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.

After seven years of turning your life upside down and inside out, Uranus leaves Taurus on July 7th. It's only natural to say “good riddance” but Uranus's departure is more than a passing storm. You've changed fundamentally. No longer fixed in your ways, you've grown more open-minded, inventive, and even spontaneous as a result of its tenure in your sign. Now you could pick up the pieces and go back to the way life used to be back in 2018 or you can leave behind the things you've outgrown and embrace a future that's yet to be mapped out and promises to be infinitely more fulfilling.

Ruling Planet Venus conjunct Uranus at 29 degrees Taurus on July 4th will feel like things are definitely over in a longstanding relationship or association; but, you shouldn't count on it – mostly because these two planets will meet again at the exact same degree on April 23, 2026. Now whether you'll be struggling with second thoughts, unfinished business, or it takes that long to extricate yourself from a contract or commitment remains to be seen, but until then it pays to follow the golden rule to never burn a bridge because you don't know when you may have need to cross back over it again.

Nothing guarantees success like working with like-minded people. Whether it's a professional venture or a neighborhood project, it looks like the Sun/Mars sextile on June 26th will bring together a group who wouldn't have typically sought each other out. Not only will this experience make you proud of your own contribution, it will also generate a strong sense of community – kind of like a modern day barn raising. This feeling of fellowship is important given today's tendency towards siloing. Although this project may be completed almost as fast as it begins, there's no saying you can't work in conjunction again – and on a regular basis.