recognition for your efforts. But they can also hold you up to a greater public scrutiny and to elicit higher expectations from others. Be prepared to put your money where your mouth is, especially after the 15th when an opposition between the Moon and your ruler brings inconsistencies to light. You may be more feeling more confident but can always use feedback, so pay attention to what's being offered in the way of constructive criticism. Use this time to go back over your ideas and rework them, as it will be some time before they're ready to take flight.

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Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19)

With a disconnected Mars still wreaking havoc in your relationship area, it's going to be hard for you to focus on anything else right now. This transit seems to pick up steam as the week goes on, so there's no getting around it -- even if you're tempted to just jump ship. You may feel that you're being held hostage by someone else's turbulent emotions, or you may resent feeling expected to acknowledge childish outbursts. But if you want to salvage your relationship you'll have to set aside your ego and and do just that. Remember that understanding and validation can go a long ways toward disarming hostility. On the 18th the Sun and Moon conjunct your ruler, with Mercury hovering nearby. If you want to make sense of all the emotional undercurrents that are taking over your life right now, this aspect should add logic to the equation -- and may help you to present your case more rationally and objectively.

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Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)

A hard aspect between your ruler and Saturn early in the week may bring some of your loftiest ideas crashing back down to earth. This aspect can act as the ultimate reality check in that it forces the integration of opposing energies -- in this the discrepancy between what you aspire to do and what you can realistically expect to accomplish. You may be toying with the idea of making a work-related proposal or even launching a new business venture -- but those plans are just as likely to be shot down due to stressful aspects from the Sun and Venus on the 16th and 17th. The message you should be getting now is that external limitations are a necessary part of any process, in that they slow things down enough to let your ideas take shape. Your best bet for now is to step back and heed that Universal wisdom, because the weeks ahead will bring plenty of opportunities for you to unveil your latest schemes.

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Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20)

If you've become disenchanted with your romantic prospects in recent weeks, you might take comfort in a series of planetary transits that are sure to heat things up. Saturn, Mercury and Venus all make appearances in your relationship sector, with the Sun and Moon (New Moon in Virgo) joining in on the 18th. Whether you're in an established relationship or just checking out the merchandise, all this activity will direct your attention to that area -- for better or worse. An opposition involving Venus and your ruler is likely to dispel any notions of Utopia, by poking holes in whatever illusions you've been hiding behind. But it can also reveal cracks in your relationships that need to be attended to, because they won't heal themselves on their own. Over the weekend when Venus moves into your relationship area you can expect things to calm down, as long as you've taken the time to resolve conflicts earlier in the week.

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