PREVIOUS THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY August 27 2018 to September 2 2018 Monday August 27 High as a Kite More Sally Fisher Art here. 'Let's go fly a kite, up to the highest height,' sang the children in Mary Poppins' Victorian London. These days you'd be more likely to hear 'let's go fly a drone, piloted from my mobile phone'! Yet, we still (at least, occasionally) see astrological patterns called 'kites' - and the one that formed at the weekend, when the Pisces Full Moon bisected the Sun-Saturn-Uranus Grand Trine, is worth hanging on to a little longer this week. With Mars turning direct and filling our sails, we can all fly a little higher now. Tuesday August 28 Wish Upon A Mars More Sally Fisher Art here. Yesterday, after two months of reversing through our skies, Mars slowed to a standstill and changed direction. As it skidded to a stop, it entered into a productive arrangement with Jupiter. Mars is the planet of action and desire, while Jupiter governs luck and growth. So, their alignment, at this particularly crucial stage in Mars' journey, bodes well for those seeking to push their luck and initiate growth. We need to be careful what we wish for, in case we end up with it - and more! Wednesday August 29 Best Foot Forward! More Sally Fisher Art here. Jupiter has already affected Mars' change of direction this week. Today, the planet of opportunity and growth is back in the news. The Jubilant Professor, as I affectionately think of Jupiter, dynamically linked with Mercury as it prepares to leave its shadow this weekend to recover the ground it lost during its retrograde movement. Mercury and Jupiter have been leading each other on a merry dance over the last couple of months. This is our chance to work out which foot is best - and confidently put it forward! Thursday August 30 Tunnel Vision More Sally Fisher Art here. Dear Oscar, I've read that six planets were retrograde simultaneously recently. How are you interpreting this unusual situation? Yours, Nigel. Hi Nigel, As we speak, we're starting to move on from an intense period of renegotiation. With Mercury moving forwards, Mars facing the right direction, and Saturn about to end its backwards journey, we should start to find that momentum is easier to gather. With Venus' turn still to come, we're not entirely out of the woods. Yet there's bright light at the end of the tunnel! Yours, Oscar Friday August 31 Positive Action More Sally Fisher Art here. According to the band Massive Attack, 'Love, love is a verb, love is a doing word'. With Mars back in gear and revving its engine, and Mercury looking forward to navigating a new area of the map, the Sun's tense link with Venus today puts paid to the idea that we're simply on a joyride. The energy and clarity wrought by this purposeful sky affirms the importance of choice in what we do and how we do it. The value and purpose of our individual decisions are being highlighted. Positive action can be taken this weekend. Saturday September 1 Your September Monthly Forecast More Sally Fisher Art here. Contestants on game shows are sometimes asked if they want to swap their prize for what's in the Mystery Box. Even though the audience might delight in shouting, 'Gamble!', it's a serious matter for the person making the decision. This month brings the Equinox and the last in a series of links between lucky Jupiter and mysterious Pluto; there'll be a surprise or two ahead. An atmosphere of frivolity prevails as Venus links to Uranus. Yet Saturn's presence ensures that we make sure any important decisions really count. Sunday September 2 Your Week Ahead - Love Focus More Sally Fisher Art here. Remember, your Love Forecast today does not just cover romance. A love forecast may also have something to say about your family life, your closest friendships and even some of your most important working relationships. Back to Index           Oscar and Cainer's Daily Zodiac Forecasts