Weekly Astro*Scopes

Horoscopes for Oct 12- Oct 18

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Horoscopes for Sept 7 - Sept 13

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Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19)

A mutual reception between the Moon and Mars draws your attention to home and family matters early in the week. Because this is not the most harmonious placement for either planet, it can translate as tension in the household and manifest in uncomfortable emotional displays. Feelings are likely to be hurt, resentments uncovered and misunderstandings revealed -- and if you're not quick to nip things in the bud they're just as likely to escalate and even worsen by week's end. Mercury goes retrograde on the 7th and shifts your focus over to romantic interests and in particular to unfinished business in that area. Old hurts may resurface or issues you'd thought were resolved may come back to haunt you. A lover may even return from the past. Relationships in general tend to be more confusing under this transit as the lines between past and present become blurred. If you can see this as an opportunity to put the past behind you and to tie up loose ends, it can be an empowering experience that opens the door for you to move into the next chapter of your life.

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Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20)

You may feel the need to prove yourself to loved ones this week when your priorities are called into question. On one hand, professional commitments may be pulling you away from your family, which can lead to feelings of frustration and resentment at home. On the other hand, family obligations can interfere with your ability to focus on work, which leaves you feeling like you're not getting anything accomplished there either. Plans may need to be changed and schedules revised: otherwise you won't be able to accommodate the demands of either area. The Moon moves into your sign on the 8th and frees you up for some quality family time, but it may not be more than a temporary fix. In the meantime seek the advice of a trusted friend, who may be able to step in and take on some of the load. Pluto turns direct on the 11th and changes the dynamics of all of your relationships. You'll have to decide what's worth salvaging and what needs to be put to rest, and that includes your relationships with friends, loved ones, family members and professional contacts.

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Gemini (May 21 - Jun 21)

Your ruler turns retrograde on the 7th, which can bring uncertainties to light in your relationships. Although there are also always positive aspects to the Mercury retrograde cycle, those aren't the ones getting all the press -- and before it's all over with you're sure to understand why. Communications snafus are likely from day one -- scheduling conflicts, disruptions in phone or internet services, travel delays, etc. Be prepared for misunderstandings to arise in your relationships as well, especially after the 10th when Venus opposes Jupiter and brings conflicts to a head. This is not the time to minimize problems or push them aside - you'll have to validate the other person's feelings if you want to preserve the peace. Adjustments to your personal values and belief systems are in order now too; if you can tackle this willingly, you'll find that it's an appropriate and satisfying antidote for the Mercury retrograde lesson. The decisions you make now will affect not only you but the people you love, so make them wisely and with more than your own interests in mind.

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Cancer (Jun 22 - Jul 22)

TYou may be in for a rude awakening this week with respect to your role in relationships with friends, family members, loved ones and even casual acquaintances. Everything may feel like it's in a state of flux for a few days, first with Mercury turning retrograde on the 7th and then with Pluto turning direct on the 11th. You'll probably be affected by both of these shifts, as the retrograde Mercury can contribute to problems expressing needs, while the Pluto transit exposes imperfections that you may have otherwise overlooked. Neither of these is a bad transit on its face, although unstable relationships will be tested -- and may not survive. But the main theme here is one of bringing unresolved and / or hidden issues to the surface so that they can be looked at and dealt with, even if the process itself turns out to be painful. Relationships will be held up and scrutinized -- those that are uncertain may not endure, but those that are secure can be wonderfully transformed. The key is to be willing to look at the truth even if it hurts so that informed and purposeful decisions can be made.

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Leo (July 23rd - Aug 22)

Be careful what you wish for this week because it may just end up being more than you'd bargained for, especially after the 11th when your ruler forms a stressful aspect to Jupiter and exposes the cracks in an already flawed relationship. Your loyalties may be tested -- or you could test someone else's -- when it becomes clear that your expectations are no longer in alignment with reality. What started out peacefully may take a dramatic turn, as more demands are placed on your time and energy. Someone may become possessive or needy -- or reveal hidden motives that you're not comfortable with. And while Venus in your sign can smooth out some of the rough edges, another pesky aspect to Jupiter comes along and magnifies existing problems -- which may have you feeling like you're right back where you started from. Your challenge will be to restore the harmony in your life so that you're no longer attracting -- or putting out there -- extreme and unbalanced relationship energies.

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Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

Mercury goes retrograde this week, which means that things related to communications and ideas, travel, electronics, cell phones, computers and the internet, etc. are likely to go a bit haywire. This period can be especially problematic for you because it's your ruling planet -- so be prepared for schedules to change, plans to fall through, messages to go unanswered, and wires to get crossed in general. The function of any retrograde cycle is to force us to rethink, revisit, revise and redo -- which is why when Mercury is involved it's so important to be flexible. But an added element of this particular cycle is Mercury's evening star or Epimethean positioning, which brings a more philosophical or introspective dimension to the table. This is a good time to get in touch with your inner self through journaling, meditating, automatic writing and similar pursuits. An aspect between Saturn and Neptune on the 12th may bring relationship conflicts to light, but because the main emphasis for you this week is on your own personal growth and awareness, everything else will need to take a back seat.

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Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 23)

Complications can arise in your relationships this week between the Mercury retrograde transiting through your sign and the opposition with your ruler and Jupiter later in the week. You may start out feeling frustrated as signals get crossed and pans fall through. Or you may become irritated with a loved one who fails to communicate important details that can then interfere with your schedule. Because Mercury retrograde tends to hinder the ability to communicate effectively, you might also find yourself trying to decipher mixed messages from others. It will be important for you to remain flexible and to roll with the punches, especially after the 11th when the Jupiter/Venus opposition brings things to a head. While things can get heated and disagreements can get blown out of proportion during this transit, if you step back and allow yourself to get some perspective, you can see where these are just minor setbacks that can be resolved at a later date. The key is to recognize where you lack balance in your relationships, so that you can bring them back into a state of harmony.

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Scorpio (Oct 24 - Nov 21)

This week should mark a major turning point for you with respect to both your personal identity and your relationships. Your ruler has been hovering around the earliest degrees of Capricorn and will finally turn direct on the 11th at zero degrees. This heralds a period of powerful transformation for you -- as the early degrees of any sign are said to be karmic. While this transit is traditionally progressive in nature, the sweeping changes that come about are usually anything but easy. You'll be looking at the people in your life from an evolutionary standpoint, as you attempt to unravel their mysteries and understand your role in their lives. Existing relationships are not the only ones that will be affected by this transit -- chance encounters will take on an air of significance or synchronicity, so don't be surprised if you attract new people into your life now too. Some of the intensity of this transit will lift as Pluto moves forward, but for the next 6 weeks or so it can act as the catalyst for transformation in all areas of your life.

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Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21)

When the going gets tough your first instinct may be to just get going, especially after the 11th when your ruler opposes Venus. If your tendency is to escape rather than to stick around and fight, this week could bring more of the same -- as a series of complications present themselves in your relationships. If you're seeing how this has gotten you into trouble in the past -- or how many rewards you've missed out on by not bothering to see things through -- you'll have plenty of opportunities to change those patterns now. You may be involved in a love triangle, or with someone separated from you geographically, or who is of a different religious or cultural background. Any one of these scenarios can play into the transits affecting you now, and your challenge will be to see things through rather than to throw in the towel. Just remember that the opposition between these planets can bring things to a crisis point but doesn't automatically signal defeat. It will take a sense of purpose and determination to stay on task, but the rewards that can come if you do will be well worth the effort.

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Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19)

You may have to rethink your priorities this week when an aspect between Neptune and your ruler unearths important imbalances in your life that need to be straightened out. You may see where you've paid too much attention to your career while neglecting problems at home, or where you've focused too intently on material gains at the expense of spiritual pursuits. This can be a sobering aspect as it forces you to work on restoring the equilibrium in your life by showing you where it's been lacking. You may be made painfully aware of your own inadequacies and yet not be able to defend or excuse them -- because the purpose of this aspect is draw attention to areas of discontent and to make them so unbearable that your only option is to change them. This week's Mercury retrograde cycle affects both work and relationships for you, so getting these two areas back into balance is a good place to start. Keep track of progress rather than laboring over setbacks, as this can help you to get your bearings as you re-align yourself with the natural timing of the universe.

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Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)

Moderation and cooperation will be important keywords for you this week as the opposition between Venus and Jupiter crosses your relationship axis and brings these two areas to the forefront. You could find yourself in hot water over feelings that have been exaggerated or expectations that have gotten blown out of proportion. Or you may find yourself on the opposite end of that equation -- as the recipient of someone else's overblown affections. Both scenarios can create problems for you, and both can be traced back to your own inability to create appropriate boundaries in your relationships. Jupiter's overstated enthusiasm and Venus' desire for affection and romance can make for a very seductive combination. But the opposition on the 11th can cause the bubble to burst, leaving you with only the remnants of an emotional hangover. The lesson in this is for you to seek out balance and harmony in your relationships so that you can integrate these forces and absorb them into your psyche.

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Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20)

You may be forced to take off your rose colored glasses this week and start dealing with "reality" for a change. This has never been a comfortable position for you and it's not going to start getting easier now. But you're going to be in for a reality check when Saturn moves into an uncomfortable aspect to your ruler and forces you to look at areas in your life you've been in denial about. The biggest wake-up call for you involves the area of your relationships, where you may have been kept especially in the dark. Saturn's main purpose is to present indisputable facts so that you can learn what you're up against and how to proceed; in your case the emphasis on relationships and self-deception will make that all abundantly clear. The upside of this aspect is the healing that comes from facing the truth, though it may not be a picnic while you go through it. If you can approach this with a sense of acceptance rather than foreboding it can be a redeeming aspect that starts you on the road toward change.

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Horoscopes for Aug 31 - Sept 6

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Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19)

You might feel like you're moving one step forward and two steps back this week now that Mars has moved into Cancer, the sign of its fall. This is a tricky placement for you as your natural drives are at odds with the more passive Cancer impulses, which can lead to friction in your relationships. Family members in particular may test your limits - asking for favors, vying for attention or making unreasonable demands on your time. And while patience has never been one of your virtues, directness is: you'll want to get everything out in the open, as there are undercurrents of anger and resentment that will have to be addressed. Things come to a head on the 3rd so be prepared to ruffle some feathers, as some difficult questions may be asked and will need to be answered. Considerable healing can be done under this transit, so don't automatically assume the worst. It can be a liberating experience if you're willing to confront challenges head on, and can be a catalyst for transformation in all of your relationships.

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Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20)

You're getting a better understanding of the influences others have had upon you, and of their impact on your personal values. You may have been so invested in keeping the peace that you've pushed your own needs aside -- only to ask yourself later whether the sacrifices you've made have been detrimental to your own best interests. You may have to step back and reassess your relationships if you want to establish a collaborative framework, especially if you're feeling resentful or questioning other people's motives. On Thursday, your relationship ruler forms a hard aspect to Mercury, which can cause tempers to flare and emotions to erupt. You're best bet is to lay low during this transit rather than to try to force a confrontation. This can be a volatile period for you as you struggle to redefine your needs. It's important for you to find your voice and to make your needs be known, but if you can find a way to compromise you'll be able to salvage your relationships in the process.

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Gemini (May 21 - Jun 21)

This can be a very carefree and playful time for you as long as you can stay focused and on top of your commitments. For the better part of the week your relationship rulers are interacting harmoniously, which can translate favorably into your real life romantic paradigm. You'll be feeling more confident, sociable and personable and will attract people into your circle who are receptive to your charms. Conflicts can arise if you let your energies become too scattered, especially after the 3rd when you find that your dance card is maybe a little too full. You're going to be very restless and impulsive during this time, so watch out for problems that can arise if you act irresponsibly or with disregard for other people's feelings. If you can keep things casual for now you'll be less likely to run into problems down the road -- but try to leave yourself some breathing room as last minute changes are bound to interrupt your flow. As your ruler starts winding down this week you will too, so you might as well get your partying out of the way now.

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Cancer (Jun 22 - Jul 22)

The Moon in your partnership sector at the beginning of the week sheds light on your relationships and brings with it the desire to approach them with logic and objectivity. Unfortunately it's going to be next to impossible for you to apply those same standards to your relationships with family members. If you're looking for creature comforts, you're not going to find them at home. Conflicts are likely to arise more than once this week, with a stressful exchange between Mars and Mercury affecting the areas related to your personal identity and to family members and home. You may have reason to feel unappreciated or taken for granted, but those who are responsible are unlikely to see it that way. And they in turn may see you irritable, defensive and moody, without giving pause to consider your reasons. This can lead to an impossible stalemate unless you can find a compromise, which is the antidote for this aspect anyway. You may have your work cut out for you early in the week, but understanding and forgiveness can go a long ways toward healing by week's end.

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Leo (July 23rd - Aug 22)

Romance is in the air for you this week thanks to a playful interaction between Venus and Mercury. This is a very favorable combination for you as it enhances your ability to communicate your needs and desires to others. You may be feeling more spontaneous, more flirtatious and more romantic, and should be pleasantly surprised when the Universe rewards you by bringing interested and willing partners into your path. Established relationships can evolve during this transit too, because feelings are likely to be expressed with more confidence, clarity and certainty. Because the overall theme is one of joyful self expression, you may also be the recipient of someone else's romantic declarations. The Moon in your relationship sector on the 2nd will intensify this aspect, especially as it joins expansive Jupiter and idealistic Neptune in the days ahead. And while it may be considered fleeting due to its relative short duration, it can herald the onset of new relationship or strengthen an existing one, so embrace it and treat it as real -- because it very well could be.

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Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

You may start weeding people out of your life this week as you begin to re-evaluate your relationships with the people you'd once considered friends. A stressful aspect between your ruler and Mars can bring essential differences to the forefront, leading you to wonder if the people in your circle no longer share your ideals. Although this can be an impulsive aspect, the impetus behind making these changes is anything but -- and you won't attempt to act on it with anything less than integrity and grace. You may feel that you're on the verge of a powerful transformation, which is why it's become necessary to take stock of the people you align yourself with. If you view it as a shared journey, you can see that even though new friends and acquaintances are coming in at this time too, not all of them will make the cut. The full moon on the 4th will have you looking at your more intimate partnerships, but with the same goal in mind. In the end you'll want to review each relationship and determine if there's a place for it in your life, as you prepare to embark on the next chapter.

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Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 23)

People are looking to you for answers this week, and thanks to a favorable aspect from Mercury you'll be in an excellent position to deliver. You may be asked to offer input on an project or to take on a leadership role at work, and will want to be prepared for the added responsibility that that entails. Your ability to approach things rationally can make you the perfect candidate -- but don't let your penchant for wavering on important decisions prevent you from succeeding. What may seem like a strength to you can seem like a weakness to others -- especially those who are looking up to you for some kind of direction. Be conscious of your tendency to weigh so many different options, as this can interfere with your ability to get things done. If you're struggling with feelings of inadequacy, a favorable aspect from the Moon on the 2nd can boost your self esteem and ease your anxiety. This may very well be just a stepping stone for bigger and better opportunities, but you'll have to work on becoming more decisive if you want to get ahead.

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Scorpio (Oct 24 - Nov 21)

Your relationships are going to be heating up this week -- and not necessarily in a good way. An intense aspect between Mercury and Mars may make you feel more passionate and seductive, but it can also increase your temptation to indulge in risky behavior. This can be a very compelling aspect but it can also be somewhat dangerous as other people's feelings are involved. While you'll have plenty of opportunities to explore your deepest fantasies, you may need to pull the reigns in -- as the potential for things to get out of hand may be inescapable. Pay attention to the signals you're sending out to others, as misunderstandings are bound to arise if you intentions are unclear. The full Moon on the 4th will soften things and may add romance to the mix, which can put a damper on your libido if you're just in it for the thrill. Romantic liaisons can also develop under this transit but they'll be more difficult to sustain. Things will have calmed down considerably by next week so if you're looking for a lasting involvement you may just want to hold off.

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Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21)

You're full of optimism and enthusiasm this week as you look toward the future with a sense of reverence and hope. You've been wanting to expand your horizons -- socially, culturally and spiritually-- and as luck would have it the planets are aligned for you now in favor of those efforts. You may be considering going back to school or traveling abroad, or you may embark on a more personal and internalized journey. Any one of these options can bring you insurmountable rewards, and can also add an important dimension to the goals you're developing now. As the Moon takes its place alongside Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune on the 2nd, you may feel like tapping into hidden creative resources, and working on something that inspires you. Although your relationship aspects leave much to be desired, if you focus on your own needs for now you'll be in a much better position to resolve those later. This can be a joyful, productive period if you can adjust your reality to meet your ideals, so don't squander it on mundane activities.

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Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19)

This week starts out with the Moon in your sign and with Mercury elevated into the area of career and professional standing for you. Although the primary focus will be on work, it won't necessarily be elated to your career. This is going to mark a period of intense self-analysis and reflection, which may or may not be very comfortable but which is necessary all the same. You may be taking stock of your life and discovering that what had been tolerable for you in the past is no longer conducive to your growth. An aspect between your ruler and Chiron early on will bring feelings of discontent to the surface and will force you to reassess your values. Mars moving through your relationship sector can emphasize problems with loves ones too, so this is another area that you'll need to re-evaluate. You may look back on this period later as one of great personal growth and transformation, but that doesn't mean it's going to be fun while you're going through it. Fortunately for you, it also brings clarity and perspective which will make it easier for you to tackle the necessary changes.

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Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)

You've been doing a lot of soul searching lately, and trying to gain a better understanding of your life's purpose -- both individually and collectively. While some might see your ideas as eccentric or revolutionary, you know that there's a method to your madness -- if you can just figure out a way to apply it to your goals. Whether you're thinking about making changes in your personal life or on a larger scale in your community, this is a good time for you to work on solidifying your plans for the future. Be open to the generosities bestowed on you by others, knowing that the contributions you'll make will repay those efforts ten-fold. Mercury and Venus can offer assistance too, by bringing like-minded people into the fold. If you can find a way join forces, you may want to pool your resources and work jointly on humanitarian goals. The Moon in your sign this week will activate a powerful planetary collaboration related to optimism, inspiration and hope, so take advantage of this transit to align yourself with the greater good.

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Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20)

You may be having trouble getting over recent problems in your relationship as you struggle to come to terms with feelings of disillusionment and betrayal. A tense aspect to your love planet can cause you to act irrationally or jump to conclusions, so try to resist lashing out at others or making unfounded accusations. Your tendency to idealize people inevitably backfires, so be willing to cut them some slack and to let go of the remnants of your own unrealistic expectations. You may see where you've also been too hard on yourself -- trying to atone for past misdeeds while you hold yourself up to impossible standards. The full Moon in you sign on the 3rd can be like a breath of fresh air, as it brings in a sense of rebirth and renewal. If you can make the same allowances for yourself that you make for others, you'll see how your propensity for forgiveness grows as your fears abate. And by the time the Moon is full on the 4th, you'll have made great strides in understanding and resolving your internal conflicts.

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Horoscopes for Aug 17 - Aug 23

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Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19)

You’ve got more energy than you know what do with this week, starting on Monday when your ruler makes a hard aspect to Uranus and then continuing through the week as it touches off several very harmonious aspects. Your enthusiasm is contagious and will attract others to you who may not have even paid attention in the past, but are not very eager to bask in your aura. Your libido is high, as is your confidence level, so exercise discretion if you’re planning on partaking of any romantic dalliances. You may feel like approaching everything with a reckless abandon now, as well you should -- but you’ll also need to be just as aware of the consequences as you would at any other time. The Moon moving into your relationship area at the end of the week can start to diffuse some of that excess energy, when the pull toward sensitivity and feelings begins to soften your more physical impulses.

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Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20)

This week you’ll be making some important decisions about what your next move is -- in both your personal and professional relationships. This is not the time to jump to conclusions or to take things for granted, especially in the beginning of the week when the potential for misunderstandings and miscommunications is high. You may find it necessary to restate your demands and to clarify your position, just to make sure that everyone’s on the same page. On the 18th new information will be made available to you and will make it necessary for you to take appropriate steps. But you’ll want to be careful not to throw the baby out with the bath water -- as this aspect is more about making adjustments and concessions than it is to admitting defeat. Be proactive in the early part of the week and and you’ll have made great strides by week’s end toward getting all these uncertainties resolved.

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Gemini (May 21 - Jun 21)

You start the week off with your ruler applying to a conjunction with Saturn, which should help you with discipline and mental focus -- two things you’re really going to right now when it comes to work-related projects. Chances are good that your work will to be piled high this week and that you’ll be called upon to complete other people’s half-finised projects This aspect can also bring a reality check so pay attention to your own limitations and speak up if it’s just too much. An inconjunct aspect to Jupiter adds some confusion to the mix, as you’ll be expected to approach even the most boring task with inspiration and creativity. But you don’t have to see this as an impossible undertaking. The challenge is to change your way of thinking without losing site of your vision. Your efforts will not go unnoticed, particularly at the end of the week when the Moon joins this configuration and brings you the recognition you deserve

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Cancer (Jun 22 - Jul 22)

A Moon/Venus conjunction early in the week sets off some interesting relationship dynamics which continue to pick up steam as the week goes on. If you’ve been confused about what you’re feeling or about the signals you’re picking up from another, this is a good time to ask for definition and clarity -- as long as you’re sensitive to the other person’s cues. Keep in mind that when you open certain doors you risk altering the nature of your relationship and will have to prepare yourself for the changes that are bound to occur. Differences in expectations and in basic relating styles can bring new challenges that neither of you were aware of before. This aspect is all about acceptance, understanding and unconditional love, so be willing to embrace it fully. The key is to see it as an evolutionary process rather than a setback, and to treat it as an opportunity to deepen your emotional connection.

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Leo (July 23rd - Aug 22)

Although you’ve put so many hours in at work this week it might seem like you can’t win for losing, as most of your efforts appear to go by unnoticed. Your tendency to bite off more than you can chew can get the best of you if you’re not careful, so don’t put all of the blame for your predicament on others. Your peers might not even acknowledge your contributions, but the people who count are watching -- and they may end up surprising you by making you an offer you jcan’t refuse. If you want to enhance your bargaining power make sure that you’re given credit for all that you’ve achieved. You may be in line for a raise or promotion, or you may just get a pat on the back. But keep your eye on the goal because what you’re doing now will pay off for you down the road. An aspect to Mars and Neptune will get things rolling on the 18th, and can help jump start this process.

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Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

Even though you’re feeling more productive than ever right now, there’s going to be lots of time to play this week. You’ve got new social prospects coming in and even the potential for a budding romance to develop, especially early on. If you’re already in a relationship you can expect that to heat up too, but be prepared for existing problems to be magnified, particularly later in the week when your relationship planets form an exact opposition to one another. Minor disagreements can escalate into all out warfare now and can send already faltering relationships to their graves. This period bodes well for new relationships and not so well for old ones, but you can offset the damage by working on making them new again -- rather than throwing in the towel. When the Sun moves into your sign on the 22nd you’ll be shifting your focus back onto your own needs and in the process enhancing your relationships with others.

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Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 23)

Things are going to be a bit bumpy for you this week, especially with regard to your personal relationships. As much as you like to avoid any kind of confrontation or dissent, you might not have a choice this week when your relationship ruler makes a hard aspect to Uranus on the 18th. It‘s possible that some of your relationships (including friendships and connections with business associates and colleagues) won‘t survive this transit. But it’s all a part of breaking free from the people who are no longer conducive to your personal growth, and sometimes the Universe needs to step in and do that for you. You also have some favorable transits this week, so don’t expect to end up feeling lonely and bitter. Chances are good that you’re making lasting impressions on the people coming into your life now, as they are more in aligned with the decisions you’re making as you move toward the next chapter in your life.

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Scorpio (Oct 24 - Nov 21)

There may be some tense moments for you early in the week when the square between Mars and Uranus is activated and threatens to start things off with a bang. Because your emotions are all over the place right now you may be struggling to keep them in check, and may become embroiled in a confrontation with someone who triggers your greatest fears: rejection, persecution and betrayal. This is actually a short-lived transit, so try to just ride it out if you can, as the potential for long standing damage is high. You’ll want to use this time to address your own self-doubt and insecurity -- rather than lashing out blindly at others. A lot of healing can be done after the 19th, when a series of more favorable aspects falls into place and reopens the lines of communications. Your goal should be to focus on re-establishing trust so that you can rebuild what has been torn down and repairl any damage that’s been done.

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Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21)

You’re going to have the opportunity to work on important karmic lessons this week as your ruler moves into the focal position of a rare astrological configuration known as the the Yod, or “finger of God.” This is considered a fated planetary alignment, wherein significant life lessons and issues that need to be worked on are brought to the surface. Because the planets involved are related to communications, values, wisdom, and most importantly your personal belief systems, the goal will be to look at what isn’t working and to figure out how you’ll need to can make adjustments in each of these areas. Pay attention to the 19th in particular when this aspect becomes exact and the Universe provides opportunities for adress those changes. Although this is not an especially easy task, it’s important to see how you’re setting up new karmic conditions, so make this a serious undertaking as it will have long reaching implications.

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Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19)

At the beginning of the week both of your relationship rulers set up important (and highly favorable) aspects to other planets that are going to bring domestic and work-related issues to the forefront. You might see yourself taking a back seat to your partner this week, offering encouragement and support for their goals while you express contentment in fanning the flames at home. This is all about cooperation and encouragement for someone who’s stood in the background and applauded your success in the past. As your ruler moves toward the public and professional arenas in the coming months you’ll have your chance to shine again too, but for now the objective is to lend a helping hand and to champion their efforts so that the teamwork aspect of your partnership solidifies your connection. Watch for some acknowledgement of your own efforts on the 21st and expect to see your partner reciprocate in kind.

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Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)

You might experience some disruptions in the home and with your relationship partner at the beginning of the week when Mars makes a hard aspect to your ruler and problems that have been simmering below the surface finally come to a head. It’s not like you weren’t aware that there’s been turmoil -- this has all been brewing around you for the past weeks. But where it may have been easier for you to avoid and ignore things while you focused on other aspects of your life, you’re not going to have that luxury anymore. Confrontations with loved ones are likely, especially if you continue to pretend you don’t know what’s going on. But if you can keep your wits about you and address these issues head on, you’ll be able to diffuse some of the anger and repair the damage. Watch for everything to smooth out on the 20th, when you’ll be in a much better position to express your feelings objectively.

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Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20)

Things should run smoothly for you this week, at least up until the weekend when your relationship ruler forms a hard aspect to Mars . Aside from a brief moment of disillusionment at early on, most of the transits to your ruler are favorable and should manifest harmoniously for you and your loved ones. You’re not one to let any good deeds go unnoticed, and may find yourself experiencing a sort of reverent sense of awe and appreciation for the sacrifices others have made for you. Now is a good time for you to return those favors in kind, because late in the week it may seem like the bubble has burst again, and you can offset some of the damage by showing your gratitude now. Give others some emotional leeway and try not to take things so personally. As the Sun moves into your relationship sector on the 22nd you’ll start letting go of past transgressions and begin working on re-establishing the peace.

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Horoscopes for Aug 10 - Aug 16, 2009

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Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19)

If you're rushing headlong into an exciting new venture this week you might be surprised to find yourself crashing into a brick wall before you've even gotten started. That's because the Universe is trying to get you to slow down – in the form of a tense Mars / Saturn aspect taking place early in the week. Some refer to this aspect as "driving with the brakes on," which is exactly what it will feel like if you can't get your frustrations under control. The Moon in your sign can make you feel more self-assured, but conflicts with co-workers can arise, since the areas related to work and social interactions are also involved. You need to learn how to work with others rather than charging off on your own -- which is one of your great life lessons anyway. On the 12th your ruler forms a harmonious aspect to Jupiter, which should not only break up some of the tension but can also put you in a more cooperative frame of mind.

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Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20)

You'll have lots of opportunities to resolve relationship conflicts this week as you start to gain better insights into the ways loved ones express their needs. The lines of communications will be wide open, starting mid-week when the Moon moves into your sign and into a mutual reception with Venus. Both of your relationship rulers will be favorably aspected, so don't let the opportunity to spend time with the people you care about pass you by. You'll be more open to sharing your innermost thoughts and feelings during this time, and may just gain a whole new perspective while you're at it. This is also a great time to get to know the people who are just outside your social perimeters, as the potential for developing lasting friendships is high. You won't have to worry about being turned down or excluded, because right now you're projecting an air of confidence and contentment that others are anxious to soak up for themselves.

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Gemini (May 21 - Jun 21)

It might take you a few days to get your bearings this week, as a tense aspect between Mars and Saturn is likely to shift your attention from the goals you've set for yourself to minor distractions at home. As much as you'd like to just sidestep whatever complications are arising, you won't be able to this time, because the Universe is going to force you to deal with it whether you like it or not. By the time things settle down on Friday you may feel like you've wasted an entire week, but the reality is that by attending to the needs of your loved ones and family, you'll have more than ample opportunity to devote to other projects. A favorable aspect between Mars and Jupiter at the end of the week sets things in motion, and leaves you feeling more optimistic and inspired. You're creative juices will be flowing throughout the remainder of the weekend which will cause all of the earlier frustration to be forgotten.

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Cancer (Jun 22 - Jul 22)

Things should be calming down for you on the relationship front this week, as a series of aspects are lining up for you now that should ease some of the concerns that have been nagging at you for the past few weeks. You may get reassurances from someone whose intentions you'd questioned, or find that you'd over-reacted or read too much into things in the first place. You're also likely to attract people with some karmic significance into your life now, as a connection between Venus in your sign and Jupiter's North Node becomes complete at the beginning of the week. You'll want to remember that karmic relationships are not always good and they're not always easy, but they will bring in opportunities for growth. Treat all of your relationships with the care that they deserve, as the same small kindnesses you send out will be returned to you, especially at the end of the week when the Moon moves into your sign.

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Leo (July 23rd - Aug 22)

You're going to be dealing with some erratic relationship dynamics at the beginning of the week as your ruler activates the midpoint between Venus and Uranus. This isn't necessarily a bad thing – it can make for some very exiting romantic and sexual opportunities. But it's not stable and it's unlikely to last, so pay attention to the signals you're putting out there as well as your own developing expectations. You'll have to make compromises starting on the 13th when the Sun starts ticking off a group of oppositions across your relationship axis. This aspect can be likened to a bubble that bursts: if you rushed into something that seemed like a good idea at the time and are kicking yourself over it now, you'll want to be mindful of the consequences of your own impulsivity. You can preserve the honor of everyone involved if you conduct yourself with grace, which is exactly what you would expect from others.

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Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

You've got some more work-related problems to look forward to this week, starting first thing Monday morning when you're likely walk in on a crisis already taking place at the office. Even though you don't like the idea of cleaning up someone else's mess, you may be called upon to do it anyway -- as the only one qualified to get the job done and get it done right. While you're known for efficiency and your strong work ethic, it's easy to see how that can become a double-edged sword. On the one hand it means more work gets piled onto your already-heavy workload, but on the other hand it can render you indispensible to the company, which increases your job security. This is not the time to react defensively or to resist any demands on your time. You want to put your best foot forward now and show them what you're made of, in case a promotion is in the works down the road.

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Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 23)

You may just have your pick of any number of social opportunities now, as a lineup of planets in the areas related to friendships, romance and relationships makes those areas more prominent, at least for the first few days of the week. Don't expect any of roles to be clearly defined though -- especially after the 14th when some confusion develops over just what role you're all playing in each other's lives. You may learn that someone you'd seen as a friend has developed romantic feelings for you or that someone you'd been getting romantic vibes from is pursuing somebody else. Although it might not be easy to get everyone on the same page, this can be a fun and playful time for you if you keep your hopes and expectations in check. The Moon / Pluto opposition on the 16th can bring an end to any misconceptions you might have but it can also be quite liberating as the true nature of all these connection is ultimately revealed.

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Scorpio (Oct 24 - Nov 21)

You're making a lot of changes in your belief systems this week as you struggle to make sense of the discrepancies between what you've always believed in and what you're now discovering to be "true." As your ruler continues its retrograde journey through the final degrees of Capricorn, you're also turning inward and trying to get a handle on what it is you think, believe and feel. You're going to be exploring and developing new belief systems too -- and putting the ones that are no longer useful to rest. Your tendency to make snap judgments may also be shaken this week, as you're discovering that certain judgments you've made in the past were based on erroneous information to begin with. As the Moon moves into Cancer and opposes your ruler on 16th, you may find that some of these decisions are made for you, as you begin to part with the realities that are no longer relevant to your life.

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Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21)

You're feeling more energetic and adventurous than you have in a long time, thanks to a very fortuitous aspect between your ruler and Mars. You may feel less like working and more like playing this week, so if you've been thinking about taking time off and getting away, you might as well go for it – chances are good you wouldn't be able to keep your mind on your job now anyway. These aspects are also favorable for travel, education, spirituality, legal issues and even gambling and speculation -- within reason. You don't want to squander the opportunities coming your way now, so figure out where you want to apply yourself and then take the necessary steps to set that in motion. As the Sun and Chiron join in on the 14th you'll be feeling more confident, more optimistic and more self-assured. If you can harness that energy and channel it into something constructive, this can be a powerful impetus to lead you into the next phase.

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Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19)

You're going to be right in the middle of some uncomfortable office politics this week whether you want to be involved in them or not. You might be expected to weigh in when conflicts between co-workers and management arise – and you'll have to be careful that you don't give the appearance of taking sides. You consider yourself a creature of habit, and you can get frustrated whenever changes are made without your knowledge or consent. But this week you'll be expected to go along with whatever changes are implemented, even if it interferes with your effectiveness on the job. If you're going speak up wait until after the 13th, when both Mercury and Mars are aligned more favorably. Your ideas are valuable as the people you work with know, but take advantage of that timing because anything earlier probably won't get noticed and anything later will probably be too late.

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Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)

You're doing some soul searching this week as you try to figure out a way to reconcile the discrepancy between your need for freedom and independence and your desire to merge with another. This may be a theme with you that's becoming more and more pronounced as you come to terms with the misconceptions you've projected onto others. You may be seeing patterns emerge -- such as finding yourself drawn to people who are indifferent to your needs, while dismissing those who show interest. Your goal is to work on redefining your expectations, so that you no longer see intimacy and independence as mutually exclusive. The Moon joining Mars in your romance sector on the 15th can provide a chance for you to test-drive your theories, but try to see it as potential love match rather than a lab experiment. You've got a few more months before your ruler starts moving forward again and thus an equal amount of time to get it right.

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Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20)

The triple conjunction involving Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune in your sign this week can inspire you to look for an inner sanctuary rather than seeing out the company of others. This is not the same as becoming isolated or withdrawn: it can in fact mark a powerful period of awakening for you -- creatively, psychically and spiritually. You may strive to align yourself with the natural rhythms of the Universe and to seek out creative outlets such as music, dance, poetry, etc. This is a recurring transit that will be activated again throughout the year, bringing with it elements of compassion, forgiveness, sacrifice and unconditional love. Take care not to let your desires become all-consuming during this transit though, because the potential for self-deception and disillusionment is high. It's important to make sure relationships formed under this transit can withstand the test of time, rather than making life-altering decisions that you may later regret.

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Horoscope for August 3 - August 9, 2009

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Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19)

Your social life is going to be hopping this week with five planets in the social areas of your chart, as well as the total lunar eclipse occurring across your romance and friendship sectors on the 5th. Even though it might seem like all fun and games for you now, this is also a powerful time for you to review and assess your feelings for the people around you. Romantic opportunities are present, but you may be questioning whether you want to take that leap or turn back -- especially nearer the end of the week when your ruler applies to a hard aspect to Saturn. Expectations and hidden agendas will be uncovered during this time, and you'll be left wondering whether you want to stop things dead in their tracks or to proceed with caution. Either way you'll want to be grateful for the information made available to you, so that you can make a more informed decision about your relationships.

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Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20)

The summer seems to have been racing by for you and now you're scrambling to play catch-up before the last rays are gone. Even though your focus has been on getting things accomplished at work, this week is more about taking care of things at home and on making last minute travel plans. If you've been thinking about getting away for a weekend trip, now is the time to solidify those plans, especially since it looks like you're going to be inundated with career-related responsibilities by the beginning of next week. The sextile between your ruler and Mercury late in the week brings plenty of social opportunities for you and makes you eager to express yourself creatively. You're finding that it's becoming easier for you to communicate your needs and to be receptive to the needs of others. Put your ideas down on paper now, even if they seem disjointed or trivial -- by mid-week everything will start to fall into place.

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Gemini (May 21 - Jun 21)

Now that your ruler has moved into Virgo you're finding yourself a little less scattered and a little more focused on organizing your ideas. It's not a perfect set-up: you have to be careful not to take this too far to the extreme and get so bogged down in the details that you lose track of the original goal. The good news is that you're more likely to put things in perspective and tackle the many projects you have going on in order of importance -- rather than changing direction midstream, as is your usual M.O. The full moon (and total lunar eclipse) on Wednesday takes place across your communications axis, which can intensify your desire to brainstorm with others. Be willing to absorb the ideas presented to you, rather than just assuming you understand and doing your own thing anyway. You can avoid problems later by seeing the value in ideas expressed by others and acknowledging their worth today.

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Cancer (Jun 22 - Jul 22)

Money issues and financial responsibilities are going to take center stage for you this week. While you might feel like you're just starting to get back on your feet, you want to be careful with your money as you could be caught off guard in the middle of the week. This is not the best time to make major purchases or to tap into your savings unless you have to, as the eclipse taking place across your financial axis can bring unexpected expenses to the forefront. Be leery of friends or family members hitting you up for loans now too -- because despite their best intentions, repayment is likely to be delayed. While the effects of this week's eclipse can be long- lasting, in your case things should ease up by the end of the week. Even so, you can see this as a lesson in financial discipline, and can apply the same restraint in future financial endeavors.

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Leo (July 23rd - Aug 22)

You want to work on forgiving your enemies this week and in seeking forgiveness for your own indiscretions. The alignment of planets across your personal and relationship axis is going to open up the lines of communications for you -- and will afford you the opportunity to make things right. This can be a real eye-opener for you, especially in areas where you may have been so invested in being right that you failed to see the other person's point of view. The total lunar eclipse on the 5th is likely to shed light on your own failings and may make it easier to understand and appreciate the mistakes that others have made -- and while you're at it you might as well forgive yourself. Although you may not want to go so far as to renew friendships or reignite relationships, if you can approach it from a more Universal perspective, it can be both liberating and healing for all parties involved.

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Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

It may have seemed recently that taking care of the needs of others has gotten in the way of pursuing your own dreams. In fact you've had so many people depending on you that you may not have even had a chance to dream -- as you find yourself falling into bed at night out of exhaustion rather using that time to relax and reflect. You'll be getting a chance to catch up this week, and starting to feel some relief from the demands that have been placed on you, now that Mercury has moved back into your sign. Be open to offers of assistance from others, as it can come from the least expected sources. And consider delegating responsibility to those who have worked alongside you, and who are more than willing to take up some of the slack. As the Moon enters Pisces and forms a trine to Venus on the 7th, you'll have more time and inclination to devote to your dreams.

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Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 23)

You might have to seek advice from a trusted friend this week, as you find yourself confused about a relationship that you just can't seem to make sense of. Part of your indecision has to do with an inability to integrate logic and emotion -- while your head is telling you one thing, your heart may be saying something entirely different, and you realize that the choices you make now can lead to either triumph or devastation down the road. Don't be afraid to ask for someone else's opinion, and don't be alarmed if their take on the situation is not what you were hoping to hear. Your main goal right now should be to get an objective and impartial opinion from someone you can trust. If you can align yourself with people who have only your best interests at heart, you know that you'll have support -- no matter what the outcome.

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Scorpio (Oct 24 - Nov 21)

You'll have to make some important choices this week between your career aspirations and your family obligations when it becomes clear that there's not enough time in the day for to attend to them both. You're going to have lots of opportunities to shine in the work place, but you may end up having to take your work home with you -- which is not going to sit too well with family members. Sacrifices made at this time can lead to professional opportunities that you don't want to pass up, so your best bet is to try to communicate your decisions to those who are most affected. If you end up having to break promises you better have a very good reason, and be willing to make some concessions in other areas. In the end you'll be forced to rediscover what you've known all along -- that the people who matter most are the ones you come home to at night rather than the ones you leave behind you at the office.

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Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21)

You're so full of ideas right now that you want to find ways to disseminate them to others. You might be considering putting together a written proposal, drafting an outline for a book, or getting involved in some form of training or teaching. With Mercury moving into your career sector it's a good time to explore those areas as you're starting to see what everybody else already knows -- that this is a natural next step for you. If you've been feeling disillusioned and disenchanted you can see it as a call to express yourself more creatively -- rather than just another excuse to throw in the towel. If you're looking for direction, seek out the opinions of others, because chances are good that you're already considered an inspiration to more than a few. This is a powerful harbinger of good things to come, and should remind you that your ideas are valuable and are meant to be expressed.

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Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19)

The week starts out with the Moon in your sign and ticking off favorable aspects to Saturn and Uranus. If you've been thinking about presenting your ideas to the people who matter at work, you'll find that they're going to be more than receptive to hearing what you have to say now. Your ability to combine practicality with innovation has not gone unnoticed or unappreciated, and you may even find them singling you out to ask for your input. The lunar eclipse on the 5th takes place across the financial areas of your chart so be careful not to sell yourself short. Eclipses can temporarily blind you to your needs but will ultimately reveal exactly what is necessary, so see it as an opportunity to reassess your personal values and redefine your sense of worth. While you might not receive financial compensation for your contributions at this time, you will be given credit, which can lead to more significant gains down the road.

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Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)

The full moon lunar eclipse in your sign this week will likely stir up feelings that you'd thought had long been buried. As much as you'd prefer to approach things logically and objectively, that's just not going to be an option for you this time. If you've been trying to maneuver around uncomfortable emotional undercurrents you may find that you're being forced to deal with them anyway. Secrets are also going to be uncovered during this time, but don't try to ascribe sinister implications to everything that surfaces -- you may also uncover important truths that you've been hiding from yourself. You'll be reinventing your relationships now too, and will want to approach them with the utmost care. The revelations you're making about yourself can be applied to those around you in the sense that what you attract into your life at this time is a reflection of yourself.

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Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20)

You may be dealing with some health concerns this week, which can all be traced back to your inability to get your stress levels under control. Your anxiety is increasing and you're more likely to neglect your own needs while you attend to the crises that are happening all around you. You need to realize that you're not going to be any help to others if you're laid up in your bed -- so take some time out for you and put everyone else on the back burner. You're being pulled between taking care of yourself and taking care of others during this time, so find a way to accommodate both ends of this spectrum. You may also be questioning the motives of others this week, particularly co-workers, as you catch a whiff of professional jealousy that seems to have come from out of nowhere. If you can detach from office politics and just conduct yourself with grace, you'll find that you will be vindicated, as it all works itself out on its own.

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Horoscopes for July 27 - August 2, 2009

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Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19)

The line between friends and lovers may become blurred this week when you discover that someone you considered just a friend has begun to develop feelings for you. This may come as a shock to you, but it shouldn't -- if you look back over the events leading up to this you might see how you've been complicit in this development all along. Harmless flirtations, sending out mixed signals and not paying attention to other people's reactions can result in disastrous consequences if you're not careful. If you don't want things to get uncomfortable you better speak up now: you only have a small window of opportunity to turn things back around before any real damage is done. You can learn from this experience if you're willing. If not the opposition between your relationship ruler and Pluto at the end of the week will turn the heat up just enough to force you to deal with it anyway. Get a personalized astrology reading

Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20)

Trust issues are going to take center stage this week when it becomes clear that nagging suspicions are getting in the way of your ability to maintain your cool in your relationship. You don't have to always assume that where there's smoke there's fire, so just concede that there are usually reasonable explanations for even the most ambiguous circumstances, and give someone else the benefit of the doubt. A hard aspect between your ruler and Pluto week can bring whatever crisis is brewing to the forefront , and if you're not careful it can snowball into something that's much more devastating than it need be. Keep your tendencies toward jealousy and possessiveness in check, because the whole week is bound to present challenges for you, but if you just ride it out you can maneuver around any difficulties and get things back on track in no time. Get a personalized astrology reading

Gemini (May 21 - Jun 21)

You're vacillating this week between a sense of giddy anticipation and one of foreboding and dread. On the one hand you're feeling very optimistic about your future and all the possibilities that are presenting themselves to you now. But on the other hand, you're afraid that making the wrong decision can lead to regret and self-recrimination down the road. You may have to make some sacrifices, especially if it becomes apparent that you're not really
qualified to take on some of the opportunities being presented to you in the first place. But as long as you know your limitations you should have no trouble choosing the right path. By the 30th when your ruler completes it's opposition to Jupiter, Neptune and Chiron, you may become disillusioned with some of your choices anyway, which should make the decision a lot more clear. Get a personalized astrology reading

Cancer (Jun 22 - Jul 22)

You start the week off with a sense of peace and harmony in the home, where you're likely to want to retreat to after all of the disruptions of the past few weeks. Unfortunately, you're probably going to need it, as your ruler starts touching off several different planetary configurations -- and most of them stressful -- in the coming days. Your relationships with children, lovers, partners and business associates continue to be affected, especially after the 30th. And while you don't like to deal with drama there will likely be plenty of that, and you'll be expected to clean up everyone else's mess. One thing you do like is to be needed, so get ready to put that to the test. By week's end when Venus moves into your sign you'll be granted some much-needed relief and be able to look back over all of the fires you had to put out with a sense of accomplishment and pride. Get a personalized astrology reading

Leo (July 23rd - Aug 22)

The last thing you want to do is take on more responsibility, but this week you‘re going to have to fight off the temptation to pile more on. Your plate has been way too full for the last few weeks, and you're discovering that no one seems to notice that but you. A tense aspect between Venus and Uranus early in the week may leave you feeling like you're at your wits end and without an ounce of extra energy to spare. But you'll need to speak up if you want to put a stop to it, as you come to the dawning realization that the people who have taken you for granted only did so because you allowed it to happen. You may need to consider that you haven't been clear in expressing your needs -- or your resentment over feeling unappreciated. If you handle this with your customary dignity and grace you will find that rewards come in unexpected ways, especially nearer the end of the week. Get a personalized astrology reading

Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

You're going to be highly in demand this week, and not necessarily in a good way. If it feels like everyone's tugging at your shirt sleeves, it's probably because you're juggling so many different obligations that even you don't know which end is up. This can be an insanely busy time for you, and you may feel that so many people are depending on you that there's no time to slow down or to attend to your own needs. Be careful with making promises you just can't keep -- while you're usually known for being reliable and dependable, you may have just bitten off more than you can chew this time and find that your reputation is on the line. It's important that you finish one project before starting another and to tie up long forgotten loose ends. As your ruler moves into a somewhat treacherous aspect at the end of the week, you'll need to account for your actions and answer to those you've made commitments to. Get a personalized astrology reading

Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 23)

The moon in your sign at the beginning of the week in harmonious aspect to several different planets will have you feeling like you're on top of the world. And while that may only be a fleeting impression, it's a good way to get things rolling. There are a couple different directions you can go -- one involves developing your intuition and finding a creative application for it, while the other has to do with undoing some of the damage that's been done in your relationships. There's really no reason you can't do both -- but if you can find a way to combine them together you'll accomplish so much more. Look at this as a way to facilitate your natural collaborative efforts, which can be applied to any relationship. As your ruler leaves Gemini and moves into Cancer later in the week, you can look forward to finding comfort in the sanctity of your home, surrounded by friends and family. Get a personalized astrology reading

Scorpio (Oct 24 - Nov 21)

The moment of truth is upon you now, especially with regards to your love life. Your ruler has been retrograde for some time now, so you ought to be making some progress with all the intense emotional scrutiny you‘ve been doing. Whether you're trying to understand a current relationship or just wanting to redefine your needs, you may have forgotten that love isn't rational and therefore can't be dissected, at least not in the way you've been going about it. As hard as it is for you to trust your instincts, you're finding that you really don't have a choice in the matter, because none of your analyzing has gotten you any closer to understanding or to making the decisions that need to be made. As Venus completes its opposition to Pluto near the end of the week, you may experience a crisis in your relationships, which can be easily averted as long as you're prepared. Get a personalized astrology reading

Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21)

If you're looking for perfection you're going to be disappointed this week as you attempt to span the gap between idealism and disillusionment, and potentially set yourself up for failure. It's going to be hard for anyone -- or any experience -- to live up to your expectations right now, mostly because you've aimed your sights so high. You're in danger of allowing your standards to rise to a level of impossibility, and you may be in for a rude awakening -- especially after the 30th when the Moon moves into your sign and begins making a series of difficult aspects to other planets. If you're not careful you might witness the collapse of some of your dreams, as the effect of these transits can be likened to a bubble that's burst. But if you're able to set more realistic goals during this time, you can achieve a sense of spiritual enlightenment which will sustain you in the coming weeks. Get a personalized astrology reading

Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19)

There's a strong possibility that you'll meet someone this week who will have a long lasting impact on your life -- and a remote possibility that you'll even take note of it. Casual encounters can take on a great deal of significance for you now as the Moon's North Node moves into your sign and begins a new karmic cycle for you. Most of the seeds planted now will remain dormant for some time -- especially with respect to the connections you're making. But it's important to conduct yourself with integrity, now so more than ever, because all of the relationships you form will have long standing karmic implications for you. If you're weeding people out of your life now too, try to do it with the utmost care. In the end all of the decisions you make now with respect to the people entering or exiting your life will affect the outcome of future connections. Get a personalized astrology reading

Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)

You can expect some fireworks this week in the area of love affairs and romance. The square between your ruler and Venus early in the week will not only mix things up for you in your relationships, but is likely to bring some new romantic interests in. You'll want to approach these with minimal expectations, since the potential for anything long lasting to develop is almost nil. This is all about change, disruption, and even chaos in your love life, but it can make for some exciting moments too. As Venus moves into the area of intimacy and sexual affairs late in the week you may also experience an increase in your libido and sex appeal. The key is to just go with the flow now and not impose any assumptions on anyone, and also not to speculate on outcomes. Unstable relationships can also end during this transit, so treat them with kid gloves if you're hoping to keep them intact. Get a personalized astrology reading

Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20)

You're trying so hard to stay positive right now, despite what seems like a lot of resistance from the Universe. You may feel that your emotions are going haywire, as you're becoming more and more sensitive to the moods and impressions of those around you. Others look up to you for your compassion and understanding, but you're struggling with trying to make sense of things yourself. This is a profound period of spiritual awakening for you if you can figure out a way to embrace it, without pulling all the negativity in too. Pay attention to your dreams and visions right now because your psychic impressions are at an all time high. You're learning to establish personal boundaries and as the week goes on you'll find yourself getting closer to your goal. If you can get your emotions under control now and learn to be still, you can move forward in your quest for Nirvana. Get a personalized astrology reading

Horoscopes for July 20 - July 26, 2009

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Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19)

The square between Venus and Saturn this week may uncover power struggles in your relationships that have been brewing for some time. Your tendency to minimize problems while you go off and do your own thing can end up causing you more trouble than it's worth, especially if you have to do damage control later on. As much as you'd like to avoid conflict, you'll find that ignoring the problem now only makes matters worse. The trine between Mercury and Mars can bring relief, as long as you're willing to compromise. If you own up to your shortcomings and learn to validate the feelings of others, you can go a long ways toward mitigating future conflicts. Pay attention to your relationships with family members too, as the eclipse on the 21st will emphasize issues there and can ultimately lead to clarity and healing. >> Get a personalized astrology reading

Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20)

This week brings you opportunities to put your compassionate nature to practical use -- in your community and in your neighborhood. As you become more aware of the problems that have developed in the world around you, you're seeing how easy it is to make a difference. This doesn't mean you have to reach into your wallet – you can show your support by pitching in where needed -- with work, volunteer efforts or even just lending an ear. This is not the best time for you to take financial risks but is excellent for cementing relationships in your community. If you want to leave your mark on the world you can start with your immediate environment. Remember that there are many ways to help without spending a dime. Your generosity and willingness to reach out will not go unnoticed, and can bring unexpected rewards. >> Get a personalized astrology reading

Gemini (May 21 - Jun 21)

You're feeling better about yourself – more attractive, more romantic and more flirtatious -- now that Venus is moving through your sign. The Universe is bringing people into your path now who are receptive to your charms and who are likely to reciprocate in kind. Mars is in your sign now too, so you're probably feeling friskier and more confident than ever, which can intensify the sex appeal you're already putting out there. Be careful though because this placement also tends to increase impulsiveness and unpredictability. You may find yourself dancing with the devil while your friends look on and wonder if you'd taken leave of your senses. You want to exercise some discipline when it comes to spending money during this time too, because the eclipse falling in your house of financial affairs is likely to uncover hidden costs. >> Get a personalized astrology reading

Cancer (Jun 22 - Jul 22)

The eclipse on the 21st marks a powerful opportunity for you to re-invent yourself. Friendships, romantic relationships, and partnerships in general will all need to be attended to during this time. You may realize that you've been carrying the load for others while neglecting your own needs -- and may also be surprised to learn that what you thought you needed (and who you thought you were) was all just an illusion anyway. You're doing some serious soul searching now and defining a new set of priorities, and you may witness some of your relationships becoming casualties as a result. This marks a new chapter in your life as you're opening new doors and closing others. Pay attention to your relationships with family members now too, as they'll also be undergoing transformations and will be relying on you for guidance and support. >> Get a personalized astrology reading

Leo (July 23rd - Aug 22)

The countdown toward your birthday begins this week with the Sun and Moon joining together and moving into your sign. But a tense aspect to Pluto can bring about a rude awakening, as you're forced to examine who your real friends are and what their role is in your life. You may be realizing that the people you've counted on in the past have had their own agendas and have not been as supportive as you'd believed. Take a moment to reflect on the steps that you've taken to get you to where you are today. If you're feeling persecuted you may need to look at the energy you're putting out there and the impressions you're leaving on others. You may feel indignant and misunderstood but you can neutralize the situation by speaking up rather than sulking in a corner. Remember that there are two sides to every story and that the truth lies somewhere in the middle. >> Get a personalized astrology reading

Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

The best time for you to firm up travel plans will be early in the week when your ruler is in perfect sextile to Mars. Although you're usually so reluctant to set things aside just to get away from it all, you really do need to recharge your batteries this time. You'll have to trust that the world will go on without you and that all of your responsibilities can be dealt with at a later date. Pay attention to the signals your body is sending you now too and be sure to take care of your diet. This is a much needed vacation and you'll want to return feeling rejuvenated and refreshed. This is also a good time for you to nail down your plans for the fall -- if you're considering going back to school or taking online courses you should start blocking the time out in your calendar now; otherwise you'll risk filling up your schedule with other commitments and regretting the decision to wait. >> Get a personalized astrology reading

Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 23)

Don't let a minor crisis involving your love life throw you into a tailspin this week, especially after the 23rd when everything you've been working toward comes crashing to a halt. Whether you're trying to assert your needs in a new relationship or wanting to renegotiate your position with a long-term partner, you'll need to look at the problems your expectations have created so you can make appropriate concessions. You may be asked to make changes that go against your sensibilities, but if you want to get some mileage out of this relationship you're going to have to compromise. You may become aware of how unrealistic your demands have been and how impossible it's been for others to meet them. But by week's end when the moon enters your sign you'll be given another opportunity to put this all behind you so that you can start anew. >> Get a personalized astrology reading

Scorpio (Oct 24 - Nov 21)

This week you're asking yourself a lot of questions about where you stand with your principles and in your belief systems. You like to think of yourself as someone who lives by a very specific set of personal convictions, but recent events are forcing you to rethink those strategies and to be more open to views you wouldn't have considered in the past. As you broaden your horizons you'll find that your interests are changing as well, and you may have to let go of some of your personal biases as you make room for something new. Pay attention to the people coming into your life right now, because these are the harbingers of progress who will introduce you to new and radical ideas. The tides are changing for you now and you'll have no choice but to go with the flow, so don't resist it. The insights you gain through this process can only benefit you in the end. >> Get a personalized astrology reading

Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21)

If you're looking for ways to alleviate the boredom you've been feeling, you're going to have to rely on your own ingenuity. You're becoming increasingly restless and disenchanted with others, and may be looking for ways to eliminate social distractions. Part of your frustration stems from the realization that you've gotten sidetracked from your ambitions, and part of it relates to the roles you've let others play in creating those diversions. As much as you'd like to deflect all responsibility, the conjunction of Jupiter with Chiron this week won't allow it -- you're being forced to take stock of your own imperfections and to stop blaming others for your failures. It won't hurt you to clear out a few old carcasses during this time, but take care not to rid yourself of those who are in alignment with your goals. A trine to Venus at week's end opens up new possibilities for you and will provide you with new inspiration. >> Get a personalized astrology reading

Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19)

You may feel like you're watching your life unfold from a distance this week rather than actively participating in it. If you've gotten so stuck in a rut that you've forgotten your place in the world around you, take comfort in the knowledge that that's all starting to change. You're figuring out the difference between a profession and a calling as you make important decisions regarding your career. An idea that's been developing for some time now is beginning to yield fruit, so you'll want to be on the lookout for offerings from the Universe. This week's eclipse may bring doubts and insecurities to the surface, but you can take advantage of this time frame to refine your professional image. If you can raise your level of confidence to match that of your ambitions, this can be a powerful opportunity for you to unleash your true potential. >> Get a personalized astrology reading

Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)

You might as well prepare yourself for a blockbuster week because any hint of routine or normalcy is going to go right out the window before week's end. You might start out thinking it's going to be business as usual but you'll end up veering off course anyway, through absolutely no fault of you own. You're being tugged at by people from all areas of your life – family, friends, co-workers and even casual acquaintances. If you wanted to take advantage of all these social opportunities now would be the perfect time to do it. But you can't. Even in the midst of all this chaos and drama you've still got work to do, and not enough hours in the day to do it. If you can find a way to appease those who depend on you most, you may be able to balance your commitments. But know the difference between making a respectable showing and lollygagging around, or there'll be a price to pay down the road. >> Get a personalized astrology reading

Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20)

You've been on a bit of a roller coaster lately, as anyone who's been in the path of your emotional trajectory can easily confirm. The triple conjunction between Neptune, Jupiter and Chiron has you swinging from one end of the spectrum to the other -- from periods of extreme optimism and hopefulness to moments of utter sadness and despair. Add to that the effect of the mutual reception between Uranus and Neptune and it's a wonder you haven't been hauled off to the funny farm long before now. This week you may feel that you're struggling more than usual but in truth you're just more sensitive, and more susceptible to the undercurrents you're picking up around you. If you can rely on your instincts and allow your true feelings to emerge, you'll be rewarded with insights that you didn't know you had. Don't try to analyze your impressions, just let them bubble to the surface, and you'll find inspiration in the most unexpected places. >> Get a personalized astrology reading