With all the cosmic activity we’ve been experiencing the past few weeks, I am happy to report a quieter week for us mere mortals. Time marches on and the planets continue to dance, but this week is somewhat of an exhale after the cacophony of energetics we’ve been filtering. There is no such thing as a silent sky, however. The autonomous sun is forming an uncomfortable 90-degree square to expansive Jupiter, and intelligent Mercury is forming a friendly 60-degree sextile to willful Mars. Actor John Barrymore, born with sun square Jupiter in his natal chart, said, “My only regret in the theater is that I could never sit out front and watch me.” Be wary of getting caught up in self-amplifying ego loops this week or confronting others who loom large in their self-assurance. Checking your ego and practicing humility is the best counterpoint to this challenging energy. Under Mercury sextile Mars, we may find ourselves being verbally direct and practicing decisive communication. Harness this energy to say what you need to say and to clear any indirect confusion out of the way. This week has a “David and Goliath” feeling to it, wherein David is choice words and Goliath is a rambunctious arrogance. Choose your champion.
Here are your horoscopes for the sun square Jupiter and Mercury sextile Mars. Read for your rising and sun signs.
Virgo
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
The sun is still on you, Virgo, and you are analyzing your own unique presence in the world. How do you show up or how do you shirk your authenticity? An overbearing ego or large presence at work may be challenging your shine, so be sure to stand strong in your truth. Rely on your friends to aggressively support your better ideas of who you want to be.
Libra
Sept. 23 – Oct. 23
While you take time to excavate some of the more difficult aspects of your life, acknowledge the overwhelming impulse to escape, and sit with the discomfort. Flowers grow from the compost. And you have a birthday season to look forward to. Allow all of the activity at work to help you determine which priorities deserve your attention and what can fall to the wayside.
Scorpio
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
The fresh energy driving you to do something new will be staying with you until April, and for now let it influence how you think about your friend group. How can this desire to experience and learn new things help you find supportive networks? As you spend time with your friends, however, be wary about getting too invested if you are not finding parity of input.
Sagittarius
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
Partnership is a major theme of life at the moment, and you may find that your partner is challenging your ability to focus on your work. Be careful about an ego stand-off and take time to focus on practical issues. Putting your energy into intimacy or a collective project may just help you to wrap your head around the work that you need to get done, so give it a try.
Capricorn
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
Getting out of Dodge might be your focus right now as you try to do something new to shake things up. A big trip may be on the horizon. However, your chores and obligations are impending, making it harder to commit to an adventure. Delegation will be your path to getting everything done. Let an important partner in your life help you think clearly about the type of change you need.
Aquarius
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
As you think about your power in collective spaces, consider how you are consistent in your actions and how you are able to complete your obligations. Your investments in other people are a focus right now, yet you may find that you would rather be spending time on your own creative projects and joys. Embrace the challenge and find how your own interests align with your financial goals.
Pisces
Feb. 19 – March 20
Home and family are naturally pulling you to them, but you are also being called to focus on partnership. Yes, this is a challenging pull in two directions, but it is also an opportunity to determine how to meet both important parts of your life in the middle. Throw your energy into the things that bring you joy and spark your creativity to help you think about your partner more clearly.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
Spending more time and energy at home will help you analyze your regular routines. It seems there is a lot of work to get done on the home front, and planning out your method will enhance your efficiency. Clean the house. Start the renovation. You may have a strong impulse to do things in the same old same old ways, but try to change it up in order to achieve your goals.
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
It’s the time of year to do the things that fill you with pure joy. Let your creative juices flow, spend time getting flirty, or get out and dance. Whatever it is that brings you bliss, do it. Don’t let the finances stop you. Yes, it is important to be reasonable, but the money will come back while the opportunities may not.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
Are you feeling tension between your personal growth and the obligations of home and family? You’re right on time. There is a way to achieve your own needs and to fulfill the requirements of your life’s roots. Actually, getting really active in your finances will help you to think clearly about your family life. Throw some energy into making or spending money.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
When you are going about your daily life, spending time with your neighbors and friends, you may feel a looming presence from your unconscious. Don’t panic. We all have unconscious impulses and difficult histories, and they can be companions rather than demons. Find the joy in your uniqueness rather than the fear of what’s wrong.
Leo
July 23 – Aug. 22
Are you trying to save money and be responsible when your friends just wanna party and throw caution to the wind? Now that’s a Keys conundrum. But there are ways to achieve both goals, you just have to be a bit wily. In fact, being more active when you are alone, such as at-home workouts or solitary walks, will actually help you to plan your finances better.
