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Starstream by Lynda Ray

Week of July 2 - 8, 2009 (c)

ARIES (March 20 - April 19)

A minor revolution takes place on the 4th of July as thought-provoking Mercury opposes bureaucratic Pluto in Capricorn.  Hiding the woes of the country behind a flag will not fool anyone, especially you.  Fortunately, you can be idealistic without being bombastic and the fireworks are limited to those in the sky.  As for Tuesday's Full Moon, it activates your desire for more than 15 minutes of fame.  Since YouTube has a 10-minute limit, you will have to look elsewhere. 

TAURUS (April 20 - May 19)

During this Independence Day, you are both the peacemaker and the instigator of competitive games.  And, since chatty Mercury has just entered your communication house, you are also quite clever at keeping the conversations rolling.  By Monday, planetary dynamics change and your patience is gone.  Unless butting heads is your idea of fun, it is vital that you avoid anyone with passive-aggressive tendencies - or a stronger set of horns. 

GEMINI (May 20 - June 20)

No matter how modern you are, the 4th of July awakens your inner traditionalist.  You want to wear red, white, and blue.  You want to eat barbecue; hang out with the family; and watch the sky light up with fireworks.  It's all great fun, and it doesn't end with the holiday.  On Sunday, Captivating Venus enters your sign, bestowing you with mega-charm and sex appeal for the rest of the month.  Don't worry about what to wear.  All you have to do is show up. 

CANCER (June 21 - July 21)

It is an American holiday, one that shows off your cooking skills.  Everyone looks forward to your contribution to the picnic so don't let Critical Saturn convince you differently.  The Moon in Sagittarius puts extra emphasis on freedom, meaning you can spend the day traveling between barbecues.  Just load up the cooler and hit the road.  Tuesday's Full Moon Eclipse may take the wind out of your sails.  If you've over-scheduled your obligations, you will need extra caffeine and a clone. 

LEO (July 22 - August 22)

Restrictive Saturn has been providing lessons on being realistic about your material desires.  Nevertheless, you still went out and bought a new star-spangled outfit for the 4th of July, didn't you?  As for your love life, you are getting another chance for a blissful relationship.  The key to this is learning to love without asking anything in return.  Expect nothing, not even a "thank you".  Hey.  Nobody said it would be easy. 

VIRGO (August 23 - September 21)

With Reasonable Mercury as your ruler, you often seek a rational approach to most situations.  However, when Compulsive Pluto steps in, the ability to be objective flies out the window.  That's why your 4th of July has the potential for power struggles.  Choose your most non-confrontational friend and stay cool.  There is improvement on Tuesday when a recent creative project is likely to pan out and hit the blogs.  Ready to be interviewed?

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22)

Skip the big picnic and go off with your sweetie for your own version of fireworks.  Your ruler (Seductive Venus) spends the 4th in the sensuous sign of Taurus before moving into the intellectual sign of Gemini on Sunday.  Indulge your physical senses on Saturday.  Beginning Sunday, you'll have weeks to exercise your mental prowess, share your views, and discuss quantum physics with a professor.  Smarty Pants. 

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)

Play fairly on the 4th of July.  If you try to control the festivities, you'll only get entangled in your own web.  It's okay to reveal your ideas.  It's not okay to insist your way is the only way.  On Tuesday, the Full Moon Eclipse could complicate your travel plans.  If you don't HAVE to go anywhere, stay home.  If you do have to go out, don't expect to arrive on time. 

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 20)

The Mushy Moon in your sign makes you sentimental on the 4th of July.  Hence the tears when you hear the national anthem streaming on your iPhone (true, true) via Major League Baseball.  Meanwhile, the emphasis on work and working out keeps you busy.  Your job is demanding.  And don't forget your new health and fitness regime -- the one you've started and stopped repeatedly in the last two months.  Check the fridge. The point is to eat the fresh fruit and veggies BEFORE they grow mold. 

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 18)

Are you ready to stand up for your ideals?  You may encounter someone with strong opposing opinions on Independence Day.  You can attempt to start another revolution or you can casually stroll off to find the nearest beer cooler.  Tuesday's Full Moon eclipse in your sign reveals your true feelings about someone.  You may discover that when it comes to love, you are not the realist you thought you were.  Oh, oh.  Now what?

AQUARIUS (January 19 - February 17)

Spending the 4th with family may not be ideal this year.  If you have no choice, make the best of it, but avoid sharing your progressive views with conservative relatives.  Late Monday night or early Tuesday morning, you are struck with inspiration about a new way to make money.  Write it down or risk losing the vision and the potential for increased cash flow.  Just remember, as an Aquarius, you're meant to share the wealth.  I'll be waiting.  Thank you. 

PISCES (February 18 - March 19)

As explosive Uranus is moving retrograde in your sign, it's best that you let someone else handle the fireworks.  You are too excitable and generally too restless to follow instructions this week.  (Hence the lack of pasta in your pasta salad.)  Tuesday's lunar eclipse causes you to see your relationship in a murky light.  My advice?  Avoid making hasty declarations of love or hate until at least Wednesday. 

Starstream by Lynda Ray 2009 (c)