For All Signs Mercury, planet of communications, travel, and general business, turned retrograde on Aug. 28. The symbolism suggests any verb that begins with the word “retro____.” We often are required to “re-do” paperwork or projects during retrograde periods. We need to work a bit harder to insure that we communicate accurately because details are easily lost or forgotten. Be prepared for multiple changes of schedule. Smile and blame any errors on “Mercury retrograding.” It goes direct on Sep. 20.
Aries You may now be experiencing the outcome of an initiative begun in July ’02, concerning home, property, job, or family. It could be strongly favorable or a bomb, depending upon your efforts to date. This is not a time to attempt any sort of dominating behavior.
Taurus A relationship from the past may come back to haunt you now. Say “hello,” but this is clearly not something you want to explore again. Financial obligations are demanding attention. Others are willing to help you in your quest for personal identity.
Gemini Your most favorite place is home, hearth and family this week. It is a very good time for a retreat to wherever your quiet zone happens to be. There will be more than the normal number of phone calls and connections to distant family members.
Cancer There is a “stuck” place between you and the arena of shared financial resources. This could refer to insurance, taxes, inheritance, stocks, or partners’ resources. Meanwhile you have favorable aspects concerning love, social life and
short-distance travel.
Leo This appears to be a high pressured week. You have concerns regarding finances, children and/or lovers. The temptation is either to
dominate or allow yourself to be controlled. Try to find a
better option, one that allows for a win/win outcome.
Virgo You had more than a full plate on your schedule to start with, but this week extra demands push you farther than you ever intended to go. Everything will take longer than you expect. Your critic may be on the attack. Don’t let it control your thoughts.
Libra You are normally tactful and careful with your speech. But this week you may be feeling generally critical of yourself and others, so it could readily become apparent in your tone of voice or facial expression. Negative thinking could be your downfall. Scorpio Be particularly careful of your temptation to control in relationship(s) at this time. You could also be experiencing this energy coming at you from the outside. If you feel this energy floating about, do not attack or you will regret it later.
Sagittarius This is a particularly busy and high pressured week. Your work is on display and likely to be judged good or ill, depending upon the effort you have expended. Beware your tendency to arrogance. Self-confidence is one thing, but don’t push it.
Capricorn Travel, phone calls, and meetings with those at a distance appear favorable. Allow plenty of time for changes in plans as you traverse the week. A significant relationship may be caught in a holding pattern due to financial matters or differences in values.
Aquarius Issues concerning your physical health could dominate the scene this week. Give yourself plenty of rest and time to heal if necessary. If it is not health, something else may be holding you back temporarily and preventing you from pursuing your goals.
Pisces This should be a really good week for dealing with partner(s), significant others, and your public or clientele. You are tempted to be bolder and more direct than is normal for you, and if you are not dominating, this could be a very good thing.
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This article appears in Sep 3-9, 2003.
