Weekly horoscope (Feb. 23-March 1) 

Pisces The Fish (Feb. 19-March 19)

Take every precaution not to abuse your body during this period. Drugs or alcohol could have peculiar side effects that you don't expect. You are in a low physical cycle and will be unable to push yourself as hard as normal on any physical task. If you are feeling defeated, try not to focus on it. Your body/feelings will right themselves in a couple of weeks.

For All Signs: Jupiter has entered into the ongoing seven year cardinal T square and now squares Pluto. There is a tremendous effort in many sectors of the world to create and build new ideas, inventions and corporate bodies that are genuinely in favor of "the people." Yet there is a super strong resistance from Pluto to maintain what has always been. On the whole, Pluto is the stronger and will find many ways to lasso this new wave, whatever that may be, into submission to the Powers that Be. Fortunately, this is not the first challenge to the Establishment and it won't be the last. The planetary energy from the '60s that demanded rights for everyone is returning and will be with us for another five years. The battle is not yet over.

Aries: You may very well be involved in an ambitious project. You must take care with those who could be thought of as "authorities." If you press as hard as you want to, you likely will encounter resistance from these folks. If your plan is good for a number of people, and not at the expense of others, you might make a coup.

Taurus: This is generally a quiet week for the Bulls. Activities related to education, travel, the law or the Internet are especially favored. You are bringing one or more projects in these areas to final decisions and all will be well. Get some extra rest while things are quiet. It is often hard to come by.

Gemini: You may very well live up to your reputation as the Twins this week. One side of your brain is sharp as a tack and the other side seems to be made of mush. You are willing to concentrate in certain areas of your choice. But you can't remember what you had for breakfast. It feels weird, but it is passing.

Cancer: You and partner have a good opportunity to share positive experiences together at this time. A trip is good, even if you plan now and go later. The last year has been especially good in your primary relationship and/or public relationships such as clientele. Enjoy these opportunities for shared pleasure.

Leo: This is a period in which you are doing a lot of mental work on one or more subjects that are emotional in nature. Although that may seem complicated, you are carrying it off really well. You are gaining clarity about your priorities in life and determining what things are required to make everything else fall into place.

Virgo: This week you are caught in a "hurry up and wait" game with partner(s) and clientele. This type of thing would normally make you nervous and irritable, but this week it seems easier than usual to hold yourself together in spite of constantly changing circumstances. Partnerships and romance are favored.

Libra: Aspects suggest you may be feeling irritable and critical this week. Objects and people are just not cooperating, and you may also be worrying about finances. Some of these things are a reality, but in the greater scheme of things, it is a temporary droop. Concentrate on holding peace inside yourself.

Scorpio: Your concentration on written work may be broken up during this week by various concerns over a lover or a child. Your ability to be patient and healing is called upon in triplicate. Let yourself relax into it. Obsessing over what you cannot accomplish will do you no good at all.

Sagittarius: You may be channeling your energy into a project that has value for many. The struggle is about whether or not you can raise enough money or other resources to help the Powers see that this can be a really good thing. Don't give up. Do what you can now and don't antagonize those who want to stop you. There are other opportunities coming.

Capricorn: You may be experiencing a significant issue of the soul at present. You have the vision and a possible opportunity to create security and freedom for your future. But it is a risk and the thing you may lose is control over your personal situation. It's a scary dilemma for the goat. At present it is your choice. Later it may become a mandate.

Aquarius: The next two weeks is a time in which you need to be focusing on spiritually uplifting ideas and activities. Try to keep an even keel on your ego. You are neither as wonderful as you might think, nor as bad as you fear. Your self-image is not at all clear right now. Don't believe what you "think" about yourself.

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