This bright and beautiful not-quite-fall time is especially busy for some people here — a time for a final push before the season ends. For others, it’s about goodbyes as friends travel back to wherever they hail from. But for many of us it’s “townie summer,” a few weeks that allow us to ground ourselves back into this place we call home.
That grounding will turn out to be important this week as the Sun squares Jupiter and enters a trine with Uranus and Pluto. You’ll want to be ready as opportunities arise and changes ensue. These aspects push us to trust in the process of transformation, as it waits for no one, but also to temper our ambitions with a healthy dose of realism.
When Mercury opposes Saturn later in the week, we should expect to face obstacles that require patience and our best strategic thinking.
ARIES
March 21 – April 19
You might want to force a solution to your problems this week, but be patient, Aries. You may be offered an opportunity but best to be realistic with your ambitions. And no need to rush.
TAURUS
April 20 – May 20
Unexpected opportunities may shake up your calm and comfortable situation, but they are necessary for your growth. Say yes to them. You may even find yourself wondering why you didn’t do so sooner.
GEMINI
May 21 – June 20
It’s all about finding balance this week. Don’t let your grand schemes get in the way of practical progress. Your long-term goals require a clear vision. Pay attention to who is helping you keep a level head.
CANCER
June 21 – July 22
Progress may be slow this week, but don’t be discouraged. There’s no need to rush. If you want something to last, you’ve got to take your time building it. That goes for both relationships and career goals.
LEO
July 23 – Aug. 22
It’s a time for careful planning rather than bold moves. This week offers a chance to make meaningful changes if you can pay close attention to the details. Don’t go chasing waterfalls.
VIRGO
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
There’s a fine line between dreams and delusions. Try not to get carried away with fantasy. There’s way too much to be done here on Earth.
LIBRA
Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
Your energy is magnetic. But be careful about what you attract. Some relationships will bring more stability to your life, but beware of those that may throw the scales out of whack.
SCORPIO
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
Take care of your emotional health this week. You need some space to assess what you’re willing to give up, because you can only fill an empty jug.
SAGITTARIUS
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
This week might feel like you’re sitting in stop-and-go traffic. Put on some music and enjoy the slower pace while you can.
CAPRICORN
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
Stay in the present and not in your plans and expectations for the future. Change is coming; it’s better to be ready for it than try to rush it along. Patience will pay off.
AQUARIUS
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
Don’t let others make decisions about your future. It’s one thing to accept change; it’s another to let someone else choose when and how that change takes place.
PISCES
Feb. 19 – March 20
This week could be one of confusion or insight — it depends on what you do with those rose-colored glasses. A little dose of introspection will do wonders for you, especially when it comes to personal relationships.
