Key Issues this Week: ADJUSTMENT, PREPARATION, INTENSITY, AWARENESS, CHANGES, INTROSPECTION and PLANNING

This week, Mercury will slow down in preparation of going direct, which means we'll have to be ready to adjust when it redirects us or blocks our way. Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) will feel the impact keenly, most likely in the form of constant computer and communication problems. Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) will come up against old feelings that need to be addressed, cleared and released. Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) will experience good luck and find new ways to manifest their desires this week. Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn) can expect to run across financial glitches or forgotten bills and correspondence that will have to be addressed as soon as possible. The Labor Day holiday could have us all moving in ethereal ways, and, thanks to the Leo Moon, more prone to socializing than engaging in any sort of labor. On Tuesday, we’ll feel the need to start preparing for change as the Moon moves into Virgo and encourages us to start setting new goals. On Wednesday, the Moon will join forces with the Sun and help us to finally get organized and set a solid schedule for our daily movements. Venus will then move from Libra to Scorpio, which will generate an intense atmosphere that should create lots of passion in relationships. As this placement can also undermine relationships by adding confusion or jealousy to the mix, it's important to be mindful of feelings born out of fear now, and test them for validity under Thursday’s alert Libra Moon. The changes created by this week’s astrological shifts will start to appear on Friday when we'll investigate what is out of balance and determine what actions to take next. Mercury will add some chaos to this day by evoking blocks and confusion that will force us to wax introspective by Saturday morning. With the Moon entering Scorpio on Saturday, we’ll seek out spiritual ways to address our feelings and move toward greater clarity about our personal truths. When Mercury turns direct on Sunday, we'll be able to start moving forward again. This is a wonderful time to set down new goals, prioritize our dreams, and plan for the future.