Libra August Forecast for 2013

Venus (Love), your ruling planet, begins the month in your 12th House of Virgo, Libra. The 12th House rules issues from the past and your creative abilities flourish and the assistance you receive from women during this time can help/assist you in resolving any relationship matters that continue to impact you. Pay attention to your dreams during this time, Libra. Areas such as meditation, psychology and writing will benefit you. A sister, mother or another female will prove to be your loyal ally and trusted confidante this month. With Venus in your 12th House, a new relationship could begin in secret or you learn confidential information. What you uncover will work to your benefit, so be alert and aware and keep your wits about you as Venus transits Virgo. Singles could begin a clandestine relationship or desire some time away from the dating scene, while couples will want to plan to some uninterrupted togetherness. Your intuition is heightened during this transit and you could find yourself experiencing unusual or troubling situations that involved that involve issues from the past. Venus will be in Virgo until 8/16. The excitement builds on 8/16 when Venus enters your 1st House of appearance, love and brings benefits your way, personal, professional and social. You will enjoy this transit as it puts you in the spotlight and finds all areas of your life (from home, work, love and money) in a better position than you had previously thought. Expect the second half of August to be a time when you benefit, gain popularity and note the affection that comes your way. Your charisma and sex appeal will soar during this time. Venus will transit your sign from 8/16 - 9/11. Remember to pay attention on 8/16 as good fortune favors you on this date.

A New Moon occurs on 8/6 in Leo. Leo is your 11th House of groups, organizations and friendships. Circle this day on your calendar as it brings about opportunities to align yourself with new contacts, network with those in power positions and shines a light on your hopes and wishes. The Sun also transits your 11th House this month, so friendships, group involvement and focusing on who and what you want continue to be areas that tend to be highlighted throughout this month.

Mercury (Communications) will travel through Cancer, Leo and Virgo. As August begins, Mercury remains in Cancer until 7/8. Cancer is your 10th House of career. Conversations and your conscious thinking will be strongly focused on the way the public perceives you and your professional accomplishments. On 8/8, Mercury enters Leo and your 11th House of friendships and group involvements. Mercury will spend the majority of August in Leo. This transit is a great time to promote yourself and your business. Advertising, social media and public relations will benefit you beyond your expectations, so get busy if you want to maximize your potential.

Mars (Physical Energy/Motivation and Sexual Drive) will be in Cancer until 8/27. Cancer is your 10th House of career and involves those in authority, such as parents, bosses and superiors. You will pour your energy into all professional matters this month. This transit promises to energize your career, Libra. You could experience some temporary discord with superiors, with a parent or at your place of employment. Be advised that this placement can bring about accidents, mistakes and if you're not careful, disagreements could ensue but these will be temporary. Mars will enter the compatible fire sign of Leo, your 11th House on 8/27 - 10/15.

A Full Moon occurs on 8/20 in Aquarius, your 5th House of love, children and creativity. This Full Moon brings about a new romance, if single. Coupled Libra feel a rush of excitement and find that a new infusion of togetherness binds them closer to one another. Emotions will be heightened and love will be clarified, single or coupled. Pay attention to your love life on this Full Moon, Libra. A sense of adventure or a willingness to take risks works to your benefit.

The signs of Gemini, Leo and a  Sagittarius will be involved in your life throughout the month.

Libra May Forecast

As the Month begins, Mercury (Self-expression) will be in Taurus and your 8th House of finance, resources you share with others and matters considered hush hush. When speaking on or about these topics, you will be ultra convincing and persuasive. The 8th House also rules taxes, insurance and mortgages, so it's entirely possible the first half of the month that Mars (Physical Energy/Motivation/Sexuality) and Mercury (Expression) BOTH in Taurus bring about extreme behaviors, dealing with life and death matters and a grim determination. The 8th House is a power House but it can also deal with many mundane issues, so not to worry but keep a clear head.

Your ruling planet, Venus (Love), enters the compatible air sign of Gemini on 5/9 -6/2, Libra. Venus (Love) will join Jupiter (Expansion/Movement) and these two planets will occupy your 9th House of overseas travel, foreign countries and people from foreign countries. You and a romantic interest could be travelling together this month or you could be dealing with a romantic partner from a distance. The 9th House is all about higher education as well, so you might meet someone in a class or take more of an interest in pursuing higher education during the transit of Venus in Gemini. Love flows smoothly, overseas travel is favored and you could encounter the love of your life at a college campus or while taking a course. Single or coupled, this transit will bring favorable outcomes in these areas for you this month, Libra. Romance with someone from a foreign country plays a serious role. The personal transits this month could, however, bring about some indecision by causing you to question the value of personality and education and what matters the most. Singles find themselves strongly drawn to studious types while couples will bring out the best in one another.  

A Solar Eclipse and New Moon occur on 5/9 in the sign of Taurus. Taurus is your 8th House of finance, money/resources you share with others and also deals with others people's money. New Moons bring new offers your way and this eclipse packs a big punch where your partner's finances are concerned. Good news involves resources you share with others and your partner could experience a windfall during this eclipse in the Venus ruled sign of Taurus. This would be an ideal date to sign contracts, start your own business or a project that you are serious about. Projects begun on this day will be fortunate for Libra, long term. There will be opportunities to have your desires fulfilled as long as you are true to your inner hopes and wishes.  

A Lunar Eclipse and Full Moon occur on 5/25 in the sign of Sagittarius and your 3rd House of communications and siblings. The 3rd House also rules neighbors and your community, so you can expect some unexpected dramas in these areas throughout this eclipse week. Pay attention to events that occur on 5/21 to get an idea of how this situation can play itself out. Emotions, yours and that of neighbors and friends, will be volatile and dramatic.  You could be dealing with issues of power and control. What begins as a fun time can turn not so fun, fast. Be aware that others will be in mood to argue. Your communication skills and writing can be involved in some regard also around this date. Turn on the Libra charm when you sense tension coming at you, especially where your neighbors and relatives are concerned.  

Good days for you, Libra:  5/2, 5/7, 5/11, 5/20, 5/26, 5/29 & 5/30

NOT so good days for you: 5/1, 5/6, 5/14, 5/21, 5/27 & 5/31

An Aries, another Libra and a Pisces will play serious roles in your life this month.