Weekly Horoscope
Sunday, July 8, 2007
All Signs
On Tuesday, Mercury retrograde is over. Whew! But to put a finer point on it, Mercury is still moving slowly (relative to Earth) and its speed doesn't resume its normal pace until July 18th. Plus (there's more!) Mercury doesn't return to the degree it was at (when it first went retrograde) until July 24th. This means the later you wait to buy a car for example - the better. Of course, it's a drag, because during Mercury retrograde, many cars bite the dust and people want to replace them. Oy vey. Nevertheless, the week ahead looks better than last week. (Although Tuesday requires extra patience.) This Sunday (July 8th) is a passionate day! Love is ardent- all things are obsessive. (Hey -- according to Mae West, "Too much of a good thing is a good thing!")
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Yo! Love, romance, the arts, parties, social entertainment, fun vacations and anything to do with children can bring you heightened joy or exasperation. You want to have fun, but your feelings are so near the surface anything can spill out! You're spending money now; and many of you are still dealing with family and relatives who are camping out in your fridge. (Fortunately, you're a generous sign.) Your efficiency, especially at home and with domestic matters will improve. New love that begins now will be hot diary material. But who has time to write when they're in the clutches of passion? "Not I," said Chicken Little.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
This is an excellent time to fix up your digs or make where you live look nicer. (You love antiques and beautiful things.) You might be looking at bathrooms in particular, or actually tackling renovations. This same planetary influence can bring about improvements to your relations with family members as well. That's because the bottom line is you're trying to overhaul and improve things in your private world - however you can. Your busy pace (taking short trips, talking to neighbours and relatives) will continue; but the horrid delays and snafus that dogged your steps for weeks now will definitely diminish. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
You're ruled by Mercury; and many of you have Mercury in Cancer. For weeks now, Mercury was retrograde in Cancer, so I know you've suffered an inordinate amount of caca hitting the fan. (My condolences.) But if you're reading this column - you survived! (Even though your car is in the garage and you can't find about 17 items you misplaced.) Oy vey - each sign has its cross to bear. Right now, many of you feel deeply and strongly affectionate to others. In fact, you will also notice more beauty in your daily surrounding. Your appreciation factor for everything is heightened, and that is a good thing. After all -- appreciation is the most important meditation each of us can do - daily.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Like Gemini, you've been driven nuts by this last Mercury retrograde because it took place in your sign. Not to worry - it's over! (See All Signs above to see the slow stages of recovery.) Group activities and sports appeal to you now. You're gung-ho to do things with others. However, tension with a friend is possible - so be patient. (Hey -- the road of true anything never runs smooth.) You have a chance to boost your earnings, especially with a new source of income. You want to be more efficient and effective handling your money - both how you earn it and what you get for your money when you spend it. (Actually, this is saying something, because you're the best money manager in the zodiac!)
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
You're still working behind the scenes; but your ambition is aroused because fiery Mars at the top of your chart now activates your drive to succeed and your public reputation in the eyes of others. If you identify with a project now, you'll work terrifically hard at it. You're also keen to transform your image in some way. You want to improve the impression you create on others through weight loss, new clothes, a new hairstyle - something. In the same way, some of you want to improve as parents. You want more quality time with your kids. Romance is also hot and heavy! You want to love and you want to be loved! (Barring this, remember that Woody Allen said, "My brain is my second favourite organ.")
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Old friends and past acquaintances have been in your life again; but now travel, publishing, the media, and new means of seeking further education or training in something really appeal to you. You want to expand your world! In fact, some of you are having personal epiphanies or inner realizations about something. (Pretty head stuff.) One of the best things you can do right now is to clearly define where you want to be five years from now. Do you have a goal plan? Talk to others about your future dreams and get their feedback. This is a productive time to do this. Make the most of what you have and what you can do. (Actually, why do less?)
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Hmm, the Sun is still at high noon in your chart acting like a spotlight on you. Interactions with bosses, parents and VIPs are significant, in part, because they respect your ideas and are willing to listen to you. (About time!) This is good. However, the most dramatic influence is taking place in your private life. Friendships are unusually intense and important to you now. And your gonads are in overdrive! (Sex is hot and sweaty.) Might as well make the most of this passionate influence while it lasts for the next few weeks. (Order take-out.) Others respect you now and want your attention - professionally, personally or intimately. (Ahem.)
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
There's good news and there's bad news. The bad news is that relations with partners and close friends are easily conflicted. (Ouch.) Tension and irritation with someone exists, and it makes you grind your teeth at night. Could that be why you want to blow this pop stand? Because you do want to escape somewhere through travel, education, new experiences, new ideas and philosophies, or just meeting people from different backgrounds. The good news is you have an opportunity to explore the very things you're seeking. Yay! (New ideas and experiences.) You can change and transform your career direction - quite likely for the better. People are impressed with you!
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Because of the placement of the Sun and Mercury, you're unusually secretive and private about something right now. You also have excellent concentration to do any kind of research, especially into insurance matters, inheritances, wills, debt and taxes. Mars is making you work very hard now as well. This is all very good. But your passion is about travel this week. You want new experiences! You might also get this through publishing, the media or education. You're taking a broad view of things because you've decided you want more out of life. You see there're no point waiting for this to happen - you only have now! (Which is all we ever really have.)
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Partnerships and close friendships have been all over the map. (Especially with ex partners and old faces been back on the scene.) No worries. The current placement of Mars makes you frisky and playful. You're intent on having fun - through parties, vacations, amusing diversions, romance, sports or playful times with kids. And you can definitely do this because you feel deeply and passionately about everything, especially you know what. (Gotta love that you know what.) Not only, that - others are generous to you! Gifts, goodies, favours and flattering attention can come your way. It's nice to know you are loved - and more than that - that you are loveable!
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
You've been dealing with a lot lately. Tension on the home front or within your family is likely. Plus renovations, moves, and other stuff have created chaos and increased activity where you live. Courage! You can handle this. You're the genius of the zodiac; you're modern and farsighted, and always ahead of the pack. (It's the lead dog that has the clearest view.) What is working nicely is partnerships can now undergo a sort of transforming experience. No matter what is swirling around you, you now realize how important someone is to you - a partner or a close friend. This is good because to be unaware of this is a terrible cost and loss. But you're not blind to this which is great!
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Lately, all you can think about is romance, love affairs, crushes, parties, fun times, vacations, sports and good times with children. Ta la, tra la! This is because you're in serious party mode this month. Your communications skills are also hot, but you might have conflict with someone (a sibling?) because you're so assertive about your wants and rights. Of course, one does have to put food on the table; and this is where you have a new approach to things. You see new ways of doing your job or maybe even new jobs that are possible. You're definitely keen to reform or improve your job scene, that's for sure. "No prisoners!"
