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The final eclipse of the season opens the week with more drama than Kim and Ye at a Balenciaga show. While the effects of the eclipse will play out after the six months that follow, its energy will feel especially amplified this week. With this one taking place in moody Scorpio, expect intense feels to resurface, demanding you do some emotional excavation. Like a creature being stirred from the deep, you may be forced to face the fact something (think: relationships, grudges, insecurities, desires) you thought was dead and buried, is still very much alive and kicking.

It’s intense, but it’s also a cosmic cue to clean up shop, emotionally speaking. There is huge cathartic potential here if you’re willing to do the work. Letting go isn’t easy, but it is necessary if you want to make room for something new. As the eclipse’s ruler, Mars, meets up with Neptune on Wednesday, pay attention to your dreams; they may just hold the key to getting over things for good.

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ARIES AND ARIES RISING

Running your own race is all well and good, but knowing how to share is kind of essential to getting on in life. When you feel the urge to keep something all for yourself this week, take a minute to unpack what you’re afraid might happen if you shared the love. Is it scarcity mentality? Are you feeling threatened? Or are you worried about appearing vulnerable? Sift beyond the irritation to find what’s really going on.

TAURUS AND TAURUS RISING

Whether it’s your best friend, your boyfriend or your business partner, there’s every chance you’ll find yourself feeling triggered by some issue that feels like ancient history this week. Try and bring some mindfulness to the sore spot, and ask yourself, “What old idea or belief about myself or this relationship is fuelling this tension?” Now’s the time to let that sh*t go.

GEMINI AND GEMINI RISING

Your home season kicks off Saturday but with Mercury retrograde AND an eclipse making headlines this week, you’ll likely be a little bit distracted. There’s every chance there’ll be some fractiousness at work, especially if you manage other people. Combat the craziness with extra self-care and some much needed time alone.

CANCER AND CANCER RISING

Old habits die hard, especially when they’re not good for us. BUT everything has a shelf life, and this week the planets are asking you, ‘What not-so-pretty pattern are you ready to quit?’ Whether it’s a toxic hook-up or an unhealthy relationship with your store card, breaking up is hard – but necessary – to do.

LEO AND LEO RISING

When did you last call your mother? If you’re not on speaking terms with her – or anyone in your family for that matter – it’s a good week to ponder whether it’s time to bury the hatchet. Picking up the phone will likely feel too much this week, but at least let yourself start to consider what bad blood should finally be put to bed.

VIRGO AND VIRGO RISING

Stay tuned for an a-ha moment next weekend as something that’s been annoying you might finally seem a little less ambiguous. But before you get there, the eclipse promises to stir up drama in your own backyard. Neighbours might be especially unforgiving so keep the music down unless you’re spoiling for a fight.

LIBRA AND LIBRA RISING

Brace yourself for the urge to purge as eclipse season forces you to face something old (and possibly nasty) you’ve had rolled up in the back of your bottom drawer. It’s big Kondo energy, but if parting with your possessions feels like sweet sorrow, dig deeper and reflect on why you’re afraid to let go.

SCORPIO AND SCORPIO RISING

You are truly in the thick of it this week as the eclipse triggers massive changes in your personal life. There’s nowhere to hide as the truth comes bubbling to the surface, forcing you to acknowledge what (or who) has run its course.  Brace yourself – and your wardrobe – this is extreme makeover energy.

SAGITTARIUS AND SAGITTARIUS RISING

Laying low is not usually your strong suit, but that’s exactly what this week calls for. Clear your calendar and hide away as much as you can. And if you only do one thing, keep a journal by your bed. Your dreams will be supercharged and hugely symbolic.

CAPRICORN AND CAPRICORN RISING

There are not many things you suck at, but giving up, is definitely one of them. The need to cut the cord on something – or someone – could escalate from your “probably” to “absolutely needs to go” pile this week. It won’t be easy, but no one knows better than you, nothing worth doing ever is.

AQUARIUS AND AQUARIUS RISING

The tug of war between your job and your home life reaches a crescendo this week, forcing you to face some cold, hard truths. Seeing things as they truly are could be sobering but ultimately will help you make space for what really matters. Trust that where one door closes, another one opens.

PISCES AND PISCES RISING

Somethings in this life are easier said than done; 6am barre class, not looking at your phone when you’re watching a show, unfollowing your ex on Instagram. This week, you might have to give up on some long-held plan – especially involving travel. It will feel unfair but know that this iteration just wasn’t meant to be.

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