Posts by Laura Orcutt
Cancer Weekly Horoscope | April 29 – May 5, 2024
You know you could do a lot more if only you were given the chance, but do you also see how hugging the shadows might give higher-ups the impression that you aren’t ready—or worse, just don’t care? Thankfully, gung-ho Mars crossing the highest point of your solar horoscope will change all of that. Not only will it spur you on to greater heights over the next 6 ½ weeks, but it will also push you to trumpet your accomplishments instead of muffling them. Part of you will worry about delivering on your promises, but fear and anxiety are good for ensuring that you will.
Read MoreSagittarius Weekly Horoscope | April 29 – May 5, 2024
You will feel a boost in spirits on Tuesday when Mars, the planet of gumption and drive, enters the fiery sign of Aries. Aries is a fire sign just like Sagittarius, so this is a good thing. It’s analogous to a light switch being flipped on or a key turning in the ignition as you go from inert to alert. Not only will you feel like you’re back on top of your game, but the heady surge of confidence on Friday when Mars forms a sextile to Pluto in Aquarius will enable you to reverse engines on a decision that was ill-advised from the start.
Read MoreAries Weekly Horoscope | April 29 – May 5, 2024
The clouds won’t part on May 3rd, but you’ll still feel like you’re being told to follow a new path. These hard-to-explain gut impulses are to be expected when Mars forms a sextile to Pluto. You know you need to escape the rut you’ve been in, and you will when you hear about an unexpected job offer, an extraordinary opportunity, or a call to arms. You’ll be tempted to opt out because it will upset the order of your life, but you may not have much say in the matter. When Mars and Pluto come calling, then the only answer is to respond.
Read MoreVirgo Weekly Horoscope | April 29 – May 5, 2024
It feels like it’s too soon—too soon to date, try your luck again, or get back out into the world. But aren’t you the one who says there’s never a “right” time? There’s always going to be a problem, a drawback, or a mitigating factor, so you might as well do what you want to do now. The Last Quarter Moon in Aquarius on May 1st shows you emerging from a troubled period and re-engaging with your normal routine. It’s the best way to heal. You’ll discover that this gets your circulation flowing, and once you’re up and moving, things won’t feel so heavy.
Read MorePisces Weekly Horoscope | April 29 – May 5, 2024
No sooner does Venus enter Taurus on April 29th than it will immediately start stirring the pot. People may accuse you of being too chummy with a client, too handsy with a coworker, or hanging out with the “wrong” crowd. Their expectation is that you should quickly amend your behavior, but you may find yourself being uncharacteristically resistant. You don’t like being told who you can hang out with—even more so now that Venus is squaring Pluto in Aquarius. This radically different reaction may cost you some friends, but it only goes to prove that they weren’t really friends in the first place.
Read MoreScorpio Weekly Horoscope | April 29 – May 5, 2024
Mars entering your sibling sign of Aries on April 30th lights a fire under your tuchis. The difference between Mars in Scorpio and Mars in Aries is a matter of urgency. You’ll feel like everything you take on is infused with a “now or never” importance and that you need to see results immediately. The good thing is that you’ll accomplish more in the next 6 ½ weeks than you have in the past six months. The not-so-good thing is whether or not loved ones and friends will still be talking to you afterward. Come prepared with gift cards and “I’m sorry” texts.
Read MorePump Me Up! | April 29 – May 5, 2024
Mars enters Aries on April 30th, but no sooner does it take up residence in its own sign than it will form a sensational sextile to Pluto in Aquarius on May 3rd, making this an auspicious date for any launch, ask, or daring move you have in mind.
The general rule for these planetary energies is “the bolder, the better.” Mars is famous for pushing the envelope as far as it will go, and Pluto is notorious for staring down its opponents —forcing them to blink first.
It’s not for the typically faint of heart, but it may be a time when the faint of heart show off what they’re truly made of — much to the consternation of bullies, cynics, and know-it-alls.
That said, be careful about being too relentless — especially when it comes to changing the minds of people who may not be in agreement with you at first.
Aggressive isn’t the same as confident, and understanding the difference between these two is paramount to your future success. You want to win people over, not steamroll them where they stand.
Aquarius Weekly Horoscope | April 29 – May 5, 2024
Evidently, there’s still life in that business negotiation, as you’ll discover on Tuesday. It’s funny because it was never your intention to play hard-to-get when you said that you’d like more time to mull things over, but the person you’re dealing with is quite serious about finding a fit. These sorts of things are to be expected when Mars in Aries forms a departing sextile to Pluto in your zodiac sign. Sextiles are the conversational aspects in astrology—congenial and conducive to progress. Continue with this relaxed back-and-forth, and you’ll surely come up with a win/win result that will make everyone happy.
Read MoreGemini Weekly Horoscope | April 29 – May 5, 2024
You can always talk your boss into giving you a promotion or even go out and find another job if you want, but the root of your dissatisfaction stems from the feeling that you aren’t really doing what you were meant to do. The Mars/Pluto sextile on Friday will act like a calling card from your higher purpose. It may come in the form of a tip from an old colleague, a lead from a friend, or a heart-to-heart conversation with a loved one who knew you when. In any case, you should act on what’s discussed. It will make all the difference.
Read MoreTaurus Weekly Horoscope | April 29 – May 5, 2024
It’s clear you’re out of step and struggling to keep up with all the changes that are taking place around you. As the world speeds up, you appear to be slowing down — perhaps even deliberately. Taurus people don’t like being pushed, and you’ll sit down in the middle of the road and block traffic if need be. However, it’s important to know that the same old, same old just doesn’t cut it anymore. Times are changing, and you have to change with them. Nobody’s saying you have to do what everyone else is doing, but you do have to evolve—otherwise, you’ll be sidelined.
Read MoreLeo Weekly Horoscope | April 29 – May 5, 2024
This is one of the most powerful weeks of the year for you. Your solar energy is at its most charismatic. Just about anything you want is yours for the asking, but you have to ask and not assume that it will be given to you. You’re also undergoing a time when your horizons are expanding, margins are widening, and when you’ll see that there’s a greater selection of opportunities than the name brands you’ve been looking at. Mars entering Aries on April 30th, followed by a sextile to Pluto on May 3rd, is all about exploring something new. Try it. You might like it.
Read MoreLibra Weekly Horoscope | April 29 – May 5, 2024
Pluto turning retrograde on Thursday will slow down the momentum you’ve built. It won’t inhibit your forward movement, but things will take longer than you thought they would to pan out. It’s important to work with planetary retrogrades, even if they are devilishly frustrating. Since you don’t really have much choice, it’s wise to make the best of it. Pluto won’t come out of retrograde until October 11th. That may seem a long way off, but when you discover that things weren’t as ready as you thought they were, you’ll appreciate how you needed this time to get your house in order.
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