Monkey See, Monkey Do

A little humor will go a long way this week. It seems like we are surrounded by incompetents but this is an opportunity to put things into a better perspective. Use these people to expand your level of patience. Don’t give in to their invasive and aggressive tactics. Let information flow through without grabbing onto any negative thoughts. It’s just information and you can do anything you want with it and that includes ignoring it completely.

Mercury has gone direct, so previous misinformation will be straightened out. It will seem that people are actually listening to you. They are hearing what you are saying. So don’t become frustrated, but begin to enjoy a more powerful form of communication. It’s not always what you say but how you say it. And it is not always what is said but what isn’t said.

Still nothing seems to be clicking. The timing for projects is still slightly out of sync. Use this time to develop your ideas more completely. Then try to be at the right place at the right time. This is in your power, although it is often unconscious rather than conscious.

The Times They Are A Changing

The week begins with the passing of the full moon. The Sun has just passed the exact conjunction of Uranus and now the effects of last week’s news begin to trickle down.
Mars, Neptune and Mercury in Aquarius continue to stir up old flames. There is a feeling of pensiveness that prevails. Pressure builds within. Look for outlets such as running or working out to stay on an even keel.

The Moon in Virgo square Jupiter in Sagittarius keeps the neat and tidy looking for more places to stash their stuff. Foreign entities continue to seek refuge is safe havens. The problem with being overly cautious is that while backing away from one problem, you find your self backing into another problem. Somehow it all seems a little inescapable for the moment.

Mercury retrograde continues to keep misunderstandings in play. Wait until next week to try and clear things up. Meanwhile, Saturn and Neptune continue their opposition. Reality takes it swing at your fantasies.

Common Sense Isn’t So Common

With Sun, Mercury & Uranus in the sign of Pisces, expect some emotional backlash from the previous week. Just when you think people are willing to play along with you…you find that they have their own game in play. It really doesn’t matter as long as they help you toward your goal. Unfortunately, this isn’t always a conscious choice but an unconscious one.

Jupiter square Uranus keeps you working on expansion. But this kind of expansion is atypical for you. You are not trying to win a popularity contest but rather to put your ideas to work. Others may find your thinking is useful as well. In any event, this is not a week where compromise is well received.

Mars is moving out of Capricorn and into Aquarius so there will be a strong emphasis on communication. Make sure your words are clear, at least in your own mind. When they fall on the ears of others there may be some confusion.

Direct your heart and mind toward the end game. Just like chess, you must look a few moves ahead. If you can see the whole game ahead, you gain confidence.

Patience is the Only Virtue

Unexpected news from abroad shapes the economy for the coming week. Foreign markets are spiraling up and down waiting for a definitive line of action. The Sun in Aquarius is sextile to Pluto in Sagittarius. Underground communication is abuzz.
Mercury, Moon & Uranus are conjunct in the sign of Pisces. Masterminds are at work especially in the fields of television and computers.

Expanding horizons are beginning to create some anxiety with regard to which positions to lock in. Clarity is slow in developing and may not arrive in time. Reduce your downside exposure and stick to the conservative. It is best not to get greedy. Attempt to curb wild swings in your actions. Try to remain calm.

Venus square Pluto puts a drain on resources. This is a temporary situation so try to circumvent any wasteful tendencies that will prolong your suffering. Mars in Capricorn is sextile Venus in Pisces. This aspect leads to harmonious personal interactions with fellow workers. They are willing to play along with you.

Tolerance is needed to negotiate important terms of contracts. You should delay putting anything in writing until you feel confident that your terms can be met. No one is trying to outsmart you, but don’t outsmart yourself.

Strong Emotions Require Strong Medicine

This week is overflowing with emotional content. With Venus, Uranus & Mercury conjunct in the sign of Pisces, we find ourselves focusing on the ephemeral. People around us seem empathetic and able to understand our plight. At the same time, some may be sizing up our vulnerabilities.

Energetic Mars sends a sextile aspect to Venus giving our emotional life a boost. Meanwhile, the Sun conjunct Neptune in Aquarius brings a kaleidoscope of feelings into the conscious. You can almost visualize the different tones of feeling as a colorful combination of emotions. Enjoy the show!

The Moon begins the week in Sagittarius, which gives this week an adventurous tone. Good times begin with our ability to expand our social contacts. Take time out and listen carefully to your inner voice. It will keep you on target. Saturn opposes the Sun and Neptune so stay tuned for some changing circumstances. The urge to pull back is strong.

Be vigilant so that you don’t miss an opportunity that may come from an unknown source.

Horn of Plenty

Mercury, Venus and Uranus are currently in the sign of Pisces. Pisces is a water sign and water signs tend to distort the facts. Nevertheless, on the surface all is well. Things are moving along as planned. Cooperation is readily available from multiple sources. Unexpected news comes from a distance and this sets your mind at ease.

Jupiter is in square to Uranus so make sure not to over estimate your financial resources. Plenty of monetary assistance is ahead but the timing can disturb the balance of fixed obligations. Mars sextile to Uranus gives an extra jolt to professional matters and results are imminent. Hidden matters that have been in the closet suddenly make an unexpected appearance.

The Sun conjunct Neptune in Aquarius keeps communication flowing but fuzzy. Clarity will come as the week progresses. Possible last minute changes may be required to offset imbalances of quantity and quality. Markets are shifting unpredictably in the coming months. Seek refuge in safe havens or just pull the covers over your head and stay warm.

Higher influences are at work.

Time is the Best Story Teller of All

With the Sun, Mercury & Neptune in the sign of Aquarius, communication is freely flowing. Old gossip is being rehashed by the masses. Still many questions remain unanswered. Venus enters the sign of Pisces where Venus is exalted. This puts a kind and compassionate approach to digging out the hidden facts.

Expansion takes place in an erratic way. You feel exuberant one moment and angst the next. Saturn continues to be retrograde in Leo and this gives pause to the meaning of discipline. Re-examine your previous thinking and make sure that you are in line with your goals. During this retrograde period many of your mental kinks can be worked through. Allow children to serve as your example.

Mars in Capricorn continues to keep your energy level high. Your momentum is building and you should have some positive results soon. Your power base expands to meet the demands that are now put upon you by those in your immediate environment. Find a way to get even without harming yourself.

Softening the Mark

Everything seems to be running smoothly after such a long patch of delays and reversals. Your hopes and wishes are within your grasp. Those around you seem to be helping you through all the loopholes. What could possibly be better than this? You’ve got lots of energy too.

Your social scene is getting very active. You are the person they want at their party, the go to person when ideas are being bantered about. Inspiration is ebbing and flowing without much effort and you feel focused on getting all of the loose ends tied up. Once you have all the details taken care of you can move on to the big picture. Astrology is about synthesis more than analysis, so be sure that what you put together withstands the test of reality.

Money generated through a business venture could be available to you at this time. Don’t take irrational chances but invest it in something that will pay dividends in the future. Also, it is easy to over intellectualize the situations that you are currently facing. Try to use your intuition as it will point you in the right direction.

What you achieve in the right way will be a source of happiness and will be maintained.

Good or Bad the Child Has to Eat

Now that you have planned your work, you can work your plan. Venus and Neptune in Aquarius provide innovative ideas for the future. Mercury will be moving into Aquarius this week as well, so take some creative license when it comes to interesting friends and colleagues in joining you in your venture.

The fiery Sagittarian trio of Mars, Jupiter and Pluto are set to give you the push you need to implement your plan. Don’t hesitate, take the plunge. Good results are guaranteed. The Sun in Capricorn keeps you on a steady course and Saturn retrograde in Leo doesn’t allow you to get too carried away.

Finally you start to feel a tempo in what you are trying to accomplish. The last few weeks have been a real grind, now you feel as if you are in your own element. Progress advances with less stress. The Moon is Scorpio does help you keep your cards close to your vest. There is a saying, “I keep my friends close and my enemies closer”. No worries, you are on the right path.

The Iron Hand in the Velvet Glove

Objectivity got a lot of people into a lot of trouble.  But thanks to the Sun and Mercury in Capricorn we can turn for a moment toward subjectivity.  Perhaps a little self evaluation will help guide us through the bumpy road ahead.  This week is filled with more bulldozing from status seeking bosses and ambitious co-workers.  This behavior tends to put everyone on edge.  Don’t be intimidated.

Mars conjunct Pluto in Sagittarius brings a final disposition to a long standing problem.  A creative solution is in the making.  Again higher influences play a part in shielding you from the helpful and the hurtful.  Work hard to consciously create circumstances, continue to be optimistic and remember that this life is somewhat of our own making.

Creative ideas begin to flow in the coming months.  Take a good look at your current situation and dispose of the ideas and goals that no longer serve your purpose.  Try entertainment as a means of deflecting anxiety.  This will be a big seller in the near future as the economy cools and politics heats up.  

Go for the Gold!