Your Weekly Horoscope: Get Ready For Pleasure Loving Venus To Get You Glowing
Astral & Opal Weekly Horoscope - Week Aug 29 - Sept 4
ARIES
Let’s talk partnerships, Aries. This Monday romantic and pleasure-loving Venus enters Libra and your 7th House of one-on-one relationships, orienting your focus off of improving yourself and turning your attention to your better half. For the next three weeks you’ll find yourself more interested in creating harmonious interactions between yourself and those closest to you; this doesn’t just apply to romantic partners but business partners and close friends as well; any relationship where you and the other person are on equal footing will benefit from this charming Venus energy. If you’re single and looking for love this transit could send someone with serious potential your way, so keep your head up!
On Tuesday Mercury turns retrograde in Virgo, so while your heart might be with others, your mind is busy reevaluating how you handle your daily life and health—do you treat your body like the temple it is? Mercury will be moving backwards through your 6th House until August 22nd, so take the next few weeks to listen carefully to your body and the signals it sends you; you don’t need to overhaul your life in one quick jump, but take small, practical steps that will be more effective over time than just a onetime fix-it that winds up being only temporary.
TAURUS
Time to clean up your act, Taurus—literally! On Monday beautifying Venus moves into Libra and your 6th House of health and efficiency, urging you to mix a little magic into your workout routine. Instead of putting on the same old sweats before hitting the gym, how about indulging in some new sleek athletic gear that is chic enough for post workout brunch? You’re not going to be interested in any warrior mud run competitions right now, so try some more refined exercise to get your blood pumping; whether it’s moving in time to the music at Soul Cycle or toning up at barre method, elegant exercise is the way to go now.
On Tuesday romance might hit a snag when Mercury turns retrograde in Virgo and your 5th House of love and pleasure. Perhaps that special someone who seemed to check off all the right boxes starts waving a few red flags in your face that you can’t ignore. This same part of your chart rules creative expression, so if there are any artistic projects you’ve been working on for a while, now is the time to go back and refocus on them; retrogrades rule the past so whether it’s an old painting that could stand a new coat, or perhaps an old flame that reignites, keep an eye out for any returning and recurring themes that the universe sends your way.
GEMINI
Time to reignite the romance in your life, Gemini. This Monday planet of pleasure Venus slides into Libra and your 5th House of romance and creativity, giving you that extra special something that will have heads turning and leave you with more options for a last minute summer fling that you could have anticipated. Be sure to get out and mingle for the next three weeks because you’re sure to find someone who gets your heart beating faster, even if it is only a temporary thing. Since this sector of your chart is also about creative expression, don’t hold anything back when it comes to being unabashedly yourself; whether you change up your hair with a fresh pastel shade or indulge in some new ink, do you.
On Tuesday your ruler Mercury turns retrograde in Virgo and your 4th House of home and family. For the next three weeks you might feel less stable than usual, as the environment around you seems to fluctuate at every turn with uncertainty. Perhaps communication problems start popping up between you and a roommate or parent and it seems that no matter what you do it’s impossible to find a compromise. Keep your head down and try to keep the status quo—it’ll all be over soon enough!
CANCER
Time to settle in and nest, Cancer. This Monday beautifying Venus enters your 4th House of home and family, encouraging you to turn your artistic eye to your immediate surroundings. Perhaps it’s time to do a bit of redecorating or splurge on a really fabulous piece of furniture that will prove to be a great investment and last a lifetime. The 4th House is your natural domain and your homelife is extremely important to you, so be sure to honor that by making your personal environment as pleasing and true to you as it can possibly be.
On Tuesday Mercury powers down as it enters a three week retrograde period in Virgo and your 3rd House of local communities and communication. Be sure to be extra careful about how you interact with others and communicate your ideas right now because it will be extremely easy for people to get the wrong idea under this planetary transit. Reread every email and text before sending, and make sure to get a receipt or confirmation on any important documentation that you might be dealing with. On the flipside retrograde rules the past, so if there are any writing projects or ideas that might have gotten put on the backburner, now is the perfect time to return to them for a major tune up.
LEO
This Monday Venus moves into your 3rd House of local communities and communications, adding an extra special something to your neighborhood haunts. For the next few weeks make an extra effort to get out and enjoy all the pleasures your area has to offer. Whether it’s spending a night gallery hopping or trying out that new wine bar down the street, you’re sure to enjoy yourself if you just throw on some shoes and leave home for a few hours. This same sector rules your siblings, so if you haven’t checked in with your brother or sister for a while, be sure to give them a call!
On Tuesday Mercury powers down for a three week retrograde phase in Virgo and your 2nd House of earned income and tangible possessions. During this phase be extra careful about how you spend your money and keep an eye on your bank statements; now more so than ever it’s easy to get thrown off your usual budget and spend funds you thought you had. You know those proverbial rainy days? Treat the next few weeks like that, with as much caution as you can muster, and you should get through this transit none the worse for wear.
VIRGO
How about upgrading your net worth appeal, Virgo? This Monday beautifying Venus moves into Libra and your 2nd House of tangible pleasures and earned income. Perhaps it’s time to indulge yourself with some new splurges that are less fast-fashion and more long-term investment. Few signs appreciate quality design like yourself, so look for pieces that meet your exacting standards and nothing less; how about an expertly tailored jacket or a new leather bag that will only get better with age?
On Tuesday your ruler Mercury turns retrograde in your sign, making this transit a double whammy for you. For the next three weeks it might feel as though you can’t get anything right (I know, your worst nightmare) but the whole point of retrograde is to orient our focus on the past and deal with projects or relationships that haven’t been properly put to rest or finished, but only ignored and left behind. Spend the next few weeks reviewing yourself and how you interact with others; are you presenting the truest version of yourself? If not, it might be time to revamp your attitude.
LIBRA
Well look at you! You’re positively glowing, Libra! This Monday pleasure-loving Venus enters your sign, lighting you up from within with all its charm and grace. Venus is the natural ruler of Libra, so you’ll feel completely in your element for the next few weeks as you gracefully move through life with all the aplomb and star power of a supermodel. This is a great time to try revamping your look, so if you’ve been feeling it’s time for a change there could be no better astrological opportunity!
On Tuesday Mercury turns retrograde and starts a three-week snooze fest in your spiritual and reclusive 12###sup/sup### House. This part of your chart is all about endings and letting go, so don’t be surprised if some issues you thought had been laid to rest start popping up and clamoring for your attention. Yes, you may have thought you’d worked through said issues, but perhaps not as thoroughly as you had originally thought. The next three weeks are less about moving forward and more about finishing things up, so don’t worry too much if it feels like you’re not going anywhere—there’s a reason why the universe is sending you these vibes.
SCORPIO
How vivid can you dreams become, Scorpio? Well, I’m going to guess very starting this week because beautifying Venus moves into Libra this Monday, turning its charm and grace on your subconscious realm of the 12th House. This is the sector that rules your dreams and creative inspiration, so you might come up with some of your best ideas while asleep or letting your mind wander in some good old fashioned day-dreaming. Now isn’t about finding love outside of yourself, Scorpio, it’s about nurturing your spirit; think less about hot dates and more about calming hot yoga sessions.
Mercury turns retrograde on Tuesday in Virgo and your 11th House of social groups and global communications and for the next three weeks you’ll want to be extra careful about how you voice your opinions and to whom you’re telling them to. Right now it’s only too easy for people to take what you mean the wrong way and the last thing you want to do is alienate yourself from the people you feel most comfortable around, so err on the side of caution.
SAGITTARIUS
The friendzone is a good thing for the next few weeks, Sagittarius! That’s because romantic and playful Venus is moving into Libra this Monday and your 11th House of friendships and social groups. For the next three weeks you’ll want to be surrounded by groups of people and really feel like you’re a part of something as opposed to going it alone. Try and organize get-togethers with the gang and have as many nights out as you possibly can; summer isn’t completely over just yet!
On Tuesday you’ll want to start being more careful about how you present yourself on the career front, Sag. This is because Mercury is turning retrograde in your 10th House of professional goals and ambitions, making it only too easy to slip up when it comes to impressing the VIPs or unveiling your latest coup. Few signs can be as blunt as yourself, so now more than ever you’ll want to watch what you say and not end up with your foot in your mouth. There will be plenty of time to toot your own horn when Mercury turns direct on September 22nd, but until then hold off on the press releases.
CAPRICORN
Time to shine, Capricorn! This Monday Venus moves into your ambitious 10th House, giving you some fabulous added charm that will leave everyone in your path reeling with just how capable and graceful you can be when given your proper dues. Whether you get new headshots taken, unveil a new website, or just decide to upgrade your work wardrobe, your image is at an all-time high and no VIP will be able to refuse you anything, so if you’re on the lookout for a promotion or raise now could be the perfect time to step up and make it happen!
It’s not all fun and games though; on Tuesday Mercury turns retrograde in Virgo and your 9th House of foreign travel and higher learning. This is the part of our chart where we go to break down barriers and move beyond our own constructed fences, so with communicator Mercury currently hitting the snooze button you might feel more fenced in than usual and unable to move beyond your own limits. While it’s frustrating, it’s also temporary; once Mercury turns direct on September 22nd you’ll be back to your old expansive self.
AQUARIUS
It’s a big beautiful world, Aquarius, and you should see as much of it as you possibly can. This Monday pleasure-loving Venus moves into Libra and your expansive 9th House of wanderlust and foreign cultures. For the next three weeks anything new or unusual will catch your eye as especially appealing, whether it’s fashion, food, or even a sexy stranger. Someone with a vastly different background than yourself will be far more interesting to you right now than someone who you share everything in common with, so get out and explore all the variety the world has to offer!
It might be a little difficult for you to break down your personal boundaries and expose your true self, however. This is because on Tuesday Mercury turns retrograde in your deeply intimate 8th House, making you feel like no matter how hard you try you just can’t express yourself to that special someone. This area of your chart also rules joint finances, so perhaps someone needs you to pay up on a long standing debt and it catches you off guard; transits to this part of your chart are never easy but just remember that it’s temporary and will be over come September 22nd.
PISCES
How about a little intimacy, Pisces? This Monday romantic Venus enters your sexy and secretive 8th House, turning up your internal fire and encouraging you to disappear behind closed doors with you know who. How about investing in some luxurious lingerie that makes you feel like the sex kitten you are? Or perhaps you might try indulging in a bit of 50 Shades fantasy (trust me, the actions are more fun than the book); yes, even you have a sexy side to you, Pisces, even if you don’t tend to think of yourself that way very often.
On Tuesday you’ll need to take things one step at a time, however, when Mercury turns retrograde in your 7th House of contracts and one-on-one relationships. For the next three weeks be extra careful about forming any new agreements or relationships with someone, especially those that require signing your name in ink. Retrograde is about the past, so starting something new isn’t going to benefit you now; instead look to unfinished business that could use a bit of polishing up.
About the Contributor:
Patty Phillips is a California Bay Area-based astrologer. He began studying the fascinating secrets of the zodiac as a freshman at Sarah Lawrence College in the fall of 2009, alongside other such topics as Medieval Magic, Historical Espionage, and Royal Court Genealogy. This passion for the esoteric science of the planets & signs was spurred on after realizing that astrology went far beyond one’s sun sign and that there was in fact a roadmap to each person existing within the stars above us, and that many of our own questions could be answered by directing our gaze towards the heavens and interpreting what the planets meant for each individual. Patty has interpreted hundreds of charts for friends and family, and after stints in the NYC-fashion industry and journalism, he decided to start his own business, Wanderlust Astrology, as a way to bring his specific and unusual knowledge to a larger audience. By doing so he hopes to demystify the ways of the zodiac in order to help people better understand and approach the various issues that life—and the planets—may bring their way. Patty is available for one-on-one consultations and private readings, each geared to help his clients best understand how to work with these ancient energies in modern times.
