Your Horoscope: Week of Aug. 4-10, 2010

By Denis Guzzardo

This Week: I am giving you an early warning: Mercury retrograde will kick into play Aug. 20-Sept. 12. This can create difficulty with travel, communication and pets. Back up your computers, be cautious while driving, and pay close attention to messages or e-mails. Romantic elements are highlighted this week. Situations that may have been out of sync can fall back into place with a little effort and a lot less attitude. Take the time to resolve these aspects before Mercury goes retrograde. You won’t regret it.

Aries (March 21 to April 19)—Unexpected offers of work arrive midweek. This may be tricky trying to prioritize the demands of others. However, by week’s end, you have everything aligned in your favor. Long-distance communication can be a bit frustrating this week. A female may be getting on your very last nerve. Count to 10 before you blow a hole through her.

Taurus (April 20 to May 20)—Connections from your past have you feeling a bit melancholy early this week. Try to understand the changes they have been through, and accept that this is just a temporary disconnect. As summer rolls into fall, you will have an opportunity to get back in sync with those you love. Expanding social situations creates the perfect mix of business and pleasure.

Gemini (May 21 to June 20)—A relationship that you have with a family member may be strained considerably. Putting your head in the sand is only making matters worse. Step up and see what it is you can do to contribute to this loved one’s emotional well-being. If you don’t, permanent damage may occur. When all is said and done, you will feel relieved.

Cancer (June 21 to July 22)—A conflict within a family circle does not need to become your problem, unless you choose to make it so. Adding your 2 cents may make matters worse. Try to steer your loved one off complicated emotional issues now, and help them accentuate the positive. By week’s end, you will be the hero.

Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22)—Romantic relations make more sense this week than they have previously for you. Additional responsibilities put everyone in sync, emotionally, physically and spiritually. As a result, the pressure is off, and things begin to get back to normal. Good news arrives this week regarding a financial matter. Light is at the end of the tunnel, and no, it is not a train.

Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)—A financial breakthrough will arrive in time to cover the most important aspects. Try not to panic—it took a while to get into this situation, it will take time to dig yourself out. One step at a time, take each day and praise your own progress, no matter how small it may appear to be in the big picture. This year marks a turning point for you emotionally, spiritually and physically.

Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)—Try not to throw “good money after bad.” This salvation theory you have is only digging you into a deeper hole. It’s time to wean an undeserving individual off the “breast” and take care of your own affairs. Your personal life may be suffering as a result of these aspects. Honor those who contribute to the greater good within your life, and leave the rest behind.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)—This week, it’s time to hit the pavement running. You’re in a unique position to capture the brass ring. If you’re not riding the carousel, you’re going to miss out on an important contact. Fatigue may be a huge factor in your current emotional state. This week, you begin to feel like yourself again.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)—This would be a good time to sit down with a significant other and consider a healthier lifestyle for the both of you. If the object of your affection objects to your ideas, then perhaps he or she is not the right fit in your life. Don’t go down with the Titanic—get on a lifeboat. Your business and financial sectors will be extremely active during the month of August. It’s time to take care of yourself.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)—If you feel like a gypsy in your own skin, try not to let this get the best of you. You’re going through a major transformation, one that will improve the quality of life on a permanent basis. The trouble is, you don’t have your map in hand quite yet. Take a leap of faith, and move into your new surroundings. Finances will improve in “real time.”

Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)—Romance may be getting the best of you this week. Take a step back and allow this to unfold naturally, instead of taking a jackhammer to it. You’re in the best position to receive love on terms that will work for everyone involved. Allow this to grow and develop at its own pace. Meantime, don’t forget who you are in the process.

Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20)—Try not to “push it” too hard with romantic relations this week. Those “we need to talk” conversations regarding “Where is this going?” and “What are we doing?” need to be left alone. If you corner someone now, he or she may bite you like a wounded animal. Leave this delicate matter for another time when he or she appears to be more in tune with himself/herself.

For an extended astrological forecast or psychic consultation, contact Denise at (815) 398-3983.

From the Aug. 4-10, 2010 issue