With the eclipses well and truly in the rear view mirror and Venus sliding into Libra (Wednesday in all timezones) there’s a certain sweetness to the week that should feel a little more palatable than the past few weeks. After a surprise reveal or confession materialising last weekend, this week has all the makings of something more positive. The energy is an unusual but rather pleasing mix of potent, creative and wildly practical. Make the call, pitch the idea or schedule the coffee around Tuesday or Wednesday…but definitely no later than the 10th when tensions between Mars and Uranus make seeing eye-to-eye a whole lot trickier.
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Aries and Aries rising
Expect an increase in social aplomb this week as Venus helps smooth over ruffled feathers – especially in your closest relationships (Wednesday GMT and AEST). Bones of contention with your main squeeze (or best mate) should be much easier to negotiate on Wednesday and Thursday when the moon and Venus team up to bring you a little bit of extra diplomacy. Get it done before things intensify (especially anything cash-related) over next weekend.
Taurus and Taurus rising
Like sliding into a clean sheets and a cosy bed after camping for weeks, Venus’ sign change (Wednesday GMT and AEST) should bring a noticeable degree of comfort to your day-to-day that just feels easier. With the mood shift activating your wellness sphere, mid-week looks perfect for treating yourself to something luxe-but-wholesome. New workout kit, a healthy meal subscription or some extra PT sessions will do nicely.
Gemini and Gemini rising
A standstill on the job front should start to move again with Saturn now lurching forward once more. It’s the slow but steady momentum you’ve been hoping for to get a project back on track. Venus’ ingress into Libra (Wednesday, all time zones) presents a very sweet window for doing something fun. Celebrate with someone who makes you laugh, just because. Spa days, long lunches or shopping outings are heartily encouraged.
Cancer and Cancer rising
A brief reprieve mid-week brings a softness to the astro weather, inviting you to find connection and comfort in everything familiar. Make plans to stay in and recharge your batteries Wednesday and Thursday, when the skies set the scene for meaningful conversations and extra empathy. Over the weekend the mood look wilder; watch for misunderstandings with friends that could spiral quickly.
Leo and Leo rising
Your negotiation skills are en pointe from Wednesday, when Venus imbues a new level of diplomacy and kindness to the way you express yourself. It’s the perfect weather to do a deal, call that difficult relative or initiate a tricky conversation if you’ve been putting it off. However you use it, get it done before the weekend when Mars and Uranus trigger a tug-of-war between work and home.
Virgo and Virgo rising
Relationships take front and centre this week as a situation that seemed a little too good to be true develops into something more material. Look for the opportunity to build on the weekend’s lip service and transform it into something tangible before the middle of the week. Once Venus moves into Libra (Wednesday, all time zones) you’ll get a shot at negotiating the finer details and make things work – especially on the financial front.
Libra and Libra rising
A cool change mid-week spells good vibes and a sense of flow you haven’t felt in months. Celebrate the sign change mid-week by planning something a little bit special with someone you hold dear. Buddying up with someone you care about will elevate the whole experience and put you in a relaxed frame of mind for a more intense weekend.
Scorpio and Scorpio rising
After some potentially intense-but-productive conversations with friends Monday/Tuesday, don’t be afraid to make like the moon (now in its balsamic phase) and go to ground. Now is the time to find shelter in solitude. Wednesday through Friday, the skies offer some excellent weather to regroup and weigh up your options. Before next week’s new moon, a spicy moment with someone in your immediate vicinity could become a much bigger issue than you anticipate so enjoy the peace and quiet while you can.
Sagittarius and Sagittarius rising
There’s a little more spring your step – at least on a social level – this week as Venus bolsters your swagger from the middle of the week. Wednesday and Thursday (all time zones) looks especially nice for reconnecting with old friends – or reaching out to new contacts as your diplomacy and charm go into overdrive. Enjoy the buzz, but make time to recharge your batteries over the weekend when you could be feeling a little unsettled.
Capricorn and Capricorn rising
Your networking skills are on fire mid-week as the skies bestow an easy, breezy lightness to your dealings, especially at work. Managing up and impressing VIPs look especially effortless, as the Moon and Venus team up to make your collaboration skills shine through. If you need to talk about money or more flexibility, make Wednesday (all time zones) the day to broach tricky conversations.
Aquarius and Aquarius rising
There’s a cathartic quality to Monday/Tuesday that calls for you to show your vulnerable side in order to move beyond a difficult dynamic. This is a chance to move beyond a power struggle and build something enduring, but you’ll have to do put in some effort to make it worthwhile. By Wednesday/Thursday, a sense of equilibrium will help soften the overall vibe – especially on the home front. Enjoy the calm before a more lively (read: prickly) mood next weekend.
Pisces and Pisces rising
The soft focus that dominated the weekend gives way to more meaningful, real conversations early in the week as Venus and Pluto encourage you to be honest about where your heads at. Leaning on the counsel of a trusted friend could help you separate the hyperbole from reality. On Wednesday and Thursday (all time zones), an extra burst of diplomacy will soften conversations – especially involving money.
This story originally appeared on GRAZIA International.