Planet Waves Weekly | August 09, 2005 | Jonathan Cainer Edition

People have always been curious about space, and have related the mystery of what is 'out there' to the mystery of who we are inside. In my first conversation with Jonathan Cainer, he convinced me in about 30 seconds that astrology really is the oldest profession. Astrologers get the job of making the connections between what's happening in a universe too big to really understand, to what occurs in the sanctity of our hearts, minds and relationships. About once a day, somebody tells me this is the dumbest idea in the world. But nobody can deny the deep yearning for inner knowledge that's somehow associated with the stars.

Aries (March 20-April 19)
While you may be at a loss for figuring out where people stand, it would be wiser to observe and use your intuition. There is an unresolved matter lingering in one particular relationship, though you actually don't need an answer today. By the time the fog clears in a day or two, you'll have a better idea of what's actually going on, which will turn out to be a lot more wholesome than you feared. In fact, if you're expecting an argument, you're much more likely to find an amicable solution to something that was not really a problem in the first place -- that is, if you don't make it one.

Taurus (April 19-May 20)
An obsessive, urgent energy has been gathering inside you, and it appears you're struggling to resolve an issue in a romantic partnership. The life or death quality you're feeling is really your psyche pushing for a kind of rebirth. Most of the situation resides entirely within yourself, rather than being between you and another person. Still, you're obviously feeling a desire you're not going to take care of alone. Remember that as a Taurus, your greatest power is how attractive you are -- not how assertive. So start attracting; turn on your love light and keep your heart open to what you need.

Gemini (May 20-June 21)
You have a tendency to be exceedingly particular about where you live, and what it means to live there. It would be far simpler at this point in your life to consider the whole world as your home, which in the most literal sense is true. If you're going to follow your age-old calling to explore ideas, places and people, you need your feet and your ideas about life to be a little looser than normal and to move more freely. You're not looking for anything in particular, but you'll know it when you find it. And while you're not necessarily looking for anyone, you could say that where you feel love is where you can call home.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Feeling safe in this world is an art form. Fear comes from at lest two sources: things that are real, and things that are not. So, too, does one's sense of safety. Some feel secure because they have three locks on their door; others feel secure because they're in tune with their environment. Yet beyond any reason to feel safe is the reality that you are so. If you accept that and hold that space gently open, you'll be able to experience the benefits of a mind undistracted by fear. You're first figuring out the extent of your gifts. They will thrive in an atmosphere of love -- which is to say, when you trust yourself.

Leo (July 22-Aug. 23)
Perhaps the greatest reward of this phase of your life is the extent to which your short-term plans, your long-term goals, and the person you're becoming are all so well aligned. You can trust one thing in particular: that all the small adjustments you've made to your life are actually adding up to something both coherent and sensible. You may not have seen the larger scheme at every step, but you were following your intuition and you've done it well. There remains one last piece to the puzzle, but you would be wise to wait until Mercury changes directions in your birth sign next week to finalize those arrangements.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22)
Long ago, I noticed that intelligence was a function largely embodied in the planet Venus -- not, as most would say, Mercury. Venus is now in your birth sign, teaching you that awareness of beauty, your feelings and your senses are more than enough to guide you through this life. Logic is just the shell of the cosmic egg. There are times when it's quite useful, and this is not one of them. What you face in your life is simply too complicated to balance out like a checkbook. Your life is becoming a work of art, and that's going to offer you much more fulfillment than anything you've known in the past.

Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23)
You don't need to reveal the source of your power, or let on what strategy you're using. You can trust, however, that you're looking after the best interests of everyone concerned, and therefore you owe nobody an explanation. Indeed, for the next day or so, keep quiet about your most important plans, and wait for the moment they will have the most impact. That could be some time tomorrow, which will give you sufficient time to make adjustments in your plan and line up the support of key allies who will prove rather helpful. And remember: this is a long-term project, so small developments mean a lot.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22)
The truth is you have more meaningful things to think about than conflict. This was not always so, but thankfully, life on Earth offers many opportunities for maturity. It may seem that your current goals exceed your ability to feel safe and secure within yourself. It's clear enough that you're stretching your potential, including your emotional strength and your ability to believe in yourself when you have few tangible reasons to do so. This is easy enough, but not when one's mind is involved in a cycle of attack and revenge; in sum, conflict undermines faith in ourselves. Just remember that if somebody pisses you off.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22)
You have no way to know how many people your work is touching, but I suggest you assume the results go further than you previously believed. If you hold that vision, you'll have no problem taking a more cautious approach to your projects, and it will seem a lot more natural to allow them to develop in their own time. While you can assume that not everyone likes what you're up to, you'll make your life a lot easier if you get it right the first time. And you'll inspire the faith of supporters, friends and allies who want nothing more than to see you succeed, and who will pull every string to make it happen.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)
Proceed with extraordinary caution where a matter of a financial negotiation is concerned. As you may have just figured out, you're not working with all the facts, but within seven days from today, all the data you need will be on the table. It's not that anyone is consciously trying to cheat; it's just that people tend to have limited ideas about what's possible, and a disturbing tendency to take care of themselves long after their real needs are met. But what you can also count on is that most people tend to be easily bored and lose interest rather quickly even in important matters. So be patient, and you'll work this out the way you need to.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)
In recent weeks, someone you're close to has been sending a mixed message. At times they've demanded the utmost commitment. Then, they've spun around on their toe and seemed to go three other directions. Remember that to survive in this life, we must allow people their petty hypocrisies; that's the mark of an enlightened person. But at the same time, you need to allow yourself more room to change your mind, and to make sure that people who would hold you to who you were yesterday allow you room to grow. Relationships stop being fun when the people involved give up exploring themselves. Fortunately, this is not your fate.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
There's a difference between what is true and what we want to be true, and it's always fun when reality turns out better than our imagination. Someone close to you is offering you something, and for complicated reasons you've had your doubts about whether to take them up. It's not all that sensible to base your expectations of a current situation on something negative that happened in the past. The happiest people are the ones who can truly live in the moment and accept others for who they really are. If you're having doubts about someone's motives, ask directly. Then listen carefully to what they say.

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