Weekly Horoscope
Sunday, August 24, 2003
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All Signs
telling them to mellow out. What's happening is this: What is usually a seven-week visit of Mars in their sign is now a six-month sojourn - dare we say trial.) Most unusual! This is because Mars is the closest to the Earth that it's been for 60,000 years. Not only that -- Mars is lined up with Uranus, the ruler of electricity (Hello? Who turned out the lights?) plus computers, technology, electronics, astrology, astronomy, radio and unpredictable events. Mars will be closest to planet Earth (the exact perihelion) on August 27, 2003 at 2:51 a.m. PDT. Actually, you can see Mars very easily every night. It's quite red. Next to the Goodyear blimp -- it's the brightest thing in the sky. And that tiny thing to the right is a group of Pisceans with signs saying "Enuff awreddy!"
Aries (March 21-April 19)
The effects of Mercury retrograde are already here. (You've noticed?) However, it technically takes place from August 28 until September 20. Essentially, you will feel it the most at work. In fact, the industries that are hardest hit are publishing, newspapers, the Postal Services, accounting, automobile and trucking, bookstores, Notary Publics, stationers, travel agencies, tailors, and those people who put the tiny little holes in toothbrushes. There is an upside however. The next few weeks are the perfect time to wrap up old business at work. (The trick is to get to work and then find your work.) If you can do this -- you can get a lot done.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Four planets (plus Mercury retrograde) stir up lots of romance in your soul now. Expect to hear from old flames and past loves. You might even run into people you encountered on vacation before. You can handle this. You are so sensuous and tactile, you don't mind a trip down memory lane when it comes to reminiscing about great sex. A strong emphasis on children (especially your own children) is likely at this time. Lots of little Rug rats nipping at your ankles. Since Tauruses make the best parents; you can handle this as well. Schedule in some time for fun. It is definitely on the agenda. Enjoy your week!
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Without question, it's down-home week for you. Family reunions, visits from kissing cousins, and relatives camped in your doorstep are par for the course. You'll have lots of gab sessions about the bad old days. It's actually a time of easy family connections. Warm feelings flow spontaneously. You see now there is more love in your life than you even thought. There's more. This blessing extends to your real estate holdings and your home as well. Expect to buy goodies for your home, and make it more attractive in some way. Real estate looks fabulous for the entire year ahead! Lookin' good.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
This particular Mercury retrograde hits you hard. Expect transportation delays, automobile or truck breakdowns, machinery glitches and delays, and more. Cheques in the mail will be late, cell phones will die, and if you haven't paid your bill - you'll get cut off. All methods of communication plus ground transportation are under assault for the next few weeks. On the other hand, expect to hear from siblings you haven't heard from in months (or maybe years.) Relatives pop up out of nowhere. The good news is that you can wrap up projects related to history, the past, and anything that was previously initiated. You win some -- you lose some.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Old financial matters are back on your doorstep. The good news is that you might have an opportunity to buy something that slipped through your fingers before. Or you might have a chance to renegotiate a previous job opportunity. The downside is that banking, financial negotiations and even handling cold hard cash are all subject to error, confusion and delays. Not to worry. We are all in this Big Soup together. Everybody feels the effects of Mercury retrograde in a different way. I feel it most in my left elbow, especially if I sleep on my right side. Whatayagonnado? Life marches on even if it lists a little to starboard.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
There's good news and there's bad news. The bad news is that you are ruled by Mercury, and Mercury retrograde is about to inflict havoc and insanity on your innocent, unsuspecting life. The good news is that with lucky Jupiter and Venus in your sign -- do you care? This week Big Daddy Jupiter moves into Virgo. Yeehaw! (Think luck and money.) It hasn't been there for over a decade. Sure ex partners and lots of old business is suddenly back on your doorstep again. But the blessing of Jupiter (for the whole next year) and Venus (for the next three weeks) greatly ameliorates this. You are protected. (But you'll still have hangnail annoyances.) Small potatoes, really.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
This is a weird Mercury retrograde for your sign. The reason it's weird is because you can't pinpoint what's weird. And that's weird. Ya know? You might have to deal with past business with the government and large institutions. You might even deal with unconscious fears that you can't get out into the open. (If you can get things out into the open and acknowledge them, they have far less power over you.) All this makes you vaguely uneasy and full of self-doubt. You feel indecisive -- then again you might not. One strong thing in your favour now is a spiritual blessing. Yoga, meditation, and time spent in solitude can enhance your concentration and peace of mind. (And save a lot of money on clubs.)
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You will definitely be hearing from old friends. This could be good or bad depending on who your old friends are. Lots of Scorpio people have a past. (You know who you are.) That's because you don't do anything halfway. Life is black-and-white, intense, powerful, passionate, impulsive, obsessive, the real deal. You eat your carrots raw! Oh yeah. This could be an opportunity to collect 20 bucks somebody owes you. Or it could mean that it's your turn to pay up. Actually, it's a wonderful opportunity to touch base and catch up with people. This is good. It's important to have history with others.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
This is an unusual combination of planets right now for your sign. Most of it looks quite wonderful. (I know you caught the word "most".) It's just that Mercury retrograde takes place in a very visible part of your chart. So if your car breaks down, it'll happen in rush hour in a very busy place and everyone will smirk at you. (Smirking can be so cruel. But that's what our society has come to nowadays.) You might even have to undergo a drive-by smirk. The worst. Old bosses will rehash old issues now. Fortunately, with Venus and Jupiter at the top of your chart, you're in the driver's seat. And Jupiter will stay there for the entire year! Smirk on!
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Travel delays are highly likely. So are big glitches in publishing, dealing with foreign countries, legal matters, and anything related to higher education. For example, if you fill out a form, it will be mailed back to you because you abbreviated the country you live in. Silly, petty details will go wrong and cause delays. The maddening thing is that it's all about the ordinary little parts of life. Not the big stuff. The reason this matters to you now is that you are planning to travel, publish and get further education. All I can say is -- forewarned is forearmed. These delays are gone by September 20th. After that you can expect simple normal delays. (Like going to India.)
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
You are really sitting pretty right now. All the goody goody planets are in the area of other people's money and resources. This means you stand to collect some serious perks. It's a fabulous time to get a loan, a mortgage, a bursary, a scholarship, or use your brother-in-law's boat. What other people (this includes institutions, corporations and the government) own -- is somehow available to you. Get your hands on some of it. However, Mercury retrograde brings delays and confusion to joint property, shared ownership and a discussion of responsibilities and obligations. Thus there are some delays to this entire process. Oy vay.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Without question, you are running into ex lovers and old partners. But with Mars in your sign -- babes, you can handle it. You really know how to strut your stuff right now. You're hot. (Look out tonight and see how red Mars is!) You're certainly not going to take any guff from anyone. If you have to rehash old problems -- you're there; you're ready. Nevertheless, you might as well look your best when you go out. Let ex partners realize what they're missing out on. Use this pent up energy to tackle problems you've been avoiding. You are invincible! Life has thrown you the baton - so run with it.
