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WEEK: August 20th - August 27th, 2010
 Aries
The Mercury retrograde could wreak havoc at your work as it tends to signify glitches in communications, transit and commerce. There often seem to be more problems with computers and cars during this phase, too. If there are more complications and challenges at work you could be more stressed and anxious than usual which can also affect your health, so it is a good time to review and reassess your diet and exercise regimen in order to improve and maintain your level of fitness. If you do have any health concerns during this period, it would be wise to get a second opinion and to use stress-reduction strategies and natural therapies to facilitate healing.
 Taurus
Under this Full Moon you seem to come in touch with the power of your creative energy and expression. Friends may even be encouraging you to explore the depths of your creativity now. Your planetary ruler, Venus, at home in her other sign, Libra, being conjunct Mars as they aspect this Full Moon seems to be an indication that you are trying to find the balance between peace and passion, especially in your work situation. The biggest challenge for you in your work right now seems to be that there is some conflict with your fundamental beliefs and the responsibilities or restrictions of the job. It may be that you feel you are carrying more than your share of the load.
 Gemini
Your planetary ruler, Mercury, is now retrograde in its other sign, Virgo, and you are most likely to experience the communications glitches, computer malfunctions and other minor complications around the home or with family members. People and memories from the past can also come back to haunt you now until Mercury has gone direct again late next month. These things happen for a reason. This is a time for you to slow down and take the time to review past experiences in order to learn from them, and also, if possible, to go back and redo or resolve things that haven't worked out in the past. Sometimes there are second chances.
 Cancer
Mercury has just turned retrograde in Virgo and now, at the Full Moon, the Virgo Sun/Pisces Moon are aspecting Pluto in your opposite sign, Capricorn, adding even more power to this most powerful time in the lunar cycle. While you may be thinking deeply about a great many things now, including your relationship with a partner, as Mercury is retrograde it is not a good time to make any important decisions. You could learn some information now that has been buried or secret, but you will know even more by the time Mercury has turned direct next month. It is an excellent time to do research, gather information, review and reassess your options.
 Leo
Your planetary ruler, the Sun, is now leaving your sign and just after it enters Virgo it is opposed by the Full Moon in Pisces. The emphasis right now seems to be on your money, possessions, material security and values. As Mercury now retrogrades in Virgo, it is an excellent time for you to review and reassess your financial situation and re-evaluate your choices and decisions in that area. However, this is not the time to make any important decisions, finalize any financial deals or sign any important documents. Do your research now, but put off any major decisions until after the middle of next month when you can make more well-informed decisions.
 Virgo
Your planetary ruler, Mercury, is retrograde in your sign now, so this can be a trying time for you as you deal with the usual delays, glitches, misunderstandings and mix-ups associated with Mercury retrograde. Because it is in your sign, though, you will feel it even more on a personal level than usual, especially as the Sun is in your sign as the Full Moon in Pisces opposes it. Your relationship with a partner could actually become deeper and more profound as the Sun and Moon both aspect Pluto in Capricorn at the Full Moon. It seems to be a good time to review your financial situation now, too, and see how well the books are balanced.
 Libra
There is a conjunction in your sign between your planetary ruler, Venus, and Mars during this Full Moon so you may be balancing your tendency to be too passive with a little more assertiveness now. Your sign sometimes has a tendency to give up what you want or need in order to please others. If you do that too much you end up with resentments that can come out in passive-aggressive behaviour. It is far healthier to state your own needs and desires, and to work with others to establish a win-win situation. You really only want what is fair and equitable, after all. With Saturn in your sign now, you will be very aware if you are carrying more than your share of the load.
 Scorpio
Your planetary ruler, Pluto, is retrograde in Capricorn and is still the apex of a T-square with Jupiter in Aries opposite Saturn in Libra so you can accomplish an incredible amount, but it will require immense effort and you will need to work with the changes that are occurring, not against them. First, you will need to accept that change is happening and that there are forces beyond your control that are creating those changes. The more you try to assert control and push your own personal agenda the more difficult things are likely to be. Mercury is now retrograde in Virgo so, like everyone else, you would be best to use this time to rethink and reassess.
 Sagittarius
While Mercury is retrograde in Virgo now until mid-September, it would be a very good time to reassess your general life direction and to rethink and revise your ideas about your career path and what you hope to achieve. Do your research and soul-searching now but don't make any decisions until Mercury has turned direct. Your planetary ruler, Jupiter, is also retrograde in Aries and will continue to be part of the aspect pattern opposing Saturn in Libra and squaring Pluto in Capricorn until mid-September, so you may feel a little like you are stuck between a rock and a hard place, but resistance is futile, so surrender to the changes that are happening.
 Capricorn
With the current aspect pattern involving your planetary ruler, Saturn, in Libra opposite Jupiter in Aries, both squaring Pluto in your sign, you are at a major crossroads in your life but seem to be resisting the necessary changes and transformations that are now in process. You are going through a metamorphosis of sorts and, just as the caterpillar has no choice but to become a butterfly, your attempts to be in control of the process are also futile, so you might as well surrender to it. As Mercury retrogrades between now and the middle of September, you can benefit greatly by questioning your beliefs. Just because you believe something doesn't make it true.
 Aquarius
The current aspect pattern involving Jupiter in Aries opposite Saturn in Libra in a T-square with Pluto in Capricorn suggests that you have some rigidly held beliefs that are interfering with the freedom you would like to embrace. This Mercury retrograde period between now and the middle of September would be an excellent time to take a deep look within. You might even find it helpful to see a counselor, therapist or astrologer to help you to get a new perspective on any subconscious patterns of self-sabotage or self-defeat. With Chiron conjunct Neptune in your sign there is the potential for deep healing and spiritual awakening.
 Pisces
Uranus is retrograde in your sign and will be in your sign now until March next year, so there is the potential for some upheavals, disruption, shake-ups and awakenings between now and then. As Mercury is now retrograde in your opposite sign, Virgo, now until mid-September this is not a good time for you to make any major decisions or to finalize any deals. It is an excellent time to ask lots of questions, rethink, review and reassess, especially when it comes to partnerships or relationships with others. If you are consulting anyone for any reason, be sure to get a second opinion and do your own research as well before drawing any conclusions.
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