Horoscopes for September 15 - 21 2008

***If you know your Rising Sign read that as well***

ARIES: Cooperation vs. competition. Somebody else is stealing the show. You’re a major part of the picture, but right now you’re wishing the spotlight was directly on you. This week is about learning how we all shine on. That means You, Her, Him, and the rest of us too. Find a way to appreciate and even revere the things those around you are being noticed for and you’ll find a way to be a thousand times more secure about yourself. The more opportunities you take to exercise your compassion, the more cooperation you’ll have from the outside community in the coming weeks while Mercury is Retrograde.

TAURUS: Too much talk, not enough proof. All of the things that bother you the most about other people could be on overdrive this week: you’re hearing truckloads of empty promises and seeing a few too many facades. The more you can look in your own direction, the more you’ll fully realize the opportunity you’re being given. Think about what you can do for yourself and yourself alone. Projects like this are what will keep you happiest right now as well as give you a renewed, much needed, and profound sense of personal accomplishment.

GEMINI: The trick is to dive into your creative impulses absolutely as much as you can while remembering to take care of your responsibilities at the same time. A happy exchange between imaginative Neptune and a cluster of planets in the other two Air signs is giving you plenty of support as far as being inspired and coming up with a million new things to say. At the same time, the heavy planets lurking in your fellow Mutable signs are doing their best to stymie your freedom. Enjoy all that you’re thinking and feeling while keeping a lid on the things that must stay straight. This is crucial when your Mercury Ruler is about to turn Retrograde. Any neglected priorities won’t stay quiet for long.

CANCER: The more you look for faults the more you’ll find them. You’re seeing things in every corner that aren’t quite up to your standards, and somehow turning all of this into a reflection of your character. The best thing you can do this week is separate yourself from other people’s chaos and concentrate on the things that exist in your own domain. You’re preparing for a time when you’ll either be rewarded for your ability to adjust or tested with even more instability. The Sun’s move into challenging Libra next week, along with Mercury’s reversal in the same sign will be giving you even more chances to prove your endurance. Step up.

LEO: The choice is yours. You’re being asked to pick one of two very distinct directions. There’s the exciting way, the one that leads to things to do and the people to meet, but with no sense of security or promise. Then there’s the other way, the slower way, where you can get used to the place you are now in order to discover a truer sense of power. Remember that whatever makes you stronger is worth everything in the end. While your first option seems much more your style, the second will give you something you very much need in order to survive the rest of the year.

VIRGO: It’s all about determination. Saturn remains in your sign until 2009, increasing your resoluteness about forming foundations and drawing boundaries. You’ve become accustomed to, even happy about the discipline. You’ve also become a little too used to a dull feeling of dread, and these days you basically expect to hear disruptive, even negative news around every corner. Today’s Full Moon could bring the last of the shadows out of the woodwork for a time. The more you can face them, the taller you’ll be able to stand. Remember to focus on what power you actually have and you’ll be that much more able to use it next week, when your Mercury ruler turns Retrograde.

LIBRA: The question is what’s real and what’s delusion. Planets in your sign are working with Neptune to expose more than one situation that just seems too good to be true. There’s pleasure and parading all over the place, but do your best not to make any significant commitments for the next six weeks. Mercury turning Retrograde in your sign next Wednesday means you’ll be gathering much more information in the coming days, and this will make you that much more prepared to make the right decision. Enjoy the new developments and know that the action won’t be dying down any time soon. Next week, the Sun moves into Libra.

SCORPIO: You have the ability to see past the faces people show and down to what they’re trying to cover up. This is just part of who you are, and not something you necessarily welcome or resist, but this week your intuitions about people will be so prevalent you’ll be questioning your impressions instead of trusting what you’ve always known for sure. The trick is to remember that it’s about you not them. The things you’re picking up on are showing you how you’re able to adjust your own behavior to get cooperation and support from the rest of us. Bring on the compassion: it’s a side of yourself that’s good to remember every once in a while.

SAGITTARIUS: Eyes wide open. Today’s Full Moon in Pisces is unveiling new directions and windows that will change everything about the way you process what you experience. Be prepared to take chances and well thought out gambles when you meet an opportunity you just can’t miss. Pleasantries from friendly signs are bringing a much more inviting vibe to your everyday routine, and you’re feeling more hopeful than you’ve been able to in weeks. You’re seeing big possibilities; just remember to let situations take the time they need to gel. You’ve set your intentions, now sit back and have faith.

CAPRICORN: People you work with or see on a day-to-day basis have their collective heads in the clouds or up their ass and it’s challenging your sense of foundation. Whatever exasperation you’re feeling now could turn into downright disgust in the next few weeks so it’s important to stay aware of the places you’re choosing conservation over compassion. Capricorn likes a steady and predictable path, but this week is more about detours and drama. Misunderstandings are inevitable. Remember to take nothing too personally or too seriously and you’ll get past the weather with ease. Venus moving into friendlier territory next week will put a much better spin on the love stuff.

AQUARIUS: Inspiration all over the place. Chances are you’ve been having revelations and brilliant ideas of one kind or another. The best use of your energy for the rest of this month requires turning your thoughts into something tangible. Focus and you’ll find you’re at your creative best. Much of the action up in the sky this week is directed at Neptune in your sign. Look out for situations that test your ability to tell the difference between the way things just are and what you really want to see. The more you’re aware of actual facts, the more you’ll get out of the lessons. Mercury turning Retrograde in a fellow Air sign next week will give you plenty of chances to get it straight.

PISCES: You’re past the worst of it. Today’s Full Moon at the height of your sign is shining a light on the successes you’ve scored in the past few weeks. All of a sudden you realize you’ve gotten this far in all the right ways. Neptune, the planet that rules you, is surrounded by activity all week long, bringing you extra communication with all sorts of new and interesting people. Be your most genuine self and you’ll surpass all of their expectations. Whatever power struggles you’re sensing from around the neighborhood or at work will have worked themselves out by the end of the month. You’ll be picking up on prettier vibes as soon as next week when Venus the Grace moves into a fellow water sign.