For All Signs Venus, goddess of love, turns retrograde May 17 and remains so through June 28. This cosmic marker occurs approximately every 18 or 19 months. During her ebb periods we naturally reflect on our personal needs with respect to partnerships. Meanwhile it is common for ongoing relationships to shift into neutral or even a temporary reversal. The universal message is to think carefully about who you are before making a promise of commitment. For those already pledged, it is a time to go within oneself and search out the qualities needed to improve upon the existing relationship.
Aries This is a perfect week for R&R near the water or in the mountains. If that is impossible, then give yourself quiet time at home. You like to be active, so take up a simple project around the house that allows your mind to wander.
Taurus You have a long term communications project that demands attention now. Meanwhile you have changed your mind concerning details of your financial picture and need to review your plans in that department. Everything is in a state of flux, challenging to the fixed Bull.
Gemini Venus will be retrograding in your sign through June. During this period you likely will be more contemplative about your relationships. You are pondering big plans concerning home, family and your future outlook. Don’t make final decisions until Venus is direct.
Cancer You have excellent aspects for handling legal or educational interests, travel, and publishing. You are more assertive than usual and people give attention to what you have to say, particularly if your purpose is for a greater good.
Leo This is a favorable period in which to concentrate on taking care of your health on both physical and emotional levels. You may have a healing experience at this time, which rectifies pain of long ago. Your social contribution is likely to be noted and appreciated now.
Virgo This is one of those times in life when you have the ability to see both the overarching picture and also the details of how to get what you want. The cosmic opportunity for this broad perspective is unusual, but it is growing. Aspects favor loans, grants, perks, insurance, travel and education.
Libra Your planetary ruler is Venus, which is turning retrograde this week. This points toward rethinking plans and ideas related to travel, legal activities and/or education. Circumstances in your family may trigger an old but familiar ache that needs tending.
Scorpio This is a particularly creative period for you. You have favorable aspects related to the law, education, romance, and travel. You are mainly concerned with your unique plans and ideas, but others are interested and willing to listen.
Sagittarius You want the biggest perspective you can find on the focus of your attention. You may be seeking out others’ attitudes and thinking about incorporating as many points of view as possible. It would be wise to have a “detail” person at your side.
Capricorn Circumstances concerning lovers or children are likely to bring soothing of an old wound this week. They won’t know that, but you will feel it. Your physical health has been beat up in recent years, also seems to be improved. You are on the mend now.
Aquarius You are approaching the finish line on a project first begun or conceived about a year ago. If you followed your stars, you are becoming more organized and efficient with your daily routine. This week aspects favor finances, work relationships, and health improves.
Pisces You are more courageous than usual and freer of inhibitions. This will allow you to break loose from constraints that have kept you trapped in a rut. You may need a revival in the intimate play department. You have a willing partner. Go for it!
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This article appears in May 12-18, 2004.
