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Horoscope for the week beginning August 14
By Michael O’Connor
Tip of the week
On August 11 at 4:13 a.m. PDT, thus August 10 for most of the world, Jupiter entered the ‘sign’ of Virgo in the Tropical Zodiac. It will remain there for just over a year. Since Jupiter is in one of its most challenging sign positions when in Virgo, we will all be challenged during this period. At worst, the economy could suffer but at best it could produce a good deal of poignant journalism that gains global attention.
Virgo is the sign of health, lifestyle, routine and habit and how these are activated in one’s life to achieve optimum results. Virgo is also linked to humility and our ever-changing state of health reminds us that in order to maintain good health we must humbly submit to lifestyle rhythms that reveal our willingness to adapt to changes occurring within and without.
Virgo is also linked to ecology. Keeping the environment clean has been and continues to be a major challenge for our technological, materialistic and consumer oriented times. So far, our technological advances have outdistanced the wisdom factor that asks: Just because we can, should we? Of course, the politics of this increasingly urgent issue holds global implications. The natural world does not yield to our nationalistic borders. That we ‘all live down steam’ is not simply a clever metaphor.
This week’s Horoscope will bring emphasis to Jupiter in Virgo for the 12 Signs.
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August 14 – 20
Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)
Jupiter in Virgo from the perspective of Aries will push you to make some very real improvements in your life. Call them adjustments, refinements or outright changes, either way they will invite you to make the extra effort. If you ignore or resist this push you could live to regret it. Positively, you will be much healthier by this time next year.
Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)
Jupiter in Virgo will synchronize with the impulse to make some needed improvements in your relationships. Not only the relationships in your personal life will be affected, but also those linked to your profession. In both cases, you will take leads to increase returns. While money is very likely involved, your focus will include job satisfaction.
Gemini (May 21 – June 21)
Although Jupiter in Virgo can often prove challenging in terms of feeling confident, it so happens that this effect will be neutralized. In fact, you may even be able to tilt the scales in your favor and experience a steady growth in confidence. Your lifestyle in general and your relationships in particular will undergo the results of this cycle.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Jupiter in Virgo will usher in a busier pace over the coming year for you. At worst you could feel overwhelmed at times so get ready for that and pace yourself. At best you could get a lot done. As well, you may find extra reason and opportunity to travel. If you have been waiting for your window to write a book or some other intellectual project, this cycle is it.
Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23)
You will be paying closer attention to the health of your wealth over the coming year. Your focus will sharpen as you endeavor to increase your lot. This could include learning about investments. Taking calculated risks is also featured. The biggest danger is that you could reactively produce an attitude and belief pattern or lack. Exercise gratitude for all you have as a key to create more.
Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)
Jupiter in your sign will lead you to expand your overall scope of self-expression. At worst you will be more susceptible to weight gain. Positively, you will feel inspired to be healthier than ever. You will take a philosophical and scientific or systematic approach to becoming the best you can be. Be careful not to lapse into unnecessary criticism and cynicism. Cultivate a more conscious lifestyle.
Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)
If ever there was a time to deepen your faith, this is it. Circumstances may push you to access deeper reserves of spiritual conviction and trust in yourself and the world. Positively, you could emerge from this cycle with a deepened confidence in yourself, others and life in general. Be careful not to allow dogmatic attitudes to take hold. Deepen your definition of what the word spirituality means to you.
Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)
Focusing to both increase and improve the scope and quality of your friendships will be a central theme for you with Jupiter in Virgo. This will likely include learning to be a better friend with you yourself. This can include exercising self: love, like, acceptance, acknowledgement and respect. If necessary, liberate yourself from guilt or shame by exercising the power of forgiveness.
Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)
Your public and professional life will undergo a boost with this Jupiter cycle. The twist is that you have to contract to expand. This can literally include obtaining contracts, but it also means exercising more discipline and time management to get more done in a day. Build within and widen your reach outwardly to increase your overall scope of influence and recognition.
Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)
You should notice yourself becoming more philosophical over the coming year starting now. Digging deeper to access what you deem your truth will become important. This process may also include refining your definition of personal ethics. Letting go of prior commitments may require that you see yourself and the world and you in the world in new ways.
Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)
Returns for past efforts will begin to roll in with this cycle. All being well you have been diligent where it really counts. Inheritances and/or insurance claims and investments too will take on added importance. Increasing your overall sense of security will be a core motivator. Thoughts and contemplations upon life and death themes will also become more prominent.
Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
Jupiter in Virgo will inspire you to expand the scope and quality of your relationships. Both your personal and your professional life stand to be affected. You could become more social and therefore popular, but your main focus may be professional. Avoid an excessively serious and sober emphasis on business. Increase your fun, play and entertainment quotients for balance and success.
– Michael O’Connor is a professional astrologer with an international clientele. He has 30 years of study in Astrology, Numerology and related metaphysical and spiritual modalities, over 20 years of full-time practice, is an entertaining and inspirational speaker, and writes a popular New Moon Newsletter and Horoscope Column. To learn more about Booking an Appointment, attending one of Michael’s Workshops or Webinars or one of his inspiring Visual Presentations, please visit his website or contact Michael directly. www.sunstarastrology.com or (250) 352-6871 or [email protected]
