ISLAND ASTROLOGER: TOSSED AROUND IN TURBULENCE

Well folks, there’s a lot of action taking place among the planets right now. I don’t know about you, but I am definitely feeling it in the greater social field, as well as in my own personal life. Powerful Pluto and aggressive Mars have been sparring with each other in a 90-degree square since June 24, sparking eruptions of intense feelings that have been lying beneath the surface. Curious Mercury and jolly Jupiter just recently entered a square of their own, but this has the feeling of quick-witted philosophical argumentation or intellectual competition in the midst of a party. If you feel like you’re getting tossed around in the turbulence, you are right on time.

Cancer

June 22 – July 22

A very happy birthday season to all you Cancers out there! You may be feeling some profound tension between your social circle and a significant other in your life, and that is OK. Be patient when it comes to volatility, and take some time to objectively analyze your own needs and find  joy in your work at this time. Keeping a level, practical head is your best asset in combating fire.

Leo

July 23 – Aug. 22

Daydreaming much? It appears that your mind is in a deeply reflective mode and being bombarded by happy considerations of far off places. Now is a great time to envision future adventures, as these visions are a perfect distraction from the problems at work or with your general chores and obligations. When the full moon rolls around, you ought to find some resolution with these difficulties. Until then, patience is your friend.

Virgo

Aug. 23 – Sept. 22 

There’s a Mister Rogers vibe happening with the people who support you, Virgo. You’re simultaneously appreciating your network of friends and enjoying the shared investments you have with them. Just keep your head on straight and remember that every investment involves your energy, so don’t get carried away. Also, let your creative project breathe a little bit and let up on the obsession.

Libra

Sept. 23 – Oct. 23

Your heart seems to be elsewhere, out on her own quest for truth in the great beyond. Allow your heart to roam a bit because this is helping you heal some deep wounds you have been exploring in and around partnership. Keeping your mind on your work in the world is also helping you to say “Yes” to partnership in a very real way. Stay the course, and let the tension at home melt away.

Scorpio

Oct. 24 – Nov. 21

There might be some aggressiveness happening in the realm of companionship that is leading to some impulsive communication. As a Scorpio, you are no stranger to intensity, but don’t let yourself spiral. Hold off on any major decisions here until the full moon, when there is a little more light on the subject at hand. Keeping your hands busy will help bring out your joy.

Sagittarius 

Nov. 22 – Dec. 21

My guess is that you are feeling some enthusiasm about your creative passions, Sag. Get it! Keep in mind that there are important obligations to others as you go full speed ahead in your projects, but continue to follow your joy. There might be some tensions between your financial well-being and how you are using your labor, and it might be time to rethink how you are being compensated.

Capricorn

Dec. 22 – Jan. 19

There’s a bit of conflict between your life purpose and how you see yourself right now, Cap. How can you bring these two aspects of your psyche into greater alignment rather than working at cross purposes? That is for you to decide. But an area where you can find some light-hearted joy is in the relationship between a partner of yours and your family of origin. Perhaps there is someone out there who fits right in or makes you feel at home. Grasp them.

Aquarius

Jan. 20 – Feb. 18

Think about how the energy that you put into your everyday tasks affects those who are laterally connected to you – your siblings, your neighbors, your co-workers. Right now there is a lightness to the awareness that you can not do anything without having an effect on others in your sphere, and see how you can direct that in a beneficial manner. You are fighting something privately, and it is probably connected to home – but it will get sorted.

Pisces

Feb. 19 – March 20

There’s some financial abundance in your world right now, Pisces, and it is connected to your creative mind. Let the ideas flow because the money (or material benefits) will follow. Stay focused on your own goals and what you can control right now because there is probably some difficulty when it comes to other people in your life. Stay your own course for the time being.

Aries

March 21 – April 19

There is probably a deep conflict happening between your work and your financial well-being. Maybe you’re realizing that you are worth more than you are being compensated, or you’ve discovered some accounting malfeasance at work. Deal with that as you will, but also let your mind turn to themes of home and family to balance the frustrations with your own joy.

Taurus

April 20 – May 20

Life is seeming a little more peaceful for you amid these hectic times, Taurus. Spending time alone is a source of great personal abundance right now, and it is being supported by how you conceptualize your local environment. Pull your life in close and pull your attention away from the larger world for the time being. Meditation, reflection, neighborhood walks and smiling at your neighbors are your happy place.

Gemini

May 21 – June 21

At the moment, you are probably feeling materially and financially buoyant because you have folks in your corner. Let the support come through, but remember that it is up to you to maintain your financial wellness when others turn to matters of their own. Your own solitude is sparring with your obligations to other people – find your balance and meet your needs.