Forecast for Aug. 27-Sept. 9
By Cortney Litwin / Staff Writer
In the relationship arena, Venus transiting through Leo brings out the romantic in even the most prosaic of hearts. It’s time to get daring in your expression of feelings and offer your appreciation to those you love. Mars in Cancer energizes family interactions and other home-related activities. It can prompt you to take action based solely on feelings, so a little objectivity may be in order. Just watch out for the argumentative Mercury-Mars clash on Sept. 3, which can upset discussions and travel arrangements. The full moon in ethereal Pisces on Sept. 4 energizes creativity, spirituality and compassion. Finally, Retrograde Mercury places a stranglehold on communications and travel plans from the Sept. 6 – 28. Be sure to recheck documents and verbal commitments before agreeing to anything.
If you know your rising sign from your time of birth, read that too.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Retrograde Mercury can derail partnership agreements, but it’s an excellent time to discuss how the past affects the present in your relationship. The full moon activates your intuition and imagination.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
The full moon energizes socializing and can prompt you to get involved in a community project. Retrograde Mercury may cause a misunderstanding with a coworker or employee. Recheck documents pertaining to work, too.
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
Miscommunications with your sweetie or kids may be the outcome of retrograde Mercury, so be sure to communicate clearly. The full moon brings out your creativity, especially in your career.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
The full moon illuminates your direction, so heed your inner guidance. The urge to jaunt off to parts unknown may overtake you as well. Retrograde Mercury brings out family issues to be discussed.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Retrograde Mercury hits you directly in your communication and travel sector, so be sure to recheck agreements and travel arrangements. The full moon energizes intimate trysts and can prompt you to overspend.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
The full moon energizes activities with your partner and can cause highly emotional interactions. Strive to stay centered. Retrograde Mercury can cause snafus in financial agreements and transactions.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Retrograde Mercury is in your sign until the 17th, which can prompt you to reminisce about the past and rethink your plans. The full moon inspires your creativity at work-and makes you restless for a change as well.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
The full moon energizes romantic trysts and brings out your creativity, both in and out of the bedroom. Activities with children are emphasized as well. And retrograde Mercury pulls conversations into the past.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Feelings at family gatherings are heightened (or irritated) by the full moon. Strive to stay objective. And a friend from the past may contact you during retrograde Mercury, but watch out for snafus in social plans.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Retrograde Mercury can derail discussions and agreements pertaining to your career. It’s best to focus on perfecting projects already underway. The full moon energizes promotions, discussions and travel.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
A moneymaking opportunity may land in your lap during the full moon, but be sure to check the facts. Retrograde Mercury prompts you to rethink your education goals and/or spiritual practices and beliefs.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
The full moon in your sign heightens your powers of attraction but can make you highly reactive to emotional situations. Retrograde Mercury can prompt conversations about emotional issues and/or debt.