Astrology Explored

August 29, 2008

Astrology for the Week of August 29 through September 4

The last of summer slips away in one blazing glory of an absolutely blazing holiday weekend. Back to school, put away those flip-flops and lets get serious—not! Venus, Mercury and Mars flock together in the ultra social sign of Libra, and its party hearty time, while the boss looks over your shoulder. Don’t take too many days off, because while the boss wants to party as well, too much of a good thing is too much. And watch the holiday drinking, because as they say in Connecticut, “Over the limit, under arrest” and yeah those troopers will be trolling the state highways.

Aries—All of a sudden it feels as if the world is shifting under your feet, and you aren’t quite sure why. Its not so much that the structures that you depend on to give solidity to your world is changing, is that your place in it is. Everyone is being solicitous and courteous, but you have the strange feeling you’ve been uninvited to the party. Perhaps you need to look at your contribution of late, and see if you’ve been forgetting to bring the potato chips to the table.

Taurus-Nothing annoys you so much as someone being nice to your face and you don’t know why. You are the flip side of paranoid prone Scorpio, after all, and this does not make you un-paranoid, but rather cautious. However, if you trod down this path, you might get lost in the byways, so rather than try to figure everything out, figure where it is you want to go. Plan your journey based on your choices rather then the reactions of people around you.

Gemini—Difficulties in communications hamper your week. People think your “hellos” are goodbyes and your goodbyes “hellos”. You are damned if you do, damned if you don’t, and no one has any good answers for you. What people really want from you is for you to pick up the slack Gemini, but they are just too gracious to say it just in that way. If you don’t feel especially psychic, ask what you can do to help. Just asking will relieve some of the tension.

Cancer—People do things that surprise you, though not necessarily bad things. What gets you though is that people are being extraordinarily nice—too each other. You seems be suffering from a sort of benign social banishment where people don’t mean to ignore you, it just happens. Rather than whine about no one paying attention to you, pick up that phone and make a few friendly phone calls. Sometimes the best help is self help.

Leo—If it weren’t for all those sticky details, which you usually leave to one of your faithful followers, you’d be happier than a pig rolling in the mud. The stars favor the social good times you revel in, and everyone seems to be following along nicely. However, when someone drops the ball, it is you that looks bad. Young people, or immature behavior can be a source of concern. Some days it just doesn’t pay to be the the king.

Virgo—My friend, be ready for plan A, plan B, plan C as a cascade of the unexpected is dumped at your door. While you can be flexible, you don’t like being twisted Gumby style into all sorts of strange situations. Your friends seem off in the ozone when you ask advice, so it really is up to you. However, I can think of no one better for the Universe to trust with problem solving. Just think of it as being really, really useful this week.

Scorpio-Everyone else is grouching and moaning about how difficult everything is, but you just see this week as an opportunity to shine. Keep that attitude and you will. You don’t mind digging deep into the hard work. You don’t even minding the little surprises cooked up for you. Scorpio resourcefulness pays big dividends, so don’t be afraid to be you.

Sagittarius—Overplaying your hand can have some serious consequences. I know you want show people that you are a “big deal” but this week it is more “who cares” than “who you know”. Ease up and wait until the month is further along to make a splash. Until then, enjoy some last minute summertime fun.

Capricorn—It doesn’t make any difference how many times you smile, or apply the social graces. No one is buying it this week Capricorn. Its not that you lost your mojo, its just that people want to have some real fun, something you are not terribly good at. You don’t mind logging in some office time do you? You are happier there than sitting by the side of some pool, watching other people splash around.

Aquarius—You’ve done everything you can, now just let it go. There is no sense beating your self about the head and shoulders when there is nothing left to be done. You might find some satisfaction in working on that latest creative project or hanging out with some friends. You deserve some down time and the Universe is giving it to you right now.

Pisces—Face it. You are never happier when you have a dilemma to solve. This week, your dilemma includes the problems of a woman friend, which you are happy to listen to but unfortunately, there is not much else you can do. Open your heart, but not your purse strings, because, you my friend, can’t afford to give away everything you have. And don’t listen to those people who think you should!

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