August 9-16, 2024

“There’s a trick to the ‘graceful exit.’ It begins with the vision to recognize when a job, a life stage, or a relationship is over–and let it go. It means leaving what’s over without denying its validity or its past importance to our lives. It involves a sense of future, a belief that every exit line is an entry, that we are moving up, rather than out.”

Ellen Goodman

Underlying Theme for All the Signs: Before you close out the end of a cycle, situations tend to bring a sense of burnout, stagnancy and victimization. You could be struggling and overwhelmed with the incredibly fast pace of events or feeling stuck and bound by the lack of movement. Bless the experiences that are ending with gratitude for the lessons learned and feel optimism about what the future may hold. At the most positive, situations herald a new beginning prompted by an epiphany that brings a new way of thinking—the knowledge that you can respond differently this time to any challenging situations. To arrive at such a pivotal point demands that you temper the criticism that tends to block your healing pathways and limits the ability to think deeply and receive higher wisdom. Begin by looking for what is good, holy and beautiful in each person (believe me, I know how hard this is), to view yourself, others and the world through a more compassionate lens. This week, be gentle—don’t harden yourself toward others or be harsh with yourself.

Be sure to look at your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs for an expanded perspective. You can click any card to enlarge the view.

What’s New?

Aries

• Patiently waiting to take control—almost there; sense of entitlement (you/others) (valid or not)
• Veiled attempts at control or empowerment (you/others)
• A need for patience rather than impulsiveness; control issues
• Patience in dealing with domineering or aggressive behavior; someone may be seeking the royal treatment
• Testing your patience—others who are excessively demanding
• Patience in gaining mastery over self, subject, situation, knowledge—time to build foundation
• One partner taking on most of responsibility in or for relationship
• Waiting for someone in authority
• Something worth waiting for—under your control

Taurus

• Ideal location for celebration; possible travel; dream vehicle
• Being celebrated (you/others); the chosen one; being in the spotlight
• Protecting something of value
• Happiness in finding partner with all the traits, values and attributes you desire; marriage material; partner worth spending a lifetime together
• Finding the ideal—person, situation, project, location, interest, object, conditions, etc.
• Open doors to opportunity and good fortune; high magnetism and powers of attraction
• Good news—may be receiving gifts, recognition or good fortune

Gemini

• Reaching a dead when attempting to harness personal power
• Difficulties manifesting plans/dreams—round and round about the same issues without resolution; no apparent solution; repetitive behavior
• False start; relationship may progress only to end at a closed door
• A need to take charge of what appears to be a dead end situation—confusion about where relationship is headed; no-win situations
• Leadership to address blocked progress

Cancer

• One-track objective or focus driven by ego (yours/others)
• Relationship hindered by arrogance, selfishness or ego; someone behaving with a big head and small heart
• Seeing through the egocentric intentions of others or vice versa
• Self-righteousness; refusal to compromise (valid or not)
• Belief that all is possible rooted in ego (positive/negative)
• Ego boost by letting creativity loose—the start of something
• Playfulness might trigger ego due to imagined slight (you/others)—relationship needs mending
• The start of something stirs up ego
• Fantasizing, inaction—pride from prevents one from taking action

Leo

• Difficulty moving on from a circumstance you considered to be fortunate—reveling in the past
• Lucky circumstances that link to family, the past or close relationships
• Memories that play a role in serendipitous events
• Past influences bring a fortuitous stroke of luck
• A pleasant unexpected encounter or surprise (may be connected to the past)
• A lucky opportunity that brings meeting with someone of interest
• Wish fulfilled

Virgo

• Trust issues surrounding intimacy or intimate space
• Honeymoon; romantic getaway
• Feeling protected (may be in the safety or sanctuary of your room) OR recognizing vulnerability; boundaries linked to personal space
• Belief in self may reflect through intimate connection (positive/negative)
• Support from others—relationship deepening in ways that may lead to greater physical and/or emotional intimacy

Libra

• Illusions that come to light—a need to take a closer look
• Illuminated mirror—a focus on looks; superficial relationship concerned predominantly with outward appearance
• Initiating something motivated by the looks of it
• Solving a problem that may tie to appearances—image, looks, persona, etc.
• Awareness of image—may be related to social media, following, public relations, etc.
• Behaviors reflected back; mirroring each other; seeing self in others
• Some aspect of self, your relationship, or partner is illusory or may not be exactly as it appears on the surface; projections (onto you or others)
• Excessive preoccupation with appearing happy, financially successful, young, attractive, smart, in-the-know, etc.
• Refusal to see the truth—a need to take a leadership role
• Giving advice in matters that aren’t clear

Scorpio

• Necessity for attainment through legal means (you/others); hiring a lawyer; successful attorney
• Adjustments—time to stop struggling, acceptance of what is—it’s the law
• Choices; choosing between the two
• Basking in the glow—dual opportunities
• Weighing options—recognition that matters are hanging in the balance; need to restore order
• Making important decisions—recognition of determining what’s fair in domestic responsibilities, parenting, finances or assets
• Negotiations; working on agreements for equitable resolution
• Success in balancing personal and professional life
• Dealings with Libra persons (sun, moon or rising sign)

Sagittarius

• Continuous replay of memories; nostalgia for the past; sentimentality
• Fantasizing, inaction—thinking of the could have beens
• Playfulness—memories of pleasant shared experiences influence relationship
• Fueled by the past—all is possible
• Start of something—creating memories together
• Letting creativity loose (building on memories or the past)
• Old loves may reappear

Capricorn

• Running after illusions—family issues, problematic family members, etc.
• Open to the desire to start a family
• Watching other family members experience good fortune but feeling like luck is just out of reach for you
• Receptive to opportunity related to family
• Issues surrounding family celebration or creating family traditions
• Listening to intuition concerning family matters—shared family values are important to relationship
• Blocking or being blocked by family; not included in family celebration; not wanting to be involved with extended family
• New direction where family is concerned

Aquarius

• Feeling rejected in group situations; not a team player—rejecting friendship or partnership (you/others)
• Friendship that fails to progress into romance—likely to remain platonic; wrong love choice, incompatibility, lack of attraction
• Disinterest in what was a promising collaboration
• Need for playfulness, socializing—more effort in relationships where one person is investing more time and energy without a return
• Rejection related to friendship, collaborative efforts or partnership (you/others)
• Rejecting those who are not kindred spirits

Pisces

• Clarity about giving/receiving love—realizations of truth in this relationship
• Coming to a clear understanding in matters of generosity
• Awakening to the fact that you need to bring more love into your life
• Lightbulb moment about how you feel about someone
• Hidden revealed where love is concerned
• Something about your interactions will bring important issues to light if you’re heart is open to receive
• Gaining greater clarity about self love

Decks: Romantic Love Oracle, Love is a Garden Affirmation Deck, A Word of Advice, The Alchemist Astrologer; The Good Tarot, Collette Baron-Reid; Mystical Healing, Inna Segal

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