Weekly Horoscope
Sunday, April 4, 2004
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All Signs
On Monday, it's Full Moon in Libra (7:03 a.m. EDT) and on Tuesday, Mercury officially goes retrograde. We're in for a merry ride! It's no big deal, however, it's the small things that bug us. Expect insanity with computers and communications plus transportation delays (flat tires and engines that won't run.) People from our past will pop up out of nowhere. And we'll all have an opportunity to wrap up old business. Wayne Dyer says, " When you change the way you look at things -- the things you look at change." And he's right. It's true. (Although I've tried doing this when I'm squeezing into bathing suits under department store florescent lights, and lemme tell ya - the things I'm looking at are definitely changing but I can't seem to change the way I see them!)
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Many of you are running into ex-partners. This is fun or disconcerting. It depends on how things ended; and what view point you cling to. If there's still pain and hurt in your heart, it won't be easy. If a lot of time has passed (thereby healing wounds), it could be interesting. Don't get your belly in a rash. The thing to focus on is your own happiness. If something stresses you out -- avoid it. Don't face it until you're ready. (You don't have to live up to anyone else's expectations.) If you decide to engage in a meeting, don't try to prove anything. Sure, living well is the best revenge. But forget the revenge, because even it exacts a price. Put your own happiness first. And put a smile on your puss.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Mercury goes retrograde in your sign. Misplaced papers, lost keys, passports, chequebooks, sunglasses, and silly slipups in communications will plague you. In the grand scheme of things, these are minor. If you're relatively happy, these annoyances are peanuts. If you're unhappy, then these irritations will be frustrating and maddening. That's because it's not the particular incident that bugs you; it's the state of mind you have when you react to the incident. Patience is the antidote to anger. But that's just a Band-Aid approach. Cultivating appreciation for who you are and what you have is what promotes an inner peace of mind and contentment. (A happy person enjoys the scenery on a detour.)
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Because Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo, you are the two signs that feel Mercury retrograde the most. I'd like to say you probably benefit the most by getting more done, but I don't know if that's true. However, if you want to accomplish a lot in the next month, finish up matters related to the government, large institutions, prisons, hospitals and situations that involve isolation. Lots of stuff in your subconscious is stirred up now. You have an urge to do things but don't know why. A little self-scrutiny will give you a better idea about how and why you react to things the way you do. After all, we're all creatures of habit. (Look at how hobbit-forming Lord all the Rings is!)
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
You're running into old friends now. Let's hope you don't owe them money. Better yet, let's hope they owe you and they're here to pay up! This is the time to sit down with old buddies and swap lies. Compare dreams and wishes for the future. You'll be surprised at how much you've actually achieved some of your dreams. We're always so busy planning or reaching for the next moment, we often fail to acknowledge our achievements. It's like growing up. As kids, we're dying to be "grown-up." ("I'm eleven and a half!") But do we ever actually notice when this happens? (Of course, for some it never occurs.)
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Each time Mercury retrograde occurs, it moves through a different part of your chart. Classically, Mercury affects everything that "moves forward." Therefore ideas, words, communications, mail, deliveries, and all forms of transportation are where the mix-ups, confusion and delays occur. However, for your sign, this particular Mercury retrograde is super magnified! Make sure your phone bill is paid. Stay on top of your car. (Not literally.) Be clear in all your communications, especially to siblings and relatives. Chats with friends and partners are warm and sympathetic. You feel a bond of mutual understanding. (Gosh.)
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Be careful in all your financial transactions for the next few weeks. Everything to do with spending money, banking, earning money, sharing money and possessions, and owing money is where slipups and confusion take place. Double-check banking transactions. Make sure you know where your credit cards and your ATM cards are. This is a good time to finalize agreements about how to split something or share the responsibilities for something. The trick is this: although it's a good time to wrap up old business in these areas, they're also the very areas that are prone to error and confusion! Oy vay.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You need more rest than usual right now. (Your sign is often sleep deprived because you have a wacky schedule.) This is the only Full Moon in your sign all year, so you can expect mild tension with others. (People are so tedious at times. But what can one do?) In addition, ex-partners and old friends suddenly loom out of nowhere provoking thoughtful, ponderous moments. (Staring into the ether asking "Why?") These are extraneous details. Keep your eye on the prize. Many things in your life are coming to fruition. These are things you wanted for a long time. (Check your diary.) You're empowered! Think about what you want to achieve next.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Increased responsibilities at home make it tough to meet the demands of your job. (And your job is demanding.) Your communications with those who are closest to you are not as smooth as they might be. Don't blame others for misunderstandings. Mercury retrograde tends to create conversations that are like two ships passing in the night. (Duh?) It's not your fault; it's not somebody else's fault; it just is. Finish major projects at work. You'll be surprised at how easy it is to wrap things up. Don't tackle new stuff: finish old business. Say yes to offers of help from others. The stars indicate that people can benefit you now. (Is good.)
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You're in touch with your Muse. Your creative abilities are extremely sensitive. Trust your instincts. Delays and silly errors at work are unavoidable. Don't be impatient. Demonstrate grace under pressure. Show others what maturity is (the acceptance of inevitable limitations and working to the best of your ability within them.) Romance tugs at your heart this week. Similarly, you feel particularly sympathetic to children. Your "aw gee" factor is working to the max. Sports, the arts, romance, creative activities and working with children are your best options at the moment. (Don't worry about avoiding temptation, as you get older, it starts avoiding you.)
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
This month's Full Moon highlights the classic dilemma of home and family versus career and public reputation. It seems that if you put one first, the other suffers. If this is the case, where you really need to focus your energy is your domestic scene. You want to help someone else financially (or maybe you're the one who needs a boost from others.) You also want to buy beautiful, luxurious items for your home or family members. Just make sure these purchase are worth it. You often put a lot of emphasis on the impression that you create on others. Try to balance this with your genuine, personal needs. You count, too. You don't have to "keep up" with others. (I mean, who are the Joneses keeping up with?) It's endless.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
You feel like it's back to Square One again with your family. There's some kind of endless tape loop running here. Old family business needs to be settled perhaps. Reunions and discussions with family members take place now. Meanwhile, you're caught up between your own personal idealism and the demands of your job. Work is practically overwhelming now! Nevertheless, keep at it. You will achieve what you want. A two-year window roughly between 2005 - 07 will bring you the recognition you deserve for all your present struggle and hard work. (If at first you don't succeed -- hide all evidence that you ever tried.)
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
You have a tender heart. Right now, you're more aware of the needs of others than usual. This makes you particularly sympathetic, and triggers a desire in you to help people. This is good. But remember that you have to help yourself first, so that you're in a position to be effective enough to help others. For example, when Air Attendants on flights give you instructions about what to do when the oxygen masks pop out of the ceiling (Whee! Isn't this fun?) they tell you to put your own mask on first before putting the masks on your children. That's because if you're not functioning -- you're of no use to anyone. Right? (Did you know meaningless statistics are up 2.54%?)
