All Signs

Three major events are happening this week: On Wednesday, we have a New Moon in Pisces. On Friday, Mercury retrograde ends. (Major sigh of relief.) Friday is also the beginning of the astrological birthday for the year, which is the Spring Equinox when the Sun enters Aries. We will all feel this shift! It will usher in a marvelous, upbeat energy that is optimistic and hopeful. Spring is just around the corner! It's time to seize every opportunity to get outside and celebrate. As we say goodbye to misunderstandings, technical glitches and delays, a surge of mental clarity will bring reassurance and eager confidence. Ah yes! Veni, vidi, Visa. (I came, I saw, I went shopping.)

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This week the astrological new year begins, which is also a signal that your birthday is arriving because on Friday, the Sun will enter Aries where it will stay for the following four weeks. That means the month ahead is an opportunity for you to recharge your batteries for the rest of year! Your concern will be more about personal matters rather than the world at large. You will make a great impression on everyone because you'll have more energy to project yourself and dazzle your world. You might also find a greater than usual need to express yourself. That's just fine. After all, during this window of time, your first duty is to yourself and if you don't fulfil that duty - you'll be of little use to anyone else.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Your personal year is coming to an end, which means this is the perfect time to get in touch with your subconscious mind, and discover how it directs your life in ways you're not aware of - like when your actions run counter to your conscious intentions. Another example is when childhood behaviour patterns that are no longer appropriate still trigger you. This is also a good time to look back over the year and see how well you are doing at the art of living. This week Mercury stops being retrograde, which means it's an excellent time for you to be more proactive about pursuing future goals. Discuss your hopes and dreams with someone else to get their feedback. (Could be helpful.)

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You are entering a six-week window of increased popularity! Your attention will turn to groups you might belong to, plus you'll be more involved with friends. This is the perfect time to examine your friendships and see how they do or do not fulfil your needs. It also means that for the next month ahead, you are best off working with and cooperating with others. Team efforts will pay off. Meanwhile, the big news is your ruler Mercury stops being retrograde this week! This will help you communicate to bosses, parents and VIPs about future goals and your life direction with more persuasion and conviction. You'll have a stronger sense of knowing where you want to go. This is good.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This week the Sun moves to the top of your chart to stay for four weeks. This happens only once a year, and symbolizes that you're being thrust into a flattering spotlight. People will admire you, especially bosses, parents and people in authority- even if you don't do anything special. (Obviously, this is an advantage!) Now is the time to ask for permission or approval. It's also the time to launch something new because doors will open for you! Meanwhile, Mercury retrograde ends this week meaning issues related to the law, medicine, publishing and higher education can move forward with more energy and fewer setbacks. Yay!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You need a change of scenery! You want to see new places and meet new faces. Sign up for a course or take up a new hobby or study. Your ambitions regarding publishing, the media, medicine and the law will be stronger. Starting this wee, the various affairs in your life will hum along nicely and your stress level will be lower. You'll find that you can accomplish more with a minimum of difficulty. This week Mercury turns direct, which signals that issues related to banking, credit cards, inheritances, wills and shared property will stop being a pain in the neck and will fall into place. Thank heavens!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Good news! This week your ruler Mercury stops being retrograde. It has attracted ex-partners and old friends back into your world, and created problems, confusion, mixed-up communications and arguments with those who are closest to you. Thankfully, many of these problems will soon diminish and even disappear. Your life will be easier. Meanwhile, as the Sun changes signs this week, it might create strong compulsions within you. You'll have more desire to experience life on a feeling level - not just an intellectual understanding. You might meet someone who prompts some serious self-inquiry. You might also be more concerned with shared property, taxes, debt and insurance issues. (You'll feel good to get this stuff done.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You'll be relieved to know that Mercury retrograde is over this week, which will make a difference to you and your job, your health issues and even how you deal with your pet. For the last six weeks, your work has been bombarded by goofy mistakes and delays. These can be minor but when they add up and they demand your time and your attention, they wear you down. It hasn't been easy just keeping everything afloat! These delays and mistakes will reduce starting this week, which means your life will run more smoothly. Remember to get more sleep in the next few weeks because you will need it. Definitely.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Old flames have been back in your world in the last month either in person, online or in your thoughts and dreams. (This was because of Mercury retrograde, which ends this week.) The influence of Mercury retrograde has also created confusion, misunderstandings and problems dealing with your kids, as well as romantic partners. Social occasions have been delayed or cancelled. It's been annoying. Thankfully, this will all start to fade away, which will make your life easier. Meanwhile, you're gung-ho to work hard and give something everything you've got in the next four weeks. By extension, you even want to improve your health. Oh yeah, you want it all!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This week the Sun moves to the most playful part of your chart to stay for four weeks. Not only will you have a stronger desire to play and socialize, you will want to get away on a vacation and explore romantic possibilities as well. Because your creative urges will be heightened, this bodes well for anyone who needs to use their talents in a creative way - painting, drawing, writing, sculpting, dancing, acting - the list goes on. Meanwhile, Mercury retrograde is over this week, which means silly mistakes and maddening delays related to your home and your family will reduce. This includes equipment breakdowns and misunderstandings with family communications. This is good news for you. (You like good news.)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This week a six-week window will begin where your focus on home, family and perhaps a parent will become stronger. You might be more involved with home repairs. Redecorating projects will appeal because you're keen to create a safe and welcoming haven for yourself and your family for now and the future. (A worthy endeavour because home and family are strong values for every Capricorn.) The good news is that Mercury retrograde is over this week, which will greatly reduce goofy errors, mixed-up communications, transportation delays, car problems and all kinds of minor headaches that created stress to your daily routine. This means your life will get easier. Glory hallelujah!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This week the pace of your days will accelerate because you have places to go, people to see and things to do! You might take up a new study. You might grab a vacation. You'll be more interactive with siblings, friends and neighbours than usual. You might tell someone clearly how you feel about something. It will be a great time for socializing, as well as working effectively with someone because your goals and objectives will harmonize with theirs. Meanwhile, for the last six weeks, Mercury has been retrograding in your Money House creating delays in money and funds coming to you. Cheques in the mail might have been late. Purchases might have created problems with returns or disappointments. All of this will subside. Life will get better!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Life is much easier for you now that Saturn has left your sign after being there for two-and-a-half years making you feel tired, older and creating problems with your joints, your bones and your teeth. This means you're setting off on a whole new journey where you will re-invent yourself in the next seven years! For the next month, your focus on money, cash flow, earnings as well as your possessions will be stronger. You'll want to use your possessions to make your life easier and to shape your world the way you want. Meanwhile, another lovely blessing - Mercury retrograde has been in your sign for the last six weeks creating delays, indecisiveness and second-guessing along with mixed-up communications and misplaced items. That's over. You have survived. Forward ho!

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