Scorpio, you most likely made a recent decision that involved choosing yourself, first and foremost. And because of that, every aspect of your life is going to dramatically improve throughout the rest of this year, and beyond. Even if you’re in limbo and have not yet made that decision, a part of you knows that you will, in divine timing. And that too, is to be celebrated. Use Monday’s harmonious alignment between the Gemini Moon and Saturn in Aquarius to acknowledge and honor the ways in which you’ve freed yourself from whatever felt stifling to your spirit, even if at a certain point in time, you desired it. As we approach next week’s Virgo New Moon, you’re learning how to peacefully detach from the expectations you once placed on yourself, and those others placed on you. I love this for you!

Tuesday’s skies are a bit more tumultuous, as the Gemini Moon squares off with Mars in Virgo and Neptune in Pisces, before harmonizing with Jupiter in Aquarius. It may feel like a mixed bag of sorts. You’ll sometimes feel restless and find it hard to concentrate, and other times you’ll be struck with sudden whims of profound inspiration. You’d benefit from spending time meditating, laying down and staring at the sky, or walking barefoot on grass and sand as you ground yourself in earthly elements and remind yourself that with each breath, and each step, you’re starting fresh. What seems like mountains may very well be molehills, and even if they’re mountains, you have the strength and capacity to find your way to the top, whether it’s through actual physical steps or whether you manifest a helicopter or even a Phoenix, who gives you a ride when you need it most.

This week’s energy encourages you to let your imagination run wild, and if you are a creator, writer, actor or performer, you may decide to use your creative outlets as ways to diffuse the at times tense, yet deeply invigorating, cosmic energy. Wednesday through Friday, the Moon is in Cancer, encouraging us to stay close to home and nurture ourselves. The month of September will have just begun, and you’re likely to be in a more private, reserved, and introspective mood, particularly on the 2nd when the Cancer Moon squares off with Venus in Libra. There’s no point trying to explain everything going on in your mind to people who may be wondering what you’re thinking — instead, take time to think about what you’re feeling on your own, and give yourself room to have contradicting feelings, or for them to not all make sense right now. Clarity will come by next week’s Virgo New Moon. Your current mission is to find calmness within the chaos.

This weekend, the Leo Moon is also a dark-of-the-moon period, so while a part of you may be seeking to dance away any angst, another part of you may be wrestling with more of your shadow side emerging — and that’s a good thing that should be embraced, instead of denied. Let yourself be moody, petty, horny, frustrated, ecstatic, mellow, or joyful. The more you let your passions and vulnerabilities be expressed during this dark-of-the-moon period, the more brilliant and expansive your rebirth will be by next week’s new moon. Do not deny yourself your pleasures, just make sure you’re moving with intention. And do not deny yourself your true needs, even if they’re uncomfortable to admit to yourself, or to others. You’re a phenomenal Phoenix, so let yourself be reborn from your ashes. This week, Scorpio, let the actual process of your transformation heal and astound us all.

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