Weekly Horoscope
Sunday, September 12, 2004
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All Signs
Harsh planetary aspects between Mars and Pluto, the Sun and Pluto, and Mercury and Uranus (Thursday the 9th, Saturday the 11th and Monday the 13th) create a rocky road for many of us. We feel the fallout of power struggles, arguments, clashes of wills, and machinery breakdowns. Some are victims of crime, violence and careless accidents. Patience, tolerance and forgiveness will greatly minimize the impact of all this. But it's not easy. How you react to whatever pushes your buttons is the supreme test. It's important to remember, "an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind." Forget retaliation and revenge. Pouting is dumb too. Make your words sweet and tender in case you have to eat them later.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
It's the work arena - your job and everything to do with your employment scene -- where you now suffer from the slings and arrows of life. In a way, this is ironic because your job is one of the areas where you have a lot of good luck this year. (Go figure.) Power struggles and snarky comments land you in hot water. Your best survival tactic is to think before you speak. It's your style to respond quickly and spontaneously to others. This week count to seven before you say anything. (Three is not enough.) Once the words leave your mouth, they're out there. You can't take them back. (Of course, a closed mouth gathers no feet.)
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
The power struggles and difficulties that plague you now centre on children, the arts and romance. You might be in conflict with children or about them. (Who pays for them, who takes care of them, who drives them, who feeds them, who puts them to bed etc.) If your power struggle is directly with children remember Goethe's advice: "Criticism does much, but encouragement does more." Painful lovers' spats are also likely. (Why do lovers have spats and spouses have arguments?) Fortunately, many of you are patient by nature. (That's because you know what happens when you blow your cool!) Seek out entertaining diversions as a fun outlet now.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Family differences can be vicious and painful. That's because the people who upset us the most are the ones we love. So much is at stake. It's ironic that we are often the most rude, the most indifferent, and even the most cruel to those we love. Casual strangers get our courtesy! But that's because we don't have a lot of emotional investment in casual strangers. Family is very important to you. Knowing this, it behooves you to maintain your cool as much as possible. Don't strike back. Don't try to prove anything. Wait until next week to iron out difficulties. Right now people are too touchy. (Including you.)
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
This is an accident-prone time for you. Be careful driving, jogging, walking and skateboarding. In the same way, it's a verbally accident-prone time. Frogs and toads pop out of your mouth before you know it. Arguments with siblings, neighbours and relatives are likely. However, it takes two argue, so you can sidestep this if you choose. Resist the urge to make somebody else over or improve someone. If you attract somebody who's doing this to you -- run. The "I know what's best for you" attitude is what gets you in trouble right now. Don't do this to others; don't let others do it to you. "A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger."
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
You're concerned about money, possessions and your earnings. Actually, it's your cash flow picture. The problem is you don't have a cash flow picture -- you have cash flow graffiti. (You don't mind life imitating art, but a cartoon?) Squabbles with others about money and possessions easily arise at work or with people you owe money to, or people with whom you share things. You might feel that others don't respect your property. (They leave the lights on -- you pay the bills.) Fortunately, fair Venus is now in your sign and this greatly ameliorates everything. You find it easy to make peace with others. You have a desire to relate to people in a harmonious way. (This is what really saves your tush right now.)
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
For every action there is an equal and opposite criticism. (Have you noticed?) Don't get embroiled with others now about the right way to do things, the right way to say things, the right way to cook things, the right way to drive things, the right way to clean things -- you get the drift. Who cares what the right way is? All of this is just a power struggle about who is right and who is wrong. Don't get me wrong, it's important to be right. Actually, Tallulah Bankhead said, "If I had my life to live again, I'd make the same mistakes, only sooner." Your best option is to cultivate the most positive take on things that you can. Right?
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You're restless. Four planets are hovering in a "hidden" area of your chart. This makes you feel you're about to give birth to something. (Something's gotta give.) Things are almost within your reach. Because your year is wrapping up now, cast a glance back over the last year. How do things look? Life is racing by. How do you want the next year to race by? Soon all these planets will be in Libra, and you'll be out there strutting your stuff. Seven years ago you began something. Now is a time of testing. If something is obviously not working - let it go. That is the advice of Cole's Law. (Actually, I made that up. We all know that Cole's Law is thinly sliced cabbage.)
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Friends, partners, and groups are your greatest challenge right now. You have definite ideas about how to do something, and you don't want others to block you. (Natch.) That's why you might find yourself at odds with lovers, friends, and even children. Your best bet is not to force things. Step back a little. See what people want. Go with the flow as much as possible. It's important to choose your fights. There's no point in jumping up and down about everything you want. Pick your moments and know where to draw the line. This allows you to be openhanded and cooperative in the areas where you know you're prepared to give a little.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Some of you have really hit a brick wall with bosses, parents, teachers and authority figures lately. If it hasn't already happened, it's about to. Of course, this doesn't have to take place. After all, you are part of the formula. If you choose the dance of diplomacy, all these differences will have softer edges. And when all is said and done, there will be less resentment later. And if there's less resentment later, you'll have a better opportunity to maneuver things the way you want them to go. But if you push hard now, you'll only arouse opposition. Are you getting my drift? Of course you are! (You can be more optimistic than a bagpiper with a beeper.)
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Voltaire said, "Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainty is absurd." It's important to keep this in mind right now. You might have strong ideas about politics, religion, philosophy or metaphysical principles at this time. For example, politics are very touchy and explosive right now. Because of this, you might have a clash of wills about these subjects in areas related to education, publishing, and the law. But is it worth getting your belly in a rash? There's no point in preaching to the choir; and as for the others -- there are none so deaf as those who are wearing headphones. Relax awreddy.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Many of you are reeling because your values are challenged. When you're talking to others about shared property, joint holdings or essentially, what's important -- you feel the conversation is like two ships passing in the night. You have to remember that you're modern and avant-garde. You're ahead of the pack. It's just who are. Because of this, others can't really grasp what you're all about. Forget about having an axe to grind. Without an axe -- there are no sharp words. You love your friends and you value your relations with others. Remember this. (So little time, so little to do.)
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
It's curious that even though your relations with others gets a marvelous boost this year, right now they're touchy as hell! It seems to be easier to fight with others than to agree with them! Keep in mind that before you know it, all of this will be part of the unchangeable past. Just sit tight for right now. The difficulties you experience with others are like a temporary weather system. There's an old Chinese saying: "Even a hurricane only lasts for a day." Be patient. Don't lash out. When this blows over, you'll be glad you were so accommodating, understanding and reasonable. Be like Kermit the Frog: "Time's fun when you're having flies."
