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Monthly
Horoscope:
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
September 2008
At long last, your love life gets a hit of luck. This month, three planets tour your fifth house of romance, fun and creativity: romantic Venus, passionate Mars, and your ruling planet, Mercury. Gemini, it’s time to lighten up and let Cupid aim his arrow at you again. A pregnancy is possible now, too—so if you’re not ready for the stork to visit, take precautions. You’ll be extra fertile this month.
Either way, you’ll be glad to feel like your old flirty self, because 2008 has been uncharacteristically heavy in the romance department. For starters, Jupiter has been in your eighth house of privacy and intimate bonding. Rather than being the life of the party, you’ve been more of a homebody, selectively enjoying quality time with a cherished few. With serious Saturn in your fourth house of home and family, domestic matters could have zapped your energy, too.
Jupiter has been retrograde (backward) since June, bringing up a lot of past issues for you, Gemini. If you’ve been trying to buy or sell a home, pay off debt, or make a legal settlement, things get much easier after September 7, when Jupiter moves into direct (forward) motion. If you’re a business owner, you could have gone through a radical career change this summer, possibly taking on an investor or selling a share of your company. Gemini, if you’re not exhausted, we’d be surprised!
A difficult period in your love life could ease up around September 9, too. Whew! Intense Pluto has been retrograde in your seventh house of committed partnership since mid-June. Gemini, is there an ex you can’t get past, or a current partner who’s been sucking the life out of you? Have you been gun-shy about dating altogether? Pluto retrograde has put you through a relationship “trial by fire.” Perhaps you thought you found your soulmate, only to end up heartbroken instead. Even married Geminis have had a few bumps in the road.
Pluto is the planet of deep inner transformation, and it’s making one final visit to your commitment sector. Yes, Gemini—we said the “C” word. As the sign of the Twins, commitment is a funny thing for you. Every time you say “yes” to something, that other half of you always wonders what you might be missing out on. You don’t like narrowing down your options. Life is like a giant candy store to you, and you want to sample it all.
With Pluto here, you’ve had to learn some intense lessons about that attitude. Gemini, in an effort to have everything on your terms, you could have cut off your nose to spite your face. If you’ve burned bridges or alienated people, Pluto’s direct move is a good time to mend fences.
Go deep within and find out where your own fears or issues originate. Your mother or a female relative may be a good place to start exploring. If you’ve been at odds with a powerful woman in your life, it’s time to take baby steps toward making amends. Chances are, any reservations about intimacy tie into your relationship with your mom and family. Gemini, have you been living in the past, dragging baggage along? Between now and Thanksgiving, it’s time to let it go at last. With Jupiter and Pluto direct, consider working with a therapist or healer to sort that all out. You deserve a rewarding, healthy relationship, but you must get your inner “house” in order first.
Your work life improves by mid-September. A professional coup could arrive at the September 15 full moon in your tenth house of career and prestige. Put yourself in the limelight and get ready to be noticed. Although you might still be in homebody mode until later in the month, it’s important that you “see and be seen” now.
An old crush could come calling after September 24, when your ruling planet Mercury goes retrograde in your romantic fifth house. Mercury retrograde brings back people from the past. Fortunately, this is someone you might be delighted to hear from! A fun-loving friend from your carefree days could also resurface, reminding you of the person you once were. Indulge in some reunion fun!
A note of caution: Mercury retrograde causes breakdowns with technology, communication and travel plans. If you’ve been eyeing a new laptop, car or cell phone, wait until after October 15. You’ll have much better luck! Avoid signing contracts until this cycle ends, too. Just get out and dabble in all the fun you can find now. A creative project, an artistic inclination, a musical venture—these are all star-powered, exciting attractions in September. Get out and play!
