Ladyfire Daily Horoscopes

Tuesday, July 08, 2008

We are back on the more difficult side of the ongoing planetary seesaw as mental Mercury's semisquare to expansive Jupiter encourages us to say too much. Meanwhile, Mercury is also stressed by stern Saturn signaling just the opposite. More than anything, we feel the tension between optimism and pessimism, trapped by the extremes. The dramatic Leo Moon needs to share the experience, yet we don't feel comfortable about appearing vulnerable.

Aries   The hard work and planning you have done may seem pointless now. Even if you built a strong foundation, now the earth itself could be shifting beneath your feet. Don't worry; all is not lost. You are able to reach a new level of efficiency that makes you more effective than ever before, but you must be willing to reevaluate what is most important to you first.   Taurus    If you've been considering going back to school or beginning a new course of study, you could become overwhelmed thinking about how much time it will take. If you are already in school, you may need to apply yourself harder than usual in order to pass a test now. Concentrate your attention; don't disperse it. You cannot learn the next thing until you really get the basics.     Gemini  Your key planet Mercury is stressed by authoritative Saturn now, and this can be depressing. It's hard to be lighthearted when you have so much on your mind. Naturally, you want to be youthful and enthusiastic, yet currently tend to feel older now than you are. Don't get discouraged; you can learn anything if you apply yourself.     Cancer    Slow-moving Saturn in your 3rd House of Communication is now activated by inquisitive Mercury. You may doubt your emotions, even if you think you are sincere. Seek security in the knowledge of knowing the truth, even if it's changing along with the current situation. It may be hard to know which rules to follow, so be cautious when expressing your feelings.      Leo   It may be an uphill battle, especially if you cannot directly confront your opponent. The shadows hold secrets and it's challenging to know exactly what's holding you back. If you are running into problems with authority figures, they are slowing you down for a reason. Don't try to outmaneuver them; instead, learn what you can do to be more effective.   Virgo   Your ruling planet Mercury normally enables you to discern which facts are most significant. Now, as Mercury aligns opposite taskmaster Saturn, you are even more particular, yet someone may be unjustly concerned about your plan. Don't worry about anyone else's negativity; just solve the problem the best you can.     Libra      You may be unnecessarily hard on yourself now because you really want to do what is right. You are willing to go back to work, hoping your ideas will stand on their own merit. Don't let authority be taken from you before you can demonstrate your competence. Losing your temper won't help, so treat the current situation like a chess game and plan your next move thoughtfully.     Scorpio      Even if everything looks good on paper, executing your plan may be more difficult than you anticipated. Fortunately, you aren't as concerned with what's happening now as you are with your long-term objectives. Apply your knowledge, but keep in mind that you must make necessary adjustments. Even the best theory needs to be tested and fine-tuned.      Sagittarius   You may be in a difficult situation at work today, for someone else appears to hold the key to your success. You don't like it when you lose control over your life, for you think that your work should stand on its own merits. Now, however, you must get those in power to support you. Concentrate on being truthful and the resistances you face will begin to melt away.        Capricorn    Your ruling planet is Saturn-the-Tester, and today it is confronted by the Mercury the Trickster. Your thoughts seem so real that it's hard to tell the difference between fact and fiction. Work with what you learn now if someone spots your shortcomings. Making the necessary changes will all but assure your success.      Aquarius     You can rely on your powerful allies to lead you in the right direction, but don't expect anyone to sugar coat what they tell you. If you must swallow a bitter pill of reality, then do it as gracefully as possible. Don't attempt to make things look better than they are, for whatever isn't working should be set aside. It's not a smart idea to waste energy on an outdated plan.     Pisces   You might see only those things that you want to see now, but events can happen that bring the hidden problems clearly into view. You won't be able to bury your head in the sand for too much longer. You may be prepared to do the hard mental work needed to overcome the obstacles in your path, but you'll have to set your negative thinking aside in order to navigate through this phase. Find someone to talk with that you respect. Meaningful conversations can help you to figure out what to do next.