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Sagittariu­s 22 Nov 21 Dec

Capricorn 22 Dec 19 Jan

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20 Jan 18 Feb

Despite it being the end of the month, the new moon in Leo and your creativity zone on Thursday is an ideal time to start pleasurabl­e things. From a new romance to an artistic project, you’ll be able to express your emotions more intensely. Let it out! However, you’ll have a major reality check as your ego gets a bit of a downgrade over the next few weeks after Jupiter

Your week begins with some family drama when Mercury in Leo squares Mars in your sign on Tuesday. Nosy relatives might try to put a damper on your passion. Fiery rage and stubbornne­ss could get the better of you, Taurus, so walk away from unpleasant discussion­s before they get messy. Prepare for some serious personal developmen­t when the new moon is in Leo.

Start the week on a fun note when the new moon is in Leo and your communicat­ion zone on Thursday. You have a lot of big ideas for starting a variety of passion projects. While your mind is going a mile a minute, pump the brakes to see if those ideas are realistic. Also on Thursday, you’ll find out who your friends are when Jupiter goes into retrograde in Aries and your social zone.

It’s a rough day for friendship­s when Mercury in Leo squares Mars in Taurus on Tuesday. It might be difficult to get on the same page with someone, especially about values and ideals. You could realize that this person isn’t your true friend at all. While it’s very tempting to treat yourself, it’s more important to use the power of the new moon in Leo on Thursday to set realistic financial goals.

Strut around like royalty and let everyone hear you roar when the new moon is in your sign on Thursday. This is a great day to get creative with your work or your appearance to bring you some major confidence. Focus on feeling good in your own skin, Leo! However, it isn’t all good vibes on Thursday, because Jupiter turns retrograde in Aries that day.

Be careful who you trust on Tuesday. Mercury in Leo squares Mars in Taurus, bringing out the sneakiness in others. What someone says in private might not be what they say in public, so read between the lines in every conversati­on. Keep your own feelings close to the vest as well. Spend Thursday recharging your emotional batteries when the new moon is in Leo and

Yikes, Libra! Tuesday could bring up some serious relationsh­ip drama when Mercury in Leo squares Mars in Taurus. What you say with your friends in public could hurt you with your lover in the bedroom. Keep the pillow talk private/i> to avoid any drama. Do some serious networking during the new moon in Leo and your social zone on Thursday.

The start of the week brings a strong possibilit­y of relationsh­ip drama when Mercury in Leo squares Mars in Taurus on Tuesday. What you say in public might hurt your relationsh­ip. A passionate affair could go down in flames if you value your boss more than your lover.v Still, you have a lot of goals you want to reach in this lunar cycle, and you’re ready to get

Start the new lunar cycle by going on an adventure during the new moon in Leo on Thursday. The moon in your expansion zone makes it an ideal day to go on a trip and explore the world even if you aren’t physically traveling. Stretch your imaginatio­n and it will take you to some amazing places.

The end of the month is a time of empowermen­t, Capricorn. You’re ready to light a fire under your life in the best possible way when the new moon is in Leo and your transforma­tion zone on Thursday. The moon is encouragin­g you to start making impactful changes in your life. Even baby steps can lead to a powerful rebirth.

The new moon in Leo and your partnershi­p zone creates a great night for romance on Thursday, encouragin­g you to form partnershi­ps of all kinds. It’s an ideal day to take all your relationsh­ips to the next level to really feel the love. Jupiter’s retrograde in Aries on Thursday could feel very much like Mercury’s.

After doing the same old routine, you might realize your life lacks a little excitement when Mercury in Leo squares Mars in Taurus on Tuesday. You might yearn to shake things up, but be careful. Don’t create drama just because you’re bored. In fact, it might be time to set a healthy routine that will help you through the lunar cycle when the new moon is in Leo on Thursday.

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