Cancer The Crab (June 21-July 22)
Necessary expenses (those not of the “fun” type) may develop this week. If not that, you could be just having a little blue mood. It is one of those times when we become aware that our loved ones can never know or understand fully what is inside of us. This is an existential dilemma that everyone encounters now and then. It will pass quickly.
For All Signs: The Mayans were brilliant mathematicians, who tracked 20 cosmic cycles in an ongoing way. On Dec. 21, 2012, the current Mayan long count of 5,125 years concludes and a new b’ak’tun begins. We do not have a written history of the beginning of this 13th b’ak’tun, but we know humankind existed in many parts of the world. Some associate 2012 with massive earth shifts and doomsday scenarios. I, for one, figure we will all be required to take the ride across that bridge. Without a doubt, this is clearly a challenging time on our planet. We need new ways to think about ourselves. The message in the sky calls us to break from living out the tired old dramas. A massive paradigm shift in consciousness would make a good prescription about now. (See next week.)
Aries: Uranus, the planet that exploded into your sign in March and started stirring up the works of your life, has now turned retrograde. The probability is that you are beginning to waver on a plan that looked delicious in the spring, but now you are seeing possible flaws. Maybe it would be better if you moderate the drastic life changes.
Taurus: If you have followed the advice of Saturn over the last 18 months, you have been taking especially good care of your health. At this time, the results of that work are clearly evident, for better or worse. Saturn gives rewards in exact measure, according to the effort one has invested.
Gemini: A situation concerning siblings, roommates, or neighbors is making it difficult for you to share resources according to plan. Although the other parties in the situation are loud, you also have your right to fair treatment. Hold your own and live within the tension for a short while. Things will settle down.
Leo: Your plans and ideas are potentially challenged this week by work or education demands. You may even feel a bit insulted that these things are inhibiting your activities. The time will pass quickly. In the meantime, focus attention on romance and the positive encouragement you are receiving on your life path.
Virgo: This is a week in which you will tend to be thinking obsessively. It is an opportunity to learn how to better control your mind. Shift your attention to the positive paths in your life, i.e., home and family. You could rest your mind by going on vacation or at least making plans for the next big trips.
Libra: Circumstances involving love life and money may feel a bit tight. You may experience an emotional droop near the first, in which you perceive yourself to be alone in the world. This is a temporary mood, so don’t take it seriously. You know you are prone to overreact at times.
Scorpio: Think carefully about what is truly important to you now, at this time in your life. Don’t allow old habits or rules from the past to make your decisions for you. In the big picture, a change is in the works for your career. But just right now the requirements make it seem impossible. Don’t give up. You have the power to effect the changes you want if you truly desire it.
Sagittarius: You may have fortunate circumstances related to the Internet, law, travel and publishing. Help and information comes from those at a distance. You and your partner are particularly enjoying each other at this time. It is especially rewarding if you travel together now or plan a trip for the future.
Capricorn: You may be taking a sober look at one or more relationships. Even the very closest friends cannot know each other from the inside. Sometimes we forget this fact and need to become aware that we are actually separate beings, helping when we can. Sometimes our energy is too low to be there for one another.
Aquarius: The “rules” and the world’s expectations have you tied up like a pretzel right now. The harder you struggle, the tighter those binds seem to become. It’s like a Chinese puzzle. Sometimes if you relax on the control issues, the solution comes through. Give it some space.
Pisces: Circumstances are not so bright in the love/romance department, but this is passing. Brooding does you no good. Concentrate instead on the improved circumstances that are developing around you related to your career and life direction. New things should be opening before you that began in the spring.
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This article appears in Jul 12-18, 2011.
