Virgo the Virgin: (Aug. 22-Sept. 22):
Irritability and a tendency to short temper may be your companion this week. Beware the temptation to obsess over minor issues. You are in a physically low cycle and subject to accident or minor injuries with tools or vehicles.
For All Signs: From an astrological point of view, there is no doubt that the next few years will bring major challenges to our world. Each of us will have to reign in our lifestyles, to one degree or another. A choice is ahead. We can follow the rabbit down the hole of oil and Middle East wars, or we can tighten our belts and create a new, clean infrastructure that leaves oil in the ground. Either way it will cost us dearly. Personally I would rather be sacrificing for the sake of hope in a new world, than draining my pockets for a sinking oil-bound economy.
Aries: It may be difficult to find common ground with partners, authorities or significant others in your life during this period. You have a desire to express yourself and the “other” seems to be recalcitrant. Or maybe it is the other way around. Don’t turn this into a power play or it becomes a long-term resentment.
Taurus: Circumstances involving love life and money may feel tight. You could experience an emotional droop near the first of the week, in which you perceive yourself to be alone in the world. This is a temporary mood, so don’t take it seriously.
Gemini: Your main interest this week is in the realm of play, whether with friends or the children in your life. It is a wonderful time to be at the beach or near a lake. You are energized and you have a need to m-o-v-e physically.
Cancer: This is a good time to pull back into your shell and reintegrate your energies. Even the most extroverted Crabs have a need to withdraw occasionally in order to regain their sense of balance.
Leo: A project conceived in December 2007 is coming to full fruition at this point. If you have built on a solid foundation, your efforts will be recognized and applauded. It is possible that someone who perceives you as a threat may challenge you to a metaphorical duel. .
Libra: You may feel somewhat edgy and irritable this week. Parts of your mind are scattered into so many corners that it is hard to pull everything together. It might help you organize your thoughts if you diagram their connections. Stop and think before you speak your mind now.
Scorpio: You may be feeling lonely or somehow distant from those around you during this period. Your partner, clientele and significant others seem to be focused on themselves without consideration for your needs. The cosmic design suggests this is a time for you to be your own best friend.
Sagittarius: Major changes began in your life in 1995-96. This season brings a finale to the entire era since that period. It is probable that right now you are finishing a smaller project that represents the work of this long period.
Capricorn: Necessary expenses 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.
Aquarius: This is a wonderful time for a vacation near the water. Read romantic novels or see movies that gladden your heart. News coming from the legal or educational sectors of life will be good, but it also may be faulty.
Pisces: You may be tempted to overindulge this week, so if you are on a self-improvement program, make it a point to stick with it. Your imagination and creativity are strong right now and you may be drawn to participate in the arts or music.
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This article appears in Sep 16-23, 2008.
