AstroDreams
By Cortney Litwin/Staff Writer
Romance collides with commitment this week when Venus opposes serious Saturn. Removing blocks to true love will be the challenge. The Full Moon on the 8th assists in communications, especially of the transformational (Plutonian) kind that prompts positive changes in attitudes and actions. Issues regarding faith and the ability to see the broader picture will be emphasized when the Sun tangles with Jupiter around the 9th. Communications get the runaround when Mercury turns retrograde from Dec. 17 until Jan. 6, so firm up plans and complete paperwork as much as possible before then. Straightforward action is favored after Mars finally transits into its own sign of Aries on the 16th.
If you know your rising sign from your time of birth, read that also.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Go forth and conquer after the 16th, when you no longer need to tiptoe around pesky issues and people. Some of your duels may be of the verbal variety during the Full Moon. Just be careful of misunderstandings at work during retrograde Mercury.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Go slowly around roadblocks this week, especially of the financial kind during the Full Moon. Complications will untangle if you’re patient. With Mercury, Venus and Mercury all in earth signs, the cosmos are on your side.
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
Undercurrents abound in your personal life during the Full Moon, possibly between your partner and a family member. Take a stand with a blast of honesty that cuts through the crap. Be cautious with finances during retrograde Mercury.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
Take some time for spiritual rejuvenation during the Full Moon, which also urges you to transform your health. A partnership struggle, which may involve going over the past during Mercury retrograde,
may strengthen your relationship.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
The Full Moon energizes your social life in a positive way if you don’t let your ego get in the way of a friendship. It’s time to evaluate your motivations, which will clear the way for more love and creativity in your life.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22
Work goes into high gear during the Full Moon, when one of your projects takes off. A family member may need special attention. Romance may turn serious this month, which may or may not be the best timing for you.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
It’s a bumpy uphill road this week, but a breakthrough may come just after the Full Moon. It’s time to visualize your future. Plans for your home begin to take shape but may be slow in materializing until after retrograde Mercury.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You may be faced with a choice between what you desire and what you know is the right path. Try not to make any serious decisions until after retrograde Mercury, when you’ll be able to think more clearly.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Intensity in your personal life can’t be avoided, especially during the Full Moon, but will eventually prove to be a blessing in disguise if you slow down long enough now to do some soul-searching. Patience is needed.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You’ve got the world on your broad shoulders, which isn’t anything new to naturally responsible goats. The payoff for your patience is nearly here. In the meantime, the Full Moon urges you to get healthy.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
The Full Moon brings intensity to romance as well as a friendship, and the two may be connected. On another front, you may be struggling with an inner block that prevents you from achieving your desires. Go inward to find the answers.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
A struggle on the home front may take up your energy during the Full Moon. Your career, which needs to be evaluated and possibly broadened, also vies for your attention. Staying balanced will be your challenge.