ISLAND ASTROLOGER: CUT THE CORD

The sun has officially moved into the sign of Gemini, the time of year when we get curious about the world around us, pay attention to the quality and quantity of information we share and receive, and let our thoughts wander into new territories of reverie. It is the season of fact-finding and fiction-making. Make sure you’re paying attention to which is which. This week is a good time to get serious about relationships, focusing on authenticity over breadth. Who do you consider true connections? With whom can you have difficult conversations, knowing they will still be around on the other side of the dialogue? On Thursday, Venus in Cancer forms a 90-degree square to Saturn in Aries. Think of this as the beautiful lover facing the critical eyes of the strict father. Love can be fun and games, but there are also hard truths that require attention. To work with this transit, acknowledge that all things beautiful require time and testing and try to incorporate that wisdom into your week. We also have a full moon in Sagittarius on Sunday, May 31. What grand belief will you build from the information you gather? How will you integrate the disparate bits of knowledge that you have into a cohesive wisdom? There is a level of faith required just to be alive and to get out of bed in the morning. Use this full moon to realize and nurture your faith, whatever that looks like for you. Here are your horoscopes for Venus square Saturn and the Sagittarius full moon. Read for your rising and sun signs. Gemini May 21 - June 20 Happy birthday season to all of our brilliant Geminis (myself so humbly included). Supporting yourself does not have to be burdensome. There are ways to survive AND experience love and joy. Taking to heart the hard truths that your friends share with you will only help you to achieve the abundance that you deserve. This full moon, appreciate an important partner in your life. Cancer June 21 - July 22 Loving yourself isn’t always easy, but it is absolutely necessary. Don’t shy away from seeing the beauty that you uniquely bring to the world. Feel your oats. That doesn’t mean traipsing around singing your own praises. Under this sky, you are being encouraged to be more restrained at work and in public. Use that as a power source. Under the full moon, get into a new daily routine. Leo July 23 - Aug. 22 You’re not known for your quiet repose, Leo, but solitude and reflection are necessary for everyone at times. What peace and love can you find in the quieter moments? What beauty awaits when you’re alone? Show some restraint in any grand adventures that call you away and choose your peace now. Under the full moon, do something creative to light your spark. Virgo Aug. 23 - Sept. 22 Take some time to appreciate all of the people in your life who show you love. You don’t have to do anything per se, just see and acknowledge. One of the best ways to do this is to be clear about your boundaries. Boundaries create relationships. See how you can negotiate your boundaries with those you love now. Under the full moon, come home. Libra Sept. 23 - Oct. 22 What do you love about the work you do? It doesn’t have to be everything, but it should certainly be something. Turn your focus to the things that you really enjoy and make those bigger in your awareness. An important partner in your life can help you define those things right now if you are struggling on your own. Under this full moon, say what you want to say. Scorpio Oct. 23 - Nov. 21 Pay attention to the adventures that are tugging on your heart strings. Where do you want to go? What do you want to learn? They might just be daydreams right now, and there is a lot of work you need to do — nose-to-the-grindstone sort of thing. But the work you accomplish now can support your dream adventures. Under the full moon, enjoy payday. Sagittarius Nov. 22 - Dec. 21 Vulnerability isn’t always easy, and you want to make sure you’re vulnerable with the right people, but it is something that will allow your heart to breathe out right now. You are getting serious about your creative projects at the moment, and the challenge is to make sure that you still can let your hair down with others. Under the full moon, check yourself out, babe. Capricorn Dec. 22 - Jan. 19 Sometimes, our important life partners are taken for granted. That’s understandable because they get woven into the daily fabric of life. Under this sky, though, look at your partner with fresh eyes and fresh appreciation. There may be some challenges or hard lessons at home, but your partner can be a soothing presence. Under the full moon, find some quiet and retreat. Aquarius Jan. 20 - Feb. 18 Every day, we all have stuff we gotta do. Brush the teeth. Make the bed. Eat the food. Clean the clothes. These constant mundane tasks can be met with boredom and frustration. But you can also choose to approach your daily chores and routines with a love that reminds you that you GET to do them. Try that out right now. Under the full moon, be with friends. Pisces Feb. 19 - March 20 Follow your bliss, Pisces. That is good advice all the time, but right now in particular, there is a creative love in your heart that is just begging to be released. What do you have to share with the world? Make art for your own joy rather than any monetary hopes. Show some discipline in your spending and be creative instead. Under the full moon, show your face in public. Aries March 21 - April 19 Home is where your heart is right now. Being at home and with family, whatever that looks like for you, is a source of genuine grace. You are being more disciplined with yourself, which might make it hard to calm and regulate yourself at home. Do your best to appreciate your sanctuary when you can. Under this full moon, allow yourself to adventure past the horizon. Taurus April 20 - May 20 While you are finding new forms of discipline in your quiet solitude, you do not need to carry those hard boundaries out into the world with you all the time. Your local environment is a source of love and appreciation right now. Find your siblings, whether blood or chosen, and just sit in the harmony they create. Under this full moon, invest in what you want to grow and receive what you deserve.

Fiery and aggressive Mars dips into the cool, emotional waters of Cancer this week bringing some intensity of feeling and a strong impulse to protect. Mars is not particularly comfortable in Cancer because Cancer is a sign of sustainability and maintenance and Mars is a planet of getting things done for the sake of the action alone. Sitting with feelings does not naturally lend itself to effective action. However, Mars in Cancer does ask us to defend the things that we love and to cut the cord to allow what we nurture to live a life of its own. The other major astrological moment this week is Mercury forming a 90-degree square to Uranus, and you will absolutely want to mind your P’s and Q’s when it comes to communication. This aspect is ripe for saying the wrong thing too quickly, or getting surprising news out of left field that throws you off balance.

Here are your horoscopes for Mars’s entry into Cancer and Mercury square Uranus. Read for your rising and sun signs.

Virgo
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22

You may be called to defend yourself with people in your life that you consider friends, and you may just have to cut some people out who no longer serve your well being. Thinning the herd is absolutely necessary from time to time. At the same time, it looks like you will have some unexpected thoughts electrifying your mind – a new philosophy or worldview is available to you. How will you see the world differently this weekend?

Libra
Sept. 23 – Oct. 23

Go ahead and throw yourself into your work, but also be prepared to make some cutthroat decisions. You are responsible for your well-being, so practice saying, “No” when it is best for you. You will get some unexpected news from your friends this weekend, something about an investment you can make with them. Take some time with your answer.

Scorpio
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21

There is some news at work that will blindside you, but do your best to receive it in stride. An important partner in your life will be a major influence in this unexpected news – let them aid in letting go. Now is a time to start aggressively critiquing your belief system. Has your worldview become stale? Does it still serve you? How might you expand your horizons to find yourself in new surroundings?

Sagittarius
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21

A surprising trip is around the corner, even if it is a visit to a place in your neighborhood that you have never been before. Enjoy the novelty and let it change your routines to keep things fresh. Start to address some codependency in your life and see what cuts you might be able to make to remove energy from other people that is not yours to carry. Clean house.

Capricorn
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19

It is time to address that issue with an important partner in your life, even if it means engaging in some conflict. Compassion is key when having the hard conversations, and sharing your truth can lead to deeper connection. You will probably be surprised by an invitation to invest in a group venture, but if you say yes, be sure that you will have the creative freedom that you need.

Aquarius
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18

Time to get back to your routines, Aquarius. When you are in flow with your own wellness and in taking care of your space, your emotional state is balanced. Cut out patterns that no longer serve you. Be prepared for some unexpected news from an important partner, but make sure that your own independence at home is part of the equation.

Pisces
Feb. 19 – March 20

You may come across some new ideas about how to take care of your body and mind, Pisces. A flash of insight will change your concept of personal wellness, and you will have the chance to find a new sense of freedom in your everyday life. Throw yourself into your creative output with tremendous courage and maintain mindfulness when it comes to impulses for pleasure.

Aries
March 21 – April 19

It looks like a great time to cut some cords with your family, Aries. This doesn’t mean you need to stop talking to family members, but if there is any emotional heaviness from your ancestry that is holding you back, it is time to release the weight so you can fly higher. Some surprising and happy news is coming your way, but ensure your response encourages your financial freedom.

Taurus
April 20 – May 20

When you get news from your family, be measured in your response. Make sure your reaction to family is grounded in your own freedom as an independent person. It is a great time to get really active in your local community, even if that means just taking a walk around the neighborhood every night. Cut out some space to make sure you are engaging with your familiar world.

Gemini
May 21 – June 20

You may be very surprised by some of the words that come out of your mouth, as if your words are not your own. Use this new communication ability to free yourself from some of the heavy feelings you carry – find the therapeutic method in the new expression. You experience some financial difficulties, but the cosmos is asking you to work harder. You can roll your eyes, but do ask yourself where you can invest more energy.

Cancer
June 21 – July 22

It’s ok to be a bit selfish, Cancer. Self-focus is not always the easiest for our Cancers, but sometimes you really need to cut the needs of others out so you can take care of your own, which ultimately is a gift to the people that care about you. Find the selfless in the selfish. Some surprising financial news is coming your way, and your support network may just offer some financial freedom.

Leo
July 23 – Aug. 22

How do you undermine yourself, Leo? What are the ways that you undo the goals that you set out for yourself? It is high time to cut those compulsions out of your life and to get really intentional about how you go after what you want. You may use this energy to think of yourself differently and find your freedom in the work that you do.

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