As a Taurus you'll take on a “day job” so you can do what you really want in your spare time. Yet over time, you'll become more involved with the job that funds your creative pursuit rather than the creativity itself. The Solar Eclipse in Virgo on September 21st shows it's time to reverse the equation. You'll never know what you're capable of unless you give it a shot. Imagine taking all of that talent and discipline that you invest in grunt work and applying it to the things you want to do. This could be all that's needed to make your dream a reality.

You need to switch your focus from the things that aren't working out in your life to the things that are. Thankfully Jupiter in Cancer rules this week's Lunar Eclipse and given its sextile to the Sun and Mercury on September 12th, you'll find another prize that's easier to score. Not only is it in reach, it will also make you understand how longing for the things you can't have robs you of the delight in the things you can. And it's this change in perspective that will make you more appreciative (and respectful) of the day-to-day interactions, friendships, and pleasures that you often overlook.

Mercury square Uranus on September 3rd days before the planet of revolution and change turns retrograde is bound to be harum-scarum. It's analogous to a boss telling you that everything on a project has to be changed before jetting off for a weeks' long vacation where he's not to be disturbed. Thankfully crazy directions are nothing new to someone who's lived with Uranus in their sign for seven years. You know full well how what's changed can be unchanged so keep plans in your back pocket because either you'll return to them in the weeks ahead or repurpose them in some creative or inventive way.

You were right to wait. It wasn't easy resisting those who pressed you to act earlier but Taurus is a zodiac sign that's not in anyone else's hurry. When you set your sights on something you will move towards it deliberately – even if it means pulling over to let others pass. Venus passing through a frenetic patch of sky from August 25th to 28th means you can expect to see the pace pick up. A lot of big decisions will have to be made in rapid succession but by the time you're done you'll be walking away with the prize that others didn't think you'd get.

You were born under the industrious sign of Taurus which means that work, time, and money will always be your top priorities. It's easy to get caught up in the workaday whirl of appointments, deadlines, and meetings, but you also have to remember that you were born under the planet Venus and Venus is all about honoring and valuing those very human resources that enrich and enable your life. So take time out of your busy schedule this week to check in with a harried colleague or to ask your manager how she's doing. Your genuine interest and heartfelt concern will be greatly appreciated.

It will be hard to give back something that flourished under your charge. Maybe it's an animal you fostered, a problematic situation you turned around, or a property matter you managed temporarily. It's clear that you care more about this than the person who entrusted you with it but at the end of the day it's theirs, not yours. Last Quarter Moons are all about withdrawing energy that was once given freely because this is when the Moon is losing light as it heads towards the end of its cycle. Good-byes are never easy, but trust that everyone will remember the good that you did.

It may feel like you're doing the work of other people – and you are if you keep insisting on everyone doing things your way. The beauty of Mars in Libra lies in its appreciation of what others bring to the table and looking for ways to build on that by cultivating their talent and nurturing growth. Do this and not only will you teach others how to do what you do and bring them up to speed, but you'll also build trust so that you can delegate responsibilities. This allows you to marshal the forces and get twice as much done and in half the time.

There are financial resources, emotional resources, and spiritual resources. These are things we cultivate and nurture and that grow stronger over time. Right now your ruling planet Venus is traveling through that part of your solar chart that pertains to human resources. Challenging aspects to Neptune and Saturn ask if you have shown the same kind of care and attention to this area of your life as you have to the others? If not, then this would be a good time to repay favors, honor pledges, and even make a date to touch base with an old friend. It’s worth the investment of time and energy.

Sometimes when we've endured a long period of struggle we don't know how to stop fighting. This is something that will hit home on July 23d when Venus squares Mars. You're long past winning or losing; what you’re looking at is whether it's better to cut losses. It's hard to think of “cutting losses” as a positive, but being an earth sign one look at the numbers (i.e. money spent or time invested) may convince you otherwise. What's important to remember in times like these is that you were born under Venus, planet of peace, which means your peace of mind is what matters most.

No sooner do you shake on an agreement, then it looks like you'll have to back out of it thanks to Mercury reversing direction on July 18th. In most cases this would incur some kind of penalty fee however your Ruling Planet Venus in Gemini will be forming a sextile to Mercury in Leo at the same time. What this means is you can avoid any bad feelings or reprisal by taking the time to explain your reasons and offering to make amends. These sorts of maneuvers aren't always successful but this one will be as long as you're sincere and speak from the heart.