Sometimes you need to be a little bit crazy in order to get a job done. Forget about the plodding and the predictable, it’s time to break those shackles and become a new bull! Leap the fence and head to the greener pastures. Creative friends offer you a brand new take on an old situation. Listen to what they have to say, they are right. Romance is in the works, but you are most likely in for a big surprise. Who knows what happens when Cupid aims his bow? Chemistry is a mysterious thing. The more open minded you are the better. That person you wrote off last year may suddenly hold great potential. People do change, even you, my dear sweet friend. This isn’t a great week for political battles. You come face to face with a bully, and the only way to win is to distance yourself from the drama. So forget about showing them your formidable horns, at least for now. It isn’t all black and white—allow for error on both sides. Creatively and romantically, the end of this week is exciting, you find it fun and easy to flirt-so go ahead say what you need to say.
                            

At home, and at work, this week begins with a faceoff between order and chaos. And, as I have said before, this Mercury retrograde period is about seeking out a sense of balance. The universe has a way of forcing control freaks to relax. And, on the other side of the coin, people who live without boundaries will find their limitations. You can utilize this dynamic energy and invent your own set of rules. Both of your inner Gemini twins can roll play, one can be an organized diva while the other one performs the devil without a cause rebellion:  A playful attitude helps you cope with just about anything. Even though communication is a mess, your natural charm compensates for any errors that may occur. Old creative ideas are reborn, and get a second chance. Like the God Mercury, who rules Gemini, you have a few messages to run into the underworld—that nebulous land of the subconscious. Mercury slips back into detail oriented Virgo by the end of the week, and this is your signal to focus on home cleanup, repair, and renovation.

Opportunities for travel come up this week. New contacts are developed as you expand that wide circle of friends of yours. This is a great time for social networking. You will meet unusual people who will encourage you to break free from monotony and live a little. So go ahead, let new friends into that tight circle of yours, you won’t lose out. “The more the merrier,” is the theme this week. Relationship issues could set you on edge, especially if someone is trying to take control.  In-laws in particular could cause problems. Try to avoid getting into conflict with them, let it go for now and let life work it out. If all else fails, run away for a bit until the dust settles, or at least scuttle, in a crab like fashion, to the side quickly.  Miscommunication clears up by the end of the week, and you will be able to go back on track and untangle a large misunderstanding. If worst comes to worst, write it out in a letter. It is easier articulate your feelings if you take the time to put them down on paper. Let them know how you feel, Cancer.

LEO

You are in a position where you need to play it safe, especially if you are handling other people’s money, Leo. This isn’t a good week to invest in insurance or to deal with taxes. Neither a lender nor a borrower be, as the saying goes. Don’t put yourself in a compromising position. Stick to the rules and you will win in the long run. Romantically, it’s a good time to tune into a spiritual connection. Try to see a bigger picture about why you are with your partner. A deeper love blossoms from this contemplation, one that could endure much hardship and trouble later on, especially if you take the time to count your blessings. Financially, you have learned to be frugal, and this helps fortify your position. Insecurity is overcome, and you find hidden value in an artistic investment. Whatever you do, remain humble, that is your best bet in this situation.  Less is more, so keep it simple. Check and re-check your budget, mistakes will occur if you are not careful, especially now since Mercury slips back into your second house.


 

VIRGO

I get the feeling you will be asked to loosen up a bit, Virgo. Chaotic friends remind you it’s silly to worry about things you can’t control. Worry about what you can change and leave the rest up to the universe to fix. You will feel better about life in general when you are going with the flow. This week is all about allowing fun to come back into your life. You don’t have to stick to the rules exactly, loosen up and laugh a bit. Sexually, you are about to be showered with compliments and positive attention, however you will need to be open to experimentation. A great deal of confidence and personal strength comes your way. Expect to be misunderstood however, now that Mercury has returned back to your sign. The good news is that Mercury meets up with Venus, so your natural charm smoothes things over, and much love and appreciation comes your way. Just flash that sweet smile of yours, and be there to help others out when they need it the most. People also will seek out your wisdom, you have learned a lot about yourself since Saturn has been in your sign, over the past year. Share some of that with the rest of us who are still coming to terms with the whole idea of finding order in chaos.

Plan to spend time digging through your psychological closet, Libra. Pay close attention to repressed issues and long buried secrets. It is time to “deal” with all those things you have shoved into the darkest recesses of your mind. This means that you may even need to go back into your childhood memories. If something has been bugging you, it’s time to talk about it. The universe sends you signals, and those signals guide you towards self betterment. Bold and fun friends offer spiritual insight through advice, and you are encouraged to move beyond the surface and really tune into other people and their experiences. Allow your natural empathy to shine out. Pay attention to psychic impressions, your sensitivity is intensified, so you pick up subtleties that most people miss. Tough family issues result from miscommunication. In a way, it will take all your courage to strengthen something out. A new self awareness occurs around the end of this week—one that really helps you come to terms with the big picture. Don’t be surprised when an old flame comes knocking on your door, chances are really high for this to occur.

Your social life intensifies Scorpio as the week begins. Rebelliously creative types befriend you, and they are not afraid to shake the tiger’s cage—this works for you because you are going through an inner awakening, and you need someone who’s ready to question “the way it’s always been done.” They encourage you to stand up for something you believe in. Stop being the victim and set boundaries that allows other people know you deserve respect and consideration. Enjoy the taste of extra freedom as you make room for a new way of life. At work, you may need to focus on presentation and aesthetics. Allow your creative flair to come out. A disturbing secret is revealed but if you speak out honestly, you will get to the bottom of a tough situation. Strong and loyal pals offer you much support, but avoid political issues amongst friends. Rumours spread like wildfire and cause a great deal of unhappy feelings between the victims and the messengers.

Work at home, this week, if you can arrange it, Sagittarius. A great creative awareness is generated by familiar surroundings. If you can’t work at home try to make your work space as comfortable as possible, even if it just means brining your favourite coffee cup to work. Family members offer interesting insight as well, especially the more eccentric family members. Words of wisdom sometimes don’t make much sense the first time around, but if you allow things to percolate in your brain, eventually the wisdom falls into place and everything makes sense. This is a great time to travel, you might want to visit wild and crazy relatives, and spend some quality time with them. Once in a while it is great to break from routine and you really are in need of a good therapeutic walkabout. Group situations cause some stress, mostly because everyone has something to say and it doesn’t make much sense. Avoid trying to lead a lost cause. Sometimes deciding not to herd cats is the way to go. Let the cats wander where they may. Your job is to clean up loose ends and to find order and clarity. Focus on the surface for now and pay attention to “how things look.” Edit out the rough edges.

This is your chance to spruce up your social networking skills, Capricorn. Travel helps you gain a new perspective on your situation. Trade shows and conventions are good for business because they allow you to get out and meet as many contacts as you can within a limited time frame. It helps to try new things, attend a workshop that allows you to meet different types of individuals. You need to walk on the “wild side” for a bit, and sample another way of living. Romantically, the universe encourages you to go deeper. Let go of all reservation and sink into the feeling of being in love. Your partner is in the right place to show honestly and vulnerability. They are unafraid of confronting sensitive issues, and it is time for you to get things off your chest. Show support and understanding and truly listen to what they have to say. At work, the challenge is to let go of control and ride the energy. Things are tense, but nothing of it really has to do with you. The best thing you can do is to allow a situation to resolve itself on its own.

Although you have brilliant ideas of what can make you money you have to work with limitations. Not everyone is on the same channel as you, and you are bound to bump into budget restrictions. It may help to develop some kind of structure in order to get the funding you need. Research what you need to find the tools which allow you to take advantage of what is out there. You will need to remain patient, but there are shortcuts available if you are willing to show persistence. Work through the trial and error mode of experimentation. The first “no” isn’t necessarily the final “no.” Relationship wise, it is time to talk about deeply buried issues and desires. You’ll need to push personal pride aside and allow your vulnerability to shine out. If you are strong enough to make peace with your own faults and accept yourself, you will win the respect that you so desire. This isn’t a great time for legal battles, Aquarius; try to avoid them like the plague if you can, especially if you are taking on a big corporation. The Giant won’t fall, not right now, anyways. It is better to research your cause a bit and learn to understand hidden issues or string pullers, which are not easy to spot at first. Knowledge is the key, and so is patience (Patience seems to be your theme this week), so hit the books, or the net, and study the enemy. By the end of the week, when both Mercury and Venus enter into Virgo, you will be able to process hidden information and find that magic formula. At that point, you will gain great insight into those things that are out of your control, and you will be able to handle unexpected situations.
 

PISCES
A partner helps you find a sense of clarity and order. If you feel that your life has been in chaos for the past little while you will find friends who will be there to help you sort it all out. Find that sense of clarity that helps you discover your real wants and needs. Forget about what other people think it’s not important. This is a great time to toss out junk, psychological, spiritual and literal. Ask yourself this one question: “Do I need it?” that will help you come to terms with whether or not it’s important to you. Health wise, this is an excellent time to pamper yourself. Book in an appointment with a spa and allow yourself a moment of decadence. This will be good for your soul, because you have been feeling a little scattered, no doubt, thanks to Uranus’ stay in your sign. Troublesome friendship issues are ironed out if you sit on the fence and refuse to pick sides. It’s best that you listen, and avoid commentary. You may have to deal with a few bullies, and in order to disarm them it’s best to remain fishlike and elusive, like a mermaid in a murky pond. Allow your environment to camouflage you enough so that you can remain below the control freak’s radar. A number of planets have a nice little convention going on in Virgo, by the end of the week, which means that your relationships will intensify in a good way. This is your second chance to develop a love that may not have worked the first time around.