Relationships intensify this week, as planets pair up for an eyes-locked tango. First, the Sun and Saturn align in marriage-minded Libra making everyone a bit more serious about involvements. Mars and Venus travel side by side through Scorpio, adding fire to our libidos and even provoking a bit of jealousy in their wake. Jupiter and Uranus probe through Pisces, forcing us to deal with the unspoken dimension of our connections.  How we feel when we are apart from our sweeties is as important as how we feel when we’re together. Consider carefully. When you kiss goodnight,  are you overflowing with confidence or a panicked, insecure wreck…or somewhere in between. If there’s cause for suspicion don’t sweep it under the rug; however, this might be a signal to deal with our own deep-seated fears and anxieties so we can finally trust in the power of love. Marriages that are scheduled for this week will be signed, sealed and delivered with uber-permanent ink.

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Do we hear wedding bells chiming in the distance? The Sun begins its annual, month long tour of marriage-minded Libra, putting us all in a couple-y state of mind. Forget about running off to Vegas to be wed by an Elvis impersonator. Stern and slow moving Saturn is also positioned in Libra this year, cautioning us to look before we leap. The Final Rose Ceremony will come in due time, but there’s no need to rush to the altar…or even to label a budding connection. Enjoy the “getting to know you” phase. Embrace the power of the old-fashioned courtship ritual. Gentlemen callers can say goodnight on the porch this week, and no one will be worse off for it.

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General Astrology Overview for All 12 Signs:

The Sun enters partnership-oriented Libra this week, inviting us to turn our solo projects into joint ventures. Most years, the Sun’s entrance into social Libra is like an invitation to a glitzy, high school prom…the kind with a five-course dinner and three-story-high ice sculpture. This year, however, restrictive Saturn is traveling in close proximity through Libra. Waste and excess are frowned upon, as are superficial encounters of any kind. In other words, forget about getting punch drunk from the giant, frozen swan and crawling into the stretch limo with a person of dubious integrity. Relationships formed this week must be built on a solid foundation. So, how about meeting prospective partners for coffee instead of cocktails? Whether for business, pleasure, or something entirely different, it’s best to keep our feet planted on solid ground when we’re seated at the proverbial negotiating table. The contracts we sign now will be written in permanent ink. We’ll want to be certain on the front end about what is right for us as individuals. Fortunately, Wednesday’s full moon in Aries shines a spotlight on our personal desires. We’ll have a chance to pull away from the charming gazes and conversations to regain contact with our own inner voices. There IS a risk of impulsiveness, however, during this full moon. Try not to make any major life decisions midweek unless you’ve thought them through from every angle.

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Pick, pick, pick…it’s been easier to notice the flaws than the shining qualities in our loved ones lately. Blame it on communication planet Mercury, which has been retrograde in perfectionist Virgo since August 20. This Monday, Mercury is flowing in direct motion again, helping us ease up on those ridiculously high standards. We’ve placed them on others AND ourselves, thinking we need to nip this or tuck that or lose those “last five pounds” in order to be lovable. Enough’s enough. Mercury helps ground us in the present moment again. We are always ready for love…it’s simply up to us to allow it to enter. Mars and Venus tango through spicy Scorpio, joining forces in the zodiac’s sexiest sign until October 28. The physical connection becomes more of a critical element in maintaining a bond. Sometimes, getting in the mood is the hardest part–especially with planets driving us to work, work, work. Create a relaxation ritual to shift from go-getter mode to “go and get some” mode. Taking an extended bubble bath, lying in bed with a cool cloth over your eyes, even changing clothes can make a huge difference.

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Loveplanet Venus enters Scorpio this week, and plants itself there for an extended visit,  which lasts until January 8, 2011. Venus is not necessarily comfortable in Scorpio. All that intense, sexual energy can make the gracious, flowy planet uneasy. We can all expect to feel a dose of “come here…now go away” energy this week. Doubling this is Jupiter, which backs into Pisces. The fiery Aries energy that Jupiter was swilling in all summer cools off suddenly. It’s time to draw back and assess our feelings. This is not the week to make any sudden moves, even if our libidos are raging for someone besides our significant others. Those hormonal surges WILL be strong, but they aren’t necessarily the indicator of a soulmate’s presence. Would we have strong, healthy children with the people who turn us on this week? For sure, but we’ve reached a stage of evolution where “survival of the fittest” is not necessarily as relevant…and we CAN go beyond the callings of our inner caveman or cavewoman when selecting a hearty mate.

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“I’m in love with Jesse James,” crowed LA Ink tattoo artist Kat Von D in today’s People.com. Mmmm-kay. Never mind that he’s barely out of a scandalous, do-wrong divorce from Sandra Bullock. Or the 13-year age difference between Von D (a Pisces) and James (an Aries). The new couple’s astrological timing for press announcements couldn’t be worse.

Why? Mercury, the planet of communication, is retrograde (backward) from August 20-September 12. This is a time rife with misunderstandings and mixed signals, and it’s best to keep a low profile. Mercury’s position in Virgo, which rules journalism, is also a bad time to release such eyebrow-raising news. (Hey world—I’m in love with the cheating ex of America’s sweetheart! Aren’tcha happy for me? No, girl. Just. No.)

As a Pisces, Von D has Mercury is retrograde in her relationship house now, making us suspect that she might be reading more into the connection with James. Pisces is the sign of illusions and fantasy, which could make it hard for her to distinguish between a rebound and the real thing. Alas, the zodiac’s Fish is prone to denial, especially when it comes to love. It’s a lesson that many Pisces must learn through a heartbreak-strewn road.

We could practically hear the train wreck a’comin’ when Von D told People that Jesse’s recent romantic troubles caused her no hesitation. “[W]hen we connected recently, it was such a positive thing,” she says. “It was just like, ‘Wow, I can’t believe I haven’t spent this much time with you the entire time I’ve known you.’” (Gee, wonder if that was because he was…married?)

Quotes like that won’t earn her fans, but might lead to a Mercury-driven wakeup call.

Meantime, in typical Aries style, James is tight-lipped about the romance, while Von D gushes naive lines like, “Jesse is only my ninth boyfriend. I don’t hang out with anybody unless I am in love.”

Boyfriend? In love? Don’t be so quick to slap on a label, Kat. Cautious, challenging Saturn is in Libra— James’ relationship sector—for the next two years. He’s got some serious inner work to do before he’s ready for another commitment. Saturn can make life difficult for those who rush and cut corners. Public backlash to Von D’s insensitive timing could give James pause, too, especially if it makes his popularity bottoms out even more.

Jesse, here’s a little celebrity PR 101: Nobody wants to see the “villain” find happiness until he’s fully repented, suffered and learned. Remember Chris Brown’s crocodile tears while performing a Michael Jackson tribute? Not enough to erase visions of Rihanna’s bruises. Mel Gibson blaming his crazy racist rants on the a-a-a-alcohol? Nice try. So while Sandra Bullock adopts a son (who was supposed to be your child, too, JJ) and basically looks like Mother Theresa, you won’t be applauded for squiring around a look-alike of the woman who broke up your marriage.

So. That’s our astrological and yes, personal, opinion on the matter. Whether this Pisces-Aries couple makes it for the long haul remains to be seen. Meantime, the only ink we want to see on Kat Von D should be spraying from her tattoo gun.