ARIES
(March 21-April 20)
Celestial energies have really let you have it lately. Your planetary rulers, Mars and Pluto, are moving closer to a difficult alignment, causing travel problems, issues with schools and churches and inner power struggles. Vibrations from Mercury could bring cancelled dates, bad timing and misunderstandings with lovers or children. Traveling too much could affect your health badly at this time if you can't eat healthy or get enough sleep, especially around August 31. This is actually a divine opportunity for incredible inner change disguised as difficulty and drama. Strive for inner balance to overcompensate. Cosmic influences greatly improve just after September 1.
TAURUS
(April 21-May 21)
Celestial harmony surrounds you as your planetary ruler, Venus, moves through the sign of Cancer and your 3rd house. Love letters, booty calls, phone sex, slight problems dealing with other people's money and temporary issues with the signs Scorpio and Aries are shown close to August 28. Good news and solid decisions are indicated around September 1, especially relating to real estate, career and travel. Romance, creative projects, recreation and situations involving children are also forecasted at this time. The signs Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius and Capricorn could be of help.
GEMINI
(May 22-June 21)
Cosmic vibrations are changing as your planetary ruler, Mercury, continues in a backward motion through the sign of Leo and your 3rd house. Communication and transportation difficulties are likely, along with cancellations, delays and false starts, especially if you were born after June 15. Unexpected and unusual situations at work are forecasted around August 29, especially if the signs Aquarius or Capricorn are involved. Gathering information and looking back to old writings may bring good fortune at this time. Celestial forces greatly improve when Mercury resumes a forward direction just after September 1.
CANCER
(June 22-July 22)
>Your ruler, the Moon, moves into the sign of Aquarius and your 8th house around August 27, influencing secret sexual encounters, hidden financial resources, psychic impulses and vivid dreams, especially if the signs Pisces and Sagittarius are involved. Look out for the Full Moon in Pisces and your 9th house near August 30. Unpredictable events and unusual emotional urges are likely at this time, along with travel interruptions, cancelled dates and problems with children and the sign Leo. A lunar shift into Aries around August 31 increases your energy and career ambition. Promotion, health improvement and sex are featured close to September 1. A Scorpio or Aries could be involved.
LEO
(July 23-Aug. 23)
Solar forces have shifted with the Sun now moving through the sign of Virgo and your 2nd house. Finances, personal values, diet, clothing and work-related issues are all featured at this time. Sudden or unexpected expenditures are indicated close to August 27, or maybe a friend or organization is asking for a donation, especially when the signs Aquarius or Capricorn have anything to do with it. Influences from Mercury could make things more difficult for you through September 1, especially if you were born after August 17. The restoration of your inner peace should be experienced soon after.
VIRGO
(Aug. 24-Sept. 22)
You planetary ruler, Mercury, continues in a seemingly reverse motion through the sign of Leo and your 12th house. Secret conversations, cancelled plans and interruptions in your normal sleeping habits are all likely at this time. Unexpected or unusual situations involving lovers or business partners are forecasted close to August 29, especially if the sign Aquarius and Capricorn are involved. Hidden affairs are also possible at this time. Inner harmony will be restored when Mercury resumes a forward motion just after September 1.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 23)
Your cosmic ruler, Venus, is currently moving through the sign of Cancer and your 10th house, keeping your career and reputation in focus. Although planetary vibrations are basically favorable, temporary issues with Pluto could bring power struggles, obsessions and arguments with the signs Scorpio and Aries around August 28. Situations greatly improve close to September 1 with career expansion, promotion, travel, better sleep and major help from hidden sources. You may be working very closely with your boss or parent at this time. The signs Sagittarius, Pisces, Capricorn and Aquarius could be of benefit to you.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 24-Nov. 22)
An imbalance is indicated as your planetary rulers, Pluto and Mars, move closer to an inharmonious alignment. A tendency to get angry may be crossed with problematic situations with Aries and overspending on health, food or clothing. Interruptions from Venus could bring overpriced trips, expensive schools and slight issues with women and the signs Taurus or Libra close to August 28. Significant inner change can be achieved at this time, but it will take some courage. The Universe beckons you to do what you do best, or maybe second best: transform.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 23-Dec. 20)
Celestial circumstances are basically favorable: yet another week for your planetary ruler, Jupiter, to journey through the sign of Virgo and your 10th house. Sure, Mercury's influence over you could seem maddening at times at work or in public, and with transportation, communication or your digestion. Remember that Saturn is still on your side, bringing sex, job changes and financial help from bosses, parents, older people and the signs Capricorn and Aquarius. Vibrations from Venus reach their peak close to September 1, influencing love affairs, social engagements and a good reputation. The signs Libra and Taurus could be helpful.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 21-Jan. 20)
Good fortune is indicated with lucky Jupiter so close to your planetary ruler, Saturn. Travel, spiritual insight, higher learning and love affairs, and business partnerships are all featured at this time. Benefits from foreign people and the signs Sagittarius and Pisces are also indicated. Beautiful Venus is moving through your 7th house, offering love relationships, financial enhancements, social engagements and increased attractiveness, especially close to September 1. The signs Libra and Taurus are likely lovers.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 21-Feb. 18)
Planetary energies are basically favorable this week for your planetary rulers, Uranus and Saturn. Opposition from the Sun could cause bad financial speculation, expensive dates and recreation, and issues involving other people's money close to August 27, especially if children or the sign Leo have anything to do with it. Sexual encounters and pornographic purchases are also indicated at this time. Vibrations from Mercury surface around August 29, influencing love affairs, business contacts and increased transportation and communication. Younger people, neighbors and the signs Gemini and Virgo could be involved. Cosmic forces are soon to improve.
PISCES
(Feb. 19-March 20)
Relationships are the main focus with your planetary co-ruler, Jupiter, moving through the sign of Virgo and your 7th house. Misunderstandings and cancellations are likely with those closest to you. Vibrations from Mars could bring slight issues in your personal or business relationships around August 31, especially if the signs Aries or Scorpio are involved. Arguments, lust and the possible discovery of a secret enemy are also possible at this time. Finally, harmonious energies from Venus appear close to September 1, offering romance, creative collaboration, social opportunities and benefits from women. The signs Taurus and Libra could play a part.
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