Weekly Horoscope
Sunday, September 5, 2004
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All Signs
It's good news and bad news. The good news is that Mercury is no longer retrograde. Yay! We can return to our normal level of fumbling along life's path. The bad news is that during Sept. 9, 10 & 11, both Mars and the Sun challenge Pluto. Mars is combative. Pluto is ruthlessly destructive. (Pluto rules crime and violence.) During these days (and perhaps leading up to them) we'll feel tension and conflict. My advice is: be sensible and wise. Guard against theft; avoid dangerous places, dark alleys and potential crime areas. Avoid arguments. Don't arouse opposition. (It could explode in your face.) Skillful means involves knowing when to attack and when to withdraw. Note: any retreat can be an advance if you change your direction. (Did you ever see those existential maps with You Are Here written everywhere?)
Aries (March 21-April 19)
The tricky part is that you actually kind of like to fight. You don't like a messy, miserable fight. Who would? But you love a rousing tussle, a saucy exchange of words that allows you to thrust and parry with style! You can't resist a challenge. Given that this is part of your natural makeup, you can see the obvious pitfalls that lay ahead when your ruler Mars squares Pluto. (See All Signs above.) This conflict will probably surface in your job. Whatever nasties go down will be remembered! Think about this before you stamp your foot and insist on making improvements at work. Maybe it's best to let sleeping dogs lie.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Did you know that Tauruses makes the best parents? That's because you take care of the basics. You know that a warm bed and three squares a day are where childcare begins. In the next week however, many of you might quarrel about children, and the responsibilities, possessions and money related to taking care of children. Similarly, some of you will quarrel with lovers about disputed possessions; or fight with someone over creative differences. You're never casual about money and possessions. And you're territorial. Keep your sanity about you. Avoid these power struggles if you can. (William Holden said, "Hell is paved with Good Samaritans.)
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
You're focused on home and family. There's lots of activity going on due to renovations, moves, redecorating or visitors camped on your couch. Whatever the reason, you've got trouble, right here in River City! No one, including you, wants tension and strife in their home. Your home should be your refuge -- your place of safety and comfort. Therefore, trust everyone and lock your door. Be aware of potential theft and fires. Avoid domestic arguments. Delay important discussions for a week. (It'll make all the difference.) Be patient with loved ones. Just one person (in a family) who is loving and kind can change the vibes of the whole household! It's true. Be that change.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Tension with siblings and daily contacts is likely now. Of course, it's possible that someone comes running at you with a knife or something nuts. But this is unlikely. What's more likely is that you'll react to something somebody else says or does. This means your reaction is part of this conflict. If you can step back, and turn the other cheek, you'll immediately stop the escalation of this conflict. Give it no energy! Don't even go there. Your feelings get hurt very easily. I suggest you nurse your wounds quietly; and then next week, when these negative energies have subsided, calmly state your case. Much better all round, don't you think? (It's all about timing.)
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
The area that you have to be mindful about is related to money, possessions and cash flow. You have to be vigilant. Guard your possessions against theft. Lock your doors. Be aware of where your purse or your wallet is. Similarly, be extra vigilant where you earn your money. Guard against theft or crime here as well. Avoid arguments with others about how you earn or spend your money. (I wonder why anyone would criticize how you spend your money?) You will take affront to this sort of thing! (With good cause.) We're all different, and people with no Leo in their charts cannot comprehend the value system that Leos have. Big deal.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Mars is in your sign now. You're feel conflict with someone. It might take place with a parent, or someone in your family, or with someone where you live. Anger is the biggest obstacle to happiness. There's no doubt about this. You can't be happy when you're angry. Anger destroys your peace of mind and clouds your judgment. It can even destroy your sleep and your appetite. It arises because you're dissatisfied, unhappy or discontented. That's why anger disappears when you cultivate kindness, compassion and inner contentment. This is easier said than done. But you can try. Avoid arguments this week. They'll be nasty and destructive. Right now you're like Power Point on steroids. (Lighten up.)
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
More than any other sign, you suffer from the potential threat of criminal action, violence, and sneaky underhandedness this week. Let's get one thing straight: none of this will likely happen. But there is a susceptibility to being victimized by criminal activity right now. Therefore, you should know this. Be sensible and take extra precautions. Avoid dicey areas. Listen to your gut instincts. Don't get in arguments with others. Don't wade into any kind of conflict because you're going to set things right. (You'll only polarize matters.) Use any pent-up energy you have to clean up dirty areas related to garbage, laundry, and things connected with plumbing. Enjoy conversations with friends.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
There's a strong likelihood that you'll have a difference of opinion with a friend or a group right now. Take a look at what's happening. This is the worst week to have a difference of opinion with anybody! It will just escalate and get downright nasty. Can whatever is going on wait another week? You'll have far more success dealing with others during the week of September 11th. Put off what you can. Don't take the bait if somebody else provokes you. Arguments and conflict with others rarely improve things or resolve anything. They only create enemies. Try to be more like JFK. He said, "Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names."
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Because fiery Mars is at high noon in your chart, whatever conflict or difficulty you have with someone will probably be apparent to others. You might even have a public fight or a disagreement with your boss or some other authority figure. (Mom? Dad?) And because fiery Mars is at high noon in your chart, you're super ambitious about something right now. You could be coming on like gangbusters. You might threaten the authority of others. Think about these things. Remember what your objective is. You need the consensus of others. How can you most easily get it? Perhaps you should bide your time for another week. Wait until the vibes are more positive. Then you can advance your agenda. (Sounds good to me.)
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
It looks like you can't avoid disputes in areas connected with religion, politics, education, travel, foreign countries, publishing, the media, medicine and the law. That covers a lot of ground! Nevertheless, the dispute will likely occur because you are holding fast to your position. Ideally, this is not the week to do this. Everybody's looking for a fight right now. A wise poker player knows when to hold and when to fold. Put your cards away this week. Don't try to win anything or convince anyone about something. Next week your chances for success are much better! Therefore, if you want to win or achieve something now -- just stay in a holding pattern. Bide your time.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Essentially, what you are faced with now is trying to deal with the values of others. Naturally, these values are not your values. You have to remember that you're born 50 years ahead of your time. You're modern, cutting edge, and tend to see the global picture. Others don't share your POV simply because they cannot grasp it. Plus, you're a humanitarian at heart. These might be the reasons you're in conflict with someone about shared holdings, joint responsibilities, or how to divide something. Try to see somebody else's POV. Of course, to do this -- you have to walk a mile in their wedgies. That's the only way you can appreciate what somebody else feels. (Ouch.)
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Each sign feels power struggles in different areas of their life right now. Because Mars directly opposes you, you will feel confronted by others. Definitely. (Probably partners or close friends.) This is a clash of egos. You'll either fight harder or give up. When Mars and Pluto are involved, sometimes the more you push, the harder something pushes back. You in turn, have to resist the temptation to be ruthless or cutting. (That's just your desperation surfacing.) Try to think down the road. You know that you want a peaceful relationship with this person. Right? You can't fight for peace. Can you?
