Horoscopes: July 31 – August 6, 2020

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Aries: The full moon in Aquarius along with Venus ending it’s shadow period provides a clarifying energy, leaving you feeling more awake, alert and self aware. Motivation increases and it can also be easier to connect intellectually and emotionally with others at this time. Any recent issues that have occurred with friends or family can be resolved more easily now. You now have the confidence to commit to larger and more long-term plans.

Taurus: Your ruling planet Venus finally ends its post-retrograde shadow period and this clears your head and lifts a weight from your shoulders. Interpersonal issues that have sprung up over the past few weeks can be smoothed over, and communication and romance are back on the menu as well. The full moon in Aquarius on Monday brings an idealistic and hopeful vision into view. You can easily identify where your passions are. There is a feeling of detachment and independence this week that comes from inner strength and determination instead of just your usual distrust of others.

Gemini: The full moon in Aquarius awakens your inner philosopher on Monday evening. The week to come is one of deep thought and meditation, so don’t be surprised if you’re feeling inclined to be less social in favor of spending quality time with yourself in reflection. Solitary activities like reading and writing might suit you best this week. Through this, a deeper sense of duty and meaning may come to light. This week makes room for many nuanced layers in ideas and relationships to exist in harmony, even if they seemingly contradict each other.

Cancer: The full moon in Aquarius on Monday sheds light on our spiritual values and moral codes. This sets the tone for the week. There is a pensive and reflective quality that is a perfect stage for deep, intellectual conversations and discourse. Venus ends its post-retrograde shadow period this week as well and interpersonal conflicts that have come up over the past few weeks are now easier to resolve. What you want to see in the big picture can become easier to figure out and verbally convey. Your defensiveness drops and your perceptions shift into a more free flowing and candid wavelength. Things are unscripted.

Leo:  This week focuses your energy and centers your mind. The full moon in your opposite sign of Aquarius creates a balanced atmosphere. This, accompanied by the end of Venus’ post-retrograde shadow period clears away the clutter and chaos of the past few weeks. Conflicts you’ve had with lovers and friends can be more easily addressed and resolved now that Venus is back on track. Through this enlightening full moon transit we can now act more deliberately and take things step by step, whereas previous days had you feeling more touchy and defensive. Acting from your center feels easier to achieve these days.

Virgo:  The temperamental and fussy vibe of last week finally dissipates thanks to Venus ending its post-retrograde shadow period. Issues with friends, family, and partners may be easier to clear up if you’re willing to reach out. The full moon in Aquarius on Monday adds to this as it occurs in your 7th house, the house of one-on-one relationships. This transit has a pensive and reflective quality and you may be reflecting deeply on the kinds of one-on-one relationships you want versus the ones you tend to have. This isn’t just about lovers, it’s also about close friends, rivals, and enemies, all of which have their own forms of nuanced intimacy based heavily on perception and perspective.

Libra: Your ruling planet Venus finally emerges from its post-retrograde shadow period and you are feeling more refreshed and back on track after a few weeks of general discord. Relationship issues smooth over and the picture of what you want out of those relationships can come more into focus. The full moon in Aquarius on Monday occurring in your 8th house can have you craving some deep and thoughtful solitude and self-reflection. Try to allow yourself some of that, since succumbing to distractions can be a form of self-sabotage in this case.

Scorpio: Venus finally exits its post-retrograde shadow period. During Venus retrograde you may have confronted some issues like jealousy or hesitancy to open up to people. As this period reaches its closure it may feel as if a weight has been lifted and new insights have been gained. It can be easier now to resolve interpersonal conflicts that have occurred over the past few weeks. Channels of communication open up to positive outcomes. The full moon in Aquarius on Monday highlights your 9th house and brings balance and good fortune.

Sagittarius: Venus’ exit of its post-retrograde shadow period means that conflicts that have arisen in the past few weeks can see easier resolutions with some good communication. Venus being back on track also means that finances and career goals can feel more attainable. The full moon on Monday highlights your more enterprising aspirations and a small piece of information may set wheels into motion. A connection between two seemingly unrelated things may shed light on a situation you have been thinking about deeply.

Capricorn: Venus exits its post-retrograde shadow period, which ends the months long cycle of extreme ups and downs and indecision. Clarity, consistency and communication will be easier to come by in the following weeks. The full moon in Aquarius on the 3rd highlights your romance and intimacy sector. Consider it a good time for a frank conversation and a bit of bold vulnerability. 

Aquarius: With the sun in your opposite sign of Leo and the full moon in Aquarius on the 3rd, the tone of the week is one of balancing and unifying energies. This, accompanied by Venus ending its post-retrograde shadow period, means that conflicts that have arisen in the past few weeks seem to clear up more or less on their own. You don’t have to mess with every little detail on your quest for perfection. It creates unnecessary stress and distracts us from what really matters.

Pisces: The full moon in Aquarius on the 3rd gives the week a lot of balancing and refreshing energy. There is a pensive and solitary quality to this time for you. Meanwhile, Venus ending its post-retrograde shadow period means that your financial life and love life have the potential to become less rocky and more smooth. Miscommunications that have been causing tension in the social scene or on the home front can more easily be talked through now that Venus is back on track.

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