Weekly Overview
12.22-28.2021
The astrology of this week is testing us. Venus and Pluto meet on the 25th, kicking up resentments, compulsions, and superpower struggles. Make sure that you're acting in ways that reflect your values instead of mirroring the worst in the people you're dealing with. On the 23rd, the Saturn Uranus Square will be exact again, kicking up major confusion and frustration for all. This will present tension between the old and the new, and the tried-and-true versus the innovative.
For a detailed explanation of the astrology for your week ahead, listen to episode 237 of my weekly astrology and advice show, Ghost of a Podcast, below or read the transcripts here.
Previous Week
Be mindful of what you put out there Aries because what you do this week will have future implications for both your self-esteem and your circumstances. You have the power and capacity to accomplish a great deal, but just because you can doesn’t mean you should. Consider the long-term impact of your actions on both yourself and others before you do anything rash. Do your best to act in ways that reflect your needs in concert with the needs of those around you.
It would be easy to get overwhelmed and distracted this week, so here’s a pro tip to get you through. You know what you need. You know what you have to offer. That’s all you need to know. You can’t control how other people think or feel; all you can do is take responsibility for how you engage with your own thoughts and feelings and how you approach the actions you take. Don’t get thrown off course by things you can’t control, Taurus.
You have tools for coping with anxiety, but when you’re feeling anxious, it's hard to remember to use them. Don’t forget the things that work for you in moments of stress. Put those things in motion this week. If you’re doing the right thing, but you’re doing it in a frenzied or reactive way, you’ll end up feeling scattered and weird about your accomplishments. Strive to incorporate self-care in whatever you do this week, Twin Star.
Being self-protective is an important part of self-care. Just make sure you’re not pushing others away or hiding meaningful parts of yourself in efforts to stay safe this week. Your heart is resilient and strong, Moonchild, You don’t need to avoid risking heartache when the potential return on intimacy is so strong and life-affirming. Take well-considered emotional chances this week, my love.
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If you've taken on too much or you're just feeling worried about the unknowable future, you may need to prioritize some serious recalibration, Leo. While you can technically power through your feelings, it’s not going to be pretty if you do. If you’re feeling stressed, there’s a reason for that. And you owe it to yourself to find out what that is. This week, self-care may look like being a little quieter or taking more time to be alone with yourself. Don’t overthink it; just do what feels most nurturing.
This week may be a little bit stressful for you. The best thing you can do is slow down and get present before you get analytical, Virgo. You have taken on too much in recent months, and it’s taking its toll. When you’re overextended and restless is not when you’re most likely to see things clearly or respond to situations proportionately. Take the time that you need to nurture your emotional state before you engage in any important communications or decision making.
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Boundaries are hard. It can be tough to identify what your needs and limits are and even harder to express them in a clear and effective way. All that said, the hardest part about boundaries is often how other people respond to them. It’s your job to clarify and hold your boundaries this week, Libra. How other people respond to them is on them. Be willing to step into some short-term discomfort or awkwardness in exchange for more long-term authenticity, happiness, and ease.
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If your week could have a keyword assigned to it, I would say that word would be discretion. There are a lot of choices you can make at this time, but unfortunately, the ones that may bring you the most pleasure are not reliably your best options. Be intentional about what you cultivate. The best way to do that is by aligning your choices with your personal value system. Whether you need to make big changes or work to maintain stability, temper your approach with careful consideration, Scorpio.
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When you can’t be in control, you can still be empathetic, and that’s exactly what you need to do this week. There’s so much that you can’t influence in the world, and while that may cause you some distress, it’s also an opportunity to be the very change that you want to see around you. Act in ways that reflect your highest aspirations instead of your most base fears, especially when others are being messy. You’ve got this, Sagittarius.
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You’re changing, and you’ve been changing for a long time. This week, it’s important that you integrate all of the insights and decisions that have shaped you in 2021. It’s time to say yes to the things and people that affirm you and to let go of the stuff that you know is holding you back. Tend to your relationships because as you change, it’s inevitable that your connections with others will be directly impacted, Capricorn.
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When you encounter frustrating circumstances, it may be tempting to shut down or disconnect from what’s stressing you out, but that’s not the best approach. Frustrating things are happening specifically so that you deal with them. Instead of responding to your emotions, strive to be present with them so you can get clear about what needs to be done and the best ways for you to do it. What isn’t working is what needs your attention this week, Aquarius.
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This week, it’s important for you to get your ego energies right. Don't make yourself too small or inflate your own importance. Find ways of embodying your truth that are neither defensive nor entitled. Strive instead to be empowered and to have good boundaries. At the end of the day, all you can do is your best, and being present is the most effective way to do that.