Your weekly dose of astrology

Aries
Venus enters your sign and will be traveling “with you” through March. She makes a retrograde loop and returns on April 28 through toMay. Often when Venus is prominent we become more interested in anything which adds beauty or luxury to our lives. The subject of relationships will be especially prominent.

Taurus
A bit of R&R is in order through this spring. You are in need of some time for introspection and reflection. Although the Bulls are fond of people activities, now is a good time for a relative withdrawal into the quiet. This energy lasts off and on through May. Consider the options for a vacation or two.

Gemini
You have multiple aspects this week, several of which are at odds with each other. There are two aspects, which demand you concentrate all your attention on serious matters. And there are two more, which call you to play and scatter your thoughts. Somehow you must work all these requirements into your life.

Cancer
The aspects do not favour your forward motion at this time. You can try and try, yet not access traction. Instead, take time off, read a good book. Dithering and worrying will only make you tired.

Leo
You may have a relationship challenge this week. You and your partner may have values that are askew. Don’t make a big thing of it. Talk it through and compromise or maybe it will work better if each of you can manage things alone for a few days.

Virgo
Mercury continues to be unusually busy in the cosmic sky this week. Controversy can be found everywhere, personally and collectively. Don’t accept everything you hear to be true. Some of it may be confused or distorted facts and ideas. Double check information, especially if it is unexpected or startling. Rumours will be running rampant.

Libra
Your ruling planet, Venus, enters the seventh house of relationships. Thanks to a retrograde loop, she will be gracing this territory off and on through the month of May. It is long enough to study all the circumstances concerning partners and lovers in your life. You need to become more aware of how you affect others in your life.

Scorpio
It is time to shift gears and focus attention on organising all the details of your life and work. Clean out file cabinets, closets, and drawers. Organise your computer files and create a backup system. Keep your eyes on the target, the goal, or your daily regimen. If you pour energy into what you want for your life now, the rewards will be forthcoming later.

Sagittarius
Your planetary ruler, Jupiter, is turning retrograde and will be so for the next four months. This heralds a period of looking inward and seeking the support of your Spirit as you move through this time. You may have a project that needs to be thoroughly examined before you move to bring it forth into the world in a few months.

Capricorn
Think carefully about what is truly important to you now, at this time in your life. Don’t allow old habits or rules from the past to make your decision for you. If you allow that happen, you will truly resent the outcome. Rise above your circumstances to a level that can see beyond your ego and the situation becomes more workable.

Aquarius
You want to challenge the rules or the authorities and this is not the time to expect success, regardless of the topic. You will be blocked, no matter which way you present your desired outcome. Save yourself the trouble and settle your mind for the present. An opportunity will present itself later, at a better time.

Pisces
You may have nagging thoughts that lurk in the background of your mind, causing minor anxiety. The problem is lack of needed information. Your planetary co-ruler is changing directions this week and suggests that you may back away from a previously conceived plan. This seems like a good idea for the present. Give it some time before you take the risk.