Weekly Horoscope
Sunday, September 28, 2003
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All Signs
With Mercury and Mars moving forward nicely (they were always moving forward nicely, but not in relation to planet Earth), we now feel our lives have more focus and energy. However, behind every corner darkness lurks. Aha! This weekend, Mercury (communications, thinking and daily activity) makes a harsh aspect to Pluto (obsessive, powerful, transformation). Some nasty things will be said. People will be obnoxiously pushy. Angry responses are likely. Hot tip: It's time to ask yourself whether you are happier when angry or when calm? The answer is evident. So if the name of the game is to be happy, chill out; don't lose your cool. (And forgive your enemies -- it drives them nuts!)
Aries (March 21-April 19)
I hope you read All Signs (above) to get a general lay of the land. You will feel this influence because it is your nature to jump in quickly with a bright idea. You like to be first. Better yet -- you like to be best. And where do you want to expound these great ideas? To co-workers and clients. Remind yourself that others might not want to hear your bright idea. Especially if you insist on showing them how bright they are. Far better to use this same astrological energy to make a resolve to improve your health. Buff that bod! Take a twofold approach: stop doing something harmful; and start doing something beneficial. Think of it as a novel experiment.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
You're never casual about money. As a one of the best parenting signs in the zodiac, you're also never casual about your kids. Right now you feel obsessed about training young minds, especially with respect to shared property and joint responsibilities. You're going to whip them into shape. (Surely in a figurative way.) However, the Mercury/Pluto thang makes you a tad pushy about forcing your views on others. (Oh yeah.) You'll feel this with children; you'll also feel this with a romantic lover. Your way or the highway. Lighten up! Quit trying to coerce others to agree with you. You value safety, security and a predictable outcome. Not everyone is like that. Some people like risks and living on the edge - white-knuckle thrills!
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
You are definitely caught in the drama of some domestic disputes now. This could be with family members; it could be with your main squeeze. This Mercury/Pluto situation actually can work two ways. Either you are obsessed about something and trying to hammer your point home; or you will attract somebody who does this to you. (Run!) People are convinced they can improve others now. They feel that they're right. (You can see how boring an encounter like this is.) The only advice worth giving is, "Don't squat with your spurs on." Therefore, don't be a bad guy at home. Zip thy lip. And don't be a wuss. Don't let anybody else treat you this way. People are obsessed now: ice cream, morphine and TV!!
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
I hate to tell you this, but you're probably a tad compulsive about something right now. (That's the third time you washed your hands since you started reading this column, and I haven't even got to the dirty parts yet.) You might display this aggression with a sibling or relative. It could have something to do with improving somebody's health. But I'll bet it relates to some kind of daily activity -- and you know best. You've been there, done it and you got the T-shirt. Think about the unpleasant effects that this approach has on your relations with others. You want people to love you, don't you? Goethe said, "Correction does much but encouragement does more."
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Even you have to admit that sometimes you're over-the-top. This could be one of those times. You're probably obsessed about buying something. Your compulsions appear to be tied up with money, possessions and cash flow. Of course, you could be obsessed with something to do with how you earn your money. But I'll bet it's got to do with spending it. You see spending money as a way to exercise your rights in the world. You do it to make a statement. Naturally, sometimes you do it because you're trying to see a movie or grab a bite to eat; but generally, there's a little drama involved when you whip out your plastic. Be cool.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Yikes! Mercury is in your sign squaring Pluto. It is highly likely that you are obsessed with an idea or a thought. You're grinding your teeth at night. Before you know it, you're inflicting your compulsive thinking on to others, and now everybody's grinding their teeth. Unless you're trying to drum up business for a dentist friend -- you'll have to chill out a bit. Remember: if you're upset with someone, you are the one who suffers the consequences of your bitterness. Your "enemy" feels diddley-squat while you lose your sleep and appetite. What's wrong with this picture? Exactly. (If you can't get even -- get odd.)
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Good news. While everyone else is dodging heavies or throwing their weight around, you have a fantastic opportunity to delve into your own subconscious mind. You have a chance now to make friends with the midnight of your soul. (You don't have to go anywhere together -- just stay on speaking terms.) You're unwilling to accept superficial truths right now. You want to delve below the surface. You want to know what makes you tick. You're wearing a T-shirt that says "Know Thyself". (That's okay. It beats wearing one that says "Snow Thyself.")
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Because Pluto is your ruler, you have a better understanding than most about how to funnel and channel intense energy. You have to do this all the time! (All Scorpios have intense energy and are capable of incredible feats of concentration.) Your choice right now is about how you want to relate to a friend or a group. Do you want to set them straight on everything? Tell them like it is? Show them the bottom line? If this is an urge within you, take a look in the mirror. What's at stake might be your own ego and compulsive desire to express yourself. Why not let everybody off the hook? Including yourself.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
This is the worst time possible to clash with your boss or your parent. Bad Day at Black Rock. Don't try to prove anything to anyone. It won't be a pretty picture. The real tricky part is to avoid letting somebody try to make you over and improve your methods and ideas. (Save me Lord.) You need this like a hunter needs an accordion. You don't have to defend yourself. Just remove yourself from the equation. This intense period is over in a week. Until then, continue to ponder the big questions in life. You might learn something, and be the first with the goods. After all, the early bird gets the coffee left over from last night.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
More than any other sign, you will likely become embroiled in religious, philosophical or political arguments now with others. Saturn is your ruler and Saturn rules all organizational concepts. The pyramid structure for example. You understand power and politics. (Few do.) That's probably why you can't resist setting others straight about these matters. Don't they get it? No! They never do. Before you climb on your soapbox to explain how it really is -- take a moment and pause. (The origin of the word scruples is "to pause".) Be scrupulous in your behavior. Be generous and bighearted. Listen to others; you don't have to agree. And you don't have to convince them of anything either.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
This is a good time for you do begin any kind of study into something secretive, subterranean or occult. Psychology, magic and ancient cultures will definitely appeal to you now. You want to get the bottom of things. You want the answers. The gems. Because of this, you must resist getting involved in arguments with others about anything. People are blowing off steam now. It's compulsive. (It's also bad form.) But you know that. And you wouldn't do it, would you? Definitely not. You know better. You've always known better. You're a jump ahead of everyone. You can't help it -- you're just smart. In fact, you're smarter than everyone in the universe. Oops.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Conflict and arguments with partners, parents and authority figures are likely right now. That's because everybody's a bit too big for their britches. Don't get into disagreements now because people are not thinking in a calm manner. Everyone is obsessed or fixated on an idea or a point of view. Worse yet -- they want to force this point of view on you. You won't like it. Tears won't help. (You see where this is going.) There's no geographic escape either because this influence impacts the world. What to do? Be aware that pushy people (who you love) are just temporarily derailed. Judge not lest ye be forced to wear a robe and an ill-fitting wig.
