Skywatch
The Week of September 3 - 9
By Flo Higgins
Happy Birthday Virgo! With Mercury - the planetary ruler of Virgo - retrograde this week, we must look past that and into the light of who you really are. Virgo is hard working, practical and certainly realistic. This mental sign does not live in a dream world. Reality is the only place a Virgo understands. No fantasyland nonsense for this sign of the Zodiac.
Life is realistic and practical or it just isn't anything to bother with, according to the organized and demanding nature of the Virgo. So if you are interested in partying, find yourself a Gemini or an Aquarian and stay far away from the Virgo nature because it will be plenty of hard work to make it work over a long period of time.
If you can't use it for some good and practical cause then you don't need it is the philosophy of this earth sign. This sign of the Zodiac can also be extremely critical. If you can't take sincere criticism then it would be wise to look the other way when a Virgo enters your space, because this earth sign communicates by giving you keen advice about your behavior and or your life.
A Virgo must also learn to serve or suffer. Since service is a large part of their nature the Virgo cannot really survive without being of service somehow, somewhere. They are happiest when serving those in need.
Birthdays celebrated this week: Christa McAuliffe, Sept. 2, 1948; Jennifer Paige, Sept. 3, 1973; Beyonce Knowles, Sept. 4, 1981; Raquel Welsh, Sept. 5, 1940; Rosie Perez, Sept. 5, 1964; Corbin Bernsen, Sept. 7, 1954; Patsy Cline, Sept. 8, 1932; Michael Keaton, Sept. 9, 1951; Roger Maris, Sept. 10, 1934.
With Mercury still retrograde, Saturn four degrees in Libra and Venus about to go into Scorpio, you can be sure your love life is going to take on a tense time of feeling like being in love is a lot of work. So be careful if you start having that bored feeling and start looking for greener pastures. Stay cool and avoid making moves right now.
Aries (March 21 to April 20) If you are finding it a challenge to discover what is real and what is unreal join the group. With Mercury retrograde and Saturn opposite your sun sign, sometimes it becomes hard to understand what is really happening. With that idea in mind it would be brilliant to just wait and take no action just yet.
Taurus (April 21 to May 20) Here it is just a week before the full moon and some people are getting emotional. That is a real indication that you should not be making big decisions now. So look for other things to keep your busy until you get finalize any future plans that may involve your money. Be the smart one and put things off for now.
Gemini (May 21 to June 20) The astral influences you are now feeling should make life brighter than it has been in a long while. If you are trying to see a house or buy a car, just wait until early in the morning on Sept. 13 when the decisions will work out much better and you will feel good about them.
Cancer (June 21 to July 20) Many a moon child gets fuzzy thinking just before a full moon and this is that week. It would be wise and wonderful to avoid making big decisions. Just let things slide by and life will work much better next week. You have more than enough on your plate right now.
Leo (July 21 to August 20) This may be a time to try and rejoin some old pals either at an organized reunion or a quick get together. Either way, use the energy now available to get out and be the real life of the party. Your time has come to be number one. So move forward in mid-September and no looking back.
Virgo (August 21 to September 20) Your gift of gab could come in mighty handy this week when you try to promote some of your ideas that could make you some money. While everyone is busy with various projects, it would be wise to get out and promote yourself. Any moneymaking ideas now are good. Just don't sign contracts just yet.
Libra (September 21 to October 20) This is a fine time to review your values and find out what it is you really want to do with yourself. If it is self-promotion then let the ideas flow. You will be extremely successful if you can work as hard as you must and get others to join in with you. Just remember, you have a real talent in promotion.
Scorpio (October 21 to November 20) This is a good week to review what you really believe and to stop listening to pals who you do not trust totally. If you can do that you will be putting a lid on your future success. You are ready to move forward and should not let anyone else's ideas stand in your way. You can get where you want to go with just a little more help.
Sagittarius (November 21 to December 20) This week should bring a welcome shift from the negative thinking you have surrounded yourself with in the past. It is over and you are about to embark on a new venture that will bring you plenty of the success you really want. Don't look back; just move toward your future goals.
Capricorn (December 21 to January 20) One personality trait you should get rid of fast is any lack of self-confidence. Before you begin any new adventures start first with you own self-confidence. You need to understand you are a born leader and people are waiting for you to take control. There is plenty of money to be made if you can harness this trait.
Aquarius (January 21 to February 20) You need to revamp your present method of self promotion and do it fast, but not before Sept. 13. Otherwise you will start on the wrong foot and it won't work at all. Some new ideas are just what you need, but stop giving it away free. You need to put more value in your work.
Pisces (February 21 to March 20) There is a real need to keep in touch with your pals because you could need them in some of your future ventures. Try using more of your potential and getting more out of what you do. It would offer you a keen sense of humor, and using your charming personality would make you a lot more money.
Astrologer Flo Higgins' email address is floh1@comcast.net.
