CANCER HOROSCOPE

They say it’s never a good idea to pour new wine into old wineskins. Either the old structures resist or they break. Yet developments this week could prove an exception to the rule. It looks as if an infusion of energy into an old relationship is exactly what it needs to come back to life, or maybe it’s an old project you're working on being resuscitated by a new partner or collaborator. In any case, the First Quarter Moon in Capricorn on October 18th shows that what was once old is new thanks to your faith, loyalty, and determination to make things work despite the odds.

You may think you don't have any choice, but you do. There are always options, even if they look unappealing. What's important is that you don't cave into pressure on October 6th and sign on for something you don't believe in. You may think you're throwing the battle to win the war, but actually it's the opposite. Current conditions are such that you would be giving up a lot for little (if any) gain. Deciding not to decide is a choice, perhaps even the strongest one. Wait until Venus retrogrades back into Libra on October 25th. This is when you'll see your way clear.

It looks like you’re dealing with a high-stakes situation that’s teetering on the brink. This could pertain to a relationship, money, or a business association. It’s clear that somebody didn’t disclose the full truth, but what remains to be seen is the reason why you were kept out of the loop. You might have been handed a heavily edited version of the story in order to protect you. In any case, you’ll be getting to the bottom of things now that Mercury is in stealthy Scorpio. Over the next couple of weeks, you will come into possession of certain facts that will allow you to turn the tables in your favor.

Things come to a boil when there’s a Full Moon in Aries on September 26th. That’s because Aries is ruled by Mars, the now-or-never planet. This can only mean that a critical matter is reaching the point of no return. If you like how developments are shaping up, then this is the time to put the pedal to the metal because you can’t afford to be one foot in and one foot out. Aries energy demands full-throttle commitment. However, if you don’t like where things are heading, then you need to get out while the getting’s good. Hesitate and it will be too late.

This isn't the time to turn tail, not when there's a First Quarter Moon in Sagittarius on September 18th. A First Quarter Moon is a waxing Moon, which means that it's increasing in light, so you need to press ahead. It won't be easy to expose yourself to forces ready to take you down where you stand, but never trying when you had the chance is even worse. Sagittarius is a zodiac sign that's famous for holding fast to its beliefs in the face of daunting circumstances. Remember this and your unwavering faith in Hail Mary passes will get you through an incredibly rough passage.

The New Moon in Virgo on September 10th brings your focus back to your body. What's often overlooked in the revolving to-do list of our everyday lives is the toll that stress takes on our health, which is why you need to reconnect with your physical being. Do you treat your body like a temple or like a pup tent? This would be a good time to get a physical, consult a nutritionist, or meet with an acupuncturist to see how things are doing. This isn't about getting yourself in shape, but seeing what kind of shape you're in. You'll be glad you did.

A very rare and powerful Jupiter/Saturn trine on August 31st points to a dramatic change for the better in your worldly fortunes. You are clearly taking a step up at work and you have a lot to look forward to in the months to come. It may feel strange to no longer be everyone's favorite “flavor of the month,” but this is good because it points to how much people have come to respect you for your own merits. Let rivals and competitors enjoy their flash-in-the-pan successes. You are building the kind of prestige and reputation that is here to stay.

It's your job to carry the water. The Stars have tasked you with remembering the way people were, providing guidance when they've gone astray, and preserving the dreams they thought they had lost but that you've been secretly carrying in your pocket all along. In Astrology, the element of water rules over our emotional life, memories, and imagination. And under a sky dominated by air and fire, people will see you as their psychic oasis. You may think that this is too much to ask of you, but the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces on August 28th shows that the waters within you are deep and self-replenishing.

Creativity is often fueled by heartbreak. Whether it's a means of expressing something unbearable, a way of coping with loss, or a soulful response to a staggering betrayal, creativity springs from this bittersweet soil. The First Quarter Moon in Scorpio on August 19th shows that this is the time to build something from your pain, be it past or present, because what you've experienced resonates with what other people are going through. One of the great lessons that Cancer has to teach is that a broken heart doesn't stay broken. Like the Moon in its cycle, it always emerges from the darkness to love again.

Sometimes when we stand frozen on the brink of change we need a little help to cross over it. This week's Solar Eclipse in that part of your solar chart that pertains to finances will provide said help. You won't like being thrown for a loop, forced to make an impossible choice, or having your feet held to the fire, but any action at this point is better than no action at all. Yes, it's a bit reminiscent of your kid brother sneaking up from behind and pushing you off the diving board and into the pool, but you'll soon discover that the water's fine.