LIBRA HOROSCOPE

It’s been said that it’s impossible to be all things to all people, but whoever said that wasn’t born under the sign of Libra. Not only do you possess a sixth sense for identifying the common denominator necessary for broadening your appeal, but the Venus/Jupiter trine on September 15th shows you casting a wide net and taking in a haul that’s bigger than you thought. Whether it’s likes, donations, or sales, this is a potentially prosperous time for you. Just remember that if you’re going to be all things to all people, then you better be able to deliver on every one of those promises.

Ambitious Mars in your solar midheaven for the next 8 ½ weeks shows that you are in the catbird seat. It's always better when people need you more than you need them, and the fact that you will soon be receiving all kinds of competitive offers makes your situation all the more delightful. You will want to savor this feeling because you worked hard for it. And take your time making up your mind. People promise a lot of things when they're courting, and you can rest assured that you'll make the right choice when Mars forms an auspicious trine to Saturn on September 30th.

There's been a change inside since Pluto entered Aquarius months ago. You're no longer as wavering or ambivalent. If anything, you've grown bolder and more confident. You assumed that this was something only you've noticed, but when Venus enters your sign on August 29th and forms a trine to Pluto in Aquarius, you'll see that others recognize it as well. Does this mean that your days of vacillation are over? Unlikely. But what it does mean is that you have the presence of mind to listen to those who disagree with you and the judgment to change your position if it serves the greater good.

You could find yourself on the horns of a dilemma when Ruling Planet Venus squares Jupiter and opposes Saturn on August 19th. It looks like you're being pressured to sign with someone who's convinced that you two make a winning team. You like the idea, but aren't convinced this person is it. On the other hand, you're waiting to hear from someone who doesn't show any sign of getting back in touch with you soon. Do you go with someone who wants to be with you or wait for the person you want to be with? It's best to postpone this choice until August 28th.

Mars and Jupiter traveling together in the sky is emboldening. Not only are you ready to pursue your aspirations, but you have the follow-through to realize them. This is not going to go over well with people who are accustomed to your chronic vacillation. They don't like this new, more focused “you,” and they'll try to put you in your place. The end result is that you may have to review some of your associations. Libras don't like ending things, but since you won't be retreating to your old ways anytime soon, it looks like some friendships and acquaintances may be falling by the wayside.

Not everyone who comes breezing into your life is here to stay. Certain encounters are meant to raise your consciousness, expand your horizons, or enliven your spirit and that’s exactly what a certain someone will do on August 7th. He will lift you out of that slump you’ve fallen into and get you excited about your life again. Unfortunately, he’ll be gone before you know it, but look at it this way: would you really have valued him if he had stuck around? Think of him as a wonderful angel who came into your life at just the right time to turn things around.

Libra is a zodiac sign that's happy to let others do the talking. It's a great way to learn what's on their mind. You can absorb what they say and judge for yourself if you like it or not. You've always believed in the power of keeping people guessing. This all changes on August 4th when the New Moon in Leo forces you to commit to a position before others make that commitment for you. Gone are the days of ambiguity and non-committalness – at least for the next month. If you want to control the narrative, then you'll have to switch from reader to author.

You hate either/or situations. It always feels like you're being forced to choose the lesser of two evils, and with the Sun opposite Pluto on July 23rd, you may be right. Nevertheless, any decision at this point is better than lingering in limbo. Not only will you be free of a stifling dilemma, but you'll be able to make something of what you have. You'll be amazed by how fast all that creativity, resourcefulness, and confidence comes rushing back. Next time, don't wait so long to do what you knew you should have done all along. It will make your life a lot easier.

You're going to have to do more than recognize that there are two sides to every story – you'll need to make a judgment about it. A lot times when one version of events contradicts another there's an attempt to try to honor both. After all, this is the diplomatic thing to do; however, you're in danger of creating a false equivalence. Taking a single shared characteristic and applying it to both sides raises one to a status it doesn't fully deserve. Weighing things in the balance is different than weighing in with your thoughts, but this is exactly what you must do on July 21st.

You'll be grateful for a secret meeting or off-the-record conversation you have on July 8th because it will give you the information you need to navigate a tricky passage. It looks as though certain people are trying to force your hand, and they're doing it by using your own tactics against you. Well, if there's anything a Libra can't abide by it's someone maneuvering you into making a decision you don't want to make. Thank heavens you love words as much as you do because it will be your ear for phrasing and mastery of semantics that gets you off the hook on the 13th.