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2006 Sagittarius Archive Continued

Sagittarius (Born December 13 to 21) and Sagittarius Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Sagittarius:

November 2006: Sagittarius Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

November

Overview. Until the 12th, the Sun illuminates your sector of friends, groups, and dreams coming true. It’s a sociable sector of your chart, and that’s exactly how you are feeling–happy, lighthearted, and social. Group affiliations capture your attention. Connections can be made now and networking pays off. Being part of a community or circle of friends and building your social network is important to you at this time. This is a rather happy, goal-oriented cycle.

A lively agenda is promised, you’re attracting quite a bit of interest, and your energy for making contact with others is high. A stronger sense of community is with you during this cycle. Relationships take on a fun, if impersonal, tone now. Activities with children increase. You are more stimulated by all that is unconventional during this cycle, and your ideas are original and progressive now. This is a time to follow your dreams and ideals, and to plant a seed in the form of a wish for the future.

From the 12th, the Sun “hibernates” in your privacy sector, marking a time of retreat and regeneration. Think about the attachments you have–to things, people, and routines–and consider which ones are dragging you down. This is a time when competitive energies and the ego are on a bit of a break. It’s not the time to push ahead with brand new projects. Rather, it’s a time of reflection, dreaming, and recharging your batteries. Situations that have naturally outgrown their usefulness in your life can now be put behind you.

Endings of natural cycles may be part of the picture at this time of year. Your energy is largely applied to personal and private affairs now. Your disposition is introspective. Rest and reflect, and prepare for a more outgoing cycle when the Sun moves into your first house at the beginning of December.

A number of planets enter your sign in the last week of the month and in early December, which is fabulous news for year. It’s the beginning of a year-long cycle in which you gradually experience more confidence, generosity, and success. It’s an excellent period for recognition, financial and legal matters, and commercial affairs. You have a new vision for your life, and you’re bound to stumble upon new ways to broaden your horizons. Until then, life is quiet for you as you naturally pull back from the rat race. Rest well for busier times to come.

There is a rare preponderance of planets (the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Jupiter) in the sign of Scorpio in the first approximately three weeks of November, placing strong emphasis on your privacy sector. This allows you to focus on one area of your life, but it can also incline you to obsess on the same! In your case, private and spiritual matters capture much of your attention. Some of these planets (the Sun, Venus, and Jupiter) enter Sagittarius in the last week of the month, and a shift occurs towards emphasis on personal initiative. From the 19-23, some key astrological events give us a shot of adrenaline–Uranus turns direct, the New Moon occurs late in the sign of Scorpio, the Sun and Jupiter align, also late in the sign of Scorpio, and Jupiter enters Sagittarius.

Uranus direct on the 19th gives us all a blast of electric energy. Moving forward in your third house, and as the ruler of your third, this suggests new energy is brought to your communications, learning experiences, transportation, and casual connections to others. Stagnation in these areas begins to lift. A new insight about your domestic life could figure. Alternatively, an unexpected communication could be part of the picture in the weeks surrounding the 19th. Uranus always acts to disrupt the status quo, often bringing surprising or erratic events.

Jupiter entering your sign this month doesn’t yet place Jupiter on your Sun, and thus its influence is very subtle for you for the time being. Jupiter changes sign approximately once a year, so this ingress is significant and represents a new shift of energy that will stay with us until December 2007. Jupiter does not officially move into your solar first house until November 2007.

Until November 2007, Jupiter continues to transit your twelfth house, benefiting activities carried out behind the scenes, quietly, alone, or in secret. More compassion and sensitivity enters your personality during this cycle. This position helps to allay self- destructive tendencies, deep-seated fears, and other deep-rooted problems, acting much like a guardian angel. Charitable and unselfish motivations bring benefits. New age studies increase your wisdom. This is an excellent time for any type of compassionate, mystical, or spiritual undertaking. Work that involves serving the physical, psychological, or spiritual needs of others can be rewarding.

You are able to reconcile differences with those who may have been working secretly against you. Research can be especially productive. You may have psychic experiences or precognitive dreams. At any rate, your dreaming world is lighter, helpful, and more intuitive.

Some people enter into a private romance during this cycle. In general, help seems to be there when you need it. These positive circumstances won’t necessarily fall into your lap, and are unlikely to come all at once. You need to keep your eyes open for opportunities in these areas of life.

Mercury remains retrograde in Scorpio until November 17th. Mercury retrograde cycles are periods when communications and transportation matters don’t go as smoothly as usual. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications with bosses or in your career in general, as well as communications with a close partner, because Mercury rules these areas of your life.

Occurring in your solar twelfth house this cycle, you may find that you are less able to rely on your intuition. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with close partners or authority figures during this cycle; or, better yet, take this time to rethink these issues before talking about them prematurely. Also, it’s best not to sign on the dotted line for the time being, especially business contracts or marriages! In the weeks following the 17th, these matters begin to move forward. Mercury leaves its storm on the 22nd, when “all things Mercury” tend to resume near-normal pace, and leaves its shadow on December 4th. From the 22nd to December 4th, we have a chance to revisit matters that may have stumped or annoyed us while Mercury was retrograde.

Your ruler, Jupiter, is in very good shape this month. When Jupiter forms positive aspects to planets, opportunity periods surface for you. This month, these occur on the 5-7, when good news or a good idea could figure; the 11-17, when love, charm, and romantic opportunities figure; the 20-22, which is an excellent period for just about anything; and the 27-30, when personal courage, initiative, and magnetism are at a high. Jupiter does not form any challenging aspects this month, so there are no general red flag periods to report.

Financial matters are not as prosperous this month. Red flag periods for finances, when it’s better not to plunge forward on new financial initiatives, and when some minor financial strains are more likely to occur, are on the 1-2, 12-13, 16-17, and 27-29.

Romantic and creative matters are very private this month. Opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 11th, when something or someone from the past could resurface, and the 27-30. These periods represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Small issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 6-9 and 16-18. Of course, these would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. Close partnership matters experience a few hiccups during Mercury’s retrograde, although they go better on the 11th and 21-23; and could be more challenging on the 1-2 and the 7-8.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 1-2, 15-16, 21st, and 30-December 1st. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 6-7, 12-13, and 25-27, when you should avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible.

Venus warms your privacy sector from the 9th. Matters of the heart touch you deeply. You may willingly play a supportive role to a partner, offering him or her more compassion and selfless love. If a romance were to begin during this period, it would likely be a private or even secret one. What you don’t know might just be helping you right now, because what’s happening behind your back is moving in your favor and all will come out happily when your dreams become a reality soon enough. Venus comes out of “hiding” on the 25th, when your emotions will be on your sleeve. Before that, laying low is best in the love department.

Mercury, the planet of communication, continues to activate your solar twelfth house until the 6th, after which it dips back into your solar eleventh house for the remainder of the month. You have an active mind and the ability to come up with unusual ideas during this cycle. If this energy is used well, you can harness the power of your mind to turn your wishes into actuality. Intuitive insights and original reasoning ability produce the occasional touch of genius – you often comprehend issues that others find quite incomprehensible during this cycle! Your objective and original thinking can be used for the scientific investigation of advanced metaphysical concepts and humanitarian ideals – or other profound issues that could lead humanity towards a better future.

You could also do a lot of thinking and musing about your own happiness and long-term goals. The only caution here is that Mercury is retrograde and then its storm until the 22nd, when communications can be challenging or awkward and decision-making foggy.

Mars brings dynamic energy to your solar eleventh house until the 21st. Group activities and cooperative efforts are the best way to achieve your goals right now. In fact, you have all sorts of ideas about what you want to do. Avoid allowing the ego to attempt to dominate others. You prefer to lead a group rather than follow during this period, and there are certainly ways to do so without stepping on others’ toes. As well, the best way to achieve your goals during this period is to work as a team, or to at least to do some networking. You may have more energy than usual to want to organize projects. Your humanitarian impulse may be stimulated. The role you play for other people in your life becomes the focus. You may feel that your schedule gets overloaded at this time with things to do (usually for others).

Mars activates your solar twelfth house from the 21st. This is the time to research and reflect upon your goals. It can be a time when past actions catch up with you–and this is not necessarily a bad thing! It could also be a time when much of your energy is channeled into private matters, or when you prefer that others not observe what you are doing. This is natural–you may just as well do your best work alone for now. Unconscious behavior patterns could influence the way you assert yourself. Some may experience insomnia during this phase, especially if they are not allowing themselves the chance to recoup and if they are not letting their intuition serve them. Others may enjoy a more active dreaming life (this includes day-dreaming), and, if allowed to run free, the imagination can serve them very well, especially with regards to goals and new concepts.

As planets begin to pile-up in your sign towards the end of the month, the heat is on, and it feels good. Before that, laying low is something that tends to come naturally, and that is also quite necessary. Get your rest, clean out the skeletons in your closet, end projects or habits that have run their natural course, pay attention to your dreaming mind, and listen to your intuition. This is not a month to take premature action or to push forward with new initiatives, as projects entered into now are likely to be abandoned next month.

Highlights:

November 1-3 Venus and the Sun trine Uranus, and Mercury retrograde squares Saturn. Although we are likely to revisit tense discussions and topics that occurred on October 22-23, this is a strong period for new ways of approaching old problems. For you, it’s an excellent period to listen to your inner muse, reflect on potential new projects, and avoid at all costs harping on insignificant matters, especially with a partner.

November 4-5 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

November 5 Full Moon in Taurus in your solar fifth house. This Full Moon is emotionally passionate and potentially creative, but disillusionments may be part of the picture. Some sort of fulfillment, culmination, or revelation regarding your heart’s desire at the last New Moon on October 22nd occurs now. You want to have fun, and the demands of your larger goals in life may have been eclipsing your pleasure-seeking activities. It can be hard to find time for everything you want to do, but without creative self-expression (be it romantic or playful), you simply won’t feel complete.

It’s time to do something self-expressive, fun, and creative. You may be required to complete a creative project at this time. You could feel an overwhelming need to pour your heart out to a lover, or a romantic affair reaches some sort of epiphany. There could be a whirlwind of activity surrounding your child or children.

November 6-9 With the Sun, Mercury, and Venus square Neptune during this period, we need to be wary of anything that looks too good to be true. Disappointments, disillusionments, foggy thinking, and wishful thinking are all strong possibilities now, and can affect our relationships, finances, communications, and more. This is a red flag period for all. For you, ambiguous feelings and uncertainties may temporarily undermine your confidence. Confusing or disappointing news may come your way. Concerns about or problems with partnerships and your career and reputation may be present now. Take this time to examine whether wishful thinking has been clouding your judgment, and take steps to see things more clearly.

November 8-9 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it’s time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won’t work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it’s best to let them shine.

Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

November 15-16 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you’re noticed for what you’ve done or haven’t done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don’t be afraid to show others exactly what you’re made of. You’re at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

November 15-16 Venus conjuncts Jupiter, and we have a taste for “the finer things” in life. Generosity, tolerance, and sociability come naturally, and so does over-indulgence in life’s pleasures. With your ruler involved and occurring in your privacy sector, a reward for past efforts or from a hidden/unexpected source may be part of the picture now. This is a very strong period for attraction.

November 17-18 The Sun squares Saturn and Mars squares Neptune. Mercury is stationary direct. Caution is in order – this is a red flag period for all. We are not seeing things clearly, and new initiatives should be avoided until after the New Moon on the 20th. You may receive disappointing news, or you could face a challenge involving your creativity or a romantic matter.

November 20 New Moon in late Scorpio in your solar twelfth house affects you until the next New Moon. This New Moon aligns with good luck Jupiter, but also squares Saturn. This cycle represents an opportunity to rid ourselves of the “junk” in our lives–material and spiritual. This is a period of review, letting go, and recharging one’s spiritual and, in effect, physical “batteries”.

Focus, now, is on fulfillment through service, empathy, and awareness of other’s needs; but it can also be a time of withdrawal and some sort of retreat in a social sense, depending on your personal and natural predisposition. Some kind of soul-searching is in order, and the urge to find some level of emotional peace of mind will be apparent. This is a more sensitive position of the New Moon, and it is best to find some sort of peace for the soul in preparation for the New Moon in the first house–a period that is more active and busy than this one.

November 20-23 The Sun conjuncts Jupiter, Venus sextiles Chiron, Mercury trines Uranus, and Uranus turns direct. Power days for all. Electric energy, faithfulness, bright ideas, optimism, the desire to break out and experience more from life. This is a time to break free from limiting circumstances and to start something new. For you, others are taking notice, and you are feeling spiritually strong. A reward for past efforts may come to you now.

November 22-23 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It’s all about you now, so it’s time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value.

Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

November 25-26 Monthly money and income peak. You’re looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don’t have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now–the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

November 26-28 Venus squares Uranus, Mars squares Saturn. Watch for impulsive attractions. We may have to face the consequences of past behavior now. Forcing matters only brings resistance and frustrations. Opposition from loved ones, or a feeling of being held back due to responsibilities, is possible now.

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Sagittarius (Born December 13 to 21) and Sagittarius Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Sagittarius:

October 2006: Sagittarius Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

October

Overview. Until the 13th, the Sun puts a spotlight on your tenth house–the most visible sector of the chart. This is the most ambitious period of the year for you. You are more visible and perhaps in demand. Your personal fulfillment now is reinforced most by accepting responsibility for others and for the job you do.

At this time of year, your more serious, hard-working, and perhaps sober side comes out for others to see. For some, pessimism gets the upper hand. For most, it’s a satisfyingly goal-oriented and disciplined cycle. Focus is on what you do, how you do it, and what you accomplish. Do whatever you can to adopt a serious approach to business because you are in the spotlight.

From the 13th, the Sun illuminates your solar eleventh house. It’s a sociable sector, and that’s exactly how you are feeling–happy, lighthearted, and social. You’re more detached than usual, as you tend to intellectualize things in your life these days. Conferences or other gatherings that are related to future developments and/or shared ideals and interests succeed for you at this time. You may lead, facilitate, or organize an important group function. A lively agenda is promised, you’re attracting quite a bit of interest, and your energy for making contact with others is strong. Personal relationships take on a fun, if impersonal, tone now. Activities with children increase. You are more stimulated by all that is unconventional during this cycle, and your ideas are original and progressive now. From the 13th, some down time is in order. Before that, enjoy your lively calendar!

A pleasantly busy agenda keeps you on the move and in social demand this month. Friends need your attention, and you are happy to lend a hand. The need to negotiate and compromise with a partner near the end of the month could put a damper on the fun, but is necessary in order for you to move forward with a lighter load.

Your ruler, Jupiter, forms mostly awkward aspects this month. On the 2-3, overindulgence is possible, but is really a sign that you might be unhappy or feeling unappreciated. Jupiter’s parallel to Mercury from the 7-11 suggests a mentally active period when you may be called upon to speak or voice your opinions. From the 22-27, Jupiter conjuncts Mercury but also squares Saturn. You tend to see road blocks and obstacles to your goals now. You could face skepticism and doubt from within yourself and/or from others. Listen to the voice of prudence and caution, and do not attempt to press forward prematurely. Instead, pull back and see the flaws that can be worked on.

Focus on repairs, strengthening weak areas, cleaning up and refining your presentation. Beware of letting negative voices dampen your spirits, however. Caution definitely is in order, but it doesn’t have to bring you down by any means. This could also manifest as problems with a partner, or increased responsibilities with a partnership.

Jupiter in your twelfth house squares Saturn in your ninth house from the 18-31. We’re forced to do things by the book during this phase, but may not want to. This is not the time to take shortcuts–they won’t work. When we think in big terms, or if we have the urge to expand, we confront obstacles or face reality. Some re-structuring of our lives and of our business goals is now in order. We may be looking for new challenges, sometimes because we are forced to do so (because things are not going exactly as we had planned). We have a desire to grow and expand, but our attitude is tempered with some caution and feelings of restriction. There is no “easy fix” just now. It is best to breathe new life into old plans rather than to strike out with a new plan altogether.

Take steps to grow, but don’t overextend yourself at this time or you are bound to face frustrations. You are best off eliminating something in order to improve the overall quality of your life. This aspect can play out in a number of different ways in your life, affecting issues surrounding higher education, travel, legal matters, and adventure (where demands or restrictions are present or required) on one hand, and private matters, spirituality, the past, karma, and compassionate service (where the urge to expand and enjoy is great) on the other. For example, the inability to further your education, travel, or embark on truly adventurous endeavors could prevent an overall feeling of spiritual liberation or contentment.

Mercury turns retrograde in Scorpio on the 28th. This Mercury retrograde cycle lasts until November 17th. Mercury retrograde cycles are periods when communications and transportation matters don’t go as smoothly as usual. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications with bosses or in your career in general, as well as communications with a close partner, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Occurring in your solar twelfth house this cycle, you may find that you are less able to rely on your intuition. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with close partners or authority figures during this cycle; or, better yet, take this time to rethink these issues before talking about them prematurely. Also, it’s best not to sign on the dotted line for the time being, especially business contracts or marriages!

Financial matters are quite strong this month, and opportunities are likely to surface. It will be up to you to recognize and act upon them, as they are unlikely to simply fall into your lap. These strong periods occur from the 11-13, 15-16, and the 18th. A friend or group could figure strongly. Another strong period for finances occurs on the 31st. The periods of the month when more caution is needed surrounding finances include the 5-6 and 22-27.

Around the time of the Full Moon on the 6-7, romantic matters could reach a head (although creative projects may feature instead). Opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 3-5, 11-13, 14-16, and 20-26. These periods represent true power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. This is a month when you can attract or enhance a casual romantic relationship. Small issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 16-18, when a lover may be displaying erratic or rebellious behavior, and the 29-31, when either of you is misunderstood or self-protective when it comes to displays of affection. This is a time when others don’t really see you in the best light.

As far as close partnerships are concerned, care should be taken in the last week of the month when your partnership ruler, Mercury, slows down and then turns retrograde. Good days for partnership matters occur on the 10-11. More challenging days for partnerships include the 5th, 8-9 (suspicions could get the best of you or your partner), and 21-25. The 21-25 could involve giving up something in order to gain something else. It’s actually a “mixed bag” period, when some things look promising, but they often are at the expense of something else.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 3-5, 11-16, and 20-26. Big developments on the job or with your health are likely to arise in this latter period. Less favorable days for these matters include the 17-18 and 29-30.

Venus transits your career and reputation sector until the 16th. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities and charm to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely. Sometimes this is a time when a partnership is formed with someone who one meets through business affairs or who is success and status oriented.

Venus transits your sociable eleventh house from the 16th. The areas of life where you are most likely to express your social, romantic, and artistic qualities are through forming harmonious, warm social friendships – probably related to group activities within a club. You may meet someone through such group activities; consequently, your interests will be shared. Whether or not you do, the bottom line is that sharing interests with someone is what makes you happy during this cycle. Venus here enlivens your friendships and group associations with charm and grace. You are more peace-loving than usual and slightly detached on a personal level. If a romance were to occur during this time frame, it would be characterized by a strong feeling of camaraderie, but it could also be rather impersonal and perhaps lacking in depth and intimacy.

Mercury transits your eleventh house until the 18th. You have an active mind and the ability to come up with unusual ideas during this cycle. If this energy is used well, you can harness the power of your mind to turn your wishes into actuality. Intuitive insights and original reasoning ability produce the occasional touch of genius – you often comprehend issues that others find quite incomprehensible during this cycle! Your objective and original thinking can be used for the scientific investigation of advanced metaphysical concepts and humanitarian ideals – or other profound issues that could lead humanity towards a better future. You could also do a lot of thinking and musing about your own happiness and long-term goals.

Mercury moves through your privacy sector from the 18th. Your mental and communicative energies are turned inward during this period. On a positive level, you may search for spiritual truth and mental enlightenment. Creative endeavors could flourish now, particularly those that draw upon the emotions or that require creative visualization skills, such as poetry, art, acting, and other such activities.

You are likely to require a certain amount of solitude, or even periods of seclusion, in order to get your thoughts together or to be productive. You are less likely to chat indiscriminately during this transit, and tend to be a little secretive or tight-lipped for the time being. This may be important, in fact, because this position is sometimes associated with the uncovering of secrets, so discretion may be in order. It’s a good time to do research. Running a fine-toothed comb over events from the past could help you to better understand the present.

From the 8th, Mars transits your eleventh house. Group activities and cooperative efforts are the best way to achieve your goals right now. In fact, you have all sorts of ideas about what you want to do. Avoid allowing the ego to attempt to dominate others. You prefer to lead a group rather than follow during this period, and there are certainly ways to do so without stepping on others’ toes. As well, the best way to achieve your goals during this period is to work as a team, or to at least to do some networking. You may have more energy than usual to want to organize projects. Your humanitarian impulse may be stimulated. The role you play for other people in your life becomes the focus. You may feel that your schedule gets overloaded at this time with things to do (usually for others).

With many planets in Libra, a compatible sign to yours, much of the month should feel “right”. In other words, while the world around you isn’t quite playing in your style, it’s a style that you’re comfortable with. This is especially true for you from the 14-23–perhaps the strongest period of the month for you.

Highlights:

October 1-2 Monthly money and income peak. You’re looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don’t have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now–the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

October 3-5 Mars trines Neptune and Venus trines Chiron. This combination is spiritual, heartwarming, and compassionate. It’s an excellent period for enhancing and healing relationships, as well as for expressing compassion and understanding. We act on our intuition now and our creative impulses are potent. We are less tense and driven, and more relaxed. “What will be, will be” is the attitude. Inspiration can be found. The arts and anything that requires relying on intuition and imagination are favored. This period is strong for you in terms of networking and communications. It’s also a good time for romance and creativity.

October 6-7 Full Moon in Aries in your solar fourth house. This Full Moon is emotionally passionate, self-centered, aggressive, and potentially creative. The last two weeks have found you working hard towards your career goals and other public matters. The demands of your personal life are now paramount. Striking a balance between energy spent on work and energy spent on domestic matters is essential now. Balanced attention to your public and personal lives is what you need to focus on. It’s time to prioritize. Otherwise, you run the risk of over-extending yourself. A home, family, or property matter could grab your complete attention at this time.

October 7-8 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

October 9-11 The Sun trines Neptune, Mercury trines Uranus, and Mars sextiles Saturn. This combination of influences can produce epiphanies and dreamy ideals that may actually bear weight in the real world. We’re at the right place at the right time, probably because our hunches are more likely to be correct and we are “tuned in”. This is a most opportune time for self-improvement programs or efforts. This is an opportune time to connect with groups and to take part in activities involving computers, scientific projects, and metaphysics. These avenues may bring unexpected gains.

The intuition is strong, and insights seem to come from “out of the blue”. Original, creative ideas are easy to come by. Work takes on definite shape, and we can see results from our efforts. This gives us a sense of responsibility and a feeling of directedness and purposefulness. For you, you could get good news about a friend or group association. This is a good period for wise speculation. Travel plans may be clinched now. It’s an ideal time to open up a personal, sensitive, or intimate conversation with someone close to you, especially regarding the past.

October 11-12 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it’s time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won’t work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it’s best to let them shine.

October 13-16 Venus trines Neptune, Mars sextiles Pluto, the Sun sextiles Saturn, and Mercury squares Neptune. This creative combination inspires imagination that can effectively be put into action. Although it’s not the best time to sign on the dotted line, we can make significant headway on in-progress projects. This can be a dreamy time on a romantic level as well. For you, this is a time when a little help from a friend goes a long way. Casual connections with others are especially rewarding, and networking pays off. It’s an excellent period for most communication matters, although some fogginess with a close partner could figure as well. Romantic and creative matters are especially favored.

October 17-20 Venus sextiles Saturn and Pluto, and the Sun sextiles Pluto. Yet another creative combination occurs now, and opportunities abound. This is a time when love matters and social relationships can be solidified; and when solid progress with finances can occur. It’s also a time when research brings rewards. We benefit now from strategy and keeping things to ourselves for the time being. Opportunities to find or renew something we had lost, and to gain some power are available now. It’s about watching and waiting–observing and collecting information before we make our move. For you, opportunities to advance your personal interests come through group associations and friends. Work matters stabilize, and you don’t mind putting in extra effort, mainly because progress is tangible and satisfying.

October 19-20 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you’re noticed for what you’ve done or haven’t done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don’t be afraid to show others exactly what you’re made of. You’re at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

October 22 New Moon in late Libra in your solar eleventh house affects you until the next New Moon. This New Moon is very creative and relationship-oriented. In your house of groups and friendships, a new creative beginning with regards to your relationships with friends and to groups is in store now and in the month ahead.

The eleventh house is a sector associated with networking, making contact, group activities, and income earned from business. With the New Moon here, focus is on making contacts and reaching out to others in both a social and professional sense. It’s a time to turn inner restlessness into fruitful contact with others. Heightened awareness of your position in life within the context of the group, rather than through self-centered focus, is probable with this position of the New Moon, as well as a need for social security. Goals that involve networking, making connections with others, joining or strengthening ties in a group project/activity, and nurturing good will are the focus this month.

October 22-26 The Sun conjuncts Venus and Mars; Mercury conjuncts Jupiter and squares Saturn. This is a vital, dynamic time when we thrive on progress and activity, as well as lively, creative, and sexual energy. Our creativity and desire to make something beautiful is stimulated now. Social relations are impassioned, and perhaps demanding or extreme. We may also feel compelled to do something creative or artistic. In some cases this impulsive energy generates “love at first sight” scenarios or erotic interludes. Team work is more successful now.

Some level of competition is present in our interactions, but it’s likely of a pleasurable and gently challenging kind. In terms of mental pursuits, we may have to make a choice in which both alternatives are desirable, but we must choose one at the expense of the other. For you, this is an active period for friendships, group associations, and romance. There may be some challenges encountered in this period, however, with regards to communications. The Jupiter-Saturn square, discussed above in the Overview, is highlighted now.

With your ruler in conjunction to Mercury and square Saturn, you may be called upon to make an important decision.

October 26-27 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It’s all about you now, so it’s time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value.

October 27-29 Mercury is stationary retrograde now, and will remain retrograde until November 17th–a cycle when rethinking matters is the name of the game. When Mercury is stationary, as it is now, it’s especially important to prepare for possible breakdowns in communication. Back up your computer, double-check your paperwork, and remember that you may not have all the necessary information to make big decisions for the time being. Avoid signing contracts or deals, as they may not work out as you expected, or they might need revision later. As well, both the Sun and Venus square Chiron, making it a less than ideal time to ask for favors and to make important purchases. For you, being doubted or challenged in a friendship may be part of the picture. This is a red flag period for all–it’s best to avoid major changes now.

October 28-29 Monthly money and income peak. You’re looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don’t have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now–the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

Sagittarius (Born December 13 to 21) and Sagittarius Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Sagittarius:

September 2006: Sagittarius Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

September

Overview. Until the 12th, the Sun shines a spotlight on your adventure sector. Your focus turns outward, away from the more personal concerns that have occupied your thoughts in the last months. More than any other time during the year, you are feeling most adventurous and willing to take a leap of faith. This is a cycle in which you seek a higher meaning to your life, and/or seek out new experiences that take you beyond the here and now, and beyond the mundane details of day-to-day life.

Anything that broadens your experiences attracts now. A lack of superficiality finds you straight to the point, interested in the truth of things. It would be wise for you to consider scheduling a vacation, adventure of sorts, or a course that expands your mind. These don’t have to happen now, but taking the time to recognize your needs for escaping the daily grind, taking a few risks, and feeding your spirit for self-expression through some form of adventure or higher learning, will help you to feel good about yourself. The only caution with this cycle is that you could lose touch with everyday affairs and important details.

From the 12th, the Sun illuminates your career and reputation sector. More than any other time of the year, your focus is drawn to your “place” or standing in the outer world, and your reputation. This is the time when you are more interested in, and focused on, accomplishing something important. Your competency is something that you are especially sensitive to during this cycle. You want to shine. Your vision is practical right now, and you want to see tangible results for your efforts. More contact with authority figures is likely during this period. Recognition is likely to come your way whether you ask for it or not, and the responsibility that comes right along with it! Do what you feel is right, keeping in mind that you are at your most visible during this period in the year.

A magnificent partnership opportunity comes your way in the first week of the month, when all personal matters also seem to be working in your favor. This is a time when your charm takes you places. You’re especially charming and well-received on the 18th as well. New directions in your career are in store for you, although they have been in the works for the last six months. Although you have been in the dark, you will know exactly where you’re headed by the end of the month.

Pluto in your sign turns direct this month after an approximately 6-month retrograde period. Slowly but surely, you feel renewed, more confident, and more effective. You are ridding yourself of guilt that has been undermining your confidence. With Pluto on your Sun, its direct motion is particularly good news for you.

Two eclipses occur this month. One is a Lunar Eclipse on the 7th in the middle degree of Pisces. Its conjunction to Uranus brings a surprising turn of events. The other is a Solar Eclipse on the 22nd in the last degree of Virgo. The effects of eclipses stay with us for as long as six months, and they reveal main areas of focus for this half-year period. A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. Therefore, major decision-making is best avoided in the first week of September as well as from the 15th to 22nd.

The Lunar Eclipse on the 7th stimulates your solar third house. Surprises surrounding your siblings, neighbors, or classmates are in store. Something that has been in hiding or brewing under the surface of things comes to light, or there is a significant fruition or culmination. Your sector of communications is involved. This could manifest, for example, as the culmination of a writing project, an event involving a sibling that grabs your complete attention, a flurry of activity in your immediate environment or neighborhood that demands attention, a letter or other communication that holds a big surprise, and other such possibilities.

The Solar Eclipse on the 22nd marks a new beginning for you. Flaws in an important system in your life are revealed and it’s time to start fresh. This eclipse occurs in your solar tenth house, suggesting that a new approach to your career or a new career direction altogether is in store for you. New business plans and goals may be formed in the coming month, and a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to your career goals is a strong potential. This is a phase when you will be especially busy with career and/or public responsibilities.

Your ruler, Jupiter, forms some very pleasing aspects to Mercury, the Sun, and Venus this month. On the 3rd, good news comes your way, or an important conversation or communication occurs that can open up doors for you, particularly concerning career goals. On the 6-7, you may be recognized and acknowledged in pleasing ways. The 18-19 presents an opportunity to employ your considerable charm and attractiveness. This could indicate a love opportunity, or a new friendship.

Jupiter, your ruler, squares Neptune from the 20-29, affecting your second and eleventh houses. We may be misled easily under this influence–by others, or by our own unrealistic expectations. An inability to focus on important and realistic details, some disorganization, and extravagance or exaggeration, is likely now. You may be challenged to defend your ideals. Giving too much of your time and/or resources to others may be an issue now, and could leave you feeling discouraged if others are not appreciating your efforts. This may play out with family members, with your finances, or with friends and associates. Be careful that you are not deceived. As well, avoid financial speculation during this period.

Less favorable days for financial initiatives include the 13-16, 15th, and 20-29. Impulsive purchases are seductive on the 13-16, and misinformation about financial prospects is likely from the 20-29. The only true green light for finances occurs on the 25th. However, since this occurs while your ruler squares Neptune, it’s best not used as a period for new financial initiatives. It’s better to stick to minor purchases.

With regards to romance, the 14-16 is the most active and favorable period of September. A love opportunity could pop up on the job, but it may be problematic. Be a little more cautious with your heart on the 5-8 and 25-27. These are less than ideal dates for scheduling first dates.

A strong period for attracting or enhancing serious partnerships occurs on the 3rd, when a surprise could be in store for or with a partner. Another favorable time for attracting a serious relationship occurs on the 27-28, although it would be wise to wait a little before making important decisions about relationships until after the 29th. Open up the lines of communication with a partner on the 23rd.

Be cautious at work (and with your health) on the 9-10, 15-16, and 25th. Avoid scheduling office parties, job interviews, or health appointments during these periods if you can. Save them, if possible, for the 1st and the 18-19. Excellent periods for recognition for your professional efforts occur on the 1st and 27-28. Your career is bound to be especially busy, public, and lively this month.

Venus moves through your adventure sector until the 22nd. You are all the more attractive and charming with this position, which increases your popularity. Public relations work, promotion, and other such endeavors are favored now. It is more about how you express yourself than the specifics of what you are saying that helps sway others to your position. There could be especial rapport with foreigners and with women if you are traveling during this period. If a romance were to begin now, it is more likely to be with someone of a different background or educational level, or someone you meet through travel. You have a taste for the exotic now that can show up in many areas of your life–who you are attracted to, what you buy, the kind of art or entertainment you enjoy, and so forth.

Venus journeys through your career and reputation sector from the 22nd. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities and charm to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely.

Chatty Mercury is in your solar tenth house from the 7-25. Your mental and communicative abilities will largely be applied to professional and worldly ambitions where knowledge and education are pursued in order to enhance career prospects or social standing during this period. You might even be able to talk your way into a managerial post. Executive ability is with you now. You are bound to think and talk a lot about financial security and professional matters. Your thinking is more logical and precise than usual, with the ability to come straight to the point of any matter under discussion. Mental work or a good deal of short distance travels may be connected with your vocation right now.

Mercury moves through your eleventh house from the 25th, suggesting that your mental and communicative abilities will largely be applied to the pursuit of truth, mainly through the mental companionship of friends. Intuitive insights and original reasoning ability produce the occasional touch of genius – you often comprehend issues that others find quite incomprehensible during this cycle! Your objective and original thinking can be used for the scientific investigation of advanced metaphysical concepts and humanitarian ideals – or other profound issues that could lead humanity towards a better future. You could also do a lot of thinking and musing about your own happiness and long-term goals.

Mars is in your solar tenth house all month, adding energy and verve to your career and public life. You “chafe at the bit” when bosses try to restrict your freedom of movement, speech, or actions. For this reason, your career interests may be shifting, seeking new and challenging career opportunities that offer more flexibility in self-expression and personal decisions. This transit stimulates your ambition and/or your desire to be recognized for your accomplishments. Whether it’s professional or personal, you are likely to have an increased desire for others to notice you. This can be a good time to become self-employed or start a business if other factors (and Mars itself) are favorable. Conflicts with those in authority are possible now. You may pour more energy into self-promotion or business/career activities.

The most rewarding periods of the month overall are likely to be from the 1-6, when your charm is strongest, and the 25-30, when you are able to get your ideas across effortlessly.

Highlights:

August 31-September 1 Venus trines Pluto and the Sun conjuncts Mercury. A conversation or communication today could open the doors to a new adventure. A job opportunity may be part of the picture. You are coming across with playful charm today, and you may be called upon for advice.

September 2-3 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It’s all about you now, so it’s time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value.

September 3-7 The Sun and Mercury activate the Jupiter-Uranus trine. Both oppose Uranus and sextile Jupiter. Opportunities are present, but not without a struggle. Face-offs can occur now, as well as brazen assertions of independence. Sudden events and surprising news are in store. This can be a time of great insight or revelations–a time when you see the light and are jolted out of your usual (or automatic) mode of thinking and living. New perceptions come intuitively now.

September 4-5 Monthly money and income peak. You’re looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don’t have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now–the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

September 7 Full Moon in Pisces in your solar third house. This is a potent Full Moon–a Lunar Eclipse–that can affect us for months after it occurs. The last two weeks have found you somewhat restless and in need of more from life than the mundane. Now the mundane is catching up with you. Errands need to be run, people are talking your ear off, you need to do some paperwork and answer calls. An important document could arrive, or a sudden need to run an important errand or to take a short trip could be part of the picture. You are pushed to find a balance now. Do what needs to be done so that you can free yourself up for more adventurous and fulfilling activities.

September 9-12 Mercury squares Pluto, and the Sun and Mars form tense aspects with Neptune. Watch for sarcastic speech and suspiciousness, especially at work and with a close partner; as well as confusion or self-deception. Vagueness with a love affair or your children could bother you now. Something from your past may come up now. It’s challenging to see clearly at this time, so do your best to avoid signing on the dotted line.

September 10-11 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

September 14-15 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it’s time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won’t work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it’s best to let them shine.

September 15-17 Mercury-Mars conjunction is semi-square Saturn, the Sun squares Pluto, and Venus opposes Uranus. This is very potent, and potentially disruptive, energy! Although energy is brought to our communications, especially regarding personal relationships, we must be conscious of the tendency to be overly critical, sarcastic, or forceful with what we say and how we say it. We are likely to come to a very clear, definite decision at this time and to let others know exactly what we want, and we have no qualms about stirring up controversy in defense of our ideas or plans! Our comments may be particularly loaded, and discussions could easily escalate into arguments. Sudden or impulsive attractions to people and to material items that later prove to be unappealing occur now.

This is not a good time to start a new relationship nor for any significant financial undertaking. We may not see eye to eye with our loved ones, and we might be taken off guard by unexpected events. It’s wise to hold off on decision-making with regards to finances and relationships. However, if we can separate rebellion from a sincere need for change, we might open ourselves up to new ways of dealing with others. We might find ourselves particularly impatient with rules. You may experience a powerful and possibly frustrating conversation or communication with or about co-workers–watch for harsh words. Power plays may be part of the picture, and could involve career, reputation, and business matters.

September 18-19 Venus sextiles Jupiter. We are big-hearted and our feelings are expansive under this influence. This is a sociable, perhaps lazy and self-indulgent, time. We easily find meaning in our social connections. We are more open and trusting of friends and lovers. Integrity and loyalty are favored. This is a favorable influence for winning people’s trust, healthy speculation, advertising, publishing, finances, and travel. For you, this is an opportunity period for matters of the heart and attraction. It’s a strong period for travel and educational matters, friendships and group associations, and work and health. This is also a good time for asserting your personal influence. Past good deeds are rewarded now.

September 21-22 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you’re noticed for what you’ve done or haven’t done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don’t be afraid to show others exactly what you’re made of. You’re at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

September 22 New Moon (Solar Eclipse) in late Virgo in your solar tenth house affects you until the next New Moon. This New Moon is especially potent because it is a Solar Eclipse. Its energy is with you for the next six months. Heightened sensitivity to your standing in society and your goals for constructive progress are highlighted this month. It’s a good time to develop new business plans and goals, assuming the New Moon is not very afflicted, and a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to your career goals is a potential. It is a time to focus on the elements of your personality that you are projecting to society and as a professional. Goals for self-mastery and self-discipline should be made at this time. This is a phase when you will be busy with career and/or public responsibilities.

September 23 Mercury trine Neptune. Imagination and intuition run high, and are involved in decisions made today. We are in the right place at the right time. We are inspired and able to inspire others with our words. This influence favors photography, the arts, poetry, fiction, spirituality, advertising, and promotion. For you, this is a strong period for career, partnership, and friendship matters. It’s an excellent time to open up the lines of communication with a friend, partner, or co-worker.

September 24-26 Venus squares Pluto, Jupiter squares Neptune (discussed in the Overview, above) and Mercury sextiles Saturn. Intense emotions and clashes over personal values are in store now. However, it’s a good time to get organized and to do some solid work that will have benefits down the road. During this period, you could be feeling undervalued. A clash with a co-worker or boss could be part of the picture. However, this is a strong period for strengthening a close partnership.

September 27-29 Mercury sextiles Pluto and sesquiquadrates Uranus; the Sun semi-squares Saturn and trines Chiron. Conflicts and blockages encountered now can lead to improved circumstances, healing, and a renewed sense of purpose. A truth may come to light now, or something from the past retrieved or found. Conversations are deeper and more sincere. Constructive strategies formulated now have long-term benefits. However, listen to your intuition in addition to your sense of reason.

September 29-30 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It’s all about you now, so it’s time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value.

Sagittarius (Born December 13 to 21) and Sagittarius Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Sagittarius:

August 2006: Sagittarius Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

August

Overview. Until the 12th, the Sun continues to spotlight your intimacy sector. With the considerable energy of the Sun in your solar eighth house, much of your energy will be applied to deeply personal and transformative matters. The use of power is highlighted in some way during this cycle. Will-power, strategy, and financial ability are accentuated now. Something may be lost, so that something else is gained. This can be a time for getting down to business and of stripping away and discarding nonessentials. You can separate the wheat from the chaff, concentrating on important things.

The Sun is energizing and spotlighting all that comes under the reign of the eighth house: transformation, change, sexuality, personal growth, regeneration, others’ money and resources, addictions, and taxes. As a result, this is not the most gregarious of months for you. You take a step back, focus on intimacy with a partner, or simply retreat a little from the hectic pace of life. This is an excellent time to create a budget or financial plan, or to rid yourself of bad habits that undermine your sense of personal power and self-mastery.

From the 12th, the Sun illuminates your adventure sector. Your focus turns outward, away from the more personal concerns that have occupied your thoughts in the last months. More than any other time during the year, you are feeling most adventurous and willing to take a leap of faith. This is a cycle in which you seek a higher meaning to your life, and/or seek out new experiences that take you beyond the here and now, and beyond the mundane details of day-to-day life.

Anything that broadens your experiences attracts now. A lack of superficiality finds you straight to the point, interested in the truth of things. It would be wise for you to consider scheduling a vacation, adventure of sorts, or a course that expands your mind. These don’t have to happen now, but taking the time to recognize your needs for escaping the daily grind, taking a few risks, and feeding your spirit for self-expression through some form of adventure or higher learning will help you to feel good about yourself. The only caution with this cycle is that you could lose touch with everyday affairs and important details.

Mercury picks up speed after a period of retrogradation in July.

Problems with money or any shared/joint resources, intimacy and sexuality, career decisions, and partnerships matters are resolved for the most part early this month, particularly after the 4th. You can become more confident about decision-making with regards to joint finances, loans, career matters, and partnership issues.

The second half of the month finds you especially adventurous and energetic. For the most part, things run smoothly, although you may have some convincing or explaining to do around the 9th. August is a strong month for you on a financial level. Opportunities to increase your income could come from travel or overseas, and good news arrives in the last week of August.

The 1-4 is a potentially awkward period for you, when you may feel you are treated with suspicion or a lack of respect. Feeling undervalued or downright unloved, particularly with regards to friendships, group associations, and work, could undermine your confidence on the 22nd. Tension with a partner, or on the job, can occur on the 18th, when you have a hard time seeing eye-to-eye.

Now, for the good stuff: your ruler, Jupiter, forms two very pleasant aspects this month. On the 7-9 is an opportunity period for you in terms of love, personal magnetism, and sex appeal. Displaying initiative and a sense of adventure will bring rewards. As well, the last week of the month is exceptionally favorable for you. Pleasant surprises, good news, and open-hearted discussions are part of the picture. The 11-16 presents an opportunity to show others how you shine, and recognition is forthcoming.

Plenty of activity with regards to your personal finances is in store for August. Your financial planet, Saturn, aligns with the Sun, Mercury, and Venus this month, signaling new beginnings, plans, and strategies. The need to adjust your spending habits becomes apparent in the first week of the month, after which you have the opportunity to (happily!) buckle down. A promotion or bonus, a boost in income of a partner, or a payoff from a long-term project may be part of the picture. Whatever it is, this is a month when you feel like you’re in control of your finances, and that you know where you’re headed. It’s time to face a few realities, but this needn’t be disillusioning. Instead, it should fill you with confidence as you move forward with a new financial plan or budget.

Some challenges in your love life are likely this month, particularly on the 12-14, when face-offs, disagreements, or unusual events/changes of plans can occur. Not surprisingly, it’s a time when you should expect the unexpected and avoid scheduling a romantic getaway! Try to avoid being impulsive or impatient. The 28-30 is another tense period for love affairs (as well as relationships with children and creative projects). Something from your past (or their past) may come up to throw you off-center. Avoid power games. Love can also be tricky from the 1-6, when disagreements get in the way of fun. To recap, the worst days to schedule a first date are the 1-6, 12-14, and the 28-30. The 19-21 is also a time when you simply won’t be seeing things clearly. However, the 7-9 brings huge opportunities for you in the romance department. It also is a time when you can show off your creative talents on the job.

Some adjustments and nagging issues on the job and with your work are likely this month. Days when you should not schedule job interviews or health appointments, if you can help it are the 2-3, 7-11, 17, 19-20, 22-23, and 27. If you can save either of these for August 31-September 1, all the better. This last period of the month is a great time for expressing savvy on the job. The 26-27 could be a little tricky when it comes to work or health issues, but ultimately liberating. The need to face realities and to shoulder responsibilities in these departments in your life becomes apparent. Perhaps you realize that your job is less than ideal, for example, but the realization that you need to do it right comes at the same time.

This month, Saturn opposes Neptune across your second and eighth house axis. This tricky opposition is activated by the Full Moon on the 9th, by Mercury on the 20-21, and by Venus on the 26-27. You experience a clash between reality and your ideals and dreams, particularly with regards to your personal finances and possessions, your joint or shared finances and resources, and intimacy matters. You may become very demanding and critical of others, particularly close partners (business or personal) and family members–or they are demanding of you. Painful memories may surface that need to be dealt with, and fears and insecurities may not be based on realistic expectations.

Since you set your goals for success far out of reach these days, you are likely to “fail” (at least in your eyes) during this time. It is difficult for you to separate fact from fiction, and you may feel that you are going through a “reality shift.” Fears and anxieties may be overwhelming at times, but remember that things are certainly not as bad as they seem. There can be a feeling of being drained by the demands (or even the lack of demands) of others, or frustrated because someone wants something concrete and secure, and the other is not clear in terms of what they want. This feeling of being drained is experienced by all, but for you, personal finances and joint/shared resources are the likely arenas where this influence will play out. There may be confusing matters or delays with regards to the attainment of loans, refunds, child support, or other support.

There may be a feeling of being alone in the world, compounded by the idea that practical matters, such as finances and budgeting, seem elusive or confusing. This can also be an important month as well for your domestic affairs, also coming under the rule of Saturn and Neptune. Burdens, responsibilities, separations, or the need to mature quickly are things you are dealing with now in these life departments. The best way to handle this is to develop a workable plan for tending to your needs for financial security. Maturation is in order, and if you can think in terms of “building” slowly but surely, you will feel more grounded and realistic.

Jupiter trines Uranus in the last week of August. This transit is known for being lucky, and always brings something unexpected. Since Jupiter is your ruler, you may be integral in spreading the sunshine, surprising others, and enjoying the attention others are giving you for your unique personality. You feel like doing something out-of-the-ordinary at this time and want to explore new perspectives on life. A love affair could take you by surprise.

You could have new opportunities presented to you, seemingly from out of nowhere, such as a real estate deal coming through, a business or job opportunity, a sudden windfall, money from the blue, a job promotion, or a chance meeting with someone who opens your mind or contributes to your success. Whatever it is, it will require immediate action on your part and it will probably be a wild departure from your norm. You may come up with innovative ideas that can be put into practice at a later time, particularly regarding ways you can express yourself and taking up new initiatives. You may also adopt a whole new “look” at this time. At the very least, your personality is sparkling and seems fresh and new.

Venus journeys through your intimacy sector from the 4-29. During this cycle, the areas of life where you are most likely to express your social, romantic, and artistic qualities are through harmonious sexual relationships, friendships, and business interests. You attract others like bees to honey now, and you favor a partner who is intelligent, with a somewhat mysterious flair about them. A financial boost is likely, or you may gain financially through your partner. Your social circle may include people who are interested in mysteries or those who are engaged in some form of psychological work. A deep personal connection and intimate exchange can be healing, replenishing, and soothing to your soul.

This is a good time to work on resolving grievances, differences in values, or money problems in a close relationship. There are also apt to be favorable developments regarding shared assets, jointly owned property, borrowing money, or repaying loans to the satisfaction of all concerned. You are likely to get both the financial backing and the emotional support you need to succeed. On a more personal level, intimate relationships are intensified. Either you or your partner want a deeper union.

Chatty Mercury is in your intimacy sector until the 22nd, along with Venus. Your mental and communicative abilities will largely be applied to the growth and development of the mind. Much of your knowledge may be gained through intuitive means rather than the study of books at this time. There is an aptitude for business and other financial dealings. Your mental disposition is ideally suited to work of an investigative nature, research, psychotherapy, psychiatry, police
or detective work. Focus the light of understanding and honest communication on emotionally-charged topics such as sexuality and intimacy, feelings about the power dynamics in your partnerships, and money you share with significant others. You can have a more objective and fair view of such things now, and could clarify any long-standing issues related to any of this. On a practical level, it is the time to handle joint finances, material assets or property you hold in common with another, and matters pertaining to inheritances, taxes, or commercial interests.

Mercury is in your solar ninth house from the 22nd. You’re thinking about the “big picture” rather than the mundane circumstances and details of your life during this cycle. Your mental and communicative abilities will largely be applied to the expansion of the intellect through foreign travel, philosophy, higher education and other profound studies.

Mars energizes your adventure sector until the 23rd. You are likely to exert your energy and initiative through self-development, travel, exploration, sports, religion, philosophy or higher education, in order to gain a broad experience of life. You are very independent, enthusiastic, and curious during this cycle–and you could also be itching for some kind of adventure! Sometimes, this position points to troubles with the in-laws or intellectual arguments in general. You enjoy any form of intellectual challenge and should do well in gaining academic qualifications or succeeding at debates. During this cycle, you have a crusading spirit, as well as breadth of vision. Your instincts for promotion are also strong now.

Mars enters your career sector on the 23rd. During this period, you are likely to exert your energy and initiative by actively pursuing your career and more worldly ambitions. Courage, ambition, energy, enterprise, force, emotional involvement, business acumen, and a strong compulsive drive for success may lead to special achievements or professional recognition during this cycle. You like to see practical results for your efforts and take pride in doing a job correctly. You may become a force to be reckoned with in career and professional life.

However, if you let your argumentative, impatient, or aggressive side come out to play, you may create difficulties on occasion. Patience, tolerance, and a less-hasty attitude to events should be cultivated. This transit stimulates your ambition and/or your desire to be recognized for your accomplishments. Whether it’s professional or personal, you are likely to have an increased desire for others to notice you. This can be a good time to become self-employed or start a business if other factors (and Mars itself) are favorable. Conflicts with those in authority are possible now. You may pour more energy into self-promotion or business/career activities.

The most rewarding period of the month overall is the second half, when the Sun, Mercury, and Venus support your own Sun. Your ideas are received well, and energy is easy to find–from within and without.

Highlights:

July 25 New Moon in Leo in your solar eighth house affects you until the next New Moon. This is a time of empowerment. It is a good time to focus on issues of intimacy as well as developing self-mastery skills. You may experience increased awareness of others–what makes them tick–as well as your own internal motivations during this period. It is a time when intimacy and deep levels of sharing are heightened. It is also a favorable time to start a financial plan, savings plan, take out a loan or consolidate, and do work in accounting.

July 26-27 Venus trines Jupiter (your ruler). Under this influence, good humor, good will, strong morals, and a healthy sense of responsibility all contribute to a happy time. We are able to achieve growth through good feelings now. This is an excellent time for you to attract what (and who!) you want.

July 27-29 Mercury is stationary direct. When Mercury is stationary, as it is now, it’s especially important to prepare for possible breakdowns in communication. Back up your computer, double-check your paperwork, and remember that you may not have all the necessary information to make big decisions for the time being. Avoid signing contracts or deals, as they may not work out as you expected, or might need revision later. As Mercury regains speed in the next week, improvements will be seen, but you may want to hold off on new deals until after August 4th.

July 29-30 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you’re noticed for what you’ve done or haven’t done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don’t be afraid to show others exactly what you’re made of. You’re at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

July 30-31 Venus trines Uranus. Romantic surprises. Under this influence, we lose our fear of taking risks and we happily embrace all that is new, unusual, and out-of-the-ordinary with regards to romantic involvements as well as financial undertakings. We are ready to experiment, but not necessarily ready to commit. Creative inspiration can be had now. We have an offbeat, pleasant attitude and we are more willing to socialize. This is a good time for financial undertakings involving electronics, technology, the internet, metaphysics, and the arts, as well as for group activities.

August 1-2 Our egos may be a bit out of control with the Sun in tense aspect to Jupiter and Pluto. Expansion is possible if we can keep our egos in check! Feeling underappreciated or downright neglected can lead you to ego conflicts with others. Resist the temptation to overstate your feelings. You may be coming across as haughty or even pompous.

August 3-5 Awkward aspects involving Venus-Neptune, Mercury-Pluto, and Sun-Uranus suggest some adjustments are necessary. This is a time when we tend to second-guess, re-think, and temporarily lose our faith in people. This could be a challenging period for your partnerships, career, friendships, or work. You may find yourself at odds with a friend or partner. You could also temporarily question whether your partner values the same things as you do, or if you are getting satisfaction from your job.

August 5-6 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It’s all about you now, so it’s time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value.

August 6-9 The Sun aligns with Saturn in Leo, and Mars forms a harmonious aspect with Jupiter. We become aware of increased responsibilities in our careers, love affairs, or family life. Perhaps we recognize the dangers of stress and overwork. We have a chance to become more mature, goal-oriented, and responsible. This can be a good time to begin a cycle in which we build a business, especially a creative one, or re-commit to a long-term project. Decisive action comes naturally now. We possess willpower, verve, and energy that we can direct toward achieving our goals. We want to branch out and take on more challenges. Positive yet realistic attitudes create winning situations now. A spirit of friendly competition prevails, as well as the desire to take beneficial action.

For you, circumstances are such that you become acutely aware of a maturation process with regards to how you express yourself through a spirit of adventure, and how you expand your mind through travel or education. You are required to come up with something solid now in terms of your personal philosophies, and are accountable for how you conduct yourself on moral or philosophic levels. Your joint finances and intimacy issues may also require fine-tuning, and could come up for inspection. Issues surrounding your ability to provide for yourself, your personal finances, and your sense of self-worth and security may be part of the picture. Some advances can be made in your love affairs now. The way you present yourself to others enjoys a healthy injection of adventure and passion.

August 7-8 Monthly money and income peak. You’re looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don’t have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now–the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

August 9 Full Moon in Aquarius in your solar second house. This Full Moon highlights a Saturn-Neptune opposition, bringing into our awareness a clash between our ideals and reality. Challenges in your personal finances, property, possessions, joint finances, and intimacy matters may come to light, and you may be feeling drained by the demands of these areas of life.

Striking a balance is in order, but getting to that medium ground may be a bit of a struggle. Intimacy, issues of power and control, or joint finances may have been a focus for the last two weeks. Now it’s time to recognize what makes you comfortable. This Full Moon is about balancing the give and take of intimacy–the giving and receiving of pleasure. Sharing issues come into focus, as do issues of power–what’s yours and what’s mine. Your comfort zones matter, and now is the time to take care of your own needs without eclipsing the needs of others.

August 9-13 Uranus is in hard aspect to Mercury, Venus, and Mars, while the Sun opposes Neptune. Infatuations are more likely now–with people, things, and ideas. The desire for something new and exotic–something that breaks the routine–is strong during this period. Unusual attractions (to people and things) can have us acting on a whim. We may deal with freedom versus closeness issues in our relationships. We have a tendency to take risks, to feel restless, and to act on sudden impulses without considering consequences. We assert our wills and individuality powerfully, and we are willing to fight for freedom.

There may be changes in work schedules, or life’s circumstances could challenge us in such a way that we need to change our goals or actions. Some disappointments or disillusionments are also possible now. A close partner, lover, or child may be hell-bent on protecting his or her freedom or displaying erratic behavior. Clashes between the demands of daily life and siblings and the demands of your education or adventure-seeking activities could surface. Avoid confrontations with lovers, children, and siblings.

August 13-14 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

August 16-17 The Sun trines Pluto, and we are able to get to the bottom of things. We are more decisive than usual, and our abilities to concentrate and focus help us achieve what we set out to do. This is a very positive aspect for starting a money-making endeavor or a new project. Research brings rewards. We benefit now from strategy and keeping things to ourselves for the time being. Opportunities to find or renew something we had lost, and to gain some power are available now. This energy urges you to express the “real you” with confidence, but also with discretion. You don’t need to put all of your cards on the table just now. You are coming across well in terms of how you are presenting your ideas and opinions. Your magnetism is high now, and you inspire confidence in others.

August 18-19 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it’s time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won’t work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it’s best to let them shine.

August 19-21 Mercury conjuncts Saturn, quincunxes Uranus, and opposes Neptune; Venus forms a tense aspect with Pluto. This is a time when you are inclined to sort out your thoughts and re-think your strategies. Do just that, and avoid speaking out prematurely. You are required to show your responsible side, even if you are feeling a bit disappointed, or even disillusioned, with your life just now. This is a time when you need to re-formulate life strategies. It’s probably wise not to believe everything you hear now, as some important information may be omitted. Partnerships and career matters require some extra attention. You may have the opportunity to cement a commitment, although some disillusionments may be part of the picture.

August 22-23 Venus squares Jupiter. Use caution with your finances and your heart. If something seems too good to be true, it may very well be at this time! Feelings of elation in love or with regards to the pleasures of life can lead us to overdo, overindulge, overspend, and overstate our feelings. We might take great strides to get noticed. Avoid hasty (or haughty!) decisions, and steer clear of impulsive buying. Co-workers and friends may be promising more than they can deliver–take what they say with a grain of salt. Feeling underappreciated in general could grab hold of you now, but it’s temporary.

August 23 New Moon in Virgo in your solar ninth house affects you until the next New Moon. The ninth house rules our spirit to grow, explore, and expand beyond the “regular” experiences in our lives. The New Moon here may bring some restlessness and dissatisfaction with regular routines. Make an effort to initiate new projects or activities that expand your mind, feed your spirit for adventure, and stretch your imagination. You may feel renewed by a new perspective on your life, something philosophical or spiritual that you read or learn, or an adventure that takes you away from the mundane routines in your life.

August 24 Mercury trines Pluto, and we stand to gain enormous insight into problems, projects, and people! Conversations today could help you solve nagging problems in your life and allow you to move forward. This is a strong day for you for negotiations of all kinds. Recognition for your competency may be forthcoming now.

August 25-26 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you’re noticed for what you’ve done or haven’t done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don’t be afraid to show others exactly what you’re made of. You’re at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

August 26-27 Venus conjuncts Saturn and opposes Neptune. Relationships are tricky and perhaps disappointing for the time being. We might want a commitment while a significant other remains evasive and hard to pin down–or vice versa. Your working relationships and friendships are involved in the equation. You’re called upon to get serious with regards to a travel or higher education matter, and it’s best to show your responsible side. Ambiguities with regards to your personal affairs may have you feeling anxious, but there’s no better time than now to formulate realistic plans for improving your commitments.

August 28-30 Mars squares Pluto and Jupiter trines Uranus. This is a time of fun surprises and interesting opportunities. Something comes along that breaks your routine. You may have new opportunities presented to you, seemingly from out of nowhere, such as a romantic opportunity, financial boost, or a chance meeting with someone who contributes to your success. Whatever it is, it will require immediate action on your part and it will probably be a wild departure from your norm. You are bound to come up with innovative ideas that can be put into practice at a later time. However, a power struggle on the job could have you squirming. An issue from the past may be called to your attention, and it doesn’t feel good. You want to move on! Do your best to let things flow naturally or you’ll only serve to stress yourself out.

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