Weekly Horoscope
Sunday, May 25, 2008
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All Signs
With Mercury retrograde in full swing, be patient as plans change, appointments are cancelled, while you're running around looking for keys, sunglasses, books, papers and whatever else is absolutely vital to your existence at that very moment. Be patient! You're not losing it. (Although you are losing a few things quite literally!) This is just what's happening. Countless minor daily activities are plagued with errors and misunderstandings. And it's happening to everyone on the planet - including movie stars and jetsetters. (Don't you hate it when the Gulfstream is on another continent when you need it?) Use this time to finish old business. That's your smartest option. (A stitch in time saves embarrassing exposure.)
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Mercury goes retrograde about three times a year. Each time it happens, it occurs in a different sign, which means it takes place in a different part of your chart. The part of your chart it takes place in is a hot clue to where you're going crazy with this retro, "backwards" influence. This particular Mercury retrograde affects your daily communications and daily transportation. (Which is what it tries to do wherever it occurs!) Therefore, this is a double whammy for you! Pay your phone bill. Pay your power bill. Stay on top of car and truck repairs. Be gracious with delays and confused communications. Expect to hear from relatives and siblings you haven't seen for a while. Finish old business. Gasp.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
This particular Mercury retrograde hits you in the pocketbook. You might lose money or possessions. You may run around every other day trying to find something, which of course is in the last place you look. But there are some positive possibilities! You might find previously lost items, or find cash you stashed somewhere. (It's always pleasant to find a $20 in a pocket.) Although it can make how you earn money more frustrating, Mercury retrograde can also resurrect past opportunities to earn money. Therefore, you win some and lose some. (What matters is not whether you win or lose, but how you look playing the game.)
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
You suffer more than others with Mercury retrograde because Mercury is your ruler. (Hey -- Mercury is also the reason you're bright, clever, quick to learn and good with your hands.) This particular Mercury retrograde is the first one occurring in Gemini since 2002. (Remember your birthday that year?) Naturally, confused communications and goofy mistakes will be par for the course. Just accept this. In addition, you'll encounter ex-partners, and maybe even ex-partners of your partner! (How 'ex' can we get?) Nevertheless, the Sun and Venus are also in your sign and this helps you. You're charming, diplomatic and unusually confident -- even if you can't find your pants.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Quite a lot is going on in a rather hidden part of your chart right now. This can mean you're engaged in private and perhaps even secretive activities. You're certainly playing your cards close to your heaving bosom. But it can also mean a lot is being stirred up at a subconscious level in your psyche. Therefore, if you feel vaguely disoriented and restless, and have a sudden urge to put Slinkies on escalators, don't worry about it. It comes with the territory. This is a wonderful time for you to do research or study history. Your efforts to delve into the past will be extremely successful. It's the going forward part that's a challenge. Oy vey. (Is this your floor?)
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
This Mercury retrograde brings all kinds of friends and acquaintances out of the woodwork. During the next month, you'll run into people you haven't seen for decades! (Well, at least a week.) Don't worry if you've gained weight -- so has everyone else. Enjoy talking to old pals. It's wonderful to have history with people. Because fiery Mars is in your sign for the first time in a few years, people will be amazed at your dynamic energy. They'll see that you've still got what it takes. (Natch.) Increased involvement with younger people as well as artistic types will please you enormously. You love schmoozing with fascinating characters. In fact, friends could become lovers. (Oh my.)
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
It has been about five years since Mercury retrograde took place at high noon in your chart. This means certain aspects of this planetary phenomenon (for the next six weeks) will be quite public. They'll also involve dealings with parents, bosses and authority figures. Yes, it could mean that some of your goofs will be right under the watchful scrutiny of someone you like to impress. Aaggh. (The worst would be shooting yourself in the toe while you have your foot in your mouth.) However, this is a great time to settle old matters with parents, bosses and authority figures. Wrap this stuff up once and for all! Yeah.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
At some time in the next six weeks (and this might already be happening), you'll have delays or cancellations with travel plans, or with events in another country, or something to do with higher education, colleges and universities. These snafus will also occur with medicine and the law, and definitely with publishing and the media. This covers everything except your in-laws who, ironically, are also in the picture for some reason. (Again?) However, it's an excellent time to wrap up old business with publishing, the media, education and exploring religious and political topics. Debates and across-the-table negotiations can be settled. Just remember: If you want a place in the Sun, you've got to expect a few blisters.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You're busy! Mars is high in your chart arousing your ambition. This alone makes you go, go, go. However, Jupiter has been increasing your contacts in your immediate surroundings at an amazing pace this year. (And continues to do so.) The good news is it gives you increased learning and advanced training. Many of you are also more involved with siblings. The bottom line is you're pushed for time! And now Mercury retrograde is giving you wonderful opportunities to wrap up loose details with shared property, inheritances, insurance matters and anything you own jointly with others. Lot of balls in the air while you're cooking on six burners!
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Because this is the first Mercury retrograde since 2002 that occurs directly opposite your sign, it's a guarantee that you'll encounter old friends and ex-partners. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to have closure in past issues with old friends and ex-partners. Look for a win-win solution. Try to see where their goals coincide with your goals. After all, good business must be mutually beneficial. It's also a good time for negotiations because Jupiter is in your Money House, thereby boosting your earnings, and fiery Mars is giving you the energy to defend your beliefs and influence other people. Don't let ex-partners break your stride. (Or your pocketbook.)
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
I'm not going to kid you, because I would never kid a Capricorn. This Mercury retrograde is going to be challenging to your job. If there's one thing you hate, it's public failure. (Aagghh! Kill me with a spoon.) You don't like making mistakes but, even worse, you don't like everybody else seeing your mistakes! Until the beginning of July, you might feel out of control due to late mail, cancelled appointments, confused communications, staff shortages, and lost items every time you turn your back. Very frustrating! It also makes you look inept, forgetful and inefficient. But you're not! Mercury retrograde is going to scuttle things at work; just accept this. (Those who never fail will never succeed.)
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
This particular Mercury retrograde will bring you back into contact with old flames and ex-lovers. This is always a mixed bag. And, of course, it depends on what kind of past you have but we all have a past. (Hey -- you never sat around getting dusty. Ha!) You're the lover of mankind, and some people just got a bit closer than others. Take extra care with your appearance, you might be glad you did. Past issues about the arts, vacations, sports and the care and education of children can be more easily resolved in the next month. In fact, you can be productive in these areas. But there's nothing like bumping into an old lover to break your stride. (Omigawd! Eldon?)
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Many of you will be seeing more of family in the next month than you usually do, especially parents and relatives. Relatives might be camped on your doorstep, eating you out of house and home, and sleeping on your sofa. No matter how much you love them, it's a relief when they go. Whew! This is an excellent time to make repairs or fix things that have been staring at you making you feel guilty. You'll find it easy to wrap up old projects or do research into family history during the next month. Similarly, family questions and issues that have been hanging in the air can now be dealt with quickly and effectively. The decisions and solution are suddenly obvious. ("No more sugar for the kids.")
