For the week of August 29th thru September 5th, be sure to read your Rising Sign as well:
Aries
As mentioned last week, it can be crazy making to have your schedule change, or your mind change, every other minute and every other day. Aries people are fight or flight people. So if you find yourself pacing back and forth, rushing to and fro, getting this thing done and then the next… that’s the reaction to the generalized weather. It’s crazy-making, so pace yourself, or you’ll walk yourself into a frenzy, or bite someone’s head off. Either one might suffice for the moment, but will be riddled with regrets later on. Take some of that restlessness and channel it into something useful. And pace yourself so you don’t trip over something and hurt yourself. You can get a lot accomplished with this kind of weather, but finding ways to balance that energy will be key this week. Stop if it gets too crazy. Eat a sandwich, regain your bearings, and make sense of your surroundings. Then proceed.
Taurus
Taurus does not like to be rushed. And they will resist the pressure to do so. But what you might find this week is that your usual patience is being eroded bit by bit. And even you won’t be having it. The beauty of Venus now being in Leo is the ability to hold space, and look for serenity within, not without. And like being the eye in the storm, being able to hold everyone else as well. Although there can be a bit of self-cherishing and self-comfort when Venus is in Leo, it does also tear at the heart strings, especially when it comes to close family and loved ones, or those for whom you feel a certain responsibility. And in a world that seems to be on the cutting edge of insanity, reacquainting yourself with those people, things and places that make you happy and fills your heart with joy also allows you to replenish your inner reserves, and gives you the strength to deal with the stressors that life can bring.
Gemini
Be prepared for a few detours this week, especially around Tuesday or Wednesday after Mercury enters Virgo. For as soon as it enters Virgo this week it steps into a quagmire of sudden shifts and irrevocable changes. These can be quite swift. And like a whirlwind spinning suddenly and swiftly, it may be all you can do to keep up. This can be a good thing if you are trying to get out of a rut. Not so much if you are being thrust out of your usual comfort zone to such an extent that you are not sure if you are coming or going. Therefore be prepared for some sudden changes in plans, changing your mind, or having to juggle a few things all at once. All this while racing through traffic. Even Gemini can only juggle so many balls in the air at once. It will be hard to do in this weather, but as Mercury enters detail-oriented Virgo, use it to slow the pace, focus in on those details, and don’t allow yourself to get flustered in order to avoid mishaps and that feeling of getting caught up in a whirlwind. Pace it, one foot in front of the other.
Cancer
Jupiter traveling in your sign is trying to open you up to a bigger vision, and to grow beyond your previous expectations. It can also just make everything a little larger. Perhaps more than you had expected this week. The best keywords for this week are probably unbounded energy sprinkled with a sudden urge of restlessness. This is great if you are wanting to take on a large project at home. Perhaps a big renovation, or wanting to move all the furniture around. But it can also escalate what had been a minor irritation into something much larger than that, which can no longer be contained. Emotions can be on edge in this weather. Therefore pace yourself, and avoid getting overly invested in side issues. It will be all you can do to focus on what is right there in front of you.
Leo
During the month that the Sun is in Virgo,, the inclination is to want to get back down to business, reorganizing your life, getting back to work, adjusting schedules and routines, and creating a manageable plan. The only problem is that nothing is routine this week, and very little seems to be manageable. Therefore see this week as an exercise in staying at the center of the storm, and trying very hard not to get all caught up in the details. It could feel a bit like you are shoveling snow in a blizzard, or herding cats. But when we step back and stop trying to make sense of the insensible, we come to realize that some things simply don’t make any sense. And some things are just plain messy. And accepting that can ultimately lead to the very solution that is needed. Sometimes things simply do not make sense.
Virgo
On Tuesday, your ruling planet Mercury returns home to its own sign of Virgo in order to get some work done. Normally this would be great! You can get so much accomplished. Or so you would think. At least not this week, which could prove to be something of a daunting task what with all sorts of sudden detours, mishaps and conundrums leading you hither and yon. That’s not something that Virgo does well with. Plans may not work out as expected. Be prepared to have to change them quickly. And if you feel like you are being rushed, or that you have to drop everything in order to take care of what is falling right at your feet, do so, but first try and pace yourself. All this quick energy could leave you feeling scattered and nervous. Therefore take one day at a time, and approach each task one at a time, knowing that each moment is important, but also liable to change. Being able to roll with the tide can make all the difference.
Libra
When Mars travels in your sign, it can make you a little edgy and aggravated as you fight to maintain your usual composure. This week may be particularly challenging. Especially if you are feeling put out, taken advantage of, or being egged on by circumstances beyond your control. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself suddenly exploding with outbursts and sudden rushes of impatience and anger. Especially around Sunday or Monday… well actually on most days this week. The truth is, you rely on maintaining the balance, and when you keep getting pushed and prodded hither and yon it’s all you can do to stand up, never mind balancing anything. Do be patient. Do pace yourself. And allow yourself to roll with the punches. In this way Mars can help you to be motivated to take action as needed, and to retreat when you need to.
Scorpio
It’s hard to maintain your balance when things seem to be rubbing you the wrong way, but you’re not quite sure why or how, or who is responsible. It’s just that edgy feeling that something is going to shift, and you’re going to have to be ready for it when it comes. Scorpio is very good at being vigilant. They see the signs before everyone else. But there are also those other Scorpios who just feel something shifting inside, and react without knowing why. If you are feeling anxious, or like you are needing to take some sort of action, pace yourself, and avoid jumping ahead before it’s time. Wait until you have all the information before leaping ahead. If you are needing to make an important decision, you may want to wait and see before doing so. Things could suddenly change in this weather, and you will want to make sure that you are fully informed before committing to anything permanently.
Sagittarius
As said last week, this weather is about persisting even in the face of unexpected challenges, and without knowing precisely what the outcomes will be. You are diving in on a wing and a prayer, hoping that you end up in the right place in the end. With your ruling planet Jupiter aspecting Uranus it can feel as if you are being pushed beyond your comfort zone. And things could feel like they are changing very quickly, u one day and down the next. This could require your to make sudden decisions. Everything can shift on a dime in this weather. So be cautious. Be vigilant. And be willing to go with the changing tides. Know also that even though it may feel like you are base jumping out into the unknown, that the end result can also bring incredible growth, opportunity and unexpected breakthroughs. It just requires a little radical courage to take that first step.
Capricorn
On Monday (or Sunday depending on where you are in the world), Saturn retrogrades back into the sign of Pisces for some unfinished business. Like going back to pick up some random items you left behind, there is the realization that there are still some loose ends that need to be tied up before you can proceed. That may mean having to finally discard some outmoded ideas that are no longer valid for who you are now, and who you are becoming. This is because, as your ruling planet returns to Pisces it is asking you to look at things as they actually are without pretense or denial. This is because when we are willing to look at things as they are allows you to make more grown up, and practical decisions. And this will be important to you for the next 7 years of your life.
Aquarius
On Monday (or Sunday depending on where you are in the world) Saturn retrogrades back into the sign of Pisces to tie up some loose ends. Kind of like going back over the old plans, readdressing things like budgets and affordability and all those things that tie into self-worth and self-confidence, in order to shore up your sense of worthiness. This is about you proving yourself to yourself, and that you can be self-sufficient and able to take care of yourself. Saturn had been teaching you about the value of doing so, and the ability to make practical decisions that will allow you to support yourself for years to come, increasing your sense of stability and stalwart reliability. And going back to Pisces for the next 6 months is a reminder of the why’s and the whole purpose and reason for doing so.
Pisces
On Monday (or Sunday) Saturn returns to your sign for some unfinished business and tying up some loose ends. This is a reminder of what it means for you to be a person of integrity, and to make a commitment to a certain path and direction that you set out for yourself, and why. Saturn shows you as much about what you don’t want as well as what you want while it is in your sign. But ultimately this can be about taking on important challenges in order to prove yourself to yourself.. In the mean time, this week could be something of a challenge in other ways as you could find yourself facing one sudden and unexpected challenges which compel you to continue to ride this wave of change that’s been tossing and turning us hither and yon. On the one hand, Saturn is asking you to step up to the plate and take on big challenges. While on the other hand, there could be a bit of chaos that requires you to jump through a few hoops at the same time.