AstroDreams
By Cortney Litwin/Staff Writer
Keeping your wits about you in relationships may be a challenge when illusionary Neptune collides with Venus on the 2nd and 3rd, followed by a steamy Venus-Mars merger in Scorpio around the 5th. Just remember that romantic roller coaster rides (or people placed on pedestals) eventually come back down to earth. The new moon in Sagittarius on the 11th is advantageous for envisioning long-range plans and spiritual ideals. Investigate facts and do some psyche searching when penetrating Pluto teams up with Mercury and the sun on the 7th through 13th. And Mercury turns direct on the 19th, which should unravel any knots that may have cropped up in your plans over the past three weeks.
If you know your rising sign from your time of birth, read that also.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Passion escalates (along with your finances) when your Mars ruler dances with Venus on the 5th. Watch for an opportunity that originates from afar during the new moon, which also highlights travel and education.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
A misunderstanding with your significant other early this week can turn into a spicy reconnection around the 5th. Increase your financial power during the new moon, which is also a time for healing old emotional wounds.
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
Communications with your partner illuminate the past during retrograde Mercury, which can increase understanding about your relationship. Relationship introspection is especially strong at the new moon.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
A romantic tsunami may overtake you around the 5th-with delightful consequences, if you keep your clarity. Getting healthy is emphasized from the 7th through the 13th, especially at the new moon; strive for moderation.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Entertaining at home is delightful around the 5th. Playing the detective regarding your relationship may prove illuminating around the 7th through the 13th. The new moon indicates a new romantic cycle and stimulates your creativity.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Retrograde Mercury encourages conversations with family members about the past, which can prove enlightening. Healing influences are at work and may uncover what has been hidden. The new moon also highlights home life.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Look for moneymaking opportunities around the 5th. Communications intensify from the 7th through the 13th, which may involve some investigative work on your part. The new moon also highlights communications and may offer up a short trip.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Venus and Mars bestow you with enough charisma to light up a small town. Just don’t succumb to fantasy. Reevaluating your finances from the 7th through the 13th can transform your moneymaking abilities. The new moon also highlights finances.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Reevaluating your attitudes and beliefs is the key to handling the powerful energies in your sign from the 7th through the 13th. Retrograde Mercury can help illuminate the past. And the new moon offers a new cycle in your personal life.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
The soul-searching influences from the 7th through the 13th illuminate issues about your past. A new personal freedom can come from seeing the truth. The new moon also encourages seeking spiritual answers. Take some quiet time to listen.
Aquari us (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Speak your humanitarian voice and take the lead in a community activity. Others are attracted to your vision. The new moon also places you in the social spotlight. And powerful energies can advance your career around the 5th.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Romance is dreamy around the 2nd, if you can take off those romantic rose-colored glasses. Powerful energies, including the new moon, promote your career from the 7th through the 13th. Just stay clear of manipulative office politics.