The Sun is transiting your creative sector, and now Mercury is here as well, dear Aries. Mercury moves through here relatively quickly, staying until August 19th. You can be more colorful in your communications, and enjoy sharing your ideas and creations with others during this cycle. Communication flows more naturally than usual, and you tend to speak from the heart. There can be a chance to teach, manage, oversee, or guide others. Your outlook or attitude is particularly positive, outgoing, and refreshing. Today holds much promise for making connections with others, particularly on a mental level. You are communicating in a particularly positive manner, and others are taking much interest in what you say. People you meet or news you read can help point you in the direction of positive growth and change related to transportation, learning, and studies. Things that keep you connected, such as phones, computers, or even vehicles, can also figure strongly or they’re subject to improvements now. There can be a happy feeling that you can rise to a challenge.
Taurus
Until August 19th, Mercury transits your family and home sector, dear Taurus, encouraging a reflective turn of mind. You’re likely to think and talk about personal and family matters more than usual. There may be more activity, conversation, and animation on the home front now. It’s a generally good time for self-study, contemplation, generating ideas or plans for long-term security, and mental concentration or focus. You may not always feel understood, although you are less inclined to reach out and keep in touch with others outside of your familiar circle. You crave more peace and predictability. Today, someone might help you achieve your goals, or point you in the right direction of growth and advancement. Advice about money or business can be valuable today. Plans may come together with finances, work, or other practical matters. The Moon spends the day in your social sector, encouraging you to take your mind off problems.
Gemini
With Mercury now in your solar third house, dear Gemini, you’re especially into communicating and connecting. You’re more talkative, expressive, interested, and interactive during this cycle until the 19th. You express yourself more flowingly, although often matter-of-factly. You’re inclined to reach out to others more frequently. Themes in these two weeks include information-gathering, staying more connected and on top of your daily affairs, taking tests, running errands, and increased involvement with others. You could feel that you’re often expected to be “on” much of the time, but you tend to enjoy this kind of busy-ness. There can be too many distractions to focus on a particular area of study or interest, but this is a good cycle for diversifying and exploring your options. Today holds good energy for positive experiences and connections. Your personality shines, and others may especially enjoy being around you. You could be guiding or steering someone in the right direction through the sharing of helpful information or advice.
Cancer
Energies today can be complicated but potentially revealing, dear Cancer. Your ideas or plans may meet with obstacles with Mercury in your sign in opposition to Pluto today. Be kind to yourself by not pushing something too hard, but do let your mind explore new ideas. Communications can be weighty, or you can feel frustrated if you’re not free to express yourself spontaneously. Avoid a tug of war, but if a problem is becoming untenable, this can be a time when the issue is forced. Conflicts emerging today can give you insight into the hidden forces at work in your life that may be undermining your progress and keeping you from moving on and forward. The Moon spends the day in your partnership sector, and arriving at a satisfying balance can be a strong drive. You might decide to cut your losses or change your focus if others aren’t meeting you halfway.
Leo
The Moon spends another day in your home and family sector, dear Leo, encouraging you to settle in and get comfortable. Decisions can be either too quick or too agonizing now, and you can feel divided about a health or work matter. Whether or not to pick it apart or take a step back from it and let it reveal itself to you intuitively can be a question now. Some timing can be off, and it’s best to manage these things coolly and patiently, as difficult as that may be right now. Try not to succumb to pressures to push too hard, and watch for differences of opinion that can consume too much of your day. While there may be some disagreements on goals or clashing desires experienced today, you’re likely to find some time to unwind and decompress if you prioritize these things.
Virgo
There can be some tensions over different viewpoints and problems with decision-making again today, dear Virgo. A disagreement on an opinion may have more to do with perceptions of opposition, as you may be more on the same page than you think. The trouble today is that differences seem more distinct, and it can be challenging to see the common ground. For some, there can be conflicts brewing regarding the depth of a commitment. Jealousy, sharing of power, and level of involvement can be issues on the table. Indeed, new ideas can result from disagreement, but it’s best not to communicate too quickly to avoid complications. The Moon spends another day in your communications sector, and you’re seeking some mental stimulation. In truth, today’s transit can be overstimulating in this regard, but if you aim for moderation and balance, you can learn some interesting things.
Libra
The helpful and nurturing side of your nature is called upon today, dear Libra. Feeling good about your home life is a desire or theme now, and if you’re feeling discontented, you’re especially motivated to make changes and improvements. The Moon aligns with expansive Jupiter in your home and family sector, encouraging special attention to these matters. You recognize the qualities and habits that support or delay your growth. You can be dreaming up long-term, master plans for a business or home, or you’re inclined to focus on making your current living conditions more joyful. You’re seeking a stronger sense of belonging or connectedness, and it’s a great time to get in touch with any needs and desires you’ve suppressed. Later today, the Moon enters your sector of joy, and then promptly aligns with Saturn there. You’re attracted to spending time doing productive things, finding it soothing and satisfying. You can have great success working on a creative project or refining a skill, studying, or adding structure or form to a project.
Scorpio
The Moon joins with generous Jupiter in your communications sector today, dear Scorpio, helping to boost your mood and sunny up your disposition. You’re in terrific shape for guiding, connecting, and learning and warmth can figure strongly in your interactions. Your ideas and kindness are a big draw. It’s important to watch for overloading your schedule with Jupiter involved since its optimism can lead to a sense that you can handle more than is reasonable. You have a fabulous ability to show others where there’s common ground. You might also be feeling very enthusiastic about a project, idea, or interest. Later today, the Moon heads into your home and family sector for a couple of days, meeting Saturn. You’re likely to focus on the practical side of your domestic world or personal life. This transit puts the spotlight on your needs for safety, security, and familiarity. Gather your strength rather than exhaust yourself or scatter your energies now for best results. Because you’re more sensitive than usual, seek positive or calming atmospheres.
Sagittarius
You may want to immerse yourself in a project or a person today, dear Sagittarius, but practical responsibilities that need more immediate attention can challenge this. Still, this brief blockage may strengthen your resolve to work things through. Fortunately, a Sun-Chiron aspect active today helps balance things out. You are standing out from the crowd, particularly on creative and romantic levels. It’s a fine time to believe in your abilities and quietly go about your tasks. A partner or friend could point you in the direction of creative change and inspiration. Sharing activities, ideas, and entertainment with people you care about can be especially healing and could help cement a bond. People are attracted to your more unique qualities and talents. It’s a good time to recognize your vulnerabilities and work with them in positive ways. Avoid worrying about your abilities and simply do your best and enjoy yourself for best results now.
Capricorn
The more open and generous your approach today, dear Capricorn, the more rewards seem in the offing. A Sun-Jupiter trine helps you see the benefits of current projects and boosts your outlook, in general. There may be a romantic attraction that motivates you. You’re interested in growing and improving in your creative pursuits and connections, as staying the same doesn’t appeal. Your best self shines through in what you’re doing, and the day has every potential to be empowering. You’re likely to crave a change of pace or a break from the usual routine. You may be teaching in some capacity now, or you could be learning something new and different that’s inspiring. A new channel for expressing yourself might open up, and a surge of enthusiasm brightens your day and your vision of the future. Later today, a Mercury-Jupiter aspect comes into play, and routine tasks are unlikely to satisfy you. Your mind is wandering, or you’re dealing with a multitude of distractions. You may be seeking a higher purpose or something more satisfying related to work or routines and habits. While there can be some difficulties prioritizing, if you let go of this need, you’ll be in fine shape.
Aquarius
This can be a fine day for cooperating with others, dear Aquarius, and good feelings tend to be reciprocated. There is a strong sense of mutual harmony and a general boost in feelings of peace and security with and through others. Still, you’re seeking a little more meaning from your pursuits or relationships than usual today, and you’re happy to see signs of improvement and growth. It’s a good time for tapping into your intuition. Radiating an expectation of success with people you love does wonders for you now, but so can some introspection. Later today, a Mercury-Jupiter influence suggests you may have too much information to make the bigger decisions, or the news you receive now is missing key points or is misleading. You’ll feel less stress if you let go of the need to find definitive answers today. Enjoyable activities are most relieving.
Pisces
Today’s good for dreaming up big ideas that help boost your confidence, dear Pisces, particularly on social levels and related to your interests or studies. It’s a fine time for gaining trust or developing and growing a relationship or even a project. The Sun in your communications sector harmonizes with Jupiter in your social sector, and conversations are generous, open, and meaningful, although somewhat meandering later today. Networking can bring rewards or opportunities. You are more invested in your relationships today, and it makes sense to approach your day with an open mind and heart. A Mercury-Jupiter aspect also active today suggests that you may have too much to think about to the point of stress, perhaps related to your personal/home life or friendships. Meaningful, spirited conversations are favored over small talk, which can fall short right now
