Mercury retrograde has just ended, but it will continue through the emotional sign of Cancer to the middle of August. Home base, family, comfort zones, safety, and security continue to be the primary focus. The past (revisiting it, getting past it) does too.

Thanks to a boost from a super new moon and Venus and Mars in Leo, August opens with good promise. Overall and despite all, better opportunity is on the horizon, especially when it comes to pleasure-seeking, pumping up on the season’s best offers, and (most importantly) figuring out what happiness means to you. The next two weeks are an excellent time to travel, to take a break or a vacation, to get married, to celebrate a special occasion or milestone, and to love the one you are with. Venus and Mars in Leo boost prospects in the creative and romance departments. Does your work cater to the season? You’ll be happy to know that the stars set a lucrative backdrop for most of the month ahead.

The Libra moon can launch the new week on a social or spending note. Monday/Tuesday can also swing the attention or momentum. There can be something to sort out or surpass. To the plus or minus, know the stars are on an escalation-and-proliferation track as of midweek. Wednesday to Friday can be wonderfully mobilizing and fortuitous. Expect more of everything to stay on the increase through the middle of the month: we’ll see more people, politics, news, trends, and money on the move. On a more concerning note, these transits also coincide with the peak of wildfire season.

Aries
March 20 - April 20

Mercury is fresh out of retrograde, but it will continue to keep you occupied with finishing touches and moving past the past for a couple more weeks. Family (perhaps one in particular) and home base consume you too. You can afford to take a little more time to regroup, but know that as of mid–next week, you’ll hit an upswing and opportunity track.

Taurus
April 20 - May 21

Friday lights a fresh spark. Next Wednesday/Thursday sets big wheels/opportunity in motion. Venus moves into high gear in live-more/love-more Leo. Whether it is vacation time or the action is at home base or you have something special in the works, it is an ideal opportunity for making the most of it. Off with the old; on with the new and improved you!

Gemini
May 21 - June 21

There’s nothing more rewarding than doing what you love and sharing good times with your favourite folk and/or special someone(s)! The next couple of weeks are set up for doing exactly that. The weekend is ideal for a top-up. On a plane or making the most of it in some other way, Wednesday through next Friday is as good as it gets!

Cancer
June 21 - July 22

The end of the week could get you thinking and feeling along new lines. Try something or someone new on for size (i.e., the new you). Your stars set a ready improvement backdrop for the weekend. They hold ample opportunity for the week ahead, too. You could find yourself on the significant gain regarding a plan or project, finances, or a relationship matter.

Leo
July 22 - August 23

Your stars now hit all systems-go. Celebrate; take a vacation; take on something or someone new; or take what you already have to the next level. Next Wednesday to Friday is ideal for travel, vacationing, performing, and taking a big step or leap of faith. Sun/Jupiter and Venus/Jupiter can set you on the receiving end of something good.

Virgo
August 23 - September 23

The next couple of days spring you/it free. Over this next week, Venus and the sun in Leo are all set to show you a good time—a better go of it, too. An instinct, flash of inspiration, or spur-of-the-moment opportunity is worth the follow-through. Tuesday onward, there’s more to do, to enjoy, and to gain.

Libra
September 23 - October 23

Friday/Saturday, the stars keep you well on the go. Something unplanned can deliver the goods. Sunday through next Friday, Jupiter, Venus, and the sun set you onto an abundance track. Indulge; enjoy. Travel or enjoy a staycation; play up the romance or just play. Spending or expense: it all adds up. Wednesday/Thursday are optimal for exploring what’s out there. Try your luck!

Scorpio
October 23 - November 22

You might not get around to all of it, but what you do get to on Friday/Saturday should hit the feels-good category. Saturday/Sunday, chill out; take a load off. Wednesday to Friday is optimal for travel and pleasure or reward-seeking; stoke the fire, pump it up, take it on, test the waters. It’ll be easy to get it/yourself up and running.

Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21

Now through the end of next week could see you take a big step forward. It’s an ideal time to sign a contract (actual or karmic) or to break free of one, to spend on a big-ticket purchase, or to increase your income. Special attention can come your way, perhaps from a special someone. Next Wednesday to Friday is especially opportune, even lucky.

Capricorn
December 21 - January 20

All in? Good. Mars and the rest of the Leo gang say “Go with all your heart.” Make it good for yourself and it’s good for all. The week ahead is ideal for play, reward, and romance. Tuesday to Friday set you up for gain, profit, big spending, or doing something extra special.

Aquarius
January 20 - February 18

Something or someone special claims added attention now. Building to a peak between the middle and end of next week, the sun, Venus, and Jupiter take the action up a great big notch. Friday/Saturday, take it as it comes; keep it simple. Sunday onward delivers more/pulls you into more or sees you spend more than you have planned.

Pisces
February 18 - March 20

This next week is ideal for making the most of it. Take a break from the work or the worry and gift yourself more. Sun, Venus, and Jupiter set a great backdrop for pleasure, play, and loving it/them up. It’s also a great week to dive into a creative project or take full advantage of work and profit opportunities.