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How do you cope with ambiguity? Most of us prefer to know exactly where we’re going and what we’re doing, but this week, loosening your grip will save a lot of heartache. It’s a time where you can experiment with how good you are at letting go and going with the flow.
While frustrations and confusion could arise (probably something that’s been an ongoing pebble in your shoe), it’s up to you whether you let it define (read: ruin) your week. If things fall through, ask yourself, ‘Am I really going to be worried about this in five years time?’. Save yourself the energy and pay attention to the things (and people) you truly care about. It might take a bit of concerted effort, but you will be so glad you did.
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ARIES AND ARIES RISING
If you haven’t quite figured out what you’re meant to be learning from this Mars retrograde period (30 October – 12 January 2023), you should well and truly know by the end of this week. Keep your eyes and ear peeled mid-week when news, a message or even an introduction could shed light on the deeper issues you’re being prompted to reflect upon.
TAURUS AND TAURUS RISING
If money seems to be slipping through your fingers, a new development mid-week could bring a fresh perspective. A proposal, opportunity or meeting will bring all things financial to the foreground, but could seem (and likely is) a little bit too good to be true. Practice non-attachment and just see where things unfold.
GEMINI AND GEMINI RISING
If you’re feeling tapped out, overwhelmed or generally confused about Big Life Decisions, give yourself a pat on the back. You’re doing great! This is a great week to seek a second opinion. Asking your most trusted loves for a new perspective could help make sense of what the current season of uncertainty is trying to teach you.
CANCER AND CANCER RISING
How can you carve out more time for magic in the everyday? This week the sky is prompting you to quit saying “Once <insert drama here> is over, I’ll do something nice,” and just hurry up already and do the thing. Escaping the grind – especially with someone care about – is exactly what you need right now. Book the Airbnb, take the trip, live, immediately.
LEO AND LEO RISING
There’s a window to get swept away into other worlds this week – whether it’s music, art, even sex. Give yourself permission to quit holding so tight and instead, let your imagination take the wheel. The key is to enjoy the process rather than getting fixated on the final destination. Who knows where you’ll end up. Side note: If a hook-up seems too good to be true, they probably are; but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a bit of fun.
VIRGO AND VIRGO RISING
This week, striking a balance between reality and fantasy will be a balancing act worth pursuing. While it mightn’t be hugely familiar territory for you, keeping your feet on the ground and your head in the clouds is a legitimate goal. Get that juggle right and there’s scope for pure magic – especially mid-week. Let yourself get lost in romantic adventures and let your partner or best friend take the lead – a perfect antidote to any “WTF” situation at work.
LIBRA AND LIBRA RISING
Don’t know whether you’re coming or going? It’s not just you, it’s in the sky. As frustrating as the lack of clarity feels right now, surrendering to not knowing rather than trying to keep readjusting things to strike the perfect balance will preserve your energy. A conversation or catch-up mid-week could help unlock creative blocks or fire up your imagination too. Don’t try to force it, just stay open to possibility and unattached to the outcome.
SCORPIO AND SCORPIO RISING
What if your energy was your number one measure of wealth? Consider how energised you’re feeling right now in this framework; are you minted or skint? Rethinking how you spend– and preserve– energy could unlock an epiphany this week. Your attention is precious, and not limitless, so considering what – and who – is worthy of your limited supply could help your prioritise what truly matters RN.
SAGITTARIUS AND SAGITTARIUS RISING
No sign brings the sparkle quite like you, and this week – more than most – will be your turn to fire up your jazz hands. Oozing your “yes we can” attitude will be perfect potion – especially for the people closest to you. Expect your main squeezes to be a little stressed, and head a meltdown off at the pass with a well-timed pep talk. Even better? Whisking them away for a sweet escape, even if it’s just for a few hours.
CAPRICORN AND CAPRICORN RISING
Getting it done may usually take priority over letting your subconscious lead the way, but this week set yourself a physical challenge and let creativity to take precedence over practicality. What happens when you let intuition rather than data be your guide? Replace productivity with imagination and push the boat out into unchartered waters, even if it’s just letting instinct guide you to a new yoga class.
AQUARIUS AND AQUARIUS RISING
If you only do one thing this week, phone a friend. Capitalising on your network – friends, work people, chosen family – will be essential to dealing with the ongoing frustration that is Mars retrograde. Carve out time to collaborate, play or celebrate, ‘just because’ and savour the delicious mirage that magically appears. Lightening up is key to zooming out on the minutiae of stress you’re dealing with ATM.
PISCES AND PISCES
Feeling a little funky? The ongoing angst of Mars retrograde isn’t going anywhere (at least not until early January), but that doesn’t mean you have to stay locked up at home feeling blah. Get out and about, throw yourself into your work or call on a mentor to help you shift your perspective and move past artistic blocks. There’s sweetness to be found if you take the initiative to spark up a creative conversation.
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