Your horoscope for the week ahead: Expect to feel galvanized by the vibrant energy of the days ahead

This week gets off to a vibrant start as a determined Mercury in fiery Leo squares off with unpredictable Uranus in Taurus on Monday. You are likely to encounter delays and glitches with plans and schedule — take it all in your stride, and with the sense it's all happening for a good reason. With a positive attitude, you'll become best friends with synchronicity. You'll find yourself at the right place and time for lucky encounters.

Rusty-hued Mars, our celestial Hercules and ruler of Aries, will be rising in the east after 11 p.m. He'll be travelling the sky throughout the night, and will provide you with the forceful determination to get out of bed in the morning and complete your tasks. Mars engages in a powerful square with the severe energy of Pluto on Thursday, so spend some extra time practicing your relaxation techniques. Still, foster a constructive mood; Mars square Pluto energy will fuel your determination and galvanize you into action.

Scintillating Jupiter and sober Saturn are progressing further to the east. Make sure you catch sight of them at least once during the week. They will meet up in a conjunction in Aquarius on December 21, right on the Winter Solstice. 

The whole week will be imbued with the revolutionary power of Uranus as he begins his four-month retrograde phase. The high-energy skygod is bursting with power. Unexpected opportunities could come knocking on your door. Stay positive. Breathe.

Venus aka Aphrodite is currently visible as a dazzling Morning Star in the predawn sky. Allow her light to splash on your retinas. On the weekend, the waning crescent Moon will meet up with her and put on an amazing show. Make your wishes! The sky is listening. 

Here is your horoscope for the week of Monday, August 10, 2020.

Aries

Thinking about things you could have done, should have done, or wish you hadn't done, is a worthwhile exercise to engage in from time to time. Beware, however, to not overdo it, lest it lead you into a mood of remorse and failure. That mood will leave you unable to relax and appreciate life's benefits. Everything that has happened had to happen to teach you something that could not be taught in any other way. The Uranus shift in direction this week will begin a wave of happiness. Everything you've been through has been a test of strength. Your reward will be knowing that you have won. 

Taurus

Deep down you know what you must do to gain more control over an area of your life where you're experiencing too much uncertainty. Plenty of advice is being offered, but no one really understands your situation. There's nothing wrong with listening to anyone's guidance as long as you don't ignore your own intuition. Success in this case depends on following your own heart. The Uranus change of direction this week will unleash a positive force that will change the emotional and psychological landscape of your life. You will find a way to deal with a certain difficulty. As it happens, you have good reason to be hopeful and inspired. 

Gemini

Material items are heavily imbued with memories, dreams and sentiments which makes it very difficult to rid yourself of accumulated belongings like old clothes and clutter. The Uranus shift this week will bring about a major clean-up of your inner world. Old and debilitating memories will be washed away. Great joy and a sense of freedom will inspire your heart. You'll soon feel as light as a feather, but as strong as Hercules. Your problems are not as intense as they may seem, and ultimately, they are working in your favour. Expect a week during which you start to feel much more inspired. 

Cancer

You are viewing a problem from the perspective of someone watching from a concert seat with an obstructed view. An important decision needs to be made, but something is obfuscating the truth. Clarity is hard to come by, but it will come. The Uranus shift this week will reveal some missing information that will be a game changer. Be reassured. A clearer picture will begin to emerge this week as you manage to shift yourself to a better vantage point. Resist the urge to argue about petty particulars. You will get to where you want to be with greater speed than you thought possible. 

Leo

It's no good wishing for perfection in an imperfect world. It only leads to frustration. With regard to one key matter at least, your mind is made up and you feel that only one arrangement or result can be acceptable. Be as open-minded as you can. Sticking rigidly to a particular specific idea will prevent you from seeing another, potentially profitable possibility. The Uranus shift this week, as you'll soon learn, has something rather exciting in store for you as a reward for your courage and intrepid spirit. Somehow, simply by declaring your determination and showing your sincerity, you will set the perfect process in motion. 

Virgo

It is imperative to rid yourself from an emotional situation that's holding you back. By all celestial estimates, success will come — and, don't worry, it's coming in this lifetime. The Uranus shift in direction this week will push you into finding a way to relax, worry less and find peace of mind. The benevolent source of this Universe will guide you step by step to success. Any feelings of frustration you are experiencing are coming to an end. You will manage to make everything right simply through managing to be resolute, honest and decisive. Enjoy the beauty that surrounds you and the breakthrough you seek will come. 

Libra

Insecurity compels us to meddle with the natural flow of life. The truth be told, some of the best things that come to pass usually transpire in spite of, rather than because of, our attempts to rectify problems. As Uranus changes direction this week, you will notice a change in the atmosphere at home and out in the wider world. Keep your anxiety in check and you will find that a certain concern is on course to a good resolution. Nourish the thoughts that inspire happiness and you'll gain a greater level control of events that transpire. Real signs of a brighter future will begin to emerge. 

Scorpio

Having a vivid imagination is an excellent attribute, but it can cause problems if it's allowed to focus on negative projections. Watch out, lest your imagination conjures up nightmarish scenarios where none exist. The more you try to understand what's happening, the more confused you become. A certain problem need not be as big or as complicated as it seems. The change in direction of powerful Uranus will lead to an unexpected opportunity. A friendly Universe is determined to keep you safe. Control your thoughts and you control your future. Your potential for joy is now greater than it has ever been. 

Sagittarius

A situation you find yourself in is stirring a degree of frustration and anxiety. Fortunately, you are adept at ducking and diving away from trouble. There have been times when obstacles to progress doggedly pursued you, but it wasn't anything your resourceful nature couldn't handle. Triumph is clearly knocking on your door now that you've learned to transmute negative energy into positive action. The moment you work out what to do about a downside, a great win-win strategy will come to mind. With Uranus turning retrograde, you may think you have become stuck, when in reality you are being offered a way to freedom. 

Capricorn

Your wish list is not extravagant. There's nothing on it that you don't need or deserve. Even so, you do suspect that you may be hoping for too much. Well, as they say, "If you don't ask, you don't get." You must resolve to put yourself first and do what satisfies your own needs. Uranus is guiding you through a defining moment that will reveal a path to deliverance. Something vital about your purpose in life and your future will finally be understood. Without creating unrealistic hope, allow yourself to aspire to something that will bring great happiness. The golden flower of your life is blossoming.  

Aquarius

You are not sure where you stand at the moment. You are receiving mixed signals from someone. Viewed from one angle you can see a picture of a rosy future but viewed from another angle you see an image of gloom. You are being influenced by a certain negative thought pattern. This is a largely unconscious process, but as you begin to recognize these thoughts, you will start replacing them with constructive and empowering ones. The power of Uranus this week is introducing a positive shift in your fortunes. A most auspicious interlude in your most remarkable life has begun. Like an alchemist, you will turn lead into gold.  

Pisces

Don't allow yourself to get distracted from a positive direction. You've long since learned how to cope with trivial irrelevancies. The Uranus shift this week heralds the commencement of a long period of growth and expansion concerning a new style of life you would like to establish. Something that has long needed to happen will happen if you remain loyal to a big, heartfelt dream of yours. If we allow ourselves to be indecisive, we can simply wait for something or someone else to determine our future. So don't abdicate responsibility. Assume control of your life and move ahead with decisive action.