For All Signs Venus, goddess of love, has been retrograding since mid-May. On June 29 she turns direct, which represents a shift toward the better in the world of relationships with eventual restoration to order (if indeed, relationships can ever be considered “orderly”). Many of us have been pressed to encounter ourselves and our personal behavior within the framework of our relationships. Those in shaky attachments may have withdrawn altogether. Between now and the end of the year we will be cleaning up the debris and hopefully we have emerged with better clarity about our needs and values.
Aries Your attention shifts to matters concerning children, play, romance and recreation for the next few weeks. You will likely be the one to initiate activities on these fronts. If you have hesitated to offer an invitation, now is the time to take a step.
Taurus You have especially favorable aspects for education, communications, and contractual affairs this week. If you have listened to your inner guidance, you have been reorganizing the financial picture recently and now are ready to dicker.
Gemini In recent weeks you have been prone to fall into outworn behavior patterns in your relationships. You may have even gone back to a previous situation. We hope you haven’t burned any bridges, because now the fog is breaking open before you.
Cancer Aspects this week bring unusually positive experiences. Travel, publishing, education, legal interests are favored. Those requesting loans or favors from others will be granted their wishes, within reasonable limits. New people who enter your life may become real friends.
Leo Mars enters your sign this week and will be traveling with you for seven weeks. This energy is best used to handle physically heavy projects or take initiatives that you might not otherwise tackle. The common side effects are irritability or health difficulties.
Virgo This week continues a series of positive forecasts. You are on the verge of accepting greater responsibility, possibly related to a community organization. You perceive the big picture and the solid ability to get things accomplished, and people respect that.
Libra Read the lead paragraph carefully. While Venus has been retrograde, you may have been inclined to “go back” to a former situation or an old attitude. Now that she turns direct, so will you. Interests involving travel, the internet, legal affairs, or education can now move forward.
Scorpio Your attention shifts to career and life direction. Authorities may be challenging, especially if you are arrogant or pushy. The best results will develop from using your assertive energy to improve your “product” or your presentation.
Sagittarius If you need a favor from anyone, or a loan from a bank, now is the time to ask! Even if you do not ask, there may be those who will help you from behind the scenes with referrals and recommendations. Aspects favor business and personal partnerships.
Capricorn You can see how all the pieces of the puzzle fall into place. But they just won’t quite slide neatly together yet. You are now looking at how you might organize yourself within the framework of a partner’s situation. The gnat in the network is financial.
Aquarius This could be a challenging week. As hard as you try, it will be difficult to make anything happen. It would probably be just as well to take the week off and give yourself a break in routine if possible. You have a minor low in physical health.
Pisces You must concentrate on remaining very conscious in relation to your children or a lover. You may have an internal saboteur that carries feelings of which you are mostly unaware. This is a good week to handle communications matters, particularly those that are delicate.
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This article appears in Jun 23-29, 2004.
