After months of retrograde motion, Mars, the planet of ambition and aggression stations direct late in the week and begins to head forward in Virgo. Details and earthly measures are likely to begin to gel and clarify and a significant weight may be lifted as momentum gathers. If your plans have been stalled, expect them to lift off as traction becomes a reality. Dreams may fly as Venus and Neptune square off in what could be an elusive encounter that clouds the picture. How do we gain clarity if the fog wanders in? The frustration of moving forward could be offset by an illusion of potential. Pause and reflect before acting in haste.

Aries 

It may be quite likely that you will be very vocal this week as Mercury moves closer to rebellious Uranus in Aries. Mercury provides a quick-thinking cerebral quality to your conversations and you may find yourself speaking first and thinking later, which could lead to an oops moment. Can you hold your tongue?

Feeling confident and bold, you may accomplish quite a lot this week. Rather than postpone your plans you might be more inclined to act. Even though you may be slow to start, you know that you typically make the right move. That's what patience and careful thought can bring to the arena.

Now that your ruling planet, Mercury has gone direct you may feel as if things start to fall in place. This may be particularly true at work, where your ideas may finally get some attention. If you can remain on topic you may face a much better reception in the long run.

Cancer   
Missed signals and quirky connections may make for a frustrating start to work projects. These are simply queues from the universe regarding your check-list. As you embark on a new venture, the details may require some refining. You can never learn too much so why not take the opportunity to get more background data?

Your focus on financial matters may pay off if you can remain dedicated to following through. Closure is the key to prosperity. Education and training are the necessary tools for achievement. Your business associates can prove to be an invaluable aid to clinching deals. Outsiders can provide the missing piece.                     

You may be standing right on the cusp of a major breakthrough. Like a horse in a starting gate you may be waiting for the bell. The pent up drive can propel you like nothing else. May sure you are in tight with your partner whose visions may be somewhat different than yours.

An opportunity to travel with your partner comes as a surprise and a welcome break. Shifting your focus from the day-to-day can be a significant aid to reviving lapsed affection. A different vista brings renewed freshness where once the only option seemed to be resignation. Open up the windows; let the bad air out.         

You may find yourself in a stand-off with a significant partner as your quest for accountability flies in the face of their view. You may be out of synch but this can be an opportunity to let that valuable research come to your aid. Your secret weapon may be useful for humbling the aggressive.

The time you may have spent wandering may appear differently as you look back. Did you miss something valuable in your search for escape? Can you regain your footing? Creative power may come quick and brilliantly if you can grasp it. A renewed look at the past may find you humbled and circumspect.

Living arrangements may be improving quite suddenly. It might be that you have secured a new apartment or that another shift has occurred that allows you to see the potential for the near future. This should be a great time to perfect your game. Unique ideas are critical to your success.   

What you say may be held in high regard, so chose the words with caution. As the universe pinches resources and asks you to do more with less you must find a solution that satisfies with compromise. An ending may be required so that you can begin again. Finances require a second look.

Gaining clarity may be your biggest challenge as your desires seem a touch out of kilter with your realities. Can you use a little more analysis to find the magic number in the mix? Family fiscal responsibility may fall on your shoulders, so be certain you have your facts correct.

 2012 Chris Flisher