Little Wonders

June 23 – June 29, 2008

Well, after all the fireworks and excitement of last week, I must admit I’m relieved to report that the week ahead ought to be relatively calm. With Mercury now firmly direct and on course it’s time for us to collectively take care of all the things we haven’t had time for in the past few weeks and with Mars and Pluto about to trine early next week in Leo and Sag we’ll be more than ready to do so. A word to the wise, my little squirrels: If you find yourself getting impatient, remember that all the nuts you gather now will only prove truly useful this fall and early winter. The Mars / Pluto trine next week is significant because when Pluto leaves Sag for good in November it will only be another month before Mars crosses the same point Pluto’s been transiting for the past year or so. Wherever in your lives you’ve been causing transformations this week is a good one for seeing the early results of it, little dumplings. There’s still quite a lot of road to traverse, but if you didn’t catch a glimpse of the light at the end of the tunnel last week, then by the end of this one you’re almost sure to. Those most affected are late degree Gemini and Sag, like Sir Paul McCartney, born June 17, 1942, and Sag actress Jennifer Beals, born December 19, 1963.

The Stars that You Are
Weekly Horoscopes: Remember to read for the sign on your ascendant too!

Aries
Aries, this week I see lots of ducks in your future! Well, that’s not entirely true, but when I thought of the week ahead, I did see a mass of ducks making their way across a lake… from above water the ducks appear utterly serene, without a care in the world – unflappable, if you will. But if you poke your head below surface you can see their little feet paddling for dear life. Aries, this week you must give the appearance of calm authority, but inside you’ve got to be thinking and moving quicker than everyone else. So, my precious duckling, make like a duck and cross that pond! We’re right behind you.

Taurus
Taurus, did you know that the average person attended 5 picnics a year in 1953 but only two in 2007? There’s a little known national picnic crisis afoot!! This week I’m putting you Taureans in charge of correcting this egregious wrong! That’s ‘cause your outlook this week is mostly sunny with only patches of clouds late on Sunday and no one knows more about good times, good friends, and good food than you. So what are you waiting for? A written invitation? Write one! This week you’re the only one who can beat the tensions we’ve all been under and beat the heat at the same time! Give me a P.I.C.N.I.C.!

Gemini
Gemini, do you suppose Grand Moff Tarkin was scared of Lord Vader? He never let on that he was, which was pretty weird, ‘cause, I mean, well – Hello! Darth Vader!… I only ask, ‘cause with Pluto opposing your sign till December, it’s kind of like facing off Darth Vader. Except you’ve got some wily secret up your sleeve so you’re just not scared. In fact, you’ve got some super power at the ready to handle it all. Of course, neither Mr. Tarkin nor Mr. Vader fared so well in the end, but what I want you to focus on here is that it could have gone either way at the start, so get out your evil stick and use the force!

Cancer
There’s a spa in Los Angeles called the Beverly Hot Springs that totally redefines my experience of what a “spa” should be like. It’s totally unpretentious and lacking in that weird snobby quality that makes the idea of going to a spa a tad intimidating – which is good, ‘cause don’t we go to a spa to relax? Anyway, it reminds me of the week you’ve got ahead of you, Cancer, ‘cause people go to spas to feel as calm as you do this week. Even if it’s the calm at the eye of a hurricane, this week you know what’s what and where’s where and you won’t even be bothered if you turn out to be wrong about it all.

Leo
Desi Arnez famously took his wife, Lucille Ball, to task by shouting, “Luuuucy – you’ve got some ‘splainin’ to do!” The phrase inevitably erupted after she’d executed yet another complicated and poorly thought out scheme to achieve stardom. Leo, this week all your scheming may fall short of your goals and while the vote on that may be out until your birthday next month just take some time this week to think what you’ll say should there be a need to ‘splain yourself. If you play your cards right maybe you’ll get a hit show of your own and the only thing left to ‘splain will be why it didn’t happen sooner!

Virgo
We’ve all seen the imagery of someone with the angel on one shoulder and the devil on the other. Although the popular depiction is to have only one emerge victorious, a more accurate reflection might be to illustrate how the battles we face between two apparently warring factions can only be resolved by finding your peace with both sides. We all contain “good” and “evil,” and dealing with both might ultimately serve us better. This week, Virgo, your little shoulder companions may be using megaphones to be heard. Your job is to create a third option the two warring factions haven’t actually presented.

Libra
Libra, this week pick your favorite lawyer – or at least the actor who plays him on TV. Whether your tastes run from Boston Legal, Clarence Darrow, or Judge Judy doesn’t really matter, what matters is you pick someone who wins their wars if not their fights by mixing one part unwavering idealism and two parts self-deprecating humor. Oh! And some part keen fashion sense! How many parts does that make? Oh, nevermind – save it for the court room, Libra. This week it’s time to test your mettle and not be too disturbed if someone finds a kink in it. That kink might allow you to win your next case!

Scorpio
In the first episode of House this season, House has banished his interns and finds himself relegated to consulting a Magic Eight Ball instead of a human to diagnose an ailing patient. He quickly moves onto the janitor when the eight ball fails him, but there’s no need for you to do the same, Scorpio. Yup, this week you may be facing a minor crisis that only another human can help you with, but in the manner of all survivors you will insist you don’t need outside help. Now, normally, I wouldn’t agree, but in this instance I think you may actually be correct. The Magic Eight Ball will do nicely. Absolutely!

Sagittarius
S/he loves me, s/he loves me not, s/he loves me, s/he loves me not… So goes the mantra one speaks as we tear apart a tender flower petal by petal. You’ve been going back and forth on someone for so long now, Sag, that you may want to go whichever way the wind blows this week instead of actually choosing. But if you really think that’s your best option, I suggest you choose a dandelion to practice your maiming, wait for it to turn to a wishing puff, and then catch a ride on a seedling as it wafts in the breeze created by your wish. It is time to rest, but it also may be time to move on… Who do you love, after all?

Capricorn
Cappy, do you remember when you were little how crazy it would drive you when adults told you to put away your toys or complete any duty that you already had? Well this week you’ll suffer from serious déjà vu when an authority figure asks you to take responsibility for something. Remember your real task is to take responsibility for taking responsibility so just make sure you completed your task as well as possible. IF you left even one toy out, someone might trip over it. Just because you’re more responsible than anyone you know doesn’t mean you couldn’t be more responsible than you already are.

Aquarius
The phrase, “tying up loose ends,” is a nautical term implying how important it is at sea not to leave ropes dangling on deck for people to trip over (perhaps causing them to fall overboard and drown!). Let that be a lesson to ye, ya scurvy Water Bearer! This week it’s time ter tie up loose ends, thereby insurin’ that the whole rummy lot o’ yer crew don’t drown! O’ course, ye may be wishin’ that they would drown, on account of a sorrier lookin’ bunch of half-wits ne’r bin yer luck ter see! Well, I’m guessin’ that thar’s tyin’ up loose ends, and then thar’s tyin’ up loose ends… Jes’ don’t get caught, ya Pirate!

Pisces
A “Mary Sue” is a pejorative term created by fan-fic writers meaning a character inserted randomly into a favorite series to live out the writer’s fantasy of living within the story. So if you wanted to write yourself into Harry Potter, you would create a “Mary Sue,” or “Gary Stu,” to enter the Potter universe – i.e. as a new Hogwarts student or faculty member. This week, Pisces, you may be granted super hero powers allowing you to enter into your life exactly as the character you’d most like to be. Come next week you’ll suffer your critics, but my advice is: don’t listen to them! Expecto Patronum!