Lots of yelling, maybe a mechanical meltdown, too. Cantankerous
Mars and retrograde Mercury could get into a major argument during their square,
one for the road before Mercury flips forward Monday night. Remember that whenever
Mercury changes direction, more mindless fender-benders occur than is par for
the course. Pay attention! The jerk in the car behind you isn't. Tuesday night,
Venus exits exacting Virgo for sociable Libra, and while that move could lighten
the atmosphere considerably, it is Wednesday's rewarding trine between beneficial
Jupiter and idealistic Neptune that'll make spirits soar.

Aries

The issue that has preoccupied your thoughts while Mercury was retrograde could
improve considerably once the Messenger has turned direct. Information you've
been waiting for should appear in a corrected (probably not the final) version
to lift your spirits. And once loving Venus is in your Libra house of partners,
there'll be more reasons to smile. Enjoy her visit; until September 11, the
goddess will be bestowing bountiful blessings and moments of sheer pleasure
and joy, especially over the Labor Day weekend.

Taurus

Too many impromptu get-togethers, too many social obligations can put even
the gentlest of Bulls on edge. Since your Venus ruler will be leaving earth-sign-friendly
Virgo for airy Libra, you may get caught up in a whirlwind of activity. Weigh
the invitations carefully; some can be advantageous to your career, some can
be both disappointing and exhausting. High hopes have a good chance of panning
out if you schedule a grand entrance for the full moon. If there's actual work
to do or a charity event to attend, so much the better.

Gemini

Nothing spells “relief” like your Mercury ruler getting back to where
it once belonged. A financial matter that may have gone south during retrograde
slowly gains momentum after Mercury moves forward again. It may take until the
end of August before you see genuine progress, but rest assured it is coming.
More good news: Affectionate Venus entering lovable Libra makes it easier, more
pleasant as well, to hang out at home and get out and play. Romantic and recreational
matters benefit from the supportive trine between these air signs.

Cancer

Nothing spells “relief” like your Mercury ruler getting back to where
it once belonged. A financial matter that may have gone south during retrograde
slowly gains momentum after Mercury moves forward again. It may take until the
end of August before you see genuine progress, but rest assured it is coming.
More good news: Affectionate Venus entering lovable Libra makes it easier, more
pleasant as well, to hang out at home and get out and play. Romantic and recreational
matters benefit from the supportive trine between these air signs.

Leo

If it seems that nothing much has been happening and that (except for your
not-quite-as-bright-and-beautiful-as-it-could-have-been birthday) August has
been a bust, just wait for Mercury to turn direct in your sign. Although the
Messenger may move slowly at first, it'll pick up speed and put you back in
touch with people and situations that'll make you feel hopeful again. Something
quite wonderful, borderline miraculous, could occur while optimistic Jupiter
favors imaginative Neptune in your Aquarius marriage house.

Virgo

A certain amount of contention is to be expected, particularly among colleagues
with a mutual financial interest. Try to keep your cool until your Mercury ruler
delivers the revised information you're all banking on. Unfortunately, the charm
and diplomacy Venus bestowed while she was in Virgo ends Tuesday, when the goddess
moves on to Libra. On the other hand, as Venus transits your money house, she'll
steer you toward good-looking goods and profitable purchases. Buying and selling
should bring considerable pleasure.

Libra

A romance could flourish nicely, and so will you, when your Venus ruler is
in Libra, back home where she belongs. Although the goddess can increase your
allure and social graces, it is expansive Jupiter in your sign that'll heighten
your chance of experiencing a storybook kind of love. Since Jupiter lends considerable
support to idealistic Neptune, a person or project that took center stage in
March, when they last formed a favorable trine, reclaims its prominent position.
The benefits are mutual, but not long-lived. Carpe diem.

Scorpio

After a surprisingly satisfying weekend, it should be obvious that the efforts
you've made to manage your finances are finally paying off. The difficulties
you faced in June have been successfully overcome, but only for the time being.
Remember that while your Pluto co-ruler is embedded in your Sagittarius house
of money earned, seasonal fluctuations will be the rule, not the exception.
Meanwhile Mars, your co-ruling planet, nestled in your Taurus marriage house,
is honing your involvement with a significant other.

Sagittarius

The bitch is moving on. Venal Venus in your career midheaven leaves perfectionist
Virgo for the lighter, looser heights of airy Libra. Expect more laughs and
better luck over the next four weeks, particularly when dealing with colleagues
and club members. But for the moment, it's your power of persuasion, your knack
for making something out of nothing, that is being recognized by the creative
Leo sun. That talent may help you attain your fondest wish midweek, when your
magnanimous Jupiter ruler and faith-based Neptune trine.

Capricorn

A full moon in your Aquarius money house suggests the drought
is about to end. No matter how well or how poorly you've done recently, you'll
be showered by high hopes and enthusiastic promises as expansive Jupiter in
your career midheaven rewards idealistic Neptune in Aquarius. If only you were
a televangelist, could you be raking in those donations! But if you're not aspiring
to that lofty realm, if you prefer down-to-earth, even down-and-dirty, then
horny Mars in sensual Taurus can keep you quite pleasantly grounded.

Aquarius

Give yourself and your partners, in life as well as in business, plenty of
time to reach a final decision. Until Mercury returns to the point in Leo at
which it turned retrograde three weeks ago, the information you're all relying
on could undergo a few more revisions. Without my advocating that you plan an
elaborate coverup, during the Aquarius full-moon period you may sense that something
you'd rather keep to yourself is about to be revealed. If you don't want to
get caught in the spotlight, make certain you're being discreet.

Pisces

Pisces has been assigned the role of spiritual adviser to the
rest of us since time immemorial. This week you'll have a golden opportunity
to strut your stuff as Jupiter, your old-school ruling planet, trines Neptune,
your modern ruler. Although precious pearls of wisdom may indeed drop from your
lips, it's what you do more than what you say that'll make a lasting impression.
And, for a change, the powers that be won't be that adamantly opposed to your
position, especially once they realize you're serving a common cause.

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