Weekly Horoscope
Sunday, August 14, 2011
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All Signs
Despite confusion and delays due to retrograde Mercury, things are certainly not at a standstill. Fiery Mars continues to inject energy into our lives (in different areas according to our sign) and this is something we can use! Therefore, despite the backward, retreating energy of Mercury, let's look forward and be proactive. (Yeah, yeah, this sounds like the maxim of eating your dessert first because life is short.) This week Mars does a beautiful dance with lucky moneybags Jupiter, so things are looking up! If irritation is something you do to yourself (and in large measure it is), then surely optimism works the same way? Then again, "Hope is the feeling you have that the feeling you have isn't permanent."
Aries (March 21-April 19)
You're increasingly optimistic about making major changes at home. And your plans for redecorating or renovating are getting bigger and more ambitious! (Did you know William Randolph Hearst's castle with 61 bathrooms started as a bungalow? I kid you not.) This could be why you're almost obsessed about your plans for where you live, as well as for the family business. This might also be the reason why family members oppose you. (Whaaat?) In fact, stress with parents and relatives might be unavoidable. Nevertheless, you're going forward with these changes because you feel you have the right to express your desires and your creative impulses. And you do!
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Life has been a whirlwind lately! You've been taking short trips and talking to different people, seeing new places and meeting new faces. Naturally, all of this has accelerated the pace of your days. However, not only are you busier, you are also more enthusiastic and energetic about everything! This totally shows in your style of communicating with others. You are proactive, assertive and not afraid to defend your best interests. And that makes this a particularly powerful time for those of you who sell, market, promote, write, teach, act or need to persuade others about anything. Your optimism is increasing by the moment. (Your future's so bright, you gotta wear shades!)
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Finally, the cash is starting to flow! Your ability to earn money is strong now. You have ideas you want to implement and fortunately, you have the energy to follow through. Behind-the-scenes support is a boon right now. Sure, retrograde Mercury is causing all kinds of hangnails, confusion and silly delays, but your money scene is looking stronger! Some of you are also spending more. (Natch.) Fear not, by 2013, your hard work will lead to a major boost in recognition that comes around 2015-16. (How sweet it is.) In addition, next year, lucky moneybags Jupiter will increase your earnings, the best since 2001.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
You, more than any other sign, will feel the fiery influence of Mars because this planet is in your sign now, which is a good thing. (Mostly.) It's good because it gives you energy due to the fact that Mars rules the muscles. So you have more vim and vigour than usual to pursue whatever you want to do. You're also more inclined to defend your own best interests and those of anyone else. You're more assertive and energetic! If you're working with others, you will more easily take charge. (And herein lies the tiny caveat of Mars in your sign: You could be coming on too strong for others!) Get as much physical exercise as possible to blow off any pent-up steam building up within you. You are PowerPoint on steroids!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
All this energy of Mars is taking place in a rather hidden part of your chart, which means you are plotting and planning all kinds of things behind the scenes. In other words, you're "cooking." You have future ideas that you are setting in motion, hopefully to hatch successfully down the road. In fact, in late August, September and October, when Mars is in your sign, you'll be a dynamo! Continue to take care of old business and wrap up projects that are already on your plate. What you do now will have future ramifications that are positive, especially in terms of boosting your reputation and your professional name. (Some of you are indulging in secret hanky-panky romance.) Hmmm.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Although you're busy working behind the scenes, Mars is now giving you tremendous energy with group activities. Those of you involved in group sports or class work or the organization of conferences (or any event) are empowered! Others feel your energy, which is why you easily take a leadership role. In particular, your efforts in publishing, the media, higher education, the law and anything to do with travel or dealing with foreign countries will be unusually effective. However, competition (or jealousy) with someone might arise. Could someone be envious of you? Gore Vidal once said, "Every time a friend succeeds, I die a little."
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You're really going for it right now because your ambitions are aroused! (This is because fiery Mars is crossing the top of your chart.) You have pots cooking on all four burners, or maybe you have six on your treasured Vulcan? Keep up this energy because it has ramifications for future travel and success dealing with other countries. Your schmooze factor is also very high right now so you are enjoying the support of others, especially old friends and people from your past. Your life is an open book because you are right at the beginning of reinventing yourself (like back in the early '80s). This means anything can happen. Inheritances, assistance from others, gifts and goodies are coming your way. Ka-ching!
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Your desire for adventure and discovery has never been stronger, at least for several years. You are constantly on the move now, and lucky Scorpios are actually travelling the globe. Yay! If you're not travelling, your high viz. dazzle attracts the support of important people, even to the extent that some of you are beginning a love affair with bosses and VIPs. Grab every opportunity to promote yourself in publishing, the media, higher education, the law and medicine. Partnerships are particularly rewarding and supportive. Continue to divest yourself of anything no longer relevant in your life. Out with the old and in with the new!
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Your gonads are in overdrive. You're very hot and sexy this month and next. (You can either hide this column or leave it out for someone else to see. Hint!) However, conflict about shared property, taxes, debt, inheritances and insurance matters might arise. No worries, you look lucky! Things will likely go in your favour. Grab any opportunity to travel for pleasure. Publishing and higher education are also looking sweet. Actually, romance with someone from another culture or a different country can really blossom now. For many Sagittarians, your secret dreams are coming true. (Another home in the south of France!) Ooo la la.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
While everyone else is happily energized in different ways by fiery Mars, things are a bit different for your sign. Why? Because Mars opposes you! This is another kettle of fish altogether. This opposition can tend to make you easily annoyed with others, especially partners. (Of course, let's face it, they are annoying!) However, it can also signal that something that has been hatching for about two years has finally culminated. ("I got it!") Therefore, many of you have a strong feeling of achievement right now. Meanwhile, back at the bank, gifts, goodies and favours from others continue to come your way. Plus, despite conflict with partners, romance is sweet and affectionate. (Could this be make-up sex?)
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
This current placement of Mars is a wonderful tool for you to use right now. It completely energizes you at work, allowing you to be prodigious in your efforts to accomplish what you want to do. You're less worried about your comfort and more concerned about results. Furthermore, you'll take great pride in what you achieve in the next month. But you won't want to work for others, you want the kudos and the glory! (Hey, you can't be a team player all the time.) Many of you will delegate as well as work at an insane pace. Something now motivates you to get things done! (Could be a wedding, a graduation, the opening of a new business or the completion of a renovation project.) "Gentlemen, start your engines."
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Your sign has the most fun-loving, playful placement of Mars of all 12 signs. Yahoo! That's why you're out there kicking up your heels, having a great time. The next six weeks are a fabulous time for a vacation. It's also a wonderful time for playful activities with children, pursuing the arts, enjoying social engagements with friends and pursuing any kind of sport. Romance can definitely blossom now in a very sexy way because you feel flirtatious and alluring. Good times and fun are at the top of your agenda! Nevertheless, you're also enjoying your day-to-day work despite the minor hassles of delays and lost paperwork due to this Mercury-retrograde period. You don't mind. When you're happy with life, these little hiccups are peanuts. How sweet it is!
