Taurus Archives
October 6, 2018
Venus is your power planet, so what does it mean for you when she turns retrograde, starting on October 5? It isn’t a good time to start anything new, Taurus, especially if it’s related to money. Try to postpone making new investments or starting business ventures. Venus squares powerful Mars on the tenth, so you’ll have to pay close attention to friction and stress within your existing relationship. Is there something you need to get out into the open? Revealing past transgressions isn’t easy, but it can do wonders for a current relationship (platonic or romantic). The sun enters intense Scorpio on October 23, which feels a little like diving into the deep end without a life preserver anywhere in sight. Just let the tears or laughter flow instead of trying to control your emotions (because you might not be able to anyway). The moon is full in your sign the very next day, creating a great balance to the Scorpio sun. This is a good time to indulge the senses – taste, touch, feel, smell, and listen to everything.
September 3, 2018
Venus is very active at the start of the month, and you should feel your power planet’s influence intensely. A Venus-Mars square on September 8 causes tension and relationship difficulties between you and a partner or best friend, and if you’re in competition with each other, the winner should avoid gloating and the loser should try to be a good sport. Venus enters Scorpio on the ninth, bringing passion to everything you do. This is a highly emotional position for Venus, and jealousy can be a problem (which it already is for most Bulls). You want to trust people so badly, but blind faith isn’t likely (or advised) right now. The sun enters Libra on September 22, and you can relate pretty well to this energy because Venus also rules this airy sign. Decision making could be a challenge because of your need to endlessly weigh the pros and cons, but justice prevails in the end, and you can be confident in your choices. Your ego takes a hit during the sun-Saturn square on the twenty-fifth, but you thrive on being challenged. You’ll come out on top eventually, and getting to say “I told you so” will be very, very sweet.
August 17, 2018
Venus rules your sign and Libra, so it feels very natural when she lands in Libra’s soft lap starting on August 6. This beautiful pairing highlights charm and grace, and you won’t have many aggressive encounters unless you deviate far from this transit’s script. A Venus-Mars retrograde trine on the seventh stimulates creativity and shows you some interesting ways to woo a current or potential partner. You can be impatient when you see something you really want, but this is only the beginning of something wonderful, so there’s no need to rush it. The sun enters fellow earth sign Virgo on August 22, so your focus shifts from the big picture to the much smaller details. You know that phrase “don’t sweat the small stuff”? Well it’s all small stuff in your opinion, and you can’t help but fixate on how it’s all going to get done. If it isn’t in your job description, try not to worry about it. A sun-Saturn retrograde trine on the twenty-fifth reminds you that your long-term goals need your attention, and that respecting others should be part of your process. Need motivation? How about this: You will most certainly see the same people on your way up as on your way down.
July 1, 2018
Your love and money trains take a trip through Practicalville when Venus enters responsible Virgo on July 9. There are no over-the-top gestures or get-rich-quick schemes to look forward to, but there is also very little negative drama to get caught up in either. Enjoy this calm, steady time and appreciate the sensible energy for what it can help you accomplish. Venus forms a safe trine to taskmaster Saturn retrograde on the fourteenth, making long-term investments your focus. Finding secure places to grow your cash and strategizing ways to make love last are at the top of your to-do list, with outlandish ideas and silly suggestions at the very bottom. A Venus-Neptune opposition on July 24 could cause you to put too much faith or hope into a person or project, which could end in embarrassment and/or awkwardness when it doesn’t work out. The trick is to remain hopeful without becoming jaded, Taurus, which is tough to pull off. The month ends with an interesting trine between Venus and Pluto retrograde on the twenty-seventh that could cause some very strong magnetism between you and someone new. Intensity like this isn’t always meant to last, so enjoy it while you can.
