Weekly Horoscope
Sunday, August 11, 2024
All Signs
This week there's good news and bad news. Let's have dessert first. The planet Mars represents energy and ego; while Jupiter is about good fortune, wealth and expansion. When these two planets line up, it creates enthusiastic physical activity that helps us to work hard in athletics and labour. It encourages gambling because we feel confident and lucky! Now for the bad news: Mars will also be at odds with Saturn, which produces the opposite effect! This influence makes us want to proceed with caution. We might feel inadequate or held back by self-doubt or regulations. This reminds me of the barometer that my grandmother had on her living room wall. In good weather, the lady came out; and in bad weather, the man came out. Come to think of it, it also reminds me of US politics.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
This will be a curious week because something will happen that makes you very enthusiastic! You'll be keen to convince others to your way of thinking; in fact, you will do so. You might also be excited about learning something new or taking a course. Short trips will be stimulating. Plus, your plans will be ambitious. Nevertheless, intertwined with this energetic enthusiasm, coming from another direction entirely, will be an influence that makes you feel cautious and even worried. Therefore, even though this is a social, fun-loving week, something might hold you back or create feelings of doubt. It's a mixed bag. Eat the cashews first.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
As the financial wizard of the zodiac, you are savvy when it comes to your cash flow and monetary position. This is why you'll feel a wide range of emotions and ideas when it comes to your finances and your possessions this week. For starters, you'll be enthusiastic and turned on about some moneymaking ideas. You might be excited because you see ways to expand your wealth. You'll certainly work hard to do this. However, at the same time, for a different reason, something will discourage you and make you feel worried about your assets. (This column may be monitored for quality assurance.)
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
This is a curious week. Mars is lined up with Jupiter in your sign, which will pump your energy and make you feel strong, vigourous and ready to work hard. (This influence is favourable for childbirth, for example.) It will help you to do physical labour and excel at physical sports. You'll also feel confident, even cocky, which is why you might gamble and play a longshot about something. This is definitely a busy, fast-paced week! However, an entirely different influence, possibly connected with an authority figure, might discourage you or make you second-guess some of your ambitious plans. It won't cancel out your enthusiasm. It will just add to the mix. Good luck.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
This Mercury retrograde is particularly difficult for you because it will trigger transportation delays, car problems, mixed-up communications, missed appointments and a general sense of confusion to your daily activities. On the upside, you will be able to finish writing and study projects and wrapping up loose details. Many of you will also be in contact with siblings, relatives and neighbours you haven't seen for a while. You might have an increased interest in spiritual or religious matters this week. You might feel inspired by something or have renewed hope. Nevertheless, an entirely different influence might make you cautious. "I walk the line."
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
This is a popular week for you because the Sun is in your sign giving you energy as well as attracting favourable situations and people to you. In fact, your dealings with friends will be enthusiastic. You'll be excited about fun get-togethers. In particular, groups or interactions with clubs and organizations will make you feel pumped and ready for action! Gifts and financial favours might come to you; and yet, at the same time, cheques in the mail might be late and there might be delays to financial situations. Meanwhile, dealing with the resources of others could be a problem. Do you have enough beds, food, transportation - something might be a logistical challenge.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Let's face it, with your ruler Mercury retrograde in your sign, you can't avoid silly goofy mistakes, misplaced items and transportation delays. At times, you have that feeling that you're just running in circles. You might encounter ex-partners in person, online or in your dreams. Nevertheless, this is a great week to buy wardrobe goodies. In general, you will feel ambitious and confident because you see that many of your plans are coming to fruition in a positive, successful way. Furthermore, people admire you right now. Having said that, you might have difficulty dealing with a partner, spouse or close friend. They could rain on your parade or create problems for you. Cope as best you can.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
This is a popular time for you, which means everyone wants to see your face. You're also more active with groups and organizations than usual. Nevertheless, your desire to travel and broaden your horizons is strong this week! You need a change of scenery. Not only that, you might be enthusiastic about visiting a particular place or a country. This is an excellent week to finish a writing project or a manuscript because you have the mental energy to study, explore and communicate your ideas. However, at the same time, some kind of problem or impediment, perhaps related to your health or your job will make it difficult for you to travel or learn in the way that you really want to do. This will require juggling on your part.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
With the Sun at the top of your chart, you are high viz. now. People admire you. Meanwhile, you are running into old friends from your past, especially younger people. In fact, some of you might enjoy a romance or flirtation with someone from your checkered past. (Your sex drive is amped.) One reason you feel enthusiastic right now is you might benefit from the wealth and resources of someone else. Your partner might get a bonus or earn more, which indirectly benefits you. You might receive an inheritance or gift. Nevertheless, increased responsibilities with children might create a financial strain or challenges when dealing with your resources. Do your best to work with what you've got.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
This is an excellent time for you because you have travel opportunities and chances to expand your world. You look good to others, especially bosses and authority figures. (This is timely because some of you are encountering bosses and parents from your past.) Meanwhile, relations with partners and close friends are upbeat and enthusiastic! Either you or someone else has big plans, which are exciting. Very likely, you can act on these plans even though some kind of limitation related to a parent or your family might create obstacles that you cannot avoid. Do your best to juggle things this week. Learn from the past.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Grab every opportunity to travel for pleasure, especially some place you've been before because this will please you. Meanwhile, you're pumped and eager to work hard this week because you're enthusiastic about whatever you're doing. It might be a particular project that is exciting. Your enthusiasm will make you give it all you've got. Work-related travel might be a factor. However, news from relatives or neighbours or difficulties related to transportation might create a problem for you. This could discourage you or make you feel hung up about your plans. Focus on staying positive and don't let your worries and fears hold you back.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
You are up for fun times this week because Mars is lined up with Jupiter in the most fun part of your chart! It's the perfect week for a vacation. Make an effort to socialize more than usual. Enjoy sports, fun activities with kids, entertaining outings, vacations, and anything to do with the arts or the entertainment world. Children will be a source of joy. Nevertheless, at the same time, a different influence is at play, which will create increased responsibilities with your kids or with sports and social outings. Something might be onerous. You might have to work hard to make it happen. It's a juggling act but you can handle it. (It's time to use your Get Out of Jail Free card.)
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Lots of activity where you live will make this an upbeat, active week for you. This might be due to visiting family or family reunions or meetings and get-togethers where you live. Whatever the reason, you have to stock the fridge and clean the place. ("I came, I saw, I vacuumed.") Fortunately, all this activity will be fun and energetic; and thankfully, you have the "get up and go" to deal with it. Having said this, there will also be some problems that make you second-guess yourself or make you feel worried about something. You might not feel up to the task. You might even feel criticized or discouraged for some reason. For some of you, this could relate to ex-partners back on the scene. Don't stand there clutching your pearls. Make the best of opportunities that are coming your way now - because you can!
