Joanne Madeline Moore .Astrology
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Your horoscopes for the week 17 August to 23 August, 2026
Aries – March 21 to April 20
Mighty Mars (your ruling planet) squares nebulous Neptune, so motivation will be low and confusion high. And the more you try to assert your authority and independence, the more stressful and frustrating things will be. Just remember – you can’t be the boss all the time. Calm down and recalibrate Rams! If you are more consultative, then the week will run more smoothly. The weekend is a wonderful time to exercise and socialise in the great outdoors.
Taurus – April 21 to May 21
Many practical, sensible Bulls are set for a rather stressful and challenging week. Venus (your ruler) opposes Saturn in your solitary zone (hey – where did all my friends go?) while Uranus complicates financial matters (hey – where did my savings go?). Clever Taureans will slow down, reevaluate and reboot. Maximum tolerance will get you a lot further than constant criticising and stressed-out angst. Sunday favours relaxing with family and friends.
Gemini – May 22 to June 21
The planets activate your education and communication zone, so start thinking about what you’d like to learn and who you’d like to catch up with. Then Saturn disrupts the apple cart on Friday, when you may have to rearrange your daily schedule or change your work plans. Don’t get grumpy Gemini! Be inspired by singer, songwriter and musician Tori Amos (who turns 63 on Saturday) “Sometimes you have to do what you don’t like to get to where you want to be.”
Cancer – June 22 to July 23
Neptune’s confusing your career zone and Saturn’s stirring up your domestic zone, so the work/life balance will be an extra tricky juggle this week. Your partner, family members or housemates will certainly let you know if you’re not pulling your weight at home! Try to be extra patient with a frustrating loved one. Draw inspiration from fellow Cancerian, his Holiness the Dalai Lama “A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.”
Leo – July 24 to August 23
This week the Sun (your ruling planet) plus chatty Mercury and lucky Jupiter are all jumping through your sign. So there’s never been a better time to be more charming, more sociable, more beautiful, more loving and more generous. Your mantra for the moment is from birthday great, French fashion designer, businesswoman and style icon Coco Chanel (who was born on August 19, 1883) “A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.”
Virgo – August 24 to September 23
The positive Mercury/Saturn link (on Monday and Tuesday) boosts productivity and propels you into an exciting world of possibilities. You’re pursuing a challenging personal project and working hard, but a close partnership or friendship requires much more clarity. Avoiding complex issues won’t make them magically disappear, so it’s important to communicate your intentions clearly. When the Sun moves into Virgo on Sunday, prepare to shine!
Libra – September 24 to October 23
This week the Sun, Mercury and Jupiter highlight your hopes and wishes zone, so be proactive about setting goals, dreaming dreams and creating your preferred future. It’s also a good week to renew an old friendship or heal a troubled romantic relationship. However – as Saturn opposes Venus and the Sun moves into Virgo – keep things simple! Be inspired by birthday great, French fashion designer Coco Chanel “Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance.”
Scorpio – October 24 to November 22
Monday through until Friday looks rather tricky, as taskmaster Saturn puts stress on a work relationship and/or Neptune confuses a professional partnership. Life will be easier if you set boundaries, communicate clearly and accept personal responsibilities with a Scorpio smile. As the Sun transits through your hopes and wishes zone (from Sunday until September 22) make sure you have set goals and specific dreams that you are working towards.
Sagittarius – November 23 to December 21
Your luckiest day is Monday, when Jupiter (your patron planet) forms a fabulous aspect with lucky Venus. Make the most of it because things become more difficult as the week progresses. Most Archers are adventurous, free-wheeling folk but life will be a bit more restrictive on Friday (especially involving a lover, child or close friend) when stern Saturn opposes vivacious Venus. Smart Sagittarians will think before you speak, and plan before you pounce!
Capricorn – December 22 to January 20
Expect a stop/start kind of week. On Monday and Tuesday, Saturn (your ruling planet) makes a fabulous link to Mercury when mental focus, organisational abilities and problem-solving skills will be high. Then Saturn opposes Venus on Friday, when self-esteem could plummet and there could be problems with a romantic partner or a close friend. Clever Capricorns will take the rough with the smooth, as you look at things from a wider and wiser perspective.
Aquarius – January 21 to February 19
This week’s lively stars will pique your Aquarian curiosity. The Sun, Mercury and Jupiter encourage you to get a burgeoning romance, business partnership or joint venture moving. Are you unhappily single and searching for love? Be on the lookout for a creative thinker who is a good talker. Your motto for the week is from writer Dorothy Parker (who was born on August 22, 1893) “The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.”
Pisces – February 20 to March 20
Monday’s nebulous Mars/Neptune square creates a bit of a minefield and a lot of confusion. An unreliable friend or a questionable acquaintance could lead you astray, so keep your realism radar set on high. And avoid getting caught up in dubious schemes, especially involving financial matters. Only accept the advice of reliable people who you know well and can really trust. Things settle down on the weekend, when the Sun transits into earthy, stable Virgo.
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Over the past 20 years, Joanne has written regular columns for CLEO and The Australian Women’s Weekly, and her daily and weekly horoscopes are currently syndicated in 25 newspapers and magazines in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the South Pacific [including The West Australian and The New Zealand Herald]. Her New Year and New Financial Year Horoscopes are also published each year in newspapers around the country [including the Melbourne Herald Sun and the Sydney Daily Telegraph]. In May 2019, Ms Moore appeared in The Huffington Post.
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