{"id":55366,"date":"2024-08-12T08:39:47","date_gmt":"2024-08-11T22:39:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/?post_type=articles&p=257059"},"modified":"2024-08-12T14:15:18","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T10:15:18","slug":"horoscopes-august-12-18-2024","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/articles\/horoscopes-august-12-18-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Horoscopes August 12\u201318: Welcome To The Peak Week Of Retrograde"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Art: Kimberlee Kessler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This week, as we head into the peak period of the retrograde, the vibe intensifies as we\u2019re asked to consider: what\u2019s really <\/em>worth fighting for? As we continue to retrace our decisions from weeks gone by (especially August 2 to 6), this week Mars and Jupiter get in on the action, promising Below Deck <\/em>levels of drama. The result is a heightened mood where audacity (yours or theirs) could push things beyond the usual state of play.<\/p>\n

But that\u2019s not all. With Saturn also coming to the party, capitalising on all that mettle won\u2019t be easy. Saturn, aka the cosmic handbrake, is coming in from the side, making sure any fast and loose plans don\u2019t get off the ground quite so fast. All this amongst the backdrop of Mercury retrogrades BAU mischief? Yep, it\u2019s going to be quite a trip!<\/p>\n

So what to do, and how do you make sense of it? Well for starters, choose your battles. Saturn\u2019s stronghold over situations means that no matter how revved up you get, progress will be slow. You can talk and reason until you\u2019re blue in the face (and with Mars and Jupiter in Gemini, the words will come easily to do exactly that), but no matter how you phrase it, there\u2019s just no swaying some folks. It\u2019s a battle of wills, the question is, do you have the energy to fight \u2018til the bitter end, and if you do, is it actually worth it?<\/p>\n

ARIES AND ARIES RISING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Looking to sign a major deal? All signs point to: wait and see, at least for this week. With Mercury retrograde stirring the pot at work, the overall equilibrium is already out of whack. And as trigger happy as you may be to get a deal done or move full speed ahead with a project \u2013 especially anything commercial \u2013 you\u2019re better off to sit tight and spend longer thinking things through. Yes, the bravado you\u2019re feeling is inspiring but may result in you biting off more than you can chew. Unexpected information next weekend could help you see things a little more clearly.<\/p>\n

TAURUS AND TAURUS RISING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The spend-a-thon continues this week as Mars and Jupiter get together and inspire a blowout for the history books. That could manifest as maxing out your credit card in a matter of hours or putting a down payment on a girls trip you weren\u2019t even planning on taking. Either way you\u2019ll feel the pinch once you\u2019ve watched the cash leaving your account. If you\u2019re not too caught up in the excitement of the spend, ask yourself, how will you feel tomorrow, or next month when your car needs servicing (boring, but necessary). Is it sustainable? Is it worthwhile? Is it what you truly want?<\/p>\n

GEMINI AND GEMINI RISING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Fasten your seatbelts because Gemmies are coming in hot this week. Mars and Jupiter light a match under you, igniting a fire and passion beyond your usual spectrum of excitement. That\u2019s great if you\u2019re needing to dig deep and find the courage to do something terrifying, but could leave workmates \u2013 especially higher-ups \u2013 feeling a little cold. Remember, we are in Mercury retrograde, what you mean to say may not come out the way you intended. If it all feels too fraught, sleep on it before you make your grandstand or pitch your big idea. Next weekend, Mercury and Uranus suggest some new information that could change the way you\u2019re feeling about something\u2026stay tuned!<\/p>\n

CANCER AND CANCER RISING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

While the low-key chaos continues around communications, things heat up this week courtesy of a Mars, Jupiter and Saturn getting completely entangled. That could mean long-haul travel plans hit a big roadblock, or you just generally feel a little bit on edge. If someone gets your heckles up, trust your gut. Your instinct is second to none, and if it looks like a rat and smells like a rat\u2026chances are it\u2019s a rat. Next weekend, some new information could flip the script on a financial situation and help you see things completely differently.<\/p>\n

LEO AND LEO RISING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s a drama, drama, drama this week \u2013 and not necessarily the kind you like (yes, there is such a thing). As friends or acquaintances let loose making some wild manoeuvres, steering clear of the commotion may be a matter of self-preservation. Sure you could pile on and get in on the action (new tatts at 2am on Tuesday morning anyone?), or try to be the voice of reason and warn them that they\u2019re going overboard. The reality is they\u2019re probably not going to listen. So you decide whether or not you want to say your piece so it\u2019s on the record (may be helpful don\u2019t the track when they ask \u2018why did you let me get this haircut!!\u2019). Or, if that all feels too much, you could always stay home. You do you boo.<\/p>\n

VIRGO AND VIRGO RISING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The sky is turning up the pressure this week and like it or not you\u2019ve got a front row seat to the action. While energy and clarity may be thin on the ground, the real drama is happening around the desire to move at lightning speed to get things done. As much as the solution seems clear and simple, don\u2019t expect things to go to plan. With a nay-sayer in your midst, getting things beyond planning stages is unlikely. You could have it out, but is getting into it really worth the heartache when this person just can\u2019t be told? The choice is yours, but if you\u2019re looking to preserve your energy, let this one go through to the keeper.<\/p>\n

LIBRA AND LIBRA RISING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re feeling a failure to launch kind of energy this week \u2013 especially at work \u2013 don\u2019t be surprised. Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are at odds creating a sense of tension between getting it done, and going back to the drawing board. The challenge to your co-workers\u2019 relentless tenacity is someone, or something reminding them of the risks. Whichever way you dice it, it\u2019s spicy, and that\u2019s the opposite of how you like things to pan out \u2013 balanced, cordial, empathetic \u2013 which could feel like a huge energy drain. Do yourself a favour and step back from any workplace politics unless you\u2019re really gagging to get involved.<\/p>\n

SCORPIO AND SCORPIO RISING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

An unexpected expense \u2013 or big financial undertaking \u2013 could send you into a bit of a tailspin this week. While you may feel emboldened to take a leap and go for broke on a big purchase or commitment, getting the deal done may not be as straightforward as you like. Resist the temptation to keep throwing more money at a situation in order to close the deal \u2013 it won\u2019t make things progress any faster. Save yourself the cash and sit tight \u2013 the extra time gives you a little longer to think things through.<\/p>\n

SAGITTARIUS AND SAGITTARIUS RISING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There\u2019s a little more \u201csupport crew\u201d work to be done this week as people around you feel the heat of some intense astrology. Despite their best intentions or loftiest visions, a setback could take the wind out of their sails putting them off balance. If you get the opportunity, head them off at the pass from making knee-jerk manoeuvres, and try to divert their enthusiasm towards something a little less reliant on other people\u2019s mood. If they can\u2019t be diverted (highly likely) be kind. Either way they\u2019ll be grateful to have you by their side in the long run.<\/p>\n

CAPRICORN AND CAPRICORN RISING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A battle of wills in the workplace could come to a head this week as Mars and Jupiter inspire bold action to charge ahead at any cost. But as much as you may want to capitalise on the extremely productive energy, moving forward with someone else\u2019s grand plan will be easier said than done. As Saturn lurches in from the side and throws a spanner in the works, you\u2019re better placed to bide your time \u2013 if you have the choice \u2013 than throwing everything at the wall and seeing what sticks. This is a battle of wills but you don\u2019t necessarily have to be one of the headline acts if you keep your head down and let someone else have it out.<\/p>\n

AQUARIUS AND AQUARIUS RISING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Hardest, faster, stronger! You may have all the dynamism in the world firing you up to charge ahead \u2013 especially with anything creative or playful \u2013 but getting the greenlight won\u2019t be easy. Honour the planetary rhythms and choose your timing; this is not a week to bulldoze your way forward no matter how inspired or confident you feel. There is a speed bump for a reason and when you hit it, the forced slowdown is meant to give you time to review what it is you\u2019re trying to achieve, and improve your plans where necessary.<\/p>\n

PISCES AND PISCES RISING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The hits keep coming this week as the retrograde kicks up a gear. As things heat up with family or flatmates, the tension to get something (a conversation or confrontation) over and done with will reach fever pitch. The problem is no matter how gallantly you approach the situation, making progress will be extremely difficult. The question becomes not so much, \u201cwhat do we do next?\u201d or \u201chow can I convince you this is a great idea?\u201d but rather, \u201cdo we have to have this conversation right now?\u201d If it\u2019s not urgent, do yourself a favour and hold your tongue (at least for now) \u2013 it\u2019s just not worth the energy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29212,"featured_media":55367,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[260,35],"yoast_head":"\nHoroscopes August 12\u201318: The Peak Week Of Retrograde<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"One of the rockier weeks on the cosmic calendar, astrologer Emma Vidgen helps you navigate the next seven days. 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