ST. GEORGE — How stable are your relationships?

This is the question that will be pushed to the forefront this week, as for the third time this year, Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, will forge a challenging aspect with Uranus, the planet of unpredictability and revolution, on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 5:08 a.m. MDT. This energy began building last Saturday and will be felt throughout the week.

With Venus still moving retrograde through the sign of Leo, some ex-flames will re-emerge this week and potentially reveal shocking confessions of the heart.

This square aspect puts a strain on relationships and challenges the foundation. People are likely to be on the hunt for novel experiences in matters of love, which could cause some difficulties in partnerships, especially if this spontaneous energy fails to find an adequate outlet. Eccentricity becomes ultra-magnetic, whether that’s in terms of diverse cultural backgrounds or personality quirks. Just be wary when dating someone new.

Also on Wednesday, Mercury, the messenger of the gods, will form a harmonious aspect with Jupiter, the great benefic. This prompts an optimistic attitude and favors social interaction and long-distance travel. It’s time to look at the big picture, as this cosmic influence allows us to gain deeper insight and sharpens decision-making.

Earlier this week, on Sunday, the sun forms a square with Jupiter, bringing a boost of confidence, luck and pride. But inflated confidence could backfire, so it’s important to stay grounded.

So what does all of this mean for your sign? Find out below.

Aries
March 21-April 19

With your ruling planet Mars continuing to transit your sixth house of routine, health and service, you’re motivated to get your daily life in order, dear Aries. But alongside this, matters dealing with what brings you pleasure and how you express yourself are butting up against your values, the money you make and self-worth. Perhaps you’ve been toying with the idea of turning a hobby into a lucrative business, or maybe you’re coming up against romantic blocks in your love life. This is a week when you may gain keen insight into what lies at the crux of this stalemate.

Taurus
April 20-May 20

As your ruling planet Venus continues retrograding through your fourth house of home and family, along with the sun, it forges a stimulating angle with your first house of identity, dear Taurus. Your inner sense of security and who you know yourself to be could be put to the test this week through means of feeling destabilized. As an Earth sign known for its persistence and patience, remember that the home we make inside ourselves is eternal despite whatever may be crumbling around you. For some, this could be about integrating your life in a new place, whether that’s a new city or a new dynamic at home.

Gemini
May 21–June 20

As your ruling planet continues through a part of the sky that for you deals with home and inner security, what you call home is taking center stage, dear Gemini. You may be rearranging your environment in order to establish a greater sense of peace in where you spend your time. With Mercury’s fortuitous link to Jupiter, decluttering your home could feel especially cathartic this week. Alongside this, Venus retrograde in your third house of communication and short-distance travel is coming into an odd angle with your 12th house of the subconscious. A secret may be revealed now, by you or someone else. Or you may decide to tell someone something that has been brewing under the surface for some time.

Cancer
June 21–July 22

You may be feeling emotionally fraught toward the beginning of the week, especially with matters related to the distant future or your social circle, dear Cancer. This is because the moon, your ruler, is transiting through the top of your chart, which will have you feeling a bit more exposed than you like. Part of this could derive from a clash of values between you and a friend or group association, but with the harmonious Mercury-Jupiter trine, you may have a conversation that proves to be greatly beneficial. For some, this may be a time when you are considering material attachments and desiring to shed what no longer holds meaning. As the week unfolds, inner restlessness should dissipate.

Leo
July 23–August 22

With both the sun and Venus still in your sign and making prominent aspects now with other key figures, this week could produce deep revelations, dear Leo. Matters related to your core identity and physical vitality are coming into an odd angle with your career and personal reputation. A sudden change in the work-sphere could prompt you to have to work longer or increase a sense of unrest, especially if you feel that you are not being recognized for your individuality. This is because Uranus in your 10th house has been pushing you to feel an authentic connection to the work you do. Combined with retrograde Venus in your first house of identity, it may be that you are redefining your professional persona.

Virgo
Aug. 23–Sept. 22

As your ruler Mercury continues to transit your sign, you are busy dealing with matters related to your physical body and how you present yourself, dear Virgo. But this week, a cosmic collision occurs between your subconscious programming and your belief systems. Of all the signs enduring the Venus-Uranus square, however, this is one of the most beneficial as it could allow you the path for a significant inner recalibration. There may have been some recent events that triggered old wounds or activated old perceptions, which altered your worldview. But the root is being exposed now, and it’s your responsibility to see it for what it is and eradicate it for good. An opportunity for publishing or long-distance travel may present itself mid-week.

Libra
Sept. 23–Oct. 22

With your ruling planet Venus continuing its retrograde through your 11th house of friendships and future hopes, you’ve been spending a lot of time reflecting on the bigger picture of your life, dear Libra. Now, as Venus comes into a challenging aspect with Uranus in your eighth house of shared resources and intimacy, you may experience some emotional intensity that has you feeling a little off balance for a few days. This puts a spotlight on the give-and-take between you and a friend or group association and could underline a power dynamic at play. With Jupiter’s harmonious link with Mercury, your imagination is highly active this week, marking a supreme time for creative expression.

Scorpio
Oct. 23–Nov. 21

With your ruling planet Pluto continuing to retrograde through your third house of communication, you’ve been refining how you express yourself and move about the world, dear Scorpio. But this week, retrograde Venus in your 10th house of career forms a square aspect with Uranus in your seventh house of partnerships. For those who have been burning the candle at both ends, this could indicate a partner now expressing some frustration. Or maybe something unexpected happens to a loved one that draws you away from work or changes the work you do. You may meet someone this week during a group activity who ends up becoming a prominent person in your life.

Sagittarius
Nov. 22–Dec. 21

This week, Jupiter, your ruling planet, meets up with both Mercury and the sun, making this a highly active and optimistic week for you, dear Sagittarius. Venus and the sun in your ninth house are firing up your adventurous side, and you are likely to feel drawn toward travel and new experiences. But at odds with this energy is Uranus in your sixth house of daily routine, health and service, which may have you feeling too busy to embark on explorations your heart craves. Be open to what comes to mind, as you may gain sudden insight into how you manage your time, which results a bit more freedom.

Capricorn
Dec. 22–Jan. 19

With the sun and Venus in your eighth house lighting up your desire for intimacy and self-empowerment, this continues to be a deeply transformative time for you, dear Capricorn. You are more interested now in the taboo, psychology and burrowing deep into the marrow, so to speak. Activating this energy further is Uranus in your fifth house of self-expression, children and pleasure, which amps passion. Fertile energy abounds. A recent or present romantic encounter may have left you feeling a bit destabilized or unsettled, especially as it relates to your deepest emotions. Tapping into your higher wisdom now and honoring your core beliefs is the key forward.

Aquarius
Jan. 20–Feb. 18

Following last week’s full moon in your sign, the sun and Venus remain in your partnership sector, illuminating your desire to spend time with a special someone. But at odds with this energy is your ruler Uranus that is continuing its transit through your fourth house of home and inner security. The fourth house is foundational and points to the developmental roots of one’s being. It may be that you are coming to terms with things you’ve inherited, be that on an emotional, psychological or spiritual level, that may be interfering with your ability to connect. Something unexpected could occur at home that prompts a need to move or some Aquarians may be moving in with a partner, which could take some adjustment.

Pisces
Feb. 19 – March 20

The sun and Venus continue their transit through your sixth house, which likely has you feeling more motivated to clean up your diet, cut bad habits and effectively manage your time, dear Pisces. But this week, Uranus in your third house of communication and short-distance travel could impact your daily routine, such as having to endure unexpected vehicle troubles or traffic. Or perhaps you hear news from a sibling or cousin that catches you off-guard. With your ancient ruler Jupiter coming into a harmonious link with Mercury in your seventh house, conversations with a partner or engaging in activities such as riding a bike or dancing will feel rejuvenating on a soul level.

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For a more specific outlook, read the forecasts for both your sun and rising signs. If you do not know your rising sign, use this online calculator.

It’s important to remember that astrology forecasts are not meant to be fatalistic. Rather they offer a window into current energetic influences, so we may work with them and help foster a more wise and loving spirit.

Ed. note: This information is composed by St. George News editorial staff for entertainment purposes only.

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