Aug 15-22, 2025

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

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Aries

• Illusions surrounding a dream or ambition; refusal to see the truth—being unrealistic about matters in flux or changing conditions
• A dream that feels real—lucid dreaming, astral travel
• Image and perception—issues surrounding “ideal” look, image, presentation; superficial relationship concerned predominantly with looks or the external
• Excessive preoccupation with appearances—to “appear” happy, financially stable, successful, knowledgeable, capable, sexy, youthful, etc. (may be to attract a partner or as a couple)
• Dream guidance to help move past illusions or projections
• Some aspect of self, a relationship, or a partner may be illusory and not as it appears on the surface
• Emotional changes—behavior reflected back
• Image, looks and presentation and its role in achieving a dream
• A need to take a closer look at certain aspirations

Taurus

• Grief linked to hopes and dreams (yours/others); unhappiness because of a loss, disappointment or rejection (yours/others)
• Need for action to address emotional wounding; sadness due to betrayal, separation or death
• Unexpected gift/opportunity that may come out of disappointment or sadness
• Results surpass expectations in a situation that has caused much grief; fortunate circumstances bring an easing of pain

Gemini

• Lack of control—aimlessness, need for orientation
• Control issues; mastery (or lack of) over domineering or aggressive behavior
• Control over direction—(traffic, detours, forward movement (literal, figurative)
• Protest march; “no kings” movement; martial law: authoritarian
• Someone may be seeking the royal treatment; excessive demands
• A focus on moving forward to take control (may be due to a sense of entitlement)
• Creating, following a plan to move forward or move on; one partner taking most of responsibility in or for relationship

Cancer

• Secrets that center on third parties or love triangles; one person catered to by multiple parties
• Something you’re hiding—may be related to secret pact between three
• A need for something to come to light (may be due to secret or third party interference)
• Something you’re not seeing linked to multiple suitors vying for attention (yours/other)
• Stirring up the past—secrets put you or others at the center of attention

Leo

• Falsity surrounding an invitation—secret agenda or ulterior motive (positive/negative)
• Socializing with the wrong crowd (you/others)—false friends, liar, opportunist, player, imposter, con
• New friend or budding romance may link to someone very different than the attractive presentation
• Opportunity that may have a pretext—person pretending to have your best interests at heart
• Presenting a false face in the relationship when socializing (you/others)
• Masking the need for community or to get out of your shell

Virgo

• Need to release self-repression in relationship meant for karmic lesson, to pay a karmic debt or to evolve spiritually through experience orchestrated by the Universe
• Communication concerning health, energy or vitality
• Positive changes in expression—reaching out or making contact; strength of communication
• Providence plays a role in doing what you love; channeling of creativity; divine expression
• Expressing joy—may be linked to connection that has lasted many incarnations; karmic relationship or soul mate situation

Libra

• Confidence that may be fueled by alcohol; closing the deal over a drink; recognition that drinking is an issue
• Confidence as a result of age, experience, wisdom, upbringing; experience assists in making alliances
• Recognition of or as a parent; ancestry plays a role in success
• Confident that you “still got it”; aging like fine wine
• Success as a result of relationship with someone much older who is likely to be more established financially
• Success as a wine merchant, vintner, or linked to establishment that serves alcohol
• Need for self appreciation, love (age, parents or background may have impact)
• Confidence in a long-term relationship or someone you’ve known for a long time; faith that relationship will improve over time
• Riding high because of a May-December romance; confidence boost (or lack of) due to age difference; older couple

Scorpio

• Illusions of empowerment; veiled attempts at leadership (yours/others)
• A need to take charge of situations where some aspect of self, relationship or partner is illusory or not exactly as it appears on the surface
• Manifesting plans/dreams may involve projecting a certain image; excessive preoccupation with appearances—to “appear” capable, intelligent, knowledgeable, successful, youthful, attractive, savvy, financially stable, etc.
• Masked intent—superficial relationship concerned predominantly with looks
• Refusal to see the truth—may link to leadership (your own/others); projections; behavior reflected back
• Harnessing personal power for appeal

Sagittarius

• Taking off your jewelry; running away—someone taking off with jewelry or valuables
• Running away because the ideal scares you OR having the freedom to connect with “the one”; the one that got away
• Starting a journey—taking off to a destination with “the one” or to an ideal destination; freedom to pursue your desires
• New horizons—in search of the ideal place, situation or relationship
• Partner worth spending a lifetime together; marriage material; quintessential partner with all the traits, values and attributes you desire
• Being in the spotlight; reaching new heights; high magnetism and powers of attraction
• Something successfully takes off (relationship, pursuit, interest, endeavor, etc); something of value skyrockets
• May be receiving gifts, recognition or good fortune

Capricorn

• Liberty and justice; feeling as if one can do anything (may be linked to legal matters)
• Freedom from a contract or legal obligation; adjustments in the laws or regulations
• Greater freedom comes from determining what’s fair regarding domestic responsibilities, parenting, finances or assets; balancing professional and personal life
• Negotiations; working on agreements for equitable resolution
• Restoring balance may require a need to let go and move on
• The freedom to choose—between partners, options, choices
• Adjustments related to breaking out of the routine
• Exhilaration at being presented with dual opportunities; making important decisions

Aquarius

• Awareness that you may be neglecting health and/or appearance
• Healing in solitude; need for rest, withdrawal
• Inner listening—self-dialogue and rediscovery of your own inner beauty (including flaws)
• Obsession with perfectionism in self
• Self reflection—mulling things over (especially at night); may need to love and appreciate self more rather than focus on others
• Seeking sanctuary—a need to put self first
• Re-energizing; improvement in health, appearance and/or outlook (changes may occur at the next quarter moon)

Pisces

• A need for grounding to address negativity—false friend, gossip, liar, opportunist, player, imposter, con
• Recognition of not being on sure footing—may be due to person acting in pretense to have your best interest at heart
• Spiritual awakening through experiences of deception—someone very different from the attractive presentation
• Secret agenda, ulterior motive (yours/others) (may be to maintain equilibrium, stay on top, expand reach, etc.)
• Concern for nature/humanity due to the falseness of the world; sacredness and the presence of Spirit in the everyday
• Presenting a false face in relationship (may be to hide feeling on top of the world)

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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