PISCES HOROSCOPE

You spend a lot of time thinking about what life would be like somewhere else. And though this often results in excursions, day trips, and journeys you tend to shy away from making any big move. Well, that may be changing thanks to a rare Jupiter/Uranus sextile on July 21st. Typically Uranus brings surprise upsets, but sextiles are the kinder, gentler aspects in Astrology. Instead of turning things on their heads, Jupiter's sextile will harness the energy of Uranus in such a way as to formulate a novel plan. This results in not only finding a new residence but identifying the means to fund it.

Uranus, the planet of revolution and discord, changes its demeanor when it sextiles Neptune on July 15th. Instead of kicking over the gameboard, it will sit down and show you how to play the game in a whole new way. Uranus makes for an unlikely mentor. Its view of the world is so very different from yours. We don't learn from repeating something we already know, but by wrapping our minds around the untried and unfamiliar. Let invention and inspiration work hand in hand and you will discover that the solution to your dilemma doesn't lie in mastering your situation, but in reimagining it.

Ruling Planet Neptune reverses direction on July 7th and so do you. It will be hard to explain why you're feeling hesitant about moving ahead with all of those big plans of yours. Is your psychic antennae picking up on something about the future? Or is your habit of leaving things hanging until the last minute reaffirming its jealous hold over your life? Give yourself a couple of weeks to sort things out. The secret gift of a retrograde is that it gets you to travel over the ground you just covered. This could reveal a pearl of wisdom that you overlooked the first time.

You're entering a busy cycle where you will work very hard but without much gain. That may sound like a downer, but it's not because how you learn to capitalize on your talents, maximize your resources, and develop your skill set over the next twelve months will prove invaluable. These are things that aren't taught in school, but in our day-to-day lives. Jupiter in Leo often brings a mentor and even if this isn't an official tutelage, it's still important that you follow the guidance of this person who will be showing you the way. He may not be Yoda, but he's the next best thing.

It looks as if you seriously underestimated someone which is quite a twist considering how you tend to view people as being better than they are. Nevertheless it appears as if that person you wrote off as a loser is actually a winner in disguise. Pleasant surprises like these often happen when Mars forms a sextile to Jupiter (June 27th) but the question remains: can you salvage things now that you know better? Typically more sinned against than sinning, it will be interesting to see if you can really ask for this person's forgiveness. It all depends on how willing you are to start again.

“Soul mate” is a tricky term because technically speaking it's not a one-on-one exclusive. By definition souls transcend bodies which means that your soul could potentially mate with just about anyone's on the planet. It's our bodies that are bound to each other through our attractions, wants, and needs, not our souls. Now this may sound like metaphysical hair-splitting, but it explains why you keep searching without really finding. Universal experiences don't really lend themselves to intimate relationships. Try being less out-of-body in your approach and more down-to-earth during the time that the Sun is in Cancer and you may discover what you're looking for.

There's a difference between searching and finding and this week you'll discover how many of the things you yearn for are actually close at hand. Benefics always bring wonderful things and Venus and Jupiter's conjunction on June 9th promises to move your hopes and dreams off the shelf and into your shopping cart. All you have to do is click BUY. And if you don't see it for yourself then ask your friends because they'll happily point it out to you. It's rare when these sorts of things just fall into your lap but that's what happens when Ruling Planet Jupiter is exalted in Cancer.

Waiting for someone to come to the rescue is getting old. Not only is it a bad habit, but you're starting to get impatient with yourself. The beauty of Ruling Planet Neptune in Aries is that it brings all of the “do it yourself” gumption that Aries is famous for. No more wailing helplessly like a damsel in distress, you're committed to getting yourself out of your own fixes. It may be two steps back for every three forward (remember this is a recent change in planetary disposition), but once you get the hang of it you may find others calling out to you for help.

Pisces people are often disenchanted with what life has to offer. They can't help looking past what's in front of them and yearning for the things they espy in the distance. These might be promises of a reunion if they wait, fulfillment of a dream if they don't lose hope, or a glorious success if they continue to sacrifice. The beauty of Ruling Planet Neptune in Aries is in its insistence to be here now. Moreover, its trine to the Full Moon in Sagittarius on May 30th inspires you to break ties with the illusory and plant your faith firmly in this world. You won't be disappointed.

It's not every day that someone you've been pining for suddenly acknowledges that you exist. And if it isn't a romantic crush, then it will be a sought-after boss, well-heeled client, or valuable contact. It's going to feel like an actor you've been watching on TV has suddenly turned to the camera and addressed you by name. At first you'll want to shrink back in embarrassment, but don't. It's rare when the Stars have ordained a match like the one they have for you this week, and if Cinderella can push her way forward to try on the glass slipper, then so can you.