THE WEEKEND EDIT
Your teenage self would like a word.
You see, the cosmos conspired and overwhelmingly voted. It seems, while you typically do a bang-up job of adulting, this weekend really isn’t in the mood for any of that.
In fact, the energy in play has decided it’s time for you to lock your adult self in your room, grab the car keys and head out for a joy ride. Who knew planetary mutiny could be such fun?
This energy is the residue from what’s happening overhead: The Sun is in its last days of Virgo. Mercury is in Libra, Venus is in Scorpio, and Mars is in Cancer. Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are all retrograde. Sounds a bit ominous, doesn't it? Not really. It's Venus in Scorpio doing the real work, turning up the volume on the relationship and money themes in your life.
They also fill the air with a delicious scent of teen spirit, the kind that has you rebel — even if only politely — against the established routines you’ve built.
You have to admit there’s a lot about adulting that makes it not quite what it’s cracked up to be. All those daydreams you had as a kid of what life would be like someday? Why, they never included obligations, payment plans or jury duty summons, did they?
So go on then, and let the teen run about the planet. It’ll do you some good, as long as you don’t sign anything, run up the credit card or decide all you need is one long workout to get back into shape.
Time and place, darling. That’s what this weekend teaches. Enjoy the rebellion. It won’t be long until you come back to your senses. And when you do, enjoy what you have, martini in hand, like the good adult you are.
THE COSMIC WEATHER REPORT
Friday: High pressure moves in, and patience flies out the window. Mercury and Saturn are staring each other down, making communication too direct, even harsh at times. Later, the First Quarter Moon shows up, which may actually increase whatever friction you feel.
Saturday: Out of an abundance of caution, keep an umbrella handy. Yes, adult self has busted out of the room, long enough to clean up whatever mess teen self has made so far. The Moon wanders through Capricorn and nods at Venus, so responsibility, cooperation and good sense blow in. If only for the day.
Sunday: Rebellious winds kick up, sending adult you back to your room. Voluntarily. Venus and Uranus are at odds over what attracts you, the freedoms you seek, and the commitments you hold. The day favors bad decisions. Stay off Amazon and avoid the impulse buys. And for the love of the cosmos, don’t text an ex.
Monday: Great mental weather, once the afternoon arrives. The Moon slides into Aquarius after lunch and Mercury and Jupiter shake hands by evening, bringing you back to your senses and your ability to play nice with others.
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POWER MOVE
Take no prisoners, but don’t forget to wipe your shoes at the door.
(We do have standards, darling.)
HOW THIS ENERGY HITS BY ELEMENT
FIRE SIGNS (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius)
You're the kid with the car keys.
Of all the elements, you're most likely to embrace the weekend's rebellious streak — and perhaps take it a little too far. Just a tad. Adventure sounds better than responsibility and let's face it, you are the poster child for dancing with the devil at times. Rules? This weekend? Why, negotiable, of course. And then along comes Monday, when the whim you chased turns out to have been the smart call all along. Annoying for everyone else. Deeply satisfying for you.
Magnetism Move: Go play. Take the scenic route. Try something different. Just remember there’s a fine line between spontaneity and creating a problem Monday-you has to solve.
EARTH SIGNS (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn)
Apparently, you’re the designated adult.
Sorry about that. While everybody else is running around the neighborhood without supervision, your instinct is to restore order, make the reservation, check the account balance and ask who left that mess in the kitchen. At most, you'll get the dishes done. At least, you'll spend most of the weekend punishing yourself for not getting the dishes done. Here's the thing: They're only dishes.
Magnetism Move: Dream a bit, Earthies. It’ll do you some good. Act like Air and a bit like Fire. Fake it, if you must, to get in the mood. The fun will follow.
AIR SIGNS (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius)
Just because you can talk everybody into something doesn't mean you should.
And that, Air friends, is your weekend in a nutshell. YW.
You see, you have ideas. Too many ideas.
Friday may initially feel like someone put parental controls on your mouth, especially if criticism or pushback makes you want to argue your case harder. Don't. Your advantage grows as the weekend unfolds.
By Sunday, your brain is looking for loopholes, alternatives and something more interesting than the original plan. By Monday, you may be the smartest — and most persuasive — person in the room.
Magnetism Move: Rebellion looks better on you when you dump the defensiveness.
WATER SIGNS (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces)
Step away from the credit card and phone.
This weekend hits you hard, and it doesn’t bring out your very best.
What surfaces are those deep-down feelings, attachments, attraction and the things you secretly want even when you know better.
Sunday is particularly dangerous territory for suddenly finding someone irresistible, deciding you absolutely need something expensive or questioning a commitment simply because freedom sounds delicious for five minutes. Please, no sudden movements. Empires have fallen in times like this.
Magnetism Move: Want whatever you want. Wait before doing anything about it.
See You Tuesday
Now, go on and weekend.
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In Truth & Stardust,
