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Astrology Horoscopes for May 3, 2021 – May 9, 2021

This week there is an excessive amount of astrological energy and a decent mix of positive planetary hookups and interesting sign changes that should put everyone in social butterfly mode.

Let’s get the show on the road:

Weekly Hotspots:

We start the week off with the most challenging aspect of the week – Sun in Taurus square Saturn in Aquarius.

There is time for fun and enjoyment, and there is a time to put your nose to the grindstone. Sun square Saturn expects the latter. Your energies may be low, and you may feel the weight of the world on your shoulders. Your self-esteem might be at a low point, and you may feel at odds with people around you, especially authority figures. However, the best way to manage Sun square Saturn is to focus on practical matters and keeping a low profile. The more you concentrate on your duties and responsibilities, the less painful Monday will be.

Later in the evening on Monday, Mercury will move out of Taurus and into his sign of Gemini. As we go through the rest of the week, you will need to communicate with others and learn new things. Your social calendar should begin to fill up because you will need the exchange of ideas, opinions, and camaraderie of others. Since Mercury turns retrograde later in the month, the trickster god will be in Gemini until July 11^th.

On Thursday, Venus forms a beneficial trine to Pluto in Capricorn. Venus trine Pluto will intensity your relationship experiences, and your emotions will be in overdrive. This is a great day to express your deepest feelings to your partner, and you will experience a deeper connection than before.

Finally, this weekend Venus continues to hog the stage as she aspects Jupiter and moves out of her sign of Taurus and into mercurial Gemini.

Saturday will not be the best day for discipline and responsibility. Instead, you will want to relax, luxuriate, and enjoy the company of others. You should find that most (there is always that one) people are in decent moods and enjoyable.

Finally, later in the evening on Saturday, Venus moves out of Taurus and into Gemini. Your social needs will be activated, and you will desire the company of others. Sharing ideas and spending time with your companions will help release stress and invigorate your spirit.

Astrology Forecast for the Week of April 25, 2021 – May 1, 2021

After the burst of energy we received during Aries Season, this week will be a difficult pill for many to swallow. Saturn forces us back to the planet Earth, and usually, he comes with a few lessons. Usually, lessons we would rather avoid.

Saturn is the planet of limitations and restrictions. He wants us to take the “long road” rather than the express route. Saturn requires patience, hard work, and for each of us to take responsibility for our actions. If we work with Saturn productively, he reveals the problem areas of our lives and provides us with solutions. If we avoid Saturn or choose to ignore him, we may experience depression, loneliness, or become overwhelmed by duties and obligations.

So, it’s better to work with the curmudgeon and pay him his coin because he ultimately does reward us IF we do the work he requires.

Astrological Horoscopes for the Week of April 18, 2021 – April 24, 2021

After a month and a half of better than average ‘astro weather’, the Cosmos once again tosses us into the meat grinder. Be on guard!

This week we leave the fiery world of Aries behind and sink our toes into the earth because Taurus season begins on Monday. Now, the dense gravity of earth may be a little jarring after a month of potentials, possibilities, and inspiration. Taurus season requires us to focus on the physical realm and what we can do with our Aries ambitions by doing something (meaning work) to manifest our visions and goals. So, to put it simply, Taurus is about using our determination and grit to get things done.

This Week’s Hot Spots:

On Monday, both the Sun and Mercury move into Taurus. Financial matters and security concerns will be your focus over the next few weeks. Try to focus on creating budgets and getting your fiscal picture in order. Taurus season is also a good time to focus on whole foods that aid your overall wellbeing as well as reviewing the number of resources that you may be wasting – the list may be shocking!

During the middle of the week, Venus conjoins Uranus. Relationships and financial issues may need to be handled with care. Avoid making choices and decisions impulsively.

Finally, on the weekend, Mars moves out of Gemini and into Cancer. Cancer is the sign of the family and when the war god moves into the sign of the crab, past familial problems and grievances are bound to resurface. Use this time to try to resolve issues by communicating and listening rather than letting your emotions drive the bus. In some cases, it’s easier to just walk away.

Astrology Horoscopes for the Week of April 11, 2021 – April 17, 2021

This is going to be a massive week in astrologyland with a New Moon, a Venusian sign change, and seven – yes seven – planetary aspects.

So, let’s get the show on the road.

This Week’s Hot Spots:

Control freaks (I say this lovingly because I am one), it’s your turn to shine with a lovely New Moon in Aries occurring on Sunday. This New Moon is a precursor for the next chapter after a year of lockdowns, restrictions, and never-ending holding patterns. Mars, the ruler of the New Moon, is in Gemini stirring up plenty of uncontrolled frenetic energy that puts you back in the driver’s seat. Can I get an amen?

After 13 months of the pandemic, it’s time for you to look at your life and create a game plan or strategy to move forward into a new normal. This New Moon gives you not only the power to move forward, but it’s in aspect to lucky Venus and helpful Jupiter. Anything you begin, in earnest, should be successful.

In addition to the New Moon, Pluto is a major player this week with aspects to Venus, the Sun, and Mercury. Pluto aspects can be obsessive, so watch out for relationship issues if they bubble up on Sunday. Meanwhile on Friday, as the Sun tangles with the Lord of the underworld, you may need to take an honest look at your life (and Mercury in aspect to Pluto will help reveal the truth) and make changes if necessary. Avoiding these changes will just lead to problems resurfacing in July that may be more difficult to manage. And remember, to be forewarned is to be forearmed.

Finally, on Wednesday, Venus will move out of Aries and into her own sign of Taurus. Making financial decisions with this Venusian placement will make things easier, especially after April 25^th when Venus clears both Uranus and Saturn. If you want to make a large purchase now would be the time to consider it. Venus remains well dignified until May 8, 2021, when she will move into Gemini.

Sign Breakdowns:

Aries: The week starts out with a massive burst of energy as the New Moon occurs in your solar first house. It’s time to let go of the old and embrace the new. Potential career issues may occur that could lead to changes and new opportunities. Financial growth this week is likely, which may bring you some enjoyment and peace of mind.

Taurus: The New Moon occurs in your solar twelfth house and unresolved issues from the past may resurface. The good news is that a positive conclusion is highly likely. Opportunities for a raise, promotion, or general financial improvement is possible with Mars forming a lovely aspect to expansive Jupiter. New insights may lead to tense encounters later in the week. Keep shady and power-hungry people at arm’s length!

Gemini: It’s going to be a busy and social week for you as the New Moon lands in your solar 11^th house. Friends and associates may be a major focus because you need conversation and social stimulation. Later in the week, you may decide to learn something new and further expand your mind as Mars in your solar 1^st house gets an invigorating boost from Jupiter.

Cancer: The New Moon lands in your 10^th house of career and public recognition. You are beginning a new career cycle and since the planets are shining down upon you favorably, it’s your time to shine. If you are looking for a promotion or raise, now is the time to ask for it. Since Venus is now in your 11^th house, new financial opportunities may be presented by friends and associates.

Leo: The urge to break free of responsibilities and duties may be heightened by the New Moon in your solar 9^th house. You may need a trip or vacation to help recharge your depleted creative batteries. Towards the end of the week be careful on the career front because dubious people may attempt to steal your thunder.

Virgo: A heavy cluster of planets including the New Moon in your solar 8^th house could leave you feeling befuddled and out of sorts. Old familial hurts could resurface and do a number on your self-esteem and may need to be worked through. The good news is that despite your emotional concerns, positive career news could pull you out of your personal funk storm.

Libra: The New Moon in your solar 7^th house puts all the weeks’ energy on your favorite concern – relationships! It’s a great time to jump-start the love sector of your life with a healthy dose of romance with a side of good old-fashioned fun. Later in the week, Mars will make a lovely trine to Jupiter giving you the energy boost you have been waiting for.

Scorpio: The New Moon in lands in the health and habits sector of your chart. It’s a good time to look at health-related issues and create new strategies if necessary. Relationship issues may surface as Venus moves into your solar 7^th house. You may need to add new activities that keep the relationship fresh and exciting. Otherwise, a buildup of tension could lead to problems in the future.

Sagittarius: Since the New Moon lands in your solar fifth house your creative juices will steadily flow. This is a great time to start new projects and bring your ideas and inspirations to life. Workplace associates may be key to helping you level up but be wary of negative Nelly’s that may attempt to extinguish your flame.

Capricorn: Home improvement projects and family issues may be your theme for the week with the New Moon in your solar 4^th house. If unresolved tensions are lurking, be prepared for them to surface towards the end of the week. On a more promising note, the creative projects you have worked on will begin to pay off.

Aquarius: It’s a great week to start new conversations, projects, or social interactions with the New Moon In your solar 3^rd house. There will be an increased focus on projects that invigorate your enthusiasm and enliven your spirit. However, try to avoid potential conflict with siblings or close friends because they will only drag down your mood and steal your joy.

Pisces: Finances are a major concern with the New Moon in your solar 2^nd house. Planning a budget or getting control over your fiscal circumstances may be necessary. It’s also a great week to spend time with family members, especially those that you haven’t interacted with in a while.

Enjoy your week!

— Storm

Jupiter in Capricorn

It’s that time of the year – Jupiter, the big kahuna of the cosmos is about to change signs. On December 2, 2019, Jupiter will leave his own sign of Sagittarius and move into Saturn ruled Capricorn, the sign of Jupiter’s fall.

Jupiter is the planet of optimism and expansion, which are naturally fire based keywords. He amplifies everything he touches in the chart regardless of its nature. In Capricorn, Jupiter’s optimism and expansion becomes earth based. Jupiter becomes concerned with traditional values, institutions, hierarchies, status, ambition, and as if we haven’t had enough of it since the 2016 election, politics.

That is some list isn’t it?

Jupiter has spent the last year in Sagittarius, which is about the amplification of one’s world views, higher minded ideals, one’s opinions about life, and our beliefs. During this transit of Jupiter through the sign of the archer, increased interest in alternative forms of spirituality, Buddhism practices such as mindfulness became significant concepts in psychotherapy, and of course, the explosion of political opinions on social media, which have all been enhanced by Neptune in Pisces, and Pisces is ruled by Jupiter.

Sagittarius is a sign concerned with potential and possibilities and a bright tomorrow, but that focus is about to change as Jupiter moves into Capricorn.

You would think that the “Great Benefic” would usher in a new era of improvement in government, small business, and economic concerns that will make life easier – and we may see attempted improvements. However, Saturn and Pluto are also in Capricorn and reflect the end of a way of life as we know it, which will also be amplified by Jupiter.

So, in other words, before things can become better, they may just become a lot worse.

On a more practical level, Jupiter in Capricorn requires us to take a deep look at what we would like to achieve in our lives, and then actually BEGIN to make them a reality. No more just dreaming about it, you need to do it. Jupiter in Capricorn is about GOING HARD OR GOING HOME and making something enduring and lasting that gives you meaning. For example, if it has been your dream to write the great American novel, then get to it. It may require learning some writing skills or improving ones you already have, perhaps you need to attend workshops, putting forth a lot of effort, along with a bucket load of personal sacrifices, but in the end, Jupiter rewards you for your struggle. So, take some time to look within and find your personal calling.

Now, I don’t suggest that you take all of this on board at once. You can mix large goals with smaller sub-goals that are quickly achievable. I have found this very effective with people that want to lose weight or stop a bad habit, if they make smaller goals that are achievable, then these achievements give you the momentum to push forward. Smaller goals accomplished one on top of another and spread out over time can lead to big RESULTS! The most important thing is making your dreams a reality, which will restore your faith in life.

Finally, it’s time to take responsibility. While Jupiter is in Capricorn, you need to put away your excuse and blame lists and take responsibility for your own destiny. We often get very caught up in what we can’t do or how we have been limited by events or other and make it our permanent reality. It’s time to let all that go. You are who you are now, not who you were yesterday, or even who you will be tomorrow. Your future and what you can achieve is solely up to you. Moreover, if you are willing to put forth the effort and have tenacity (such a lovely Capricornian word), Jupiter delivers!

Your Personal Jupiter Transit (read for both your Sun sign and your rising sign):

Aries: Jupiter begins its yearlong transit through your solar 10^th house. In astrology, the 10^th house describes your career and position in the world. Jupiter transiting this house is considered favorable, improves and increases your reputation, and often prompts you to be all you can be. During this cycle, you can take advantage of Jupiter’s benefic energy to advance your career, begin new businesses, or receive long-deserved recognition for your accomplishments. If you have struggled to get to the next level, this year could be your breakthrough. However, it is necessary to avoid being overbearing, dictatorial, and keep your ego in check because problems could occur at the end of the transit if others perceive a haughty attitude. Finally, you can expect to see promotions at work, financial increase, and inner self-confidence while Jupiter transits this house.

Taurus: This year, Jupiter begins his yearlong transit through your solar 9^th house. For you, this is a great position because this is the house Jupiter naturally rules. Your desire to learn is important because Jupiter’s transits through this house are normally associated with higher education. Your learning experiences will broaden your mind and your perspective, and your ideas will change and mature. This transit is associated with wisdom because your quest to learn will often give you deep insight into aspects of your life that you have either ignored or found trivial. Often when this transit is active, a need to understand the arcane sciences, religion, or philosophy are typical because interest in esoteric and teleological subjects reflect the need to expand your worldview. Finally, you will be interested in foreign cultures, and may take vacations to foreign lands to broaden your experience. The one thing to expect while Jupiter transits through your 9^th house is that your view of life will change and always for the better.

Gemini: This year, Jupiter begins its yearlong transit through your solar 8^th house. The 8^th house is like the 11^th and the 12^th houses, which all have a mysterious and confusing aura. Traditionally, the 8^th is associated with death, inheritance, and taxes and I have seen these descriptions to be relatively true. Jupiter in the 8^th can mean you will receive an inheritance or an unexpected tax refund. But, what does this house really mean? After 30 years of doing astrology, I am convinced that the 8^th house has to do with inheritance, but not just financially; it reflects our psychological inheritance, as well. While Jupiter is transiting through the 8^th house, issues from the past that need healing will rise to the surface, and the healing of past familial trauma begins. This can come from powerful changes or healing psychological wounds, but these changes will be to your benefit. On the more mundane level, this is a great time to begin a business partnership or apply for loans because Jupiter in the 8^th house makes it easy for people to share their resources.

Cancer: Jupiter begins its yearlong transit through your solar 7^th house. The 7^th house is associated with partnership, marriage, competitors, and legal matters. Perhaps, it would be creative to define it as the ‘not you’ house because the 7^th describes your relationship with other people. When Jupiter transits through the 7^th house, Jupiter can increase your relationships and expand your experiences of society by widening your sphere of influence. Jupiter, in this house, is great for business alliances in which your partnerships are mutually beneficial. Of course, Jupiter in the 7^th will be a favorable influence on your love relationships, and any difficulties in relationships should be smoothed out or resolved during this cycle. Finally, the 7^th house also pertains to legal matters. Any legal issue (especially civil cases) should resolve in your favor since Jupiter casts a protective shield over everything he influences.

Leo: Jupiter begins its yearlong transit through your solar 6^th house. The 6^th house pertains to your job, day to day activities, your rituals, health, and your responsibilities. Of course, this can be rather drab and far from exciting for the king of the gods, but it is one of the houses we see the most benefit. Jupiter likes to expand your consciousness and provide a ‘higher’ meaning to the day-to-day grind of the 6^th house, which on its deepest level is the house of personal growth. This is a great year for you to put your life in order and you will notice an improvement in your job, satisfaction with your responsibilities, and overall health. Do not be surprised if you take on additional responsibilities because people will be rather pleased with your performance. Further, Jupiter in the 6^th could signify new job opportunities and promotions for a job well done. However, there is one warning with Jupiter in the 6^th, Jupiter expands the house it transits and since the 6^th house represents your health, there can be a tendency to gain weight. It would be ideal to maintain (or even begin) a regular fitness regime and a balanced diet at this time.

Virgo: Jupiter begins its yearlong transit through your solar 5^th house. Over the next year, the focus is on personal growth and expansion of who you are as an individual. You will begin to understand your life with great wisdom, and despite past frustrations, will perceive the big picture. Your creative juices will flow like never before, and if you are artistically inclined, financial gain is likely to occur through your craft. Since the 5^th house rules children, your relationship with your own (if you have the) will take center stage, and a deeper emotional bond will naturally occur. Finally, your relationship with others around you will go through great improvement throughout the year. As you tear down your walls and barriers and begin to express yourself with courage and tenacity, you will notice the important people in your life will respond favorably.

Libra: Jupiter begins its yearlong transit through your solar 4^th house. The 4^th house is mysterious because it rules your private parts – your innermost self, and governs your home, family, personal life, and familial past. While Jupiter is transiting your solar 4^th house, you may find the need to seek inner peace and meaning. In the outer world, this is a year to focus on real estate, whether that is purchasing a new home or doing repairs and renovations. Further, you will find your relationship with your family enhanced, and Jupiter’s benefic influence will provide an opportunity to resolve old family issues and feuds. On the inner level, Jupiter moving through your 4^th is a cycle of personal focus, and this is a natural time to withdraw from the outer world and its trappings to focus on creating a secure future. If you do not have a secure inner world of peace and harmony, it is going to be difficult for you to find true happiness.

Scorpio: Jupiter begins its yearlong transit through your solar 3^rd house of communication. In most textbooks, the third house governs communication, early education, and siblings. However, after working with charts for the past 30 years, I have come to understand the 3^rd house as the place where we process our experiences. I believe one of the most undervalued resources one can have is experiences felt via events, circumstances, and people we have encountered that help formulate who we are as individuals. While Jupiter is in the 3^rd house, the ‘social butterfly’ will emerge and the number of people in your social circle will expand. This transit provokes an urge to learn and express yourself so that you can formulate your unique opinions about life. Further, you need to experience more of the world to expand your consciousness, so you will have an interest in a vast number of subjects. A mind is a terrible thing to waste, and with Jupiter transiting the 3^rd, you are likely to find it working overtime.

Sagittarius: Jupiter begins its yearlong transit through your value-oriented 2^nd house. In traditional astrology, the 2^nd house governs money and resources, but in modern astrology, money and resources are symbols of what you value. I have long believed that the most powerful book of revelation is your checkbook. Your financial ledgers provide you with clear and concise information about what you truly value because it reveals where you spend your money, and ultimately what is important to you. This is not to say Jupiter in the 2^nd house will not expand your resources; it will. It will expand everything you give value – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Since the 2^nd house does involve financial resources, this is a great time for investments. However, you must be careful with Jupiter in the 2^nd house not to overindulge, overspend, or mismanage your money. This placement can often lead to spending money that you may not have. In the case of the 2^nd house, too much anything can be as difficult as not having enough.

Capricorn: This is your lucky year because Jupiter will transit through your personal-oriented 1^st house. Doors that seem closed and opportunities that have been denied will open for you with minimal effort throughout the year. The main thing for you to focus on is this being a major cycle for growth combined with an opportunity to express who you are by shining (and sharing) your inner light. Further, you will notice people drawn to you like never before (or at least since 2007) and are more than willing to help you achieve success. Use your increased self-confidence and charisma to your advantage. Moreover, do not waste this year. Christmas in the astrology world only happens once every 12 years, and this year Santa delivers the presents to you.

Aquarius: Jupiter begins its yearlong transit through your solar 12^th house. Out of all the houses of the horoscope, the 12^th house may be the most confusing. Traditional astrology has labeled it as the house of self-undoing, and its association with hospitals and prisons always raises an eyebrow or two. In modern astrology, the 12^th reflects patterns, drives, and compulsions that operate beneath the level of conscious awareness, but not in the personal sense; instead, it’s the habits and dysfunctions passed down from generation to generation. So, Jupiter in the 12^th house can be a blessing or a curse.

On the one hand, this transit augurs a time when you begin (often for the first time) to see your inner truth. Circumstances, situations, and events begin to have deeper meaning, and you begin to acquire insight. On the other hand, Jupiter’s transits in the 12^th represent where you begin to seek the truth, and the truth always lies within yourself. If you do not have the inner courage or current capabilities to face your truth honestly, you may begin to see your truth through escapism – sex, drugs, alcohol, gambling, food, relationships, or other forms of reckless behavior. Simply put, Jupiter in the 12^th house is a year for you to do inner work by accessing the real you and not being shackled to heredity and ideas from a past that may no longer be valid.

Pisces: Jupiter begins its yearlong transit through your solar 11^th house. Traditional astrology has described the 11^th house as clubs, friends, hopes, and wishes, and similar to the 12^th house, these descriptions are not very helpful. In many ways, the 11^th house reflects your need to be bigger than who you are by being part of a group or collective that shares common values. Jupiter in the 11^th reflects a cycle where your social circle (friend, associates, or tribe) can assist you in achieving your hopes and wishes for the future. You will notice a need to change your world for the better with Jupiter transiting through this social house. In most cases, the changes you make will also benefit those around you. Finally, Jupiter is the planet of expansion, and you will notice your social circle and sphere of influence expand over the next year.

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Cosmic Weather Forecast — Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio

I’ve got a secret.

Wait for it…

I dread when Mercury goes retrograde, and not because of the annoying little problems that occur during the period when the trickster planet decides to backstep through the zodiac as they are bound to happen.

No, it’s the endless memes, complaints, and everyone blaming every problem on earth on Mercury. In many ways, it reminds me of people that blame Satan on every single problem in their lives – even the ones they CAUSED. It’s exhausting for astrologers, and unfortunately, the information that is shared on social media is more Cosmo and Allure magazines than anything that resembles astrology.

Yes, Mercury is going to retrograde, and it happens on Halloween at 27 degrees of Scorpio. Mercury will reverse course and go back through the sign of Scorpio before stationing again at 11 Scorpio on November 20^th. You may want to check your charts and see if you have anything in the fixed signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, or Aquarius because your chart will be highly sensitive to Mercury’s movements.

Mercury in Scorpio is not the trickster he usually is in more fiery and airy signs, instead he probes beneath the surface, and often brings up the sewage of our past in order for us to challenge, integrate, and transform past traumas and compulsions that may plague you. Mercury as the psychopomp is about revealing the truth, not in a literal sort of way, but instead provides you with personal truths that can ultimately change your understanding of life.

However, the biggest benefit of Mercury retrograde involves his reflection capabilities. Over the next three weeks, you have an opportunity to look at the events since the last Mercury retrograde (end of July) and see if you need to make corrections or modifications to the choices that you have made. Mercury retrograde periods give us a chance to alter course and define what we can personally do to make improvements in our lives. So, if you have had some major upsets or major challenges that have frustrated you, if you do the inner reflective work, you can see where your personal choices have led you down the wrong path, and how you can get headed down the right one once again. Remember, this is not about judgment, we all make mistakes and we can all course correct, it’s about learning from experiences and using that information in order to live the best life we possibly can.

Mercury Transits

Here are some hot spots to look for while Mercury is retrograde:

November 9, 2019 – Mercury sextile Pluto – Pluto gives you the ability to dig deep and reveal the root of problems that may be nagging you. This aspect gives us the ability to become our own personal detectives and get to the truth. It’s also a great time to do trauma work or to explore areas of your life you would ordinarily avoid.

November 11, 2019 – The Sun conjunct Mercury – The Sun is about our sense of individuality and our destiny. When Mercury retrograde conjoins the Sun, we can often get intuitive flashes of what our destiny is meant to be, and it just comes out of the blue. I once had a client who struggled with her job for months and months, and when Mercury retrograde conjoined the Sun in her 10^th house, she realized that she was bored with her job and that her own boredom and happiness with her line of work was unconsciously creating her struggles. Watch the events that happen between November 10 – November 12 closely.

November 13, 2019 – Mercury sextile Saturn/Mercury trine Neptune – We get a two for one special that will be active from November 12-November 14. First up is Mercury sextile Saturn, which is great for business activities and analyzing your business and career status over the past few months. It’s also a great time to make new plans to implement once Mercury goes direct. Next is Mercury trine Neptune, which will get your creative juices flowing, which you can use on business or personal related projects. Spirituality and inner work can be done while Mercury and Neptune are doing their cosmic dance.

November 20, 2019 – Mercury goes direct – This can be as challenging as when it first goes retrograde. Expect communication problems, technical snafus, travel issues, and other general annoyances to occur. Yet, also look forward to things slowly improving in time for the holidays.

Your Personal Mercury Retrograde

Read for both your sun sign and your rising sign, if you know it. You can get a free copy of your chart on astro.com

Aries: Mercury is going retrograde in your solar 8^th house. The 8^th house is traditionally associated with death, taxes, and other people’s money. Mercury in Scorpio likes to dig deep and in the 8^th house, it likes to dig even deeper. You may notice that your conversations with others are more intense than normal including mysterious subjects that may intrigue you. Since Mercury is retrograde, joint finances may become an issue including coming up with a plan to make them better.

Taurus: Mercury is going retrograde in your solar 7^th house. Relationships (of all sorts) will be your primary focus during Mercury retrograde. Old partners may resurface and need to be dealt with or problems beneath the surface of your relationships may need to be addressed. Further, this is not the best time for you to get involved with anyone new, so avoid investing in anyone that comes on the scene until Mercury goes direct on November 20^th.

Gemini: Mercury will retrograde in your solar 6^th house. You may need to put a watch on your tongue because you may be more critical than usual, and this could lead to complication and potential problems especially on the job or with work-related matters. Since the 6^th house governs our work environment, this would be a good time to resolve any long-standing issues and grievances – just remember to keep your ego out of it.

Cancer: Mercury will retrograde in your solar 5^th house. Traditionally, the 5^th house governs children, romance, and casual sexual encounters. I would recommend avoiding the later since Scorpio is associated with diseases, and who wants one of those? However, it is a good time to explore your romantic life and whether you are getting your needs met out of your encounters. Issues with your children or children in general surface during this retrograde season.

Leo: Home is where the heart is, and this will prove to be true as Mercury retrogrades your solar 4^th house. You may feel the need to withdraw in order to recharge your batteries, and you may feel drained, both physically and emotionally. Issues surrounding your immediate family members may surface during this retrograde season, yet despite frustrations and annoyances, this gives you an opportunity to repair familial relationships. If problems from the past resurface, deal with them rationally and responsibly so that they no longer influence your future.

Virgo: Mercury will retrograde in your solar 3^rd house. In astrology, Mercury naturally rules the 3^rd house so you may feel the usual problems associated with the retrograde more intensely. Worries and anxiety may leave you feeling scattered and your ability to focus may be limited during retrograde season. It’s also recommended that you avoid travel because complications may occur. On a more positive note, this cycle could prove useful if you need to get facts and ideas together for business-related activities once Mercury goes direct on November 20^th. Make your plan so you can implement it effectively.

Libra: Mercury will retrograde in your solar 2^nd house and financial concerns will walk onto the stage. This is a great time for you to analyze your financial situation and get a clear perspective on how to proceed moving forward. Further, new financial investments or purchases are not recommended until Mercury goes direct. If someone owes you money, they may be more likely to repay you this retrograde season or further delays could possibly occur.

Scorpio: Mercury will retrograde in your solar 1^st house. This retrograde season could prove to be more frustrating than usual. You may feel deeply misunderstood and have difficulty expressing yourself to others, and this could lead to unwanted insecurities surfacing. Since the 1^st house governs how you see the world, Mercury being retrograde could lead to a fragmented view of reality. However, this is a positive time to explore yourself on deeper levels and reveal potentials that may ordinarily be hidden.

Sagittarius: Mercury will retrograde in your solar 12^th house. Like your Leo brethren, retrograde season may be a time to withdraw and do some inner work. You may not feel the need to express yourself to others and may not want to be encumbered by other people’s problems or realities. Meditation and spiritual work are strongly recommended. Further, avoid old grievances with adversaries during this retrograde cycle because nothing good will come out of dredging up the past.

Capricorn: Mercury will retrograde in your solar 11^th house. In astrology, the 11^th house is associated with friends and groups. During retrograde season you may need to look at your social network and decide if you are getting your needs met. If your circle is not feeding any of your personal needs, then you may need to adjust them accordingly when Mercury goes direct. Further, communications with friends and associates could prove to be problematic. Avoid unnecessary conflicts and arguments throughout retrograde season. Practice proaction rather than reaction.

Aquarius: Mercury will retrograde in your solar 10^th house. In astrology, the 10^th house governs career and reputation. During this retrograde season, you may need to look at the current state of your career and make adjustments when they are necessary. It may also be time to look at new career opportunities and changing positions, locations, or even your profession. However, do not make any abrupt changes because you may ultimately regret them or potentially damage your reputation. Although it’s fine to plan during retrograde season, make changes after Mercury goes direct.

Pisces: Ordinarily, Mercury in your solar 9^th house tells you to look at the big picture rather than the day-to-day events or frustrations. However, when retrograde season occurs in your 9^th house, it’s time to take your eye off the prize and pay close attention to details that may prevent you from getting to your goal. Additionally, at this time, you may feel more pessimistic and moodier than you usually would. Avoid foreign travel if possible until Mercury goes direct on November 20^th.

I hope you have an easy retrograde!

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