Madame Miranda’s posts are written by M. Davis-McAfee and are based on the motivations behind each zodiac sign, as described on astrology.com, and the position of the celestial bodies mapped by theplanetstoday.com. While we appreciate the self-reflection that astrology can inspire, our horoscopes are for entertainment purposes only.
This week, dwarf planet Makemake enters retrograde under Libra in the First House of Self. Makemake’s propensity for activism, Libra’s desire for justice, and the self-centered nature of the 1st House combine to urge us to reflect on how we have been harming ourselves emotionally, mentally, physically, and financially. How can we become better advocates for ourselves?
A powerful conjunction between Uranus retrograde and the first quarter Moon at the end of the week will shake up our ideas about what it means to practice self-compassion. Keeping an open mind and heart will be crucial this week. What would this look like for your sign?
Although this is not always the case, in general terms our relationship with the world around us is reciprocal. Selfless devotion may have its merit. But you deserve to receive benefits in return, such as inner peace, satisfaction and fulfillment. As contradictory as this may seem to you, who often avoids your own needs for the sake of the greater good, you should not fight it, Aries.
As Makemake turns retrograde in your ruling first house of Self, the stars encourage you to consider the ways in which your heart and soul lack sustenance. If you look hard enough, you will find that there is a healthy balance between a cause that needs attention and another that does not erode your well-being and, ideally, reinforces it.
Be careful about creating a comfort zone based on an idealized sense of self. Having aspirations about who we might be compared to is normal. But this week will be an example of why we shouldn’t reject the parts of us that go against our “dream” self. Most of the time, our subconscious has a reason to hold on to these fragments.
At the end of the week you will be presented with the opportunity to reevaluate your place in the social strata. Don’t be afraid to look closely at the revelations this opportunity offers. The longer you continue to suppress your instincts and dismiss them as problems that need to be solved, the longer you will prevent yourself from achieving true fulfillment.
Actions don’t have to be great (or even consciously recognized) to become habits, and that’s a blessing and a curse. In your case, the stars lean towards the latter. The more you put the needs of others before your own, the more natural it will feel for you to do so. Consequently, taking care of yourself will become strange due to lack of regular practice.
Fortunately, it is not too late to change course. Instead of focusing so much on pleasing others, try to focus your perspective on keeping the people who want the best for you close. Those who have your best interests in mind will find your constant overexertion extremely distressing. Look at those who don’t with a skeptical eye, Gemini.
Progress is not linear and the values and ideals we maintain along the way are not static. Being prepared to follow the inevitable ebb and flow of your step will make navigating this new path much easier, Cancer. Doing so requires a delicate balance between knowing when to push harder and, conversely, knowing when to let go and let the universe take over.
A powerful conjunction with your ruling body, the Moon, and Uranus retrograde sets in at the end of the week. Watch for opportunities to evaluate your progress so far and how it reflects your goals and principles. Regular check-ins like these will help prevent your future self from taking the brunt of an even bigger setback.
Your energy is something sacred, Leo. It’s time for your daily schedule to start reflecting that. The monotony of daily life often blinds us to the possibility of play, exploration, and openness. But rest assured, this is simply wishful thinking. Even if a thorough evaluation reveals that there is no additional wiggle room, the stars urge you to use this evaluation as a catalyst to create it.
That means being more discretionary with the obligations you pile on your already full plate, even if taking on more tasks might earn you some social promotion. At the end of the day, you are only left with yourself, without groups of fans or distant admirers. As such, you should focus your efforts on satisfying yourself and not others.
Your desire to help others is admirable, Virgo. But be careful not to use this call as a scapegoat to avoid problem areas in your own backyard. It’s not your responsibility to water other people’s gardens while yours is dying. The stars urge you to achieve a better balance between your external and internal compassion.
In fact, this might require a change to your daily schedule that you’re not ready to make yet. However, your future self will thank you for doing so. Consider the ways you are falling short day by day. What would it be like to take time that you previously spent with others and focus it on yourself? The answer is not as unattainable as you think.
Nostalgia often keeps us clinging to what no longer serves us, and toxic relationships are certainly no exception. Your immediate environment deserves protection and regular maintenance, and unfortunately, no one else will be able to provide it except you, Libra. Don’t underestimate the ability of others, whether close or distant, to overwhelm us.
You are not beholden to anyone’s expectations about your career, your relationships, or your life path in general. Those who try to make you feel like they probably don’t have your best interests in mind. Use your heart, not outside opinions, as your moral compass. No one else can navigate your life’s path as skillfully and successfully as you, and that’s okay.
Manifestation is a powerful thing, but be careful not to confuse it with wishful thinking. You can talk about making changes in your life all you want, but if you never take the first steps to turn those words into action, the transformations you want to see will remain out of reach. Let this fact of reality strengthen you, not discourage you. You’ve already done the hard part.
It’s time to move forward with the goals and aspirations you’ve been thinking about for so long. Or, conversely, maybe it’s time to accept the fact that the dreams you once had are no longer the ones you want. Either way, the stars encourage you to act. Stop waiting for the perfect moment to appear and create one yourself.
The stars illuminate the challenging path ahead. But if anyone is prepared to face these obstacles, it is you, Sagittarius. The cosmos is aligned in your favor; all you have to do is keep going. This forward motion will be increasingly present throughout the week, reaching an apex when a motivating First Quarter Moon unites with your ruling planet, Jupiter.
What you find along the way may surprise you. In fact, these revelations could completely dismantle the foundation on which you had previously placed your reality. Take these shockwaves as they come and keep your eyes focused on the bigger picture. Great things await us. Don’t let whispering insecurities stop you from achieving what is rightfully yours.
The changes you want to see in your life will not start on their own, Chap. Nor will they occur if you continue to be dishonest with yourself. Life transitions like these are clearly personal. They depend on the good, such as your values, strengths and aspirations, but they also depend on the more negative aspects of our being: our weaknesses, insecurities and judgments.
If you are not tailoring your redirection with these elements of yourself in mind, you are likely to remain on this stagnant plateau for much longer than you would like. There are no two life paths that are exactly the same and, in the same sense, there are no two approaches to travel them. View the problem subjectively if it helps add clarity, but don’t forget who you are dealing with here.
You can take a principled stance based on logic and reason all you want. But if your heart emotionally disagrees, then the whole point will be moot, Aquarius. Splitting down the middle could get you to the next chapter of your life faster. But don’t expect to feel any sense of satisfaction once you get there. True progress requires total self-awareness.
Unfortunately, that means paying attention to even the most inconvenient aspects of our inner environment. The old pain will surface at the beginning of the week. Use this as a guide to resolve these issues once and for all. Try not to focus on what you think you should feel. The important thing is what you are feeling.
What if instead of constantly kowtowing to meet the needs and desires of others, you sat back and waited for the rest of the world to kowtow to you? Of course, doing so could prolong interpersonal conflict or lengthen the path to your goals. But if you end up in the same place with a greater sense of self-compassion, is the extra time really that bad?
Just because you’re not used to taking charge doesn’t mean you’re incapable of doing so. The stars urge you to fight the established status quo around your calm, people-pleasing attitude and put yourself first this week. Anyone who can’t handle the waves this creates should probably never have been on your boat, Pisces.
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