The Sun is the energy source of our solar system; and likewise, it is the energy source of our horoscope. As the Sun changes signs every four weeks, it brings into focus different issues in your life. It will reveal areas where you can better express yourself. It can show you where to explore new opportunities. On Tuesday, the Sun moves into Leo to stay for four weeks. This will increase everyone's confidence, charisma and desire for recognition. People will feel playful, and take pride in their leadership skills. The next four weeks are the perfect time to showcase your talents, spend time with kids and enjoy happy getaways (especially romance). Incidentally, the word "happy" derives from the Icelandic word "happ" meaning good fortune, which is why no amount of careful planning will ever replace dumb luck.
Twice a year, (four months before and four months after your birthday), your life is easier, even uplifting. Your energy level will be higher, and you'll feel like you can do whatever you want! Certainly, the next four weeks are a wonderful time for a vacation and expressing your creative talents. Sports events and fun activities with kids will appeal. Old flames from the past might be in the picture because Mercury is retrograde. Meanwhile, life is so good, the beauty of your daily surroundings will impress you more than usual. Communications with others will be charming and rewarding. Plus, you also have energy to work! Oh yes, this time you're the winner!
Home, family and your private life will be a strong focus for you in the next four weeks. In part, this is because relatives you haven't seen for a while might be camped on your doorstep due to Mercury retrograde. (This could trigger a mild crisis for you.) You might end up with people who are working at cross purposes to your efforts. Grrr. Fortunately, you have the energy to play and have fun. Competitive sports in particular will appeal. Romance will be passionate! Meanwhile this is a favourable time for financial dealings and negotiations. Expect to enjoy objects of beauty and perhaps investing in art. Ka-ching!
Fasten your seatbelt because the pace of your days will accelerate in the next four weeks due to short trips, visits, errands and increased interaction with siblings and relatives. You might take a vacation. You certainly will want to tell others how you feel about something. In fact, as the wordsmith of the zodiac, you will be chatty and articulate! Of course, Mercury retrograde will trigger transportation delays, communication problems, silly errors and confusion. Do what you can to deal with increased activity on the home front that could be challenging. Secret affairs and saucy flirtations will be exciting diversions for many of you. (You love an adoring peanut gallery.) Bottom line - socialize extensively in the next four weeks. Live it up!
In the next four weeks, you'll think about money, cash flow, earnings and your core values. You will observe your relationship to your possessions. Let's face it - you can't throw anything away, "I might need this one day." (You know who you are.) Actually, the next four weeks are a great chance to look at how you relate to your possessions. Do the things you own serve your needs, or are you a slave to them? Financial matters will be delayed because of Mercury retrograde. Cheques in the mail will be late. However, previous moneymaking ideas might fly! (Be open to this.) The pace of your everyday life is fast now. Furthermore, your conversations with others are dynamic, even argumentative because you identify with your ideas. "Who me?" "Yes, you."
Lucky you! The Sun will be in your sign for the next four weeks giving you a chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of year. It's appropriate to focus on yourself because "this is your turn". Actually, you have a strong need now to express yourself with Mercury in your sign (and retrograde). Find people who want to listen to you. Buy them a drink because you need an audience! Fortunately, fair Venus is in your House of Friendships making this the perfect time to enjoy friends, groups and organizations. (Your bathroom mirror is covered in kisses.) When it comes to financial negotiations - be aggressive. Stand up for yourself. Of course, you're blowing money big time because you identify with what you own. "Shops must be visited. Money must be spent!"
The Sun is hiding in your chart for the next four weeks before it steps out centre stage in your sign. This means, you feel more inclined to take a backseat, or work alone or behind the scenes. However, with fiery Mars in your sign, you want to work and be productive. And if pushed, you'll react! This is because when Mars is in your sign (something that happens for six weeks every two years) you are more of a fighter for your rights than usual. Fortunately, nicely offsetting this, Venus is sitting at the top of your chart smoothing your relations with parents, bosses and authority figures. (It's hard to keep your shirt on when you have to get something off your chest.)
You're popular! In the next four weeks, enjoy friendships, groups and organizations, especially because Mercury retrograde is attracting old friends from your past back into your world. Meanwhile, this is the perfect window to share your hopes and dreams with someone to get some helpful feedback. It's also an excellent time to set goals. Travel for pleasure will appeal. Be aware that because Jupiter is at the top of your chart (something that occurs only once every 12 years) you look successful and capable to everyone. Make the most of this great impression! (A true friend is one who likes you despite your achievements.)
For the next four weeks, the Sun is at the top of your chart. This can happen only once a year, and when it occurs, it means that symbolically, you're being thrust in a spotlight that is flattering! Because of this, people will admire you and be impressed by your talents and your abilities - even if you don't do anything different. (It's smoke and mirrors.) Meanwhile, you have lots of energy to compete with teams and groups at this time. This combination means when you go after what you want, you will likely get it! One more lovely blessing brings gifts, goodies, money and favours your way. Plus - romance is favoured. (Mom always liked you best.)
Like Aries, you're experiencing a favourable influence that occurs about four months before or four months after your birthday. Life is good! Things are unfolding easily. In fact, as the traveller of the zodiac, you'll be delighted to discover more opportunities than usual to travel and get outta Dodge. Admittedly, Mercury is retrograde, creating hiccups and delays. But that won't hold you back. Meanwhile, Mars is at the top of your chart arousing your ambition; and Venus is opposite your sign paving the way for warm relations with everyone - even your enemies. Hey, with these advantages and messages from the universe, just do it. Book the flight.
For the next four weeks, you're drawn to private, intimate situations. You might pursue different activities that you feel will make you a better person. This is because you are exploring your inner world and healing old wounds. Relationships with others will be more intense; however, you can rebuild them. This will also be a time when you will give more thought to inheritances, shared property and anything that you own jointly with others - including debt. Avoid power struggles with others. Travel if possible. Enjoy warm relations with coworkers. Oscar Wilde said "It's better to have a permanent income than to be fascinating."
The Sun will be opposite your sign for the next four weeks - something that occurs only once a year. (Does anal-retentive have a hyphen?) This could create tension between you and partners, close friends and spouses. However, it will also give you an opportunity to see your role in these relationships because you will have more objectivity. Admittedly, with Mercury retrograde also opposite your sign, attracting ex-spouses and ex-partners back into your world - things could be challenging. Nevertheless, romance, love affairs, vacations and fun outings are full of promise and sexy adventure! (Don't worry about avoiding temptation. As you get older, it starts avoiding you.)
Your energy, drive and desire to be productive will get a boost in the next four weeks because you'll be thinking more about how you want to manage your life. You want things to flow more smoothly. Might a look at physical efficiency be the answer? While you're on this improvement kick - you'll also want to do things to feel healthier. Food for thought: if you want something you've never had - you've got to do something you've never done. Put out energy into making where you live more attractive because you'll enjoy entertaining someone. Your challenge is dealing with Mars opposite your sign, which makes you easily irritated with others. Remember: A closed mouth gathers no feet.