When learning to walk, we first had to learn how to balance ourselves. We had to grasp the concept of weight distribution. Once done, we were in a position to start walking. Once we mastered walking, we then had to apply that knowledge to running! Be willing and patient to learn something first before embarking on something more complex now.
Being ruled by the gracious Venus, you'll often sidestep issues you know would be upsetting to others, opting instead for a more tactful approach to tricky situations. While usually that's wise, at the moment you need to ensure that, no matter how troublesome they might be, the full facts are discussed, and frankly.
We are all aware of the saying 'what goes around, comes around'. This tends to instill fear more than it does optimism. The words often get said with more than a hint of warning. We do overlook though how effort invested that we'd given up hope of ever receiving a comeback or reward from can bring a return. Now is such a time for you. The cosmos hasn't forgotten you.
Obviously you're happy to reorganise even complex arrangements when the situation merits it. At the moment, however, you're unsure whether or not changes are wise or necessary. They are. The more you investigate, the clearer the facts will become. There can be no delay. Changes are becoming increasingly urgent by the day.
You will be guided well if you stop long enough to take in the inner messages that your ruler Venus and Mercury are trying to communicate to you. Venus is station in the sky in Gemini and will move retrograde on Thursday, May 17. Mercury, the planet of communication and also the planet that rules Gemini is in your sign. This combination reflects an easier solution to an ongoing issue that has plagued you. These two planets will work together in a sense to carve new and better avenues for you to traverse. A New Moon Solar Eclipse in Gemini also increases options to earn and eases a certain financial strain, opening doors to better days. The bottom line this week Taurus and for several weeks to follow is that you are getting in closer touch with what you value and where to invest your precious resources, emotionally speaking and otherwise. Create whatever inner or outer space necessary so the next meaningful step can show itself.
Mars, planet of passion is facing his final hurdle and the last obstacles he has to face before being able to fully flex his muscles and really get the romantic passions flowing. It's an opposition with Chiron, planet of healing that might be pushing some buttons, but with this comes a chance to finally lay some old ghosts to rest.
So much in life relies on results. Few of us adopt a 'devil may care' attitude to our lives. We don't go through each day smiling as much as we should do or shrug our shoulders and tell ourselves that we can deal with whatever life chooses to throw our way. We need evidence that goals we're pursuing are moving in the right direction. You're about to receive confirmation of this.
Last week the ideas planet, Mercury, moved into Taurus and this week it's formed brilliant aspects to both Mars and the uncompromisingly truthful Pluto. While the facts that have emerged won't always have been welcome or easy to deal with, what's come to light is enabling you to make pivotal decisions.
While you're not out of the woods yet, pressure on Mars and your romantic situation has now peaked and from this point on will begin to ease. As this was the final hurdle you had to face and there was never any avoiding this, nurture a growing sense of confidence that the light at the end of the tunnel isn't an illusion.
People who demonstrate strength are always admired. Whether this is physical or emotional strength, it doesn't go unnoticed. You are having to summon the latter now. You are aware of how limited you are in terms of emotional strength available to you but this is not negative or counterproductive. What you perceive to be a weakness will release you in some way very soon.
Progress always requires change. And as is the case now, sometimes those events can be both sudden and unsettling. Still, your instincts must be telling you that if you're to take advantage of the rather exciting events coming your way, you'll need to declutter both your diary and your existing list of goals.
Whether it's with a sigh of relief or by celebrating it from the rooftops, you've finally emerged from the final roadblock your romantic situation will face for some time. As the pressure eases off Mars you'll find that your romantic passions start rebounding from today, just as you're ready to start making up for lost time.
Recycling has come a long a way in recent decades. Once upon a time, the idea of one item being crushed to make another was unheard of. Now, most of planet Earth diligently sorts its trash every week to make this process easier. Similarly, you believe you have a problem. What you have is something that can be broken down and transformed easily into a solution!
Eclipses are about sudden changes, but changes that soon turn into breakthroughs. Bear that in mind when the events triggered by the current solar eclipse and the eclipsed Full Moon, in two weeks' time, shake things up. This may not be the variety of progress you were expecting, but it's exactly what's needed.
While you may have had to wait until the 11th Hour of your birthday month, on the last full day you've finally gained the kind of confidence that you're able to take with you into the future. Where there is the greatest rebound is on the romantic front, with a sense now that the best is still to come.
'If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs…' Rudyard Kipling, although a Capricorn and not a Taurean like your good self, knew a thing or two about patience. As one of three Earth Signs, you too are supposed to be able to recognize the benefits of taking time to do things. Now is such a time. You don't need to succumb to pressure to make an instant decision.
Being told that there's no going back may sound like reason to worry. But actually it's just a reminder that you, as a Taurus and somebody who's often more comfortable with the past than the unknown, could easily try to restore certain familiar arrangements when, at the moment, each day is about discovery.
>>55 Poets and philosophers speak of unconditional love. Romantics make mention of this too. It sounds so wonderful. Why should it be so hard to achieve? Yet when we really stop to think, we find that the emotional world is just as full of trade and barter as any market place. 'I'll do this, as long as you do that.' 'I'll be this for you, if you will be that for me.' If the bargain is broken, the bond soon loosens.
The question in your life now, is what's on offer and for what return?
A deal can be done but does it represent true value?
If ever it was time to concentrate on discussing, deciding about and taking action on ideas or offers, it's now, with communication planet, Mercury, meeting mighty Jupiter in Taurus. You've had ages to consider your options, but circumstances are changing. And so swiftly some of those offers could vanish overnight.
Having plans organised is a relief. However, now you must undo certain existing arrangements. You may have hoped that if you simply ignored them, others would, too, and they`d simply vanish. But things are far too complicated to take a chance on that. The sooner you discuss these, and there are several such situations, the more swiftly you can begin the process of putting them to rest.
As your birthday month comes to an end you're able to create a real line in the sand, distancing yourself from the romantic setbacks and challenges of recent weeks and months, ready to move on. Any roadblocks are behind you and the most romantically charged and important relationship months of the year lay in front of you.
We're encouraged to listen to and trust our instincts. We do so for good reasons because they often reveal our honest appraisal of situations, even if we choose to disregard our appraisals! When we choose not to take heed of our instincts or conscience, we become very aware of the risk we are now taking. This week, it is unnecessary for you to take an unnecessary risk!
Mars, planet of passion passed his final roadblock last week and with any pressures and challenges behind you a new sense of confidence is emerging. With Mars not leaving your romantic sector until early July you have plenty of time to make up for lost time and to let your romantic passions take the lead.
With all that activity in your house of Self-worth, it’s a sure thing circumstances related to how much you believe in yourself are going to arise, and swiftly, too. We are in an eclipse passage, where anything can happen, and your responses determine your direction vector instantly. There are few more fast paced moments in life, and moving quickly is not your favorite thing. Forget the discomfort and opt to get behind the driver’s wheel of your life. Start steering toward your dreams. The difference between aiming for new horizons and worrying about what’s happening is literally the stuff two completely different worlds are made of. It isn’t easy to choose a world to live in at the same time you’re navigating such fast paced changes, which is why it’s best to make your choice up front and stick to it.
ジェフ We're encouraged to listen to and trust our instincts. We do so for good reasons because they often reveal our honest appraisal of situations, even if we choose to disregard our appraisals! When we choose not to take heed of our instincts or conscience, we become very aware of the risk we are now taking. This week, it is unnecessary for you to take an unnecessary risk!
シェリー Aggravating as rethinking things at the last minute is, it's not only wise, it's necessary. With eclipses, last weekend and on 4 June, altering the foundation on which arrangements are based, frequent reviews are necessary. Tedious as this process is, what you learn will prevent more serious problems later in the game.
With the second half of 2012 destined to become a lot more relationship focused, work now to ensure that the communication lines are open. It's a growing sense of romantic confidence and a return of your romantic passions that is giving you the courage to speak out, letting others in.
ジェフ Days turn to weeks, weeks turn to months, months soon become years. Such is the way time works on here on planet Earth. I am not attempting to undermine your intelligence. I am, however, keen to draw attention to the fact that you ought to be aware of how easily time passes where one unpleasant or tense relationship is concerned. Now is the time to right a certain wrong.
シェリー Ordinarily exploring every option isn't just wise, it's informative. But not only is there no time, things are moving so swiftly you've barely a minute to discuss plans. Actually that's best, since with so much in transition at the moment, talking things over could actually confuse matters. Experience is a far better teacher.
ジェフ An unpleasant or tense situation between you and a certain person can, if you wish, be left as it is. I don't believe you want to leave it as it 'is'. I also don't believe you-know-who is over the moon with how things stand between you, either. What are you going to do about it? Note the emphasis on the word 'you'. You are able to build a much needed bridge now, if you choose to.
シェリー Ordinarily, sticking with your plans would be wise. But now not only are you urged to be willing to make changes, the odds are good you'll need to revise those plans, and several times over. Each version enables you to eliminate what must go and add elements that are necessary for the future.
At the same time that Mercury, planet of communication leaves your sign, the Moon makes his last visit to your communication sector before the first planetary activity for the year. This is keeping the spirit of communication alive, something that will become increasingly important over the coming months.
ジェフ If superheroes or film action heroes existed, would they cry? Would they ever take time out of their hectic schedules to have a good old fashioned blub, maybe in secret somewhere? We believe that, because they appear so strong, independent and capable, that they wouldn't display such emotion. Someone sees you similarly. Remind them you aren't superhuman.
シェリー Only a week or so ago, you were worried about the way in which events were upsetting existing arrangements. However, events gave you no choice but to go along with those changes. And things went surprisingly well. Bear this in mind now, when yet more unexpected twists demand you make yet more unceremonious changes.
5/25 What created such up and down months on the romantic front, with some real highs and lows that has created a real roller coaster ride, is the challenges and support Mars, planet of passion has received in his journey through your romantic sector. All those ups and downs are behind you, with a chance now to start fighting for what you want from love.
5/26 While the second half of 2012 is destined to become more relationship focused, the spirit of romance will never entirely die down, especially if you're willing to engage your romantic passions now. There is a call for a more fearless approach to love, refusing to hold back out of fear of failure.
The Moon's return to your romantic sector tomorrow will kick off an important few days on the romantic front and a chance to really fire up your romantic passions. Until then keep an open heart, realising that it's not your job to tell your heart how it should feel, rather its job to tell you how it feels.
Ducks in a row? There is a sense of urgency about these stars. Maybe you have lots to do and not enough time in which to get it all done; or perhaps you are under pressure to make a decision yet you don’t feel ready. Whatever the demands on your time and energy, do your usual Taurus thing, and refuse to be rushed. It is important that you have everything in place, and that you can reach a conclusion with clarity. You will also benefit from making a few simple checks now: is everyone involved in an endeavour on the same page; has certain information been sent and received; and are there any potentially damaging loose ends regarding finances. There may be clear skies now, but a Neptunian fog is building.
The Moon's return to your romantic sector today gives you a chance to get an intuitive read on your heart and the romantic passions that are now bouncing back. With fiery and passionate Mars about to move into his final month in your romantic sector and with any roadblocks now cleared, listen to what your heart is telling you.
You're watching several longstanding arrangements come to an end. In some cases this makes sense, in others you're perplexed. Dealing with the latter means asking questions about the need for such unsettling changes. Unlikely as it seems, what's going is clearing the way for worthwhile developments. While you're aware of some, others have yet to surface. But all will add substantially to your life.
No matter what happens this week, and amazing things can happen, just as some pretty intense things can happen, your job is to stay centered and still and actively look for the blessing that always exists in everything. Every situation we ever face has its purpose, and provides a key to our evolutionary journey, if only we look at it all from the right perspective. You may be open for anything or you may be particularly resistant to what comes up this week, and either way is fine. That’s the point. There is no right or wrong, everything just IS. If your reaction is fear based, it is just what you need, and therein lies the blessing. Do you see?
It’s the overview, the observer mode that gives the right perspective, because from there you can see that it’s all just a great movie.
As the Moon and Mars align in your romantic sector a potent mix of emotion and romantic passion will make it hard to deny how you really feel. If the Moon is doing its job this will evoke your fighting spirit, for as you start to wake up to what you might be missing out on, your inner romantic warrior is likely to respond with a resounding 'I don't think so'!
The key to making the most of fiery and passionate Mars' final weeks in your romantic sector and the romantic passions you're able to tap into, is confidence in what you deserve from love. It's not only confidence moving forward that matters, with a chance now to view the past through filters that empower you.
Not only is it eclipse season which intensifies just about everything on your radar, but your ruler Venus is going to be on stage Tuesday, June 5 unlike ever before. The last time this occurred in this way was well over 100 years ago. In some astrological effects it has been more like 243 years ago as Venus not only directly conjuncts our Sun, she makes a most profound and elevating angle to her higher octave Neptune. The energy coming is what miracles are made of. Things that you thought would or could never be possible may manifest and materialize right before your very eyes. The energy is so benevolent that the last time this occurred in history, world peace was possible, creative bursts were exploding in people’s psyche and love of another dimension was entering the hearts of many. What is your private wish and where do your personal needs lie? There are invisible agents swarming the land doing their damnedest to step in and make something better - to heal, to improve, to enlighten, to deepen and to broaden.
A world of better change is sweetly within your reach!
The Moon's visit to your romantic sector over the last few days has given you a chance to tap back into your romantic passions, just as you're about to move into Mars' final month here. With your inner romantic warrior now in battle mode it's time to get involved in the kind of romantic crusade that can take your love life into the future and beyond.
The Moon returns for his monthly visit to your relationship sector today, evoking your emotional and intuitive responses. The Moon wouldn't be doing his job if this didn't push some buttons and evoke some emotional responses, giving you a chance to make sense of and process what's been and to nudge things in the right direction moving forward.
The Moon has come full circle after last month's Full Moon in your relationship sector, a super Moon that most likely stirred things up. This time around the Sun is no longer in your sign and therefore no longer in opposition, giving you a chance to make sense of things that may have escalated out of proportion when they first came to a head.
It was 4 weeks ago today that a Full Moon in your relationship sector put direct pressure on both the Sun and Jupiter and as a super Moon, the closest to the Earth in 2012, it most likely pushed a lot of buttons and brought a lot of things to the surface. While the wake up calls might not be so dramatic this time, the messages are still there.
June should be one of the most important months in all of 2012. It’s the midway marker of the year, so take a moment to assess what you’ve created since January. Milestones abound, starting with the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in your house of sex and transformation on the 4th. Talk about intensity! Next up is the Transit of Venus (your ruling planet) on the 5th. This is a twice-in-a-lifetime astrological phenomenon that won’t happen again for more than one hundred years. It’s revving up your money zone, so you may reflect deeply on your relationship to the material world - and contemplate what you want versus what you really need. Auspicious planet Jupiter has been in your sign for a year, seeding your future with abundance. If it seems like you haven’t yet experienced all the luck that’s been promised, just wait until you see what happens when Jupiter moves into your financial zone on 11 June, where it will remain for a year. New streams of income and pay raises are yours now, so do your best work and don’t be afraid to ask for what you deserve.
By Jane Lyle; Your lovely ruling planet, Venus, continues to retrograde until 27th June. She crosses the face of the Sun as June begins, reminding you what a gorgeous creature you are. It’s time to think about what you value in every way - from your possessions to love, income, and how you contribute to life. It’s a good time to sell stuff you don’t want or need, or to get back in touch with old friends or even an old flame. And even though Venus turns direct on 27th, she lingers on memory lane until the very end of July. Perhaps she knows how slow and cautious you can be? Mars in Virgo (endlessly it seems) supports your creative energies, particularly between the 20th and 23rd. This helps you think about your sensuality, an essential part of your nature that you sometimes ignore or even suppress. All a bit itchy and pinchy - but after the Sun enters Cancer on the 20th you’ll feel the warmth of friendship and the love of kindred spirits. What could be better?
By Claire Petulengro; Don’t be tempted to neglect an unpleasant task as it has to be done and you will feel much better once it is over. Pay special attention to punctuality as it could be important. Existing romance is well starred and this is also a likely time for new beginnings and romantic relationships. Make the most of your social opportunities and make an effort to attend even the most minor of gatherings as it’s sure to open up a whole new world of excitement and compatible matches for you. Give me a ring now to hear why it’s worth you brushing up on your foreign accents this year.
Initially you might struggle with unexpected changes. But once you understand they aren’t just necessary but mean you can accommodate the substantial and far reaching reorganisation currently reshaping several areas of your life, you’ll explore with zest. Initially you may be unsure. But soon you’ll discover promising arrangements or, perhaps, personal alliances. When you do, show interest and discuss the future, but keep things loose. That encourages further exploration and also allows you to turn late June’s sudden, unsettling but exciting developments to your advantage.
Anyone who tries to stop you enjoying yourself is likely to get a sharp word. You'll be throwing yourself with great glee into doing whatever you want and spending money liberally. Just have a slight care since you do have obligations and partners have to be involved in any discussions about money. Happily Jupiter moving into Gemini for a year from the 11th should improve your cash flow considerably. You won't save much since it'll disappear as fast as it comes. A busy Cancer Sun from the 20th will keep you speeding ahead though be aware there will be some differences of opinion and a few surprises before the month finishes.
You are standing in the midst of a somewhat confusing and heady mix of choices and options, pathways and directions at the current time. Courage, trust, self-belief, faith, determination, focus and inner knowing are all pulling you in different directions and you seem to be finding it rather hard to know which way to turn; you feel like you are at the centre of a whirling and swirling circular ball of ‘stuff’ and you seem to have no real idea what to do. Yet, feeling overwhelmed at the current time is understandable, for you are changing on so many levels; what felt right yesterday may feel outdated today as everything is changing. On one level you want to be free to embrace the change, for it feels destined and ‘right’, but on another level you are finding it hard to find any clarity for so much is happening at the same time.
June is a month to step back from the confusion, to unload some of the many burdens on your shoulders and to begin to acknowledge that as long as you stand powerless in the centre of this swirling ball of ‘stuff’, you are unlikely to regain your perspective or sense of Self. Having faith that ‘all will be well’ when you step beyond the confusion takes courage, but you have this in abundance. It also takes trust, self-belief, faith, determination, focus and inner knowing; it is time to realise that all of these are your friends not your foe. The ball is swirling for that is its natural state of being, you are dynamic, fluid and intuitive, and the time has come for you to conduct the swirls and the whirls in order to regain your perspective and to re-shape your life...
The early days of June help you negotiate bargain rates for luxury goods. A Lunar Eclipse on the 4th brings a successful conclusion to a job, allowing you to rest and relax. You and a lover won't see eye to eye about a moral issue around the 5th. Go ahead and splurge on toiletries, jewellery, or clothes in the days surrounding the 6th. The 8th won't afford much creative fulfilment, when you'll have to do things strictly by the book. A series of fabulous moneymaking opportunities are triggered on the 11th. You'll be awarded for a job well done by mid-month. Beware of accepting a job offer on the 19th, as there will be considerable strings attached. Sign up for an art class around the 24th, when your soul cries out for creative expression. The final days of June find you doing battle with an oppressive expert.
Jupiter may be leaving your sign but this generous planet is moving into the money zone where, over the coming year, it will make a positive difference to your income and your self-image. Thoughts that should keep you buoyant during any of the more trying days of the month ahead. June is an eye-opener. You may suddenly realize how you truly feel about someone; you could discover the way a situation really is or you may find yourself on the sidelines watching seminal events unfold in other people’s lives. Certainly this is not a time to take anything or anyone for granted, nor a month to ignore any openings or red flags. By far the most dynamic period is the 19th - 29th: dreams come true under such stars, and maybes become realities. With this in mind, clear your diary of any unnecessary commitments, and create some space for the spontaneous and the unexpected.
Endings and beginnings are the subject of your stars. In a matter of days Jupiter will be leaving your sign and moving on with the intention of increasing your self-worth during the course of the next twelve months. But before the work can begin you may have to offload a commitment, sign up to a new agreement or take someone to task over a financial matter. The eclipsed full moon on the axis of finance and self-worth is likely to bring a simmering issue to boiling point, so don’t be surprised if a situation not necessarily related to money causes something of a stir. Whatever comes out of left field, so to speak, is neither an accident nor without benefit.
As the Moon wraps up his first visit to your relationship sector since last month's Full Moon this leaves you with a much better read on where things stand on the relationship front, but also how far you still have to go. With the Moon returning later in the month this has given you a chance to get your bearings.
Your money-making ideas are sound now, so don't hesitate to explore them. Even your purchases look delightful, especially those related to art and beautiful things. However, at a deeper level, you're searching for something more than just money and treasures. What you really want to discover is what matters, because you don't want to put your money on the wrong horse and regret it when it's too late. It's important to define your values because if you have the ability to attract what you want (which you do right now), wouldn't it be smart to know what it is you want? If you give thought to the car you drive or the clothes you wear, why not give thought to what matters most to you in life?
The accent remains on money, buying/selling, earnings, clients, possessions - and sensual attractions. Sunday/Monday, your finances lean toward long-term objectives: investments, debt reduction (or increase) money-sharing, etc. Be bold un these Sunday, mildly careful Monday. A wise, gentle, understanding mood drifts over you Tuesday/Wednesday. Don’t force home/domestic matters either evening. Your ambitions awaken Thursday/Friday - avoid bending any legal/ethical rules (and avoid those who do) - your efforts could strike gold, or earn a VIP’s praise! Joy, friends Saturday.
Making the most from what you're working with-which carries the rich promise of boosting your self-esteem levels and your earning capacity over the coming months-requires stretching into a variety of new poses, yogi-style, to increase flexibility. Strength-of-character alone will not necessarily serve you, Taurus, if you're only trained to repetitiously run through the same rituals. Once your target moves position (and you should expect plenty of such squirrelly target-wandering) and you suddenly must reach and grab from a different angle, you just might cramp or sprain or pull something if you haven't actively worked to promote elasticity in your responses. This is your golden key to the pricier seats. Blessedly, multiple suggestions for how else you might reach enhanced prosperity on a firm foundation will be divinely streaming from the mouths of comrades and chums… though not exactly identifying themselves as such (and maybe even, at first, sounding insubstantial or silly). Stop forcing your will onto whatever you're trying to do for long enough to listen and absorb. Then, begin practicing how to bend and twist in these uncomfortable motions, eventually loosening yourself into more profitable versatility.
June; You wave goodbye to Jupiter on the 11th as it leaves your sign for another 12 years. This begins a period of finalisation in order that you begin a new cycle in your life. This cycle is quite simply about who you are and working out the finer points about just what it is that you want for you. Look to your own needs. What’s also integral to this is that you neither lose sight of Jupiter’s magnificent ability to secure you in lots of ways, and leave you a legacy of luck, and living life on an upward trend. Actualise what you want, and add some dimensions to your dreams, as this is the time when you can see beyond the mundane and turn the corner towards excitement and expansion. Get it into your head that there is no time for procrastination here, so shake a leg. You are a Taurus and you shy away from the impractical, so therefore there will be a need to gain what you need for you, and all tempered with a sense of honesty. You begin a time now of great achievement and I wouldn’t hold back from that.
3rd Jun - 9th Jun 2012; The full moon highlights money matters, especially joint ones, and this could spill over into other areas of life like spending, values or even love and passion. How you communicate is based on how you feel, so try to banish all negative thoughts and focus on the positive.
You are weaving through either financial matters or those areas of security for the long term. It is good to take a logical look at everything though things are not yet settled. Use this time to find areas of flexibility for future focus. Communication is stirred and significant for the next three weeks in the area of local connections and those you are around frequently. You mind is more sensitive to what happens. The eclipse axis of Gemini and Sagittarius puts you in contact with those in higher positions where communication becomes important. Be clear and concise and factual for best results.
Your mood will be more intense than usual this week, so it's important not to react to what may just be a passing cloud. You are having to be more self-sufficient at the moment, but frankly you could do with leaning on someone close for support. You will be busy, with a great deal of variety in your everyday schedule. The Gemini Sun will have you zapping around at top speed, but try as well to be reflective. Luckily your enthusiasm will help other people.
Sorting out money matters could prove difficult. Avoid any suggestions from others to take a risk or spend more than you normally would on basic needs. The same goes for any pleasurable pursuits that appeal to you. Consider what the last 12 months has been about and what you have changed on a personal level.
You/a partner may have been intensely preoccupied with financial and other practical matters over the last couple of weeks in particular. Now with Monday’s Full Moon/lunar eclipse you may reach an understanding or agreement that stands you in good stead for the future. Meanwhile communications planet Mercury’s arrival in compatible Cancer is likely to see you busier than usual over the next couple of weeks. And make the most of the last week Jupiter will be in Taurus! Next week this expansive planet moves on bringing to an end the year it’s spent in your sign.
In June Mars is in your solar fifth house. With Mars moving forward in this house, you will find your creativity flowing quite freely. You may have to remind yourself to focus on important matters, or on a specific goal or objective though. Your emphasis for June may shift to finances and personal income as the Sun, Venus, Mercury, and Jupiter transit through your solar second house. Now, most of the energy goes into making money solely for the sake of spending and enjoying it. The association of Mars with the fifth house shows a great expenditure of energies pursuing the pleasures of life, including romances. On the 21st the Sun moves into your solar third house of communication, education, neighborhoods and short trips.
There is fun and mischief to be had, Taurus. Enjoy life to the fullest and fill your cup until it overflows with romance and creativity. But be warned - The overflow quickly ramps up to a cascade and then a torrent. Oops. Suddenly not only are things bouncing through your life at an ever increasing pace, your ability to manage all this activity is put to the test. Is it worth it?
Image: "In the National Library, a painting of Queen Elizabeth" Message: Framing the moment.
Social and romantic wisdom will this week bring subtle breakthroughs in close relationships. Over the next few days expect both lovers and friends to reveal deep home and family concerns. Many Taureans will now begin to understand that they were right all along. Key areas of concern may be social triangles or the long term loyalties of romantic partners. Before mid-week get extra rest and relaxation: emotions and fast social changes will be temporarily draining. Later this week unique money advancements will be pleasing: watch for new opportunities in shared payments, banking documents or loan permissions. An ongoing financial strain will soon fade: react quickly to new money options or unusual proposals from authority figures.
You start this week off with a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse, early on Monday morning, which will help you with your personal transformation, especially in regards to releasing your frustrations and fears regarding joint financial transactions with anyone. If you’ve been ripped off in the past by someone trying to take financial advantage of you and that situation has made you feel really unsettled about trusting anyone again - this is the week to forgive that person, company, or situation so that you can move financially forward in your life once again. Not only is this Full Moon Lunar Eclipse going to help you to release your fears regarding joint financial matters, but it’s also going to help you to release your fears regarding any type of joint situations - such as intimate matters such as sexuality. If you’ve felt abused, for any reason, by someone in your past this is a new beginning for you where you can begin to forgive yourself, and the other person, completely. By doing this you’ll be able to more positively move forward in your life so that you can trust again, make love again, and open your heart to new and better relationships once again! It’s time to face your past fears and resolve them once and for all! You don’t have to be afraid of losing a part of yourself to those same situations. They are in your past…not in your NOW…and most certainly not in your future IF you completely release them once and for all! You are so much wiser now Taurus. If you got a raw deal in the past, and it’s been lingering in your mind, this is the time to forgive and completely forget it about it. This Full Moon Lunar Eclipse energy will help you to release and heal over the next 6 months. It’s time to let go of the emotional baggage that you’ve been carrying around with you for far too long - so that you can really begin to move forward in your life once again!
Your card for the week beginning June 4th, 2012: The Devil
There are a couple of cards in the Tarot deck that always freak people out when they see them, and this is one of them. But this is not a gloom and doom card. It’s like this: you are addicted to something that is bad for you. Whatever this addiction is, it’s limiting you. It’s keeping you from being the whole, healthy, happy person you want to be. It can be a habit like cigarettes, booze, junk food, or surfing the internet. But it could also be a person or a relationship, a belief system, a job or even a hobby that is sucking up all of time, energy and resources, leaving you one dimensional, keeping you from succeeding in other areas of your life. This is a good week to face your demon head on. You don’t want to be bound to this thing forever, right?
Weekly Overview June 04, 2012 Your feelings run extra deep on Monday, whether it’s a certain someone you’re passionate about or something less personal. Take a more logical look around Tuesday and Wednesday, especially before you make a sweeping statement or commit to a plan. At the end of the workweek, something a little out of the ordinary inspires you. Take a jaunt off your usual path - a particularly adventurous friend makes an excellent traveling companion on the road of life now. When the weekend comes, though, you’ll want to be in your comfort zone. Spend some time alone.
Weekly RomanticScopes June 04, 2012 Monday may bring an intriguing encounter. Keep an open mind and open heart - and keep those eyes open, too. Then, are you ready for a little romantic enlightenment? Watch for that over the next few days, and again, be ready to give new ideas, people and situations more than a fair chance. Be generous! From Thursday evening through most of the weekend, love just isn’t as straightforward (or perhaps one person isn’t as straightforward) as you’d like. On Sunday, though, the understanding you seek is much, much closer. Reach out for it.
Weekly BusinessScopes June 04, 2012 Consider the context, and, in general, keep it brief on Monday. Too much information happens quicker than you think. Then if you’re feeling especially risk-averse around Tuesday and Wednesday, chalk it up to instinct - and heed it. And at the end of the workweek (and if you’re working this weekend), no news is not good news. In fact, the more you find out, the better able you’ll be to tackle problems early and assess new opportunities. With the energy you’ve got now, even bad news is just a chance to show how well you respond, regroup and recover.
As the summer months kick off on the 1st, why not head out to see a little Shakespeare in the park? Or an outdoor concert? By your favorite underground rock band? Or you could just take a good book and go read in the sunshine. Whatever you do, do your best to combine the best of both worlds: Culture and nature! Yay! By the 4th and 5th, you could have one of those ‘all that glitters is not gold’ ah-ha moments. Well, heck. Even if that big business deal or gorgeous piece of jewelry or super new friendship isn’t as solid as you’d hoped, that doesn’t mean it can’t add a little glitter to your life. Your compassionate side comes to the fore on the 4th and 5th. You definitely need to get out of your comfort zone on the 10th, 11th and 12th. And yes, it is supposed to be uncomfortable! You’re in a very, very, very high achieving kind of place and you are looking very, very cute there on the super duper 15th, 16th and 17th. Cook a nice big dinner and invite friends over on the 20th, 21st and 22nd. Make that fitness routine a little more interesting, and you’ll thrive on the 26th, 27th and 28th. Give your passions free reign on the 29th and 30th.
What, oh what, oh what, oh what is more romantic than fresh air? Sunshine? A nice summer breeze? With a hint of salt? The sound of seagulls flocking? Well, as summertime kicks off on the 1st, why not take advantage of all this awesome outdoor weather to get in a little romantic outdoor time? Extra points if you can work in a little cultural action, too. What about one of those out door movie nights in the park? By the 4th and 5th, you could be a little bit disappointed in them. Well, sugar, it isn’t the end of the world, even if it feels like it might be. Heck, they’re human. You’re human! And everybody makes mistakes. You finally get into a nice compassionate kind of space on the you-finally-get-where-they’re-coming-from 4th and 5th. Challenge yourself on the 10th, 11th and 12th. You are cute and they are cute and you are cute together on the happy-go-lucky 15th, 16th and 17th. A terrific home cooked meal will put you in a terrific mood on the 20th, 21st and 22nd. Don’t skimp on fitness on the 26th, 27th and 28th. Passion is your password, so use it often, on the 29th and 30th.
6/5 While the Moon put a lot of focus on your relationships over the last few days Mars, planet of passion is more than ready to draw it back to your romantic situation. Now just under a month away from leaving your romantic sector Mars, warrior planet of the cosmos is challenging your excuses and daring you to leave no room for regrets.
6/6 When the love gods were divvying up 2012 between themselves, they obviously came to a consensus that the love gods favouring all things romantic would get the first half of the year and those favouring your relationships would get the second half. But with the half way point of the year approaching, a new sense or romantic urgency and impatience is setting in.
Financial activities are especially noteworthy now. You are tempted to make a purchase that is showy and probably beyond your means. It is an old habit of the Bulls to go shopping when you are feeling stress. Leave the checkbook and credit cards at home to prevent impulsive purchases.
At times there may be true grace occurring in your life yet it is operating behind the scenes. It may not look or feel like it is supposed to or how you expect it will, think it should or hope it might. But I can assure you, no matter what is going on, your back is covered and you are being cared for and watched over. Venus, your ruler is making sure this is true as she makes a rare transit across the face of the Sun. Your Soul is taking center stage. In a sense, you too are coming out into the light in some special way. Venus will shine a light on your strengths or show you how to creatively transform this place and station where you currently stand. The themes that are most hi lighted now are those things in life that hold value, including finances, as well as themes of self reliance. Sometimes that slate has to be wiped clean before you can replace it with people or experiences that naturally reflect your place on the path at this point. The road can be lonely at times but the invisible realm is overflowing with support. Dial it all down to what matters most then give it all you’ve got cuz the Gods are ready to help you bridge the distance between you and what you need most.
Love not only needs to be taken as a journey but one without a roadmap, where it's more about the journey itself than the destination. It's not about taking the wrong path, especially as it's on those dead ends or paths that simply loop around to where you started that you're likely to learn the most.
The way to make the most of Mars' final weeks in your romantic sector is not to approach love with fearfulness or hesitancy, but with a bold and fearless approach. You've reached a point where your greatest fear should no longer be getting it wrong but living to regret not having taken more risks.
This is a great week to tally up your totals. Jupiter, ever expansive, transits to your money house on Monday. You’re likely to have a greater income over the next twelve months, though expenses may grow too. The unconventional is making a beeline towards you. Anything could happen. You set the rules (if you want them). You have more security than you think, due to the hearts you have touched.
Your planetary ruler, Venus, is retrograde in Gemini, where she has just transited across the face of the Sun last week and where she will turn direct just three days after the exact square of Uranus in Aries and Pluto in Capricorn, aspecting both of them as she stops to turn around. In the meantime, it seems that there continues to be quite an emphasis on your financial situation and concerns about your material security. However, the key issue is your values and now is the time for a thorough re-evaluation of how you relate to all the things and people in your life, including yourself. As Mercury opposes Pluto and squares Uranus this week you may experience some big shake-ups in your perceptions and perspective.
Diamonds are symbols of elegant beauty, which is why they're often used in jewelry. But 80 percent of the world's diamonds have a more utilitarian function. Because they're so hard and have such high thermal conductivity, they are used extensively as cutting, grinding, and polishing tools, and have several other industrial applications. Now let's apply this 20/80 proportion to you, Taurus. Of your talents and abilities, no more than 20 percent need be on display. The rest is consumed in the diligent detail work that goes on in the background -- the cutting, grinding, and polishing you do to make yourself as valuable as a diamond. In the coming week, this will be a good meditation for you.
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You can be quite good when it comes to money but lately you seem to have lost your touch. Whether it is your reluctance to ask for what is your due, or simply that your generous spirit or pleasure seeking is taking its toll on your bank balance, events this week should present an opportunity to reorganise your finances.
Nevertheless, it's always better to jump than wait to be pushed, but since you tend to react to events rather than act upon them, doing nothing will only postpone the inevitable and leave you with less control and influence further down the line.
Weekly Horoscopes: With Jupiter beginning a year-long stay in your chart's wealth zone, you'll soon be receiving a windfall or your earning power will go up. It's also a great time to make some clever investments provided, of course, that you can afford them.
Weekly Tarotscopes: Page of Swords - Previous obstructions will begin to break down, and you will be given a fresh start: a token of what is to come that will herald the beginning of a better and brighter tomorrow. You will want to walk away from or forget a painful relationship, but you won't be able to. Don't give up, a new beginning is at hand.
With lucky Jupiter, the planet of career success, in charge of your finances from now until next June, you hold a winning hand, so avoid setting your sights low and letting others make decisions for you. Be ready to take a new direction, and do not hesitate to give up on a project you no longer have your heart in later in the week.
6/9 As you put the finishing touches on your big plans, dreams and goals for the future don't forget to factor in what you want and expect from love. With some powerful relationship forces developing in the second half of the year but a lot of romantic passion to be seized now, raise the bar high on both fronts.
6/10 There is a sense of synchronicity and nostalgia in the air today and just enough magic in the air to make it hard to hold onto reality, which is why you shouldn't try. This is the kind of day where a dreamy sense of nostalgia could jog old memories, with a reminder to stay in the moment and to trust and follow your hunches.
Image: "In Victoria England, misty cobblestone streets" Message: Atmospheres of intensity.
Business decisions and financial promises may shift unexpectedly mid-week. Watch for business partners, bosses or co-workers to fundamentally change their approach or invent a new business strategy altogether. Areas most strongly affected are entertainment related projects, media interests, promotions and/or speculative investments. The coming three weeks will likely bring a disjointed atmosphere of business communications, paperwork and minor changes. Remain dedicated to seeing projects through to the end, and all will work out well. Tuesday through Thursday expect friends, spouses or close relatives to disagree with your personal style or offer minor criticisms. Take it all as an indication that close friends may now being feeling neglected or isolated. Next week a powerful new social and emotional excitement arrives: pace yourself and wait for change.
All good things must come to an end, although with Jupiter’s exit from your sign you could be in line for even greater benefits. It may take the best part of twelve months, but you should see your stock rise, either in terms of your value to others or your financial worth. And it all starts from here. However, reticent you may feel about your talents, however poorly a past investment may have performed, don’t let that stop you from trying again, albeit with a different game plan. Should someone try to block your attempts to set an idea in motion or circumstances send you back to the drawing board, don’t waste time shedding tears: it’s onward and upward.
When generous Jupiter enters your money zone, it can mean one of two things. One - the growth planet may bring abundant new opportunities to secure much needed resources. Two - you confuse excess with success. One thing it definitely says is that knowledge - properly applied - is power. There are things you need to know now, and expenditure on education is a wise investment for the future. Jupiter is also saying that people make their own 'luck'.
Chase money, spend, seek more clients or a pay raise - this month starts a year of “swelled money.” (Remember, don’t spend big before September - unless you’re making a long-term investment for capital gain, not for income.) Sunday/Monday are filled with hope - you’ll be happy even though not much goes right. Not a lot goes right Tuesday/Wednesday, either - but you should be resting, in a quiet, contemplative mood anyway, so just relax and avoid making requests or confronting others. Your energy and charisma soar Thursday to Saturday, and luck accompanies you - start something!
Don't be surprised if you have your buttons pushed, there is some pressure or some roadblocks on love's path today, as the Moon puts direct pressure on Mars, planet of passion. This is the last real wake up call that Mars and your romantic passions will get before he leaves, with a need to look at what's pushing your buttons and why.
You are the banker of the zodiac. You can practically mint money in your backyard. This is why you will be super delighted to know this week's shift of Jupiter ushers in 12 to 18 months of increased opportunities to boost your income. Ka-ching! No doubt about it. You might get a better job, or make more money in your current job, or make money on the side, or dream up wonderful money-making ideas. It will be something. You'll also feel richer because you'll buy yourself lovely goodies that make you feel spoiled and fortunate. ("Spoil me! Spoil me!") Obviously, many of you will score superb antiques and wonderful collectibles for a mere song.
Jupiter leaves your sign this week and moves on into Gemini where it could effect a sand-storm with regard to your financial situation. It may be that others are now willing to pay for expertise they have so far taken for granted. In some way you may find yourself acting as teacher to those younger. You don't have to be 'right' all the time - though it's probable that your guidance together with your practical abilities will be much appreciated and even honoured before the weekend. The nature of your relationship with health professionals and problem-solvers could undergo a change too. It may be that this is rapidly becoming a partnership which both sides treasure. It wouldn't be surprising if you were asked to join a group - even take up an honorary position on Friday.
Much as you'd like to get things organised, then stand back and watch events unfold as planned, that just isn't going to happen. Actually, it's for the best. First, the contrary mood of certain individuals would turn even simple decisions into marathon discussions. Besides, being flexible enables you to take advantage of exciting events that appear regularly, completely altering arrangements, but adding something wonderful.
Having Mercury, planet of communication in your communication sector is making it a lot easier to ensure that the communication lines are open. With the second half of the year holding some huge relationship developments, work now to ensure that your communications are how you want them to be.
You reach a point today where Mars, planet of passion is just 3 weeks away from leaving your romantic sector, wrapping up an almost 8 month visit, his longest in 47 years. With just 21 days left to tap into Mars' romantic passions it's time to stop looking back over your shoulder and forward to making the next 3 weeks count.
As urgent as Mars' final weeks in your romantic sector might seem, a lot of this is false urgency. Yes, Mars will leave your romantic sector early next month, but with the next round of planetary support to reach your romantic sector arriving in August, so long as you have the right momentum there'll be no sudden drop off.
6/15 The key to making the most of Mars' final weeks in your romantic sector and the romantic passions he's evoking, is confidence. Even if you have to fake it till you make it, choose to believe in yourself, in love and what you believe you deserve. A healthy dose of entitlement will take you a long way.
6/16 While you're still just over 2 months away from the first real developments on the relationship front, once they hit they're destined to be bigger and more game changing than anything you've seen in the last 3 decades and they will dominate your life for the following 3 years. Do what you can now to make your life as relationship friendly as possible.
While the second half of 2012 is destined to be more relationship focused and the first half more romantically focused, the reality is that romantic forces aren't going to back down. Start working now to bring more romance into your relationships, working out ways for the two to go hand in hand.
For over 7 months Mars, planet of passion has been in your romantic sector, inspiring your romantic passions and giving you the courage to walk the talk. Now in his final weeks there is a new sense of urgency and impatience, especially when it comes to finding the confidence to take a leap of faith, daring to leave no room for regret.
In her final days in retrograde motion, before turning direct next week Venus, planet of love is working to rekindle a sense of confidence and she's urging you to look to the past for inspiration. With Mars just weeks away from leaving your romantic sector, finding the confidence to believe in yourself and in love is a must.
As the Moon not only makes his last visit to your communication sector before Mars leaves your romantic sector and Venus, planet of love turns direct, but while Mercury, planet of communication is here and as the Sun returns, you have a chance to not only connect, but in a real and authentic way. This comes while the door to the past and future are both open.
With pleasure loving Venus, your planetary ruler, turning direct this week in Gemini, one of the money zone of your solar chart, you may finally have the chance to unravel a complicated financial matter or curb a bad habit. However, Venus's close proximity to the South Node of the Moon for a little while longer suggests you're not out of the woods yet and caution is advised.
Meanwhile, you've got to stop being critical with loved ones and open your heart a little more right now or you may soon regret letting a promising situation slip through your fingers. There is the real possibility that you're sitting on a goldmine while thinking about pastures new.
Taurus, get your game on. Plump for looking fabulous, even if it means stealing a few minutes’ beauty sleep, or getting your gorgeous locks glossed up. Saturn, that old taskmaster, moves direct on Monday, as does lovely Venus on Wednesday. You are about to be made an offer in your career, relationship, or home. Be ready to charge ahead. Love yourself to the hilt. In a safe and comfy way, of course!
Some wild and potentially life altering energy is peaking as Uranus and Pluto make an exact square in the sky on Sunday, June 24. This also suggests somewhere in your life you have been, are now or will be making a right angle turn as it relates to an area where you have been resisting the change, fixed in old patterns. What makes it all bearable is that prior to this, a New Moon in Gemini on Tuesday, June 19 takes some of the mind’s edge off as your ruler Venus also on that day makes a most pleasing angle to Uranus, facilitating a necessary transition. The focus is all about earnings and what you value, finding ways to be more creative in your work. If that is not occurring, this trend will help you get in closer touch with a more meaningful path. It will assist you in attracting people that can also support you in this process. The New Moon being in Gemini is about the mind and what type of dialogue you have with your thoughts. Clean out that inner head space and communicate with optimism no matter what your personal case may be. You are about to see the upside to a previous downside.
Liberate your life while remaining steady and strong!
As your planetary ruler, Venus, turns direct this week in Gemini, she is conjunct Jupiter, squaring Neptune and also aspecting the Uranus-Pluto square while the Moon and Sun are at their first quarter square and also aspecting Uranus-Pluto. This signifies a great deal of very intense energy which may have you feeling quite shaken and insecure. This is not a very good frame of mind to be making decisions and with Venus and Jupiter squaring the Neptune-Chiron conjunction it can be extremely difficult to discern the truth in all the information you are receiving. Be sure to take your time and thoroughly check and verify all the facts before you make any important financial (or other) decisions.
The easygoing pattern of the stars early in the week makes you feel in tune with someone you would like to see much more of, so plan to socialise and catch up with old friends. Financial problems also ease from Wednesday, when lucky Venus changes its direction through the skies. Back your hunch midweek.
Image: "In Texas, a tiny fence around a huge ranch" Message: Setting limits.
Early this week a four month restriction to your confidence and inner resolve ends. Key areas of new growth will be business negotiations, ideals of success and career potential. Many Taureans have recently been tested by workplace delays and challenges. Consider this to have been a necessary phase: it's time to progress rapidly forward without looking back. After Thursday romantic feelings may be intense: expect lovers or close friends to now expect obvious statements of love and dedication. Don't disappoint.
Work today to ensure that your life is as love friendly as possible, for you're about to move into some of the most important romantic days of the year. Over the next few days the Moon will make his last visit to your romantic sector before Mars wraps up a nearly 8 month visit, with a need to make romance a priority from tomorrow onwards.
The Moon has returned for one last visit to your romantic sector before Mars, planet of passion leaves in just 9 days time. Over the course of the next few days the Moon's emotional responses and Mars' romantic passions will fuse, giving you a much clearer sense of what you're fighting for and where you need to take a leap of faith.
With the Moon's last visit to your romantic sector before Mars leaves behind you, you're as sure as you're ever going to be of what your heart is telling you and where your romantic passions are trying to lead you. With Mars leaving in just 6 days time you're about to lose the courage and support you have now to take a bold leap of faith.
The celestial Bull likes its rituals and the comfort of the familiar, however every Taurus needs to get out of the home-pasture once in a while, and see what life is like on the other side of the fence. And that time is now. Travel is in the mainframe, as are people and events in faraway places. Until the 15th you have the equivalent of a tail-wind speeding your progress and easing communications, but thanks to Mercury’s about-turn hold-ups and U-bends could be par for the course from then on. Do yourself a favour and research some alternative routes before heading off. A last moment change of plan could work brilliantly, and if someone makes you a surprise offer or pulls out of an agreement, consider it a blessing. Gaining distance and perspective is essential in July, whether you do so by travelling to different places or removing yourself from the boiler-room!
Life Is there time and opportunity for fun in the sun? Yes there is, but some of your attention needs to be focused on planning for the future. Saturn’s arrival in your opposite sign (5 October) will test the strength of your commitment to certain people and situations, so signs of weakness should be addressed the moment they appear. The zone of travel and meetings is highlighted, whether you are heading off for a long-distance break or making many little trips, which connect you to people and places you’re going to want to see a lot more of. With Mercury in retrograde between the 15 July and 8 August, you’ll need to be your usual tolerant self, and while the potential for a victory of some description is in your summer stars, this will not have been achieved without proverbial blood, sweat and tears. Late August puts the home-base in the frame - a happy event and a new start could be part of the package.
Love With the work of Jupiter done in the zone of relationships you can build on everything you have acquired. In some cases this means developing deeper and stronger bonds with a new love, and in others working on better strategies for finding and keeping love. There are good people out there, and by believing the best in someone you are attracted to, you’ll get the best out of him or her. The summer will test some Taurean relationships, first and foremost because you’ll see how well someone copes in a crisis or stands behind you. On 23 August Mars enters the 7th house for a two-month stay, beefing up your sex-life yet creating periodic bouts of conflict. In view of Saturn’s arrival in the relationship zone, the summer is a perfect time to examine whether your partnership has what it takes to go the distance; with this in mind, there could be proposals and engagements on their way or plans laid down to go your separate ways.
Money Jupiter’s entry into the money zone is seriously good news. You have until July of 2013 to capitalize on this transit, which means upping your price and making wise investments, of which purchasing a property or improving your home might be two. Do not underestimate your value to employers, and if you’ve been toying with the idea of starting a business, toy no more - go for it. Early-to-mid September is an opportune time to put ideas into action, and to get the best price for your talents. If I am going to utter a note of caution it revolves around the passage of Saturn through Scorpio: business relationships sink or swim under such a transit so if you are signing long-term contracts with a company or going into partnership, make sure that you are cushioned should things turn sour. The global economy is far from stable.
Image: "At a formal dinner party, a giggling nun" Message: The joys of life.
Social invitations are on the rise this week. Early Saturday friends and lovers will explore new forms of entertainment or begin new group activities. For some Taureans this social energy may be slightly erratic or unpredictable: watch others for competing interests or minor disagreements. Before mid-July long-term friends may wish to present unusual ideas, introduce new romantic partners or significantly change their home life. Watch for a steady increase in travel plans, group social events and new romantic connections. After Monday small financial matters will begin to work in your favour: expect recent misunderstandings or delays to no longer cause restrictions. Both financial and social support systems will now begin to expand: react quickly to new options, social ideas and business ventures.
A busy everyday schedule with short distance trips and conversations galore will keep you on your toes and certainly not bored. Though you may be a touch scattered at times. Try not to over commit yourself since your energy will not be limitless. If you can delegate it will help though you'll be determined that your way is best so that may not be easy. There will be considerable challenges around mid month so play it cool and do nothing hasty. Spending money will be a pleasant diversion and there'll be enough coming in around the 17th and beyond to make extra treats possible. The final ten days will be a time to relax with loved ones.
Picture this - a funeral in a practically empty chapel with only two people in mourning. One whispers to the other, ‘It just doesn’t add up ? she had so many Facebook friends.’ Not so for you! You have the real live ones who are coming to the fore. They appear through enjoyable social occasions, and also in deep and meaningful conversation. Chances are someone may need your sage advice now, rather than a supercool ‘self-improvement’ quote. Your arms can say more than any touch screen.
My advice to Taurus is to stock the fridge this summer. Relatives you didn't even know you had will be camped on your doorstep and eating you out of house and home. This is especially true for your sign because you have such a good fridge! (You love good food and you're very discerning about the coffee, bread, meat and produce you buy.) However, this is also a good time (the next six weeks) to wrap up home projects and finish anything related to home businesses or important family discussions. It's also a great time to finish home repairs. You won't be as distracted as you think - you'll have that deck built in no time.
Mid-month Mercury stations at the base of your solar chart. This could coincide with a short, sharp shock as regards your financial position. It may be that things haven't been running quite as smoothly as you'd supposed. Chasing funds owed and even renegotiating terms is probable - especially between 16th and 20th. This could prove a difficult week for all signs. Stressful conditions globally could lead to potential financial anarchy. For this reason, having things as up to date as possible between 1st and 14th would surely be wise. Once the Sun changes signs (22nd) a degree of light is shown on what needs to be achieved next. Confronting aspects of daily cost management may be high on your agenda. It's possible too that issues about storage and the costs of insurance will be uppermost in your mind - perhaps leading to a re-think over 30th and 31st. It may be that the care of a service or item is proving a cost too far.
Mars moves into Libra (another Venus-ruled sign) on Tuesday. After months and months of travelling through another of the Earth signs it shouldn't be hard to feel this change in vibration. True, it might then seem you have no time to yourself (Make it!). It appears there's much to do - urgent repairs which must be done if you're not to incur extra expense. There's also the possibility that you may have run short of essential vitamins and minerals (iron? Vit B?). You could at least check this out. Given that your career may lurch in a slightly different direction toward the end of the week (with you covering for someone who's away), there's clear danger of work-overload. Be kind to yourself then and think 'balance' daily. On the very considerable upside what's been said about you (and which you overhear) should make you realise that your particular originality has been noted and is much appreciated.
Obviously, letting go of arrangements and alliances, some of practical importance, others long-cherished, isn't easy. However, the exciting events and, often, unexpected opportunities of the past several months require you rethink things. Tempting as it is to battle to maintain certain of these, life is moving on and so, too, must elements of your life. While some changes are, admittedly, a relief, others sadden you. That is, until you discover what, or who, is coming to replace them. After that your optimism returns, doubled.
Your stars for the week beginning 01 July 2012 The current crop of events asks you to review your loyalties. You've stuck with certain individuals, arrangements and even dreams through thick and thin. But in some cases your priorities, or feelings, have changed and in others substantial alterations in what you're dealing with make a rethink vital. While you needn't actually make those changes now, simply exploring your options is a good start.
Travel could prove a little more complicated, especially mid-week, so expect journeys to take longer and for emotions to be running high. Likewise, if you’re heading into business meetings or dealing with the public at large, don’t expect everyone to agree. Indeed, in a few instances an endeavour may have to be abandoned simply because no consensus can be found. As one of the more laid-back and practical creatures in the zodiac, it could be your job to try to bring everyone together and to establish a peaceful order in the midst of chaos. And although it may seem wiser to leave a situation open-ended, with Uranus and Pluto getting ready for another fandango, don’t leave a single loose end.
The focus is on communications, travel, siblings and casual friends, details, errands and paperwork. In practical areas this is not an important time, but it holds some moral and human themes, as your ideas, life philosophy and relationships can be affected by what you say and write. (You don’t have to worry immediately about the practical, as earnings and possessions face growing luck here to mid-2013.) Changes - and perhaps sorrow or anger about a recent change - arrive Sunday/Monday. Monday eve brings a mellow, loving mood, to Wednesday. This night to Friday rewards ambition.
Discreetly devising modest, concrete initiatives for increased profitability and improved efficiency is presently a better use of your brainpower, Taurus, than extrapolating any further on theoretical treatises or moral assertions. Verifiable physical results are what's now called for, not merely elegant concepts. Ordinarily, tangibility is the language you Taureans speak with effortless fluency… but there's something about the current astrology (a la what I wrote you last week) that tempts you into broader, more abstract debates with little tangible payoff and the potential to distract you from attaining the results you desire. Be particularly wary of your hasty first-reactions to others' methodological suggestions: You cannot know if their way will or won't yield a torrent of success, unless you have given it an earnest try and can accordingly prove or disprove its efficacy. Don't discount such possibilities prematurely. It doesn't matter whose idea emerges as the winner, as long as it's the one that works best. Keeping your tangible goals in mind, you're in no position to rule out anything that might help.
Most Taureans are kind, even when faced with challenging of circumstances and difficult individuals. Yet you have limits and somebody has exceeded them. That's bad enough. But worse, you find it nearly impossible to discuss the issues in question. That's the real problem and the reason things must change.
Being ruled by the charming Venus, you're usually able to find a diplomatic way to prevent others from getting themselves and, perhaps, you entangled in potentially costly situations. But they're not only ignoring your advice, they're determined to do things their way. Let them, making it clear you can't pay for the mistakes.
Daily Love & Romance Horoscope for Monday 16 July:
The Moon and Venus, planet of love align today, in what is a last ditch effort to boost your confidence and your belief in both yourself and in love. The joint message coming from the Moon and Venus today is that you'll get back from love what you believe you deserve and that it's more than okay to fake it till you make it.
Obviously, letting go of arrangements and alliances, some of practical importance, others long-cherished, isn’t easy. However, the exciting events and, often, unexpected opportunities of the past several months require you rethink things. Tempting as it is to battle to maintain certain of these, life is moving on and so, too, must elements of your life. While some changes are, admittedly, a relief, others sadden you. That is, until you discover what, or who, is coming to replace them. After that your optimism returns, doubled.
Daily Love & Romance Horoscope for Monday 23 July:
Mars' departure from your romantic sector earlier in the month left it empty and with the Sun still another month away, you've been on your own, trying to keep Mars' romantic passions alive. As the Moon makes his first visit to your romantic sector since Mars left, this gives you an intuitive read on your heart and a reminder of what you want and need from love.
Sooner or later you'll need to confront somebody who's difficult on the best of days. Ordinarily you'd figure out a strategy. In this case, however, you'd only create complications. Besides, when events in the middle of next week force things to a climax, you'll need to think on your feet anyway.