GEMINI HOROSCOPE

It's often said that Geminis have their finger on the pulse of events. The first to spot a trend before it becomes a “thing”, you're like a weathervane when it comes to anticipating where the next change will come from, how popular it will be, and how long interest will last. Expect these intuitive flashes of yours to take on an extrasensory prescience as Uranus sextiles Neptune on August 28th. This is when you really must press ahead with your most impossible to explain hunches. Smart friends and colleagues will follow your lead while skeptical ones will have only themselves to blame for not listening.

On August 23d the New Moon in Virgo will form a square to Uranus, planet of revolution and change. Usually this would be connected with getting thrown a wild curve ball from out of left field, but this one is more along the lines of the other shoe you were waiting for to drop – dropping. You knew this was coming for weeks and now that it's here you're ready to admit, divulge, or come clean. It's time to assume responsibility and to face the consequences. Most people would try to squirm out of this sort of thing, but for you it will be a relief.

You are a force to be reckoned with and everyone knows it – especially when the person who vigorously blocked your progress finally concedes on August 11th. It's a heady moment and one worth celebrating, but a lot rides on the way that you treat this person moving forward. There's an old saying “keep your friends close, but your enemies closer”. It's always wise to keep tabs on those you once locked horns with because they may turn on you one day, however if you treat them with respect and make them feel welcome – you may rise in their esteem and perhaps even win their friendship.

Mars in Libra is traditionally a romantic placement for Gemini and since summer is the season for romance, this could be your sole focus for the next 6 ½ weeks. That said Mars will be opposite Saturn, the planet of tests, in Aries, the zodiac sign that Mars rules, which is bound to introduce all kinds of complications. Others would feel discouraged at the news, but not you. Instead of feeling thwarted, this will only fuel your ardor. In the end, you may not forge the long-term relationship you seek, but there's no denying that your time together will leave a lasting smile on your face.

You've made a lot of progress lately, so you won't like the Venus/Saturn square on August 1st cramping your style. It's a minor hiccup, but still something to pay attention to. Being an air sign, it's important to remember the role that reciprocity plays in your dealings with others. If they're going to help you out, for instance, it only makes sense that you repay the favor. You may think you already have, but it looks like the other party disagrees. It's a good idea to touch base with them sooner rather than later. They may be harboring certain expectations that you're not on board with.

You’re in for an unexpected surprise when a competitive sibling or a judgmental relative helps you out in a time of need. It's enough to leave you standing there with mouth agape given the history of bad blood between you. Uranus, the planet of revolution and change, is famous for turning our judgments on their head and when it forms a sextile to the Sun (like it does on July 23d) it can reveal sides of people that we never dreamed existed. Not only will this get you to revisit assumptions that are outdated, it may also inspire you to be less disparaging in the future.

Mercury retrograde has a dodgy reputation in Astrology, but its reverse direction can actually be a good time to take stock of a situation. As a Gemini you always pencil in, you never ink. This allows you to back out if you need to or to cancel plans all together, but sometimes focusing more on an exit strategy blinds you to the advantages of staying put. Go ahead and give recent choices the once over because there's a good chance you’ll discover that you were a lot savvier than you originally gave yourself credit for. Believe it or not, it's why God created Mercury retrogrades.

Uranus, the planet of revolution and change, enters Gemini on July 7th. Uranus brings cyclonic winds that will surely uproot the fixtures in your life and send them flying. For most zodiac signs this would be frightening, but as a Gemini you'll be thrilled! Geminis love change and no planet accelerates the pace of those changes like Uranus. Keep in mind that Uranus is most forceful at the beginning of its stay so if there was ever a time to go for broke then it's now because you want to hit the ground running and not waste time figuring out where's a good place to land.

Venus's entrance into Gemini on July 4th may feel more like a pratfall than a debut given her last minute conjunction to Uranus in Taurus, but if anyone can turn a spill into a triumph it's Gemini. For the next 3 ½ weeks you'll be winning people over thanks to the charm and persuasion generated by the planet of love and beauty. Not only does Venus create good buzz, she'll foil anyone intent on bringing you down. Venus is as determined as Mars to help you get what you want – she just has this way of making it look like it was somebody else's idea.

Your Ruling Planet enters Leo on June 26th. Mercury in the realm of the Sun means that you have to be true to yourself now. This will lead you to speak up in situations you've been quiet about and to draw the line with demanding friends and coworkers. Leo rules the heart and for the first time in weeks you will feel like you can truly speak from your heart without worrying about what others might think. Living in the moment will become increasingly important and you may surprise yourself with the dramatic pronouncements you'll be making on June 27, June 28, and July 7th.