All rise for Libra season. Perched between high-minded Virgo and sub-conscious Scorpio, Libra seeks to balance the cosmic forces of good and evil by delivering an equalizing light to their ever-unfolding manifestation. This idealistic striving is doubly salient this year, considering the myriad social imbalances over which our nation is stumbling.
Though she was herself a Pisces, the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg also strived to balance the societal forces that were otherwise tipped in favor of the status quo. That she left this world while the Sun was in the hardworking sign of Virgo, whose constellation, known as Lady Justice, holds the scales of Libra over the world, is not just good allegory.
Per her dying wishes, R.B.G.’s legacy intends to reach far into Libra season, beyond the elections. In this way, her passing does not portend a fall but instead will inspire those who believe the world needs more justice, more idealism, more diplomacy, more equality, and more boundary-breaking, trail-blazing activism and action. In her spirit, we should continue to seek to tip the scales in favor of the marginalized. May she rest in peace. May we live in justice.
ARIES
March 21 – April 19
With a retrograde Mars opposite Mercury, punchy feelings attempt to pass for truth-saying. Don’t cut too deeply with your words, unless you’re willing to clean the wounds.
TAURUS
April 20 – May 20
The Moon opposite Venus tugs on your need for affection. Feeling needy is fine, but if you can’t fill those needs with friends, then eat your feelings alone. Just don’t order for two.
GEMINI
May 21 – June 20
With Mercury in Scorpio, your intense, inner probing reaches deeper, darker depths. Your natural X-ray vision for detecting the intentions of others grows stronger now, too.
CANCER
June 21 – July 22
You’re fine with feeling needy. With the Moon opposite Venus, you may find these feelings intensified. Hunker down with a hot lover or a hot meal. They are equally satisfying.
LEO
July 23 – Aug. 22
The Sun in Libra has you negotiating more than you’re used to. It’s okay to compromise when choosing sides is too challenging, but don’t begrudge the moments when it isn’t all about you.
VIRGO
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
You already have the power of seeing through people. Mercury in Scorpio this week, however, gives you X-ray vision. Don’t be tempted to abuse this power, even just for fun.
LIBRA
Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
Ruler Venus getting tugged on by the Moon increases your appetite for affection. Don’t scrape the bottom of the barrel for any old monkey to squeeze. Eat a real banana instead.
SCORPIO
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
With Mercury in your sign for the next month, find ways to communicate the unspoken truths you keep locked away from sight. Set yourself free by bringing them to light.
SAGITTARIUS
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
Write your own prosperity gospel. Jupiter conjunct Pluto turns your attention to succeeding at your most passionate pursuits. Let your material wealth match your spiritual growth.
CAPRICORN
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
Jupiter in your sign can expand both your negative and positive traits. Try to maintain a sense of perspective, no matter which parts of your self you are exploring.
AQUARIUS
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
Mercury opposite Uranus punches up the dial on your mental tension, leaving you a bit scattered. Double check all details if you have to be busy. Otherwise, shirk all duties and go with the flow.
PISCES
Feb. 19 – March 20
Despite being so tuned in, Neptune’s conjunction to the Moon may have you picking up the wrong signals. Uncross your wires by grounding yourself in acts of service.
