An interesting earth-centered alignment brings about a necessary planetary lesson for us all. Mars, Mercury and Pluto reside in the early degrees of earth signs and foster what's called a grand trine of harmonious and yet transformative energy. This may be an especially fertile time for enlightenment and a recasting of our collective views about our wonderful home base; the planet. New methods and strategies bring forth a glimmer of a hope and a chance to repair that which has been faulted through neglect and greed. Use this creative time to expand and expend. The Sun joins Jupiter and shines a light on abundance.

Aries 

There should be a great focus on all things financial this week. Your house of monetary transactions has plenty of supportive activity from Mercury, the Sun and abundant Jupiter. You may not see the actual return yet, but the light may begin to glimmer at the end of the tunnel.

As the Sun hovers in your house of self you may be feeling confident and in charge of your destiny. This should not be a time of doubt or regret. Celebratory feelings may drive you to be creative and caring. Amusements should be at the top of your list. Get out there and play.

Expect to wrap things up this week as your house of transitions has an abundance of activity. New beginnings or expected closings should be welcomed as necessary rites of passage. There should be tangible excitement as the prospect of something new always piques your interest. Moves you make may have lasting impact so pay attention.

Cancer   
This should be an excellent time to collaborate and network with any and all business alliances you may have forged. Your colleagues may be there to aid your latest enterprise with support and value. Actions always speak louder than words so take note on who shows up and who doesn't.

Big career progress should be on the docket for you, proud Leo. You may be making significant strides to shift, promote, shake-up, and expand your professional responsibilities. Your powerful creative energy should serve you well as you climb into daring situations with enormous potential for excitement and change.

Make plans to enroll in educational activities. Your house of adventure is alive with many supportive planets. This would also be a great time to travel and explore. Basically anything that is expansive in any manner should serve you well. New jobs, new classes, new vistas all work to broaden your view.

A curious streak may have settled on you that leaves you pondering your spirituality and higher purpose. Perhaps recent events have left you with a much different view of life in general. This would be an opportune time to invest in exploring new esoteric thoughts and philosophies. Astrology would be an interesting outlet.

You should expect quite a lot of activity on the relationship billboard of your life. Big, bold emotions and significant conversations may arise from the place that holds your heart or your past. If you can cast these feelings in the right framework you should see events and people quite differently.    

What can you do to serve others? This question may gnaw at you as you ponder the past. Have you been too distant or removed? Is there a chance to make recompense? Kindness can come to the forefront through actions that pay heed to the past. What once was cannot be again, but forgiveness can.

You may expect a flourish of creative activity as your house of amusement is alighted with three supportive planets. If you can think big, you can deliver something almost unheard of. Do you have the ability to stretch yourself that far? Let your mind travel where it hasn't been and take notes along the way.

The family may not have been your focus over the last few years as you traveled and sought to solve humanitarian problems. This week should find you more engaged in the family than in recent times. These are your roots and they do require water occasionally. Simple actions can deliver significant ends.

If you aren't writing this week, then you might not be a Pisces. Just kidding. However, your house of communications is full of supportive activity that brings the Sun and Jupiter together in a burst of dialog and expression that should put you in a league of your own. Speak up.

 2012 Chris Flisher