For All Signs Well, halleleujah! Mercury turns direct today, Sep. 2, and will catch up to its normal speed by Sep. 16. Between now and then we will have another flurry of schedule and decision changes. After Sep. 16th, business should be back to its normal pace. It is an interesting phenomenon that people are highly reluctant to make decisions while Mercury is retrograding. After it turns direct, our minds settle and we’re ready to move forward.
Aries There is a certain edge about you this week, particularly on next Tuesday and Wednesday. You may experience greater than normal pressure in your job or other daily activities. Channel the strong Mars into a major physical workout.
Taurus One factor in your life at the moment is a need to take charge of circumstances. Over the weekend you will notice your attention shifting to an interest in making your surroundings more attractive. You may want to paint a room or work in the garden.
Gemini Mercury’s change to direct motion should be good news for you, since it is your ruling planet. (See lead paragraph.) If you have generated a contract or an agreement in the last 3 1/2 weeks, you may discover that you want to renegotiate it now.
Cancer Moon Children tend toward roller coaster states of mood. Almost any of them will be honest about that fact. This week you need to get out and about in the neighborhood, run errands, or make phone calls. If you are pinned to a desk, you will be irritable and crabby.
Leo Spending money is a big temptation. If this is an issue, leave the credit cards at home. Venus enters your sign this Monday and will be traveling “with” you through Oct. 2. Her presence gives you an air of poise and people will simply like how you look.
Virgo Although Mercury is your ruling planet, it will probably be another week before you have enough accurate information to make definite decisions. Bide your time and work toward clarity. You may notice a state of nervous energy or physical ill health.
Libra Along the way, you have been especially helpful to others. These people are operating behind your back as “guardian angels” this week. They have good things to say about you. After the weekend you will be sharing energies with others toward a good cause.
Scorpio Be prepared for a week of high output, particularly in your work or place of service in the world. On one hand it appears to be good for your ego because no one can do as well as you. On the other, the requirements drag heavily on your energy.
Sagittarius This week favors love, romance, and social life. You may be given a small gift, a token of appreciation. You are headed for a big shift of direction by the end of the month. Think about completing current projects so you can be ready.
Capricorn There is not a single new aspect in the sky this week that relates to the Goats. This means you have the opportunity to finish the projects that were already in motion. Then you can kick back, take a break for the holiday, and do nothing at all if you so choose.
Aquarius You have a break from new or surprising twists and turns of events this week. Take this opportunity for a breather. You may not have a need to travel, but it could be a delight to knock off and read a book or enjoy exploring the internet.
Pisces Early in the week your frame of mind is social and you want to enjoy friends and loved ones. Later in the week you may find you have had enough sociability. It is hard for you to “read” yourself lately because you have been so restless and changeable.
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This article appears in Sep 1-7, 2004.
