It’s all love…right? Well, not exactly. This week, amorous Venus gets into some sticky situations with a few other planets, keeping us on our toes. Before we can get to that enchanted garden, we might have to wander through a few emotional mazes. Take nothing at face value — and dig, dig, dig for the real truth. On Thursday, expressive Mercury joins the sun and Jupiter in show-stopping Leo until August 15, bringing out the exhibitionists in us all. Life will be more colorful — and dramatic — in the second half of the week. We might need a few moments in the time-out chair to keep passion from spilling over into frustration. Here is your horoscope for the week: Leo Grab the sea-salt spray — or just slip off for a few solid days at the beach. Your imagination is in rare form, thanks to creative Venus’ position. Alas, on your home turf there may be too many distractions for you to hear the whispers of the muse. Bring a notebook, sketchpad, journal — even your laptop — to the shore and let crashing waves be the soundtrack for your next big idea. Stuck close to home? Play music often, take short meditation breaks, and avoid noisy crowds in the first half of the week. Don’t stay off the grid (literally or figuratively) for TOO long, though. On Thursday, social Mercury joins the sun and lucky Jupiter in Leo until August 15. The drive to display your talents, meet new people, and live out loud will be irrepressible. Virgo Go normcore this week, Virgo. You don’t have to change a thing about yourself to fit into a group. Your authentic self-expression is what makes everyone fall in love with you. And, while you’ll be judged by the company you keep, that will present an interesting challenge. You may be blessed with a golden opportunity to stick up for a group of people who might stand a little (or a lot) outside the mainstream. You know well that it’s what inside that counts. You might even host a gathering to bring together people from the disparate factions of your life. When Mercury moves into your 12th house of compassion from Thursday until August 15, you’re willing to drop your guard even more. But, how close is too close? Don’t let caring turn into codependence, or empowering become enabling. A surefire clue that you’ve crossed a line? When you seem more stressed about other people’s problems than they do. Libra You could charm your way up the ladder this week, thanks to your ruling planet, Venus, rolling through your career zone. Careful who you share your plans for world domination with, though. A member of your inner circle (even your own family) could feel threatened by your ascent, and may be fearful of getting left behind. Nevertheless, those undercutting comments could stop you in your tracks or cause you to hold yourself back. Protect your sacred vision until you’ve gained enough confidence to face down any critics who may rise up. The community spirit washes over you on Thursday as messenger Mercury moves into your “the more, the merrier” 11th house until August 15. Get involved in a group project or turn a solo mission into a shared undertaking. This is the perfect time to update your social media profiles, start a blog or Etsy shop, or learn a new piece of software that helps you make bank. Scorpio Step to the left, Socrates. The Scorpio philosopher’s in town this week. You’ll find yourself asking the big — and possibly unanswerable — questions: Why am I here? What is the meaning of life? Spend some time in the metaphysical bookstore and search for workshops that connect mind, body, and soul. Watch a thought-provoking film and host a discussion group afterward. An intellectual connection could kick your love vibes into high gear, too. Keep your antennas up for that beautiful mind. When your nose isn’t buried in The Tibetan Book of Living And Dying, focus on your career conquests, too. With messenger Mercury joining the sun and lucky Jupiter in your ambitious 10th house from Thursday until August 15, you could meet a VIP who takes you under his wing and helps pull you up through the ranks. Sagittarius Summon your spirit animals, Sagittarius. Venus takes you on a fantastic voyage this week, and you’ll be obsessed with life’s more mystical topics. Pay attention to synchronicities, like people mentioning the same subject repeatedly, or numbers that show up over and over again on the clock or as an address. Consider these inexplicable coincidences a nudge from the universe to pay attention. Whatever it is you’re doing or thinking about in those moments could be worth taking more seriously. After a secretive few weeks, honesty will be your best policy once again from Thursday through August 15. That’s because expressive Mercury will join the sun and live-out-loud Jupiter in your candid ninth house. Speak your truth, even if you know it will ruffle some feathers. People who’ve been dealing with nice, polite Sagittarius could be in for a surprise. Connect with your long-distance allies and seek opportunity further from home than you usually would. The world is your oyster! Capricorn Being in charge doesn’t mean ruling with an iron fist, Capricorn. And, though you like things done according to your standard of excellence, you run the risk of being a tad bit tyrannical early this week. Check in with other people on your team before handing down any edicts. It might be also be a great exercise to let someone else take the wheel for a change. The way to become a better leader is to experience being led. On Thursday, your irresistibility reaches a fever pitch as messenger Mercury joins the sun and Jupiter in your scintillatingly seductive eighth house until August 15. Expect a heat wave in your love life, but don’t play with fire. You’re prone to being possessive now, too, so you need to pursue people who can go the distance with you. Aquarius Let your crafty side have the wheel this week, Aquarius. With beauty-loving Venus in your DIY zone, you’re a master of repurposing, upcycling and making things by hand. This gels well with your sign’s eco-conscious ethos, too. You might even organize a sharing pool for infrequently used — but necessary — tools and objects among your friends. You never know when someone is going to need that Kitchen-Aid mixer or sewing machine, right? Opt for an easy, natural style scheme this week, too. There’s beauty in simplicity, so if a plan is stressing you out, scale it back. On Thursday, Mercury turns your love light up to a brighter beam, joining the sun and daring Jupiter in your commitment zone. Get the negotiations going! It’s time to partner up for business, pleasure, or a combo-platter of both. With chatty Mercury in the mix, be the one to make the first offer or initiate talks. Pisces No one puts Pisces in the corner! But, this week, you may flip-flop from center-stage starlet to behind-the-scenes powerhouse. You might be more influential when you’re not under the scrutiny of the public gaze. Pull people aside for one-on-ones where you can work your magic and create a genuine connection. Romantically, Venus is in your corner all week. Don’t let worries about what your friends will think prevent you from stepping out with someone from a different scene. From Thursday to August 15, mental Mercury will be cruising through your self-care zone, turning your attention to your health. Tracking your daily steps and your sleep cycles can be illuminating. Combine socializing with physical activity whenever you can. Meet the girls for yoga or opt for a bike ride instead of a movie date. Aries It’s not exactly easy to find your little patch of peace this week, Aries. Though sweet, enchanting Venus is hunkered down in your home and family sector, she’ll get into a tussle with probing Pluto and volatile Uranus. Tension with relatives and roomies could come to a rolling boil — especially if you let them distract you from your most important goals, or get so wrapped up in doing Aries that you forget to consider their needs. Be honest about your desire for private time to relax or quietly develop your next work of genius. Pick up after yourself instead of leaving a breadcrumb trail of supplies, empty coffee cups, and half-read documents all over the house or shared office. This will do wonders to keep the peace. Mercury’s move into Leo from Thursday until April 15 turns up the heat in your love life. You’ve never been a shrinking violet, Aries, but now your pursuit will be fierce. Do a Google search before you go full-force with it. The object of your affections could come with some baggage, and you might not want to burden yourself with those claim checks. Taurus Turn on those TED talks. Your mind is hungry for stimulating, soulful fodder. Open yourself up to new subject matter while keeping one foot planted on solid ground. Warning: You could become so enamored with someone’s teachings that you put them up on a pedestal above yourself. It’s fine to sip their Kool-Aid, but be your own guru. What works best for other people might not be the perfect solution for you, but you may borrow bits of wisdom for your custom blend. From Thursday until August 15, you’ll crave cozy one-on-ones and family time as social Mercury nestles in your intimate fourth house. Take a break from networking and nurture connections with the people closest to you. On Friday, a partnership could become “officially official” — or a lot more stable than it’s been. You could negotiate a compromise for a situation that’s been rife with struggle. At last! Gemini Bad judgment alert! You know who’s good for you, Gemini, and who’s not — but this week you’ll feel a magnetic pull towards the latter. Sure, the wild ones are always more fun. At first. But, spare yourself a tumble down the rabbit hole of obsession by avoiding people who have “trouble” written all over them. That desire for destruction could also be masking some creative blocks. Spend some time journaling, and before you know it, you could be writing song lyrics, sketching your next tattoo, or penning the first chapter of your novel. New friends flood in on Thursday when social Mercury moves into Leo and your kindred-spirits zone for three weeks. The local scene delivers, so pay attention to what’s happening in your own ’hood. Nothing that excites you in your ZIP code? This revelation could prompt a much-needed move. Cancer Stay out of that shell, Cancer. With radiant Venus cruising through your sign all week, you’re having an “all eyes on us” moment. It’s moments like these when you want to scurry back to the “safety” of anonymity — but don’t! This week’s stars challenge you to stand your ground and voice your opinion out loud, regardless of what others think and feel. Consider this: Your loudest hater can also be your biggest mirror. This person’s dismissive, argumentative style could be a reflection of moments where you shut down and close your mind, too. Look to see where you could become more open-minded and embrace another person’s idea. That willingness to explore an out-of-the-box notion could light the way to a love connection, creative collaboration,
Posted on: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 08:16:11 +0000
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