The thrilling weekend finally comes to an end and a busy week is ahead so let’s see what stars have stored in for you in your weekly Astro prediction by the World renowned Astro writer Joanne Madeline Moore.
Horoscope (July 30, 2018 – August 5, 2018)
ARIES [March 20-April 20]
You’re feeling rather impatient, as projects seem to stall at every turn. Retrograde Mars and retrograde Mercury are doing a number on you. Plus Uranus throws a hand grenade into the mix, so you’re set for a frustrating, disruptive and unpredictable week. Avoid having a hot-headed Aries melt-down! The current celestial cocktail is forcing you to slow down … something that definitely doesn’t come naturally. Smart Rams will spend time reviewing, revising and recalibrating.
TAURUS [April 21-May 21]
This week, with Mars and Mercury both in retrograde mode, don’t take anything for granted. If you want to minimise work and family problems, then check and double-check everything. Uranus unsettles you on Wednesday or Thursday, when a personal or professional matter encounters obstacles and then takes off in a totally unexpected direction. Keep your cool! You’re also keen to help someone in need but don’t promise more than you can realistically deliver.
GEMINI [May 22-June 21]
With Mercury (your ruling planet) and Mars both in retrograde mode, delays and disruptions will unsettle your usually genial Gemini demeanour. You’ll find circumstances are constantly evolving, so keep your schedule flexible and your mind open to sudden changes. It is a suitable time to research and plan a future holiday or revise written work (rather than take a trip or launch a brand new project). The buzz words for this week? Adapt, amend, review and redo.
CANCER [June 22-July 23]
Crabs are feeling frustrated and crabby! Mercury and Mars continue reversing through your self-esteem and money zones. Plus Uranus throws a spanner into a financial venture or a close relationship that feels like it’s going backwards. So it will take oodles of self-belief, positive self-talk, financial discipline, patience and persistence to keep things on track. Later in the week there’ll be an opportunity to heal a recurring issue involving lust, loot or work. So grab it with both hands.
Prepare for a somewhat schizophrenic week! The Sun (your patron planet) is moving through Leo, so you’ll feel like powering ahead with all sorts of creative projects. But Mercury is also reversing through your sign, and retro Mars is squaring Uranus. So rushing ahead with impulsive impetuosity could backfire badly. In order to reduce stress levels and the likelihood of making mistakes, enthusiasm must be balanced with caution, and fiery haste tempered with plenty of patience.
VIRGO [Aug 24-Sep 23]
Does your daily routine seem to be moving along at a super-slow snail’s pace? Or are you lacking your usual Virgo vim, verve, mojo and motivation? Be patient and have faith that promising things are developing behind the scenes. Mercury and Mars are both retrograde, so it’s time to retreat and reflect. Your motto for the week is from birthday great, singer-songwriter-musician-dancer Kate Bush. “There’s an awful lot you can learn about yourself when you’re alone.”
LIBRA [Sep 24-Oct 23]
Many Librans have trouble making decisions. You want to please everyone, which of course is impossible! So you can end up sitting on the fence, watching other people make important decisions for you. Which means you then place your destiny in the hands of others. This week, consider your choices carefully – and then make a firm decision. Heed the wise words of birthday great, writer J. K. Rowling. “It’s our choices … that show who we truly are, far more than our abilities.”
SCORPIO [Oct 24-Nov 22]
With Mars and Mercury both retrograde, strive to manage misunderstandings and patch up problems in a cooperative fashion. You’re very focused on professional projects but don’t put all your eggs in the one work basket. Make sure you diversify your interests, experiment with creative ideas and keep your options open. With Jupiter in your sign, you need to think big. As birthday great Martha Stewart observes “Without an open mind, you can never be a great success.”
SAGITTARIUS [Nov 23-Dec 21]
The retro Mars/Uranus square revs up your restless (and reckless) side and triggers your tendency to become distracted. So be extra careful when walking near traffic, driving, cycling or jogging. And have you been contemplating doing some sort of humanitarian, community or volunteer work? It’s a good time to tap into your compassionate side as you get involved in a charitable cause with a global reach, or lend a helping hand to someone in your local neighbourhood.
CAPRICORN [Dec 22-Jan 20]
Capricorns are usually awesome organisers. But with Mars and Mercury both retrograde, your managerial mojo may have (temporarily) deserted you, as your confidence takes a nose-dive. Don’t waste energy feeling frustrated. Put aside time to recharge your rundown batteries and reboot your self-belief. And don’t do everything by the book. Try to have some fun along the way. But finances and friends are an unpredictable mix, so strive to keep the two separate.
AQUARIUS [Jan 21-Feb 19]
Aquarians are feeling restricted and reckless! The retro Mars/Uranus square (on Wednesday and Thursday) increases your impulsive and unpredictable side, and makes you more accident-prone than usual. So steer clear of distractions and stop rushing. Plus avoid the tantalising temptation to rock the relationship boat (especially with family members). Perhaps it’s time to backtrack and heal a relationship rift, as you build bridges with a loved one and let bygones be bygones?
PISCES [Feb 20-March 20]
This week’s unsettled stars imbue you with a feeling of intense urgency but gradual, structured modifications are what’s needed at the moment. With Mercury reversing through your work zone, it’s definitely not a good time to apply for a job, pitch your boss for a promotion or launch a big new business project. It would be much better to direct your Piscean energy towards creative, spiritual or humanitarian pursuits that don’t involve short and stressful deadlines.
About The Author
Joanne Madeline Moore has a special connection with India, as her grandfather was born in Lucknow. She has been a professional astrologer and writer for over 20 years. Her horoscope columns are currently published in over 40 newspapers and magazines [and on websites] in Canada, England, Japan, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. You can also read her daily, weekly and yearly horoscopes [and her astrology blog] on her website at www.BohoAstro.com
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