We are in the midst of eclipse season, and everything isn’t quite what it seems. Can you feel the earth shifting beneath your feet? Do you feel as though there are monumental changes taking place, even though you can’t quite make out exactly what they are? The time between eclipses requires us to follow our intuition and make bold choices, even if the overall strategy isn’t completely laid out. Trust your gut, and know it is healthy to start new chapters and leave old ways behind.
This week, we also have Venus in her home sign of Libra forming an opposition to Saturn in Aries, the sign of his fall. Venus represents love, relationships, values, beauty and balance. She is at home in Libra, so she is able to bring about these qualities very readily. Saturn oversees boundaries, structures, hard lessons, tradition and things that take time. He is in the sign where he is most stifled in his capacity to enact these principles. What we get is a situation where what we desire is being opposed by the traditional order of things, but what we desire has the upper hand. It’s a fairly hedonistic time, to be honest. Allow yourself to enjoy pleasing experiences and let go of restraints a bit. Indulge the senses. Agree to social engagements. Love on your people. Retain a bit of structure, however, because Saturn remains a player in the arrangement. Get a little sleep and show a little restraint. But all in all, luxuriate in life’s bounty.
Here are your horoscopes for the Venus-Saturn opposition. Read for your rising and sun signs.
Leo
July 23 – Aug. 22
Your immediate environment and community are filled with people and places that bring love and fulfillment into your life. While you may have some plans in the works for adventure and advancement, right now you are being given the green light to appreciate what is right in front of you. Pump the brakes on novelty and fall into the familiar. Love the ones you’re with.
Virgo
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
You’ve been working on a project or projects with other people, incrementally investing your time and treasure. Under this sky, however, you are being given permission to spend money on yourself and to value your own happiness. What have you been denying yourself that you can now indulge in? It’s not selfish to pursue your own needs and wants. Your investments are not going anywhere.
Libra
Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
This is the time to show yourself as much love as you possibly can. You’ve been putting in the work for an important relationship in your life, creating the structures necessary for lasting commitment. Right now, turn your focus to creating as much pleasure and love for yourself as possible. Literally look in the mirror with the eyes of a lover. You deserve your own attention, too.
Scorpio
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
You have been incredibly disciplined when it comes to your routines and your overall wellness. You’ve been putting in the work, creating lasting structures for your daily life. But you know what? It is OK to take some time off and retreat. Now is that perfect time. Let yourself rest deeply. Love the quiet time. Indulge in radical aloneness. The work you’ve put in will not fall apart.
Sagittarius
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
This sky invites you to be a social butterfly in the best way possible. Surround yourself with friendly banter and supportive people right now. You’ve been putting a lot of time and dedication into your creative craft, and now it is the perfect time to let loose. Your creativity needs to breathe, and immersing yourself in the social atmosphere around you is the ideal out breath.
Capricorn
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
There’s some really good stuff happening at work, Capricorn. Indulge in whatever recognition, public praise or professional wins are coming your way. While you’ve been working hard on home and family, creating a world of lasting structure, it is OK to let the domestic burdens fall to the wayside for a moment. You deserve to be applauded for your efforts in the world outside.
Aquarius
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
You probably have all sorts of tedious little tasks to get done in your everyday world, and yet this sky is encouraging you to travel and explore. Your chores are not going anywhere, so indulge in the world beyond the horizon. Fall in love with a faraway land, even if it’s in a book or a film. Let yourself dissolve into the romanticism of new knowledge and exotic places.
Pisces
Feb. 19 – March 20
A scarcity mindset might have you feeling a bit stressed about your own financial health, and paying attention to your incomes and expenses is important. However, under this sky, it is important to turn your attention to the ways in which you are supported by other people. Fall in love with sharing what you have and receiving generosity. Let yourself be vulnerable and see just how beautiful surrender can be.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
You’ve been doing some serious work on yourself. Putting boundaries in place, investing in your physical body, getting serious about who you want to be. That’s fantastic. Right now, however, let your partner(s) love on you. Accept that life isn’t just about hard work, and let your people bring some grace and levity into your world. It’s OK to soften the edges from time to time and indulge when you’re invited.
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
It appears that you have been quite introspective lately, putting in the hard work to get your mental health and your interior life in order. It’s great to get some structure in place for your inner well-being. Right now, though, your body is calling out for some sweetness and care. Indulge in some delicious foods and participate in physical wellness. Your body needs as much care and love as your mind does.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
You’ve been letting social rules and the expectations of your friends take your attention lately. It’s good to be mindful of collective structures, but now it is time to engage in your own personal joy. Participate in your own creative outlets, fall in love overnight, or play for the sake of playing. Your own bliss is more important than social obligations. A flight of fancy would serve you well.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
Home is literally where the heart is right now, Cancer. You’ve been putting in some serious dedication in the workplace, and your hard work will produce results. Right now, though, immersing yourself in the comforts of home and the love of family is what your soul needs. You don’t need to chase excitement for success. There is real medicine in your homestead.
