New / Full Moons: New 23rd Aug in Virgo Full 7th Sep in Pisces New 21st Sep in Virgo
This week, the Moon will gradually disappear from the night sky. You might think that if there's more extreme behaviour at the Full Moon, there's less going on when it's new. But just as the tides are more intense at Full and New Moons, so our emotions peak and trough at fortnightly intervals. And the New Moon intensifies our feelings just as powerfully as it does when it's full. So, it's a chance to get in touch with our subconscious. If we pay attention to our dreams, we can start manifesting them.
Your Weekly Love Focus Horoscope: We all know the benefits of taking a walk outside. It's not only our physical health that improves, there's something about putting space between us and our usual surroundings that enables us to get better perspective. When challenges are right under our nose, they look bigger than they are. This week, even if you can't physically remove yourself from a problem, the Dark of the Moon enables you to access a different space in your mind. You'll be able to see that something that seems problematic is dealable with.
Your Weekly Love Focus Horoscope: Frenemies are acquaintances who seem friendly, but view you as a rival. There doesn't seem to be a word for a friend who, in trying to be helpful, inadvertently causes problems. And we've all got one of those! This week, be alert to the fact that someone in your world, who's offering you advice, doesn't have all the intel. The problem is that they're super-confident about what you should do, and applying pressure. How can you handle them? With sensitivity. Listen. Thank them for their views. And continue with your plan.
Your Weekly Love Focus Horoscope: When you're approaching a busy road which you want to cross, if the pedestrian light turns green, you'll hardly notice your good fortune. Likewise, if it starts pouring with rain the moment you shut your front door. But if the opposite happens, you might think the cosmos has got it in for you! The reality is that we receive a similar amount of good and bad luck. Although recently, you might have felt the odds were against you, a change is on its way. Under the Dark of the Moon, expect the return of balance... and progress.
Your Weekly Love Focus Horoscope: Looking back at our lives and thinking about opportunities we didn't take is rarely a positive experience. Regrets... we've all got a few... but focusing on them is disheartening. As your ruler disappears from the sky this week, you might find yourself remembering past decisions with a degree of sadness. But being a sensitive Cancerian, you can balance those thoughts with a desire to focus on the importance of filling your future with meaning. Any plans you make will be easy to implement. And they'll lead to surprisingly speedy results.
Your Weekly Love Focus Horoscope: Astrologers rarely (if ever) recommend reading other sign's forecasts. But this week is an exception. Take a look at the prediction for your opposite sign (Aquarius). It advises developing a positive mental attitude. Your challenge, though, isn't just about putting a brave face on a difficult situation. It's about altering an unhelpful thought process. If you find yourself thinking 'I'm going to make that change soon', stop yourself. Replace those words with a 'now is a good time to start'. This New Moon week can be pivotal.
Your Weekly Love Focus Horoscope: With the Sun entering your sign this week, it's the perfect moment to change your attitude towards perfection. This involves suspending your natural talent for focusing on finer details. Eek! It's not going to be easy. Especially when you're anticipating having a tricky convo about an emotionally-charged issue... and normally, you'd have every angle covered. But that's going to create a barrier. So instead, if you clearly make your point, stay calm, and listen to the response, you'll establish a dialogue that's illuminating and healing.
Your Weekly Love Focus Horoscope: People respond differently to authority. And you're dealing with someone who becomes confrontational. The problem is that they're anticipating challenges that don't exist, which is affecting your ability to progress. So, suppose you try a new tactic? Rather than trying to override their concerns, use your diplomatic skills. The Dark of the Moon suggests that if you express your intentions with care, the act of articulating them will affect a change in their approach. With more confidence, they'll get on board with your plans.
Your Weekly Love Focus Horoscope: There are a few exceptions, but even people who exude confidence are vulnerable to self-doubt. The process of questioning our thoughts and actions is healthy. It's when the doubts start to intrude on every decision that it becomes problematic. From your vantage point, it's easy to think that everyone around you knows what they're doing. But they've got their uncertainties and insecurities too. The Dark of the Moon brings an opportunity to share your concerns. You'll find support that reboots your confidence. Then, it's action time.
Your Weekly Love Focus Horoscope: 'Let me know if there's anything I can do.' We all sometimes hear this phrase. And we all often say it. On the surface it sounds like a genuine offer of support. But sometimes the motivation behind it is more complex. The person saying it is, in a polite way, leaving the ball in the other person's court. In your world, someone who needs help can't ask for it. With the New Moon heightening your intuition, you know who this is. Rather than waiting to be asked, suggest taking action. You'll demonstrate that you're there for them. And that's big.
Your Weekly Love Focus Horoscope: The clothes you put on in the morning aren't quite the same when you take them off. The fabric has been through an entire day. It's going to be a bit more crumpled. Of course, the same principle applies to us. No matter how much care we take, life takes its toll. When it comes to our clothes, a quick wash, and they smell sweet and look good again. Similarly, we need to make time to look after and refresh ourselves. The Dark of the Moon is the ideal time to press the pause button and appreciate an opportunity for some self-care.
Your Weekly Love Focus Horoscope: Apparently, if we're feeling low, we can trick ourselves into being in a good mood. What's the magic formula? It involves smiling! The muscle movement triggers a series of chemical responses that produce happy endorphins. This week, with the New Moon increasing everyone's sensitivity, you can be a beacon of brightness. If you project a positive mental attitude, not only will you experience a boost in your wellbeing; you'll share that boost with others. You can summon up some good fortune too. It's a win-win situation.
Your Weekly Love Focus Horoscope: Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. What someone else finds challenging might be easy peasy to you. And what they can do with their eyes closed might be beyond your abilities. It sounds obvious. But it's surprising how easily we forget this truth. In your world now, someone is beset by a sense of inadequacy. They're looking at how you're handling a situation and feeling overwhelmed. If you make time to focus on their skills, they'll feel more confident. And that will help you (and them) work towards something special.
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