Feel that Uranus magic!

YOUR HOROSCOPE FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING 5 AUGUST 2018

My name may not be Sting, but I’ve certainly waxed lyrical this year about Uranus’ change of signs. When a planet this exciting and unpredictable walks in the Taurean ‘fields of gold’, that’s one message in a bottle that needs to be communicated! Just because it’s beginning a retrograde movement, which will eventually take it back into Aries, doesn’t mean that any important advances will be brought to a halt. Actually, this is a crucial opportunity to feel some Uranus magic, and fine-tune those all-important changes.

ARIES March 21-April 20

Life is composed of different rhythms and cycles that ebb and flow, recess and revive, slow down and speed up. Sometimes, despite our best intentions and plans, a process needs to be wound down before it can be cranked back up again. It happens both with world economies and within our own relationships. It’s a natural process which is best handled if you accept it and go with the flow. So, as you sense that something in your life is coming to an end, instead of feeling regrets, just have a look at what's beginning. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: We all worry about what others think of us. But don’t let it be why you deprive yourself of an entitlement.

TAURUS April 21-May 21

With so many different unresolved problems on your hands, wouldn’t it be wise to prepare yourself to be disappointed this week? If you add a few of the world’s current issues, plus the fact that Uranus is turning retrograde in your sign, surely that’s enough to make anyone feel down on their luck? Should you set your expectations too low? No! Absolutely not! Although the silver lining is only just appearing, it is there, and the cosmic climate offers more than just a ray of hope. Be ready to welcome a quiet reason to be optimistic. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: There is a tendency to assume that everything can happen magically. But a little common sense won’t go amiss!

GEMINI May 22-June 22

From the comfort of our sofas we love watching dramas unfold. But it’s not just watching them being acted out on screen that we find so entertaining, we love being part of the action too. We play out roles and take on different characters throughout our lives. We act out parts with such gusto that we forget that we made a choice about the role we’re playing. As Uranus turns retrograde this week, it encourages you to reassess an intense situation you’re involved with. If you want to move on, the time to do so is here. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: In the battle between head and heart we all need to find balance. That’s what the cosmos is trying to help you to do.

CANCER June 23-July 23

It’s easier to change the world than we’re led to believe. There are so many ways to take action that I’m not sure where to begin. You could join a protest movement, try to open the minds of the close-minded, fight against the traditions that give power over others. Or, you could just choose to change the way you approach life and try to find a gentler, more accepting way of dealing with the events that come your way this week. Though it may not be right to forget an injustice, you can find a way to move ahead. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: A challenge is sometimes needed. Be adventurous . Set yourself a goal you are not sure you can reach.

LEO July 24-August 23

Is it possible to negotiate with destiny? We tend to think that our future is a done deal. That we’re going to end up where we’re ‘supposed’ to end up, regardless of what we do and how we live our lives. But, your future isn’t written down on stone tablets somewhere in the ethers. It’s more like a light sketch, made in pencil, which can easily be adjusted and altered. As Uranus prepares to change direction, you have the possibility to change the course of your life. This week brings an exciting opportunity to collaborate with faith. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Does our own view have more validity than someone else’s? Recognise a sensitive situation before judging it.

LIBRA September 24-October 23

Amazing things can happen when we allow ourselves to think creatively. Letting go of the familiar script of your life, and improvising, leads to innovative ways to solve problems, and unfamiliar solutions that can change lives. As Venus changes signs, just as Uranus begins its retrograde motion, don’t underestimate the power you have to think on your feet and find answers to some of your most perplexing problems. Use your energy to inspire your actions and focus on what could be possible… because you can reach for the stars. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Don’t get bogged down in too much philosophical wondering. Your outlook is surprisingly good right now.

VIRGO August 24-September 23

There’s something comforting about imagining an easier life in a different world. Actually, though, there is a different world available to you and it’s much closer than the one you imagine. It’s part of where you are right now… just hidden from view. Think of it as if you own a car that isn’t working as it should. It’s tempting to trade it in for a new one, but instead, you simply take it to a mechanic for a tune-up. So, in your life now, rather than run from something that feels difficult, there’s an easy way to fix it which will save you time and energy. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: You don’t need to solve the puzzle that surround you. Just relax, let events unfold. Patience will be rewarded.

SCORPIO October 24-November 22

The planet of communication has joined your co-rulers Mars and Pluto in retrograde motion across the sky. Although you might think this suggests that the week ahead will have more than its fair share of communication problems, it’s not quite that simple. Mercury isn’t in your sign: so, although the art of clear communication will be a focal point, there is no need for any difficulties. The challenge lies more in your ability to listen attentively to what someone wants to share with you. The depth of understanding will be valuable to you both. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: You are hearing a soft, yet strong, whisper of advice from within. Trust it. Your inner-voice is wiser than you know.

SAGITTARIUS November 23-December 21

The beginning of Uranus’ retrograde movement across the skies brings you the chance to do something you’ve been waiting to do. You have a skill that you’ve never really been given the opportunity to use to its full potential and this is your moment to begin using it. Rather than pushing away the feeling of edgy apprehension this transit brings, you can use it to fire yourself up and motivate you. If you’re determined and confident in yourself, you can grab hold of a real chance to create positive change. It’s been long overdue. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Sinking in an ocean of uncertainty? So why are you ignoring the luxury liner that is steaming to you with a lifebelt?

CAPRICORN December 22-January 20

Some people go to great lengths to own the latest electronic gadget or designer product. They’ll queue all night outside shops to get the most recent designs. In one way, they want to be at the cutting edge of change. Yet this kind of change holds little satisfaction for you. You’re looking for a way to express outwardly what you’re feeling inside. Things can be done very differently this week if you take the cosmic energy and run with it. Uranus will help you to ensure that you do all the right things, for all the right reasons. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: If you want to cut yourself off from someone else’s feelings, you can. But whether or not you should, is your decision.

AQUARIUS January 21-February 19

Mars is slowly reversing back through Aquarius on its way to leaving your sign. Uranus, your ruler, is turning backwards too. Rather than this being a celestial signal that you’re going to be sitting around waiting for something to happen, it’s an indication that what’s slowing you down is easy to fix. If anything’s impeding your progress now, it’s more than likely to be your impatience! You could be putting too much energy into accomplishing something that is happening of its own accord. Trust a little more and let things unfold. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Exciting discoveries are rarely made whilst pursuing obvious objectives. It can’t do any harm to stretch yourself a little.

PISCES February 20-March 20

This week brings an opportunity to explore something that’s of great importance to you. Whether it’s a relationship or an opportunity, you can investigate it in detail. As Uranus begins its retrograde movement across the sky, it indicates that the more you know, the deeper your emotional commitment will be. Being aware of this might help you to find the objectivity to stand back rather than to care too much. Context is important. Don’t focus too much on the details and lose sight of the bigger picture. It’s very promising. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: If we think too hard, there would be no romance, or adventure. Better sometimes to go too far than not far enough.