Author: Lynne Conant

No good deed goes unpunished. Doing the right thing has it’s drawbacks but never the less it is always good to have the courage. You may sense that people are holding back their true feelings and if this is the case, that’s a good thing. They know that if they let you have it that it could have an unfortunate affect on them. Nothing like a little intimidation to keep things interesting.

People seem to be on an emotional roller coaster. They fear the ramifications of venting their true feelings. Try to stay calm and don’t antagonize these hapless souls as they might unleash their unhappy feelings on you. This is an experience that you can live without.

Venus and Mars are in Scorpio so criticism comes with a muted and creative tone. Also, the Moon is in Aquarius so you are concerned about friends and neighbors. Treat them gently and they will show their appreciation.

Surprise announcements might catch you flat footed but try to keep a positive spin on it no matter what you really think. You can be more outspoken at a later date when others are definitely going to be more receptive.

Enjoy the Fall season as it is the time of harvest. This is your bounty for all of your tireless efforts. Be gracious about unusual requests that go beyond your scope of duties. Generosity is a rare quality these days but occasionally it is good to throw around some extra kindness.

People are actually starting to think. They are thinking, instead of repeating slogans and words that make no sense. They are delving into analysis and really thinking about where their impetuous and infantile thinking will ultimately take them. They are starting to think about what will move them forward in a world with a very uneven playing field.A world in which the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. The wheels of justice grind slowly. But more importantly, who is “they”?

Feelings are running wild. Mars & Venus& the Moon in Scorpio show a very strong emotional reaction to upcoming events. However, it is important to harness this energy for constructive purposes. It can mean the difference between success and failure. Don’t let yourself be bullied by people who don’t have your best interests at heart. We don’t lose your rights, we often give them up because we feel inadequate and undeserving. Question the motives of others.

A negative tone prevails for a couple of more weeks and then you will experience a kind of revelation. There is a reaction to every action. Be careful what you wish for, you may actually get it. Sanity will dominate.

The wheels of justice grind slowly. That is the common understanding of our judicial system. Personally, I believe in divine justice, however, it isn’t swift enough. That is why we have prisons. I don’t know why this suddenly occurs to me. Maybe it is because the Sun is in Libra which is represented by the scales. Libra is always trying to balance. In French, the sign Libra is called “Balance”.

Both the Sun and Saturn are in Libra. It shows that you are serious about fairness. We want life to be fair. I would have to say from my own experience that life isn’t always fair but there is always something positive to be attained in every situation. It is a matter of putting things into perspective. You can receive life in such a way that it is positive or negative. That is where free will comes into play. It is all in the way you look at it.

Some choices have been put before you that require you to assess the best path for you to follow. The concept of time is always a consideration. You can begin anew in a different environment or you can work with current circumstances and situations. This is where the balancing act comes in. It is wise to choose whatever is timely but also whatever is best for your health and peace of mind. All things being equal, time is the most important. Tempus fugit.

Luck and circumstances come together in a timely way. Luck is above the horoscope.
Good fortune follows the courageous one. When opportunity knocks you must be prepared to move forward. Stay vigilant and be decisive and you will succeed at those things which are important to you.

This is the new beginning you have been hoping for. You can be the new person in town. No one will recognize you as you have made subtle changes that have evaded even the most observant people. You are a breath of fresh air. This usually never happens. If you want to start over, you usually have to leave town. But you have created an unusual situation that allows you stay right where you are.

“If a man has no enemies, he has no friends”. I don’t know who said that, but it is really true. I suppose that in order for you to have friends or enemies, you have to have a point of view. Either people will agree or disagree with that point of view. People will line up on one side or another. That’s the way it is. Not everyone will agree with you.

Going forward, you can apply the lessons of your own history in making a difference. It is better to take action. Thinking about something doesn’t resolve it. So when in doubt, take a small step forward. Doing is more important than thinking. You don’t get paid to think, you get paid to do.

Since reinventing yourself, it will take some time to become acquainted with your new self. Don’t rush it. See what reactions you get from people that were different in the past. When you change the way you deal with people, they will react differently toward you. In fact, this is the only way that people change. They have to change themselves. No one changes other people but you can set a good example.

This week promises to be challenging. It requires that you win against yourself. Suddenly, you have developed the skill of reading people’s minds or so it seems. Every word and gesture from others seems to carry a hidden meaning in your own mind. This hypersensitivity will be dominant during the next few weeks. Do not overreact to these experiences. Knowing what is in the mind of another person is not a wonderful thing. You are better off to ignore it entirely rather than digging deeper.

Use this time to take control of your destiny. Make the adjustments to your own psychology in anticipation of the more productive time ahead. Things seem to be in slow motion and this is frustrating. Take it easy and don’t fret about the small stuff.

Your emotions may be in overdrive but this too can be contained. Step back and try to get a more objective perspective on the situation. Water tends to distort reality. Simple conversations can trigger long repressed images. This will make you feel a little off balance. Stay focused and don’t drift off into fantasy land.

Plan an escape for yourself during the next few weeks. Read a good book, take a vacation or reminisce, anything that removes you from you current state of mind.
Stay positive and relief will be forthcoming.

“Too tough to die”. That is the real story. Everything is a conundrum of sorts. It’s difficult to find your way. But with patience and drive you can get to the bottom of any issue. It’s always a tedious process but it must be undertaken. You may feel like you are at wit’s end but this is an opportunity to improve upon your tolerance of others. There is no getting around this, as today the challenges are many. Be tenacious and eventually your wishes will be granted.

There is an abundance of inaccurate information circulating. This puts the rational mind to the test. It’s seems that there is no shortage of fools that will believe the most ridiculous stories. Common sense isn’t so common.

We get to revisit some of the more chaotic periods of the last 2 years in the next 2 months. Just when you thought some of these hair-brained ideas had been put to rest, they pop up again. Clear thinking is the only solution. You must examine your own motives and make sure that you have not obliterated the truth through some wishful thinking. Once you have confirmed your own thinking, be bold.

Keep the circus act going. Your ability to keep several balls in the air at one time put you firmly ahead of the rest of the pack. Most people are lost in the minutia of everyday life. If you can grasp the big picture and make it happen on a personal level, you will be a rising star. People will seek your counsel.

This week you can look forward to some dissention among the troops. This simply cannot be avoided. There are just too many people pulling in too many directions for there to be any peace. Naturally, we seek out the weakness in others so that we may find our point of attack. We look for the chink in the armor. This is not human nature at it’s best.

Mercury is retrograde until the 13th of September so this is a good time to review any plans that you have just to make sure that everything is in order. Once Mercury goes direct, it should be smooth sailing. Don’t sign any contracts during this time as things tend to be either limited in duration or just don’t work out.

Generally, things seem to be in a somewhat arrested mode. Nothing is really happening, although you may have a lot of things that should be percolating. You are in need of a catalyst. This would help get things going. It would put you in a more active and energetic state of mind. Astrologically, something always comes down the pike that spurs you on to the next chapter of your development.

Being right isn’t a gift. People tend to resent it. I’m not suggesting that you change who you are but allow others to digest your nature in their own time. If you push too hard, you will alienate the very people that will help you.

Don’t fall asleep just yet, there are more zigs and zags to negotiate. You think you have come to the end of the winding road when you realize you are not quite there. This describes the week ahead so stay alert and don’t drift off into slumber. The Sun is going into the sign of Virgo and we will be able to identify all those things that we find nagging. This is a good time to finish up any incomplete projects so that we can move on.

Mercury is retrograde in Virgo and we can use this time to review our past accomplishments and failures. It will allow us to learn from the mistakes that we have made. Greater care should be taken in making calculations. It is also a good time to learn to be less critical of yourself and others. Venus conjunct Mars in Libra can give greater diplomacy to difficult and trying circumstances. Develop your artistic flair in problem solving. Don’t repeat the same complaints over and over.

The grass is greener on the other side but try to appreciate what you have. For every advantage is a disadvantage. Know that you have been given what you need to accomplish your goals. Although you may feel a bit weary at this time, try to keep the momentum moving forward. By doing this you will be aided by higher influences.
You will feel more energetic as the week progresses.

Keeping your head above water is the goal of the week. There are so many perilous situations that lurk in the background. It is best to stay focused on your own agenda and not get sucked into any skirmishes that don’t have anything to do with you. Don’t take the bait that others seem to find a sport by hooking you into their misguided frenzies. “Life is short, art is long, experience gained with much pain, judgment highly difficult.” This quote is from Hippocrates, regarded as the father of medicine.

Also, everyone is an authority on absolutely everything. Everywhere you turn is another expert giving his opinion on one subject or another. Five minutes later is another authority giving an opinion that is exactly opposite of what the last expert stated. This is where you must follow your own intuition. You must have your own judgment and your own methods of interpreting information. Hopefully, you will discover some sliver of truth in this process.

Blow ups in your personal life could come unexpectedly. You need to let people know where your boundaries lie. Either they are able to understand them or you need to move on. No excuses or explanations are necessary.

Right now, it is difficult to find the right measure. Either it is too much or too little. Do your best to apply the right thinking to every situation. It is better to keep your opinions to yourself unless someone is asking. People are generally very thin skinned now. Any opportunity to go bananas is readily seized upon. You can only control one thing and that is yourself.