A floundering Mercury in focussed Virgo, is joined by the sun this week, and we begin to hope that things that were once shattered get fixed, or romance that was shaky is stabilzed. But we're still wondering if what we think, do or say is the right thing. And we'll probably still dither about commitment or stamp our feet and wish love and life weren't so chaotic.  And then, little thanks to the full moon in confusing Pisces, the reality is that as hard as we try to push boundaries, think positive thoughts, pray to our guardian angels or go on a rice diet, the truth is that other people just aren't on our wavelength. So just enjoy being yourself and let the universe catch its breath.

This week, after many moons, Venus finally catches up with Mars in their chase round the zodiac. Mars, the symbol of lusty libidos and also our macho alpha man in mythic astrology, sneakily wants to be thoroughly seduced and wooed into submission. (Like most men). Well, now's your chance to do the same. However, I recommend that the more Venus-like you are, (i.e. the seductive vamp, kitted up in stilettos or whatever, of his dreams) the more likely he'll be falling at your feet and generally bending over backwards. Hey, steady on with those heels. 

With a fiery new moon in Leo, the emphasis this week is on being the best of one-self and respecting the fact you do have an ego, whatever anyone says to the contrary. Sometimes we're roped into believing that we mustn't be ego-centred by the very people who in their apparently self-sacrificing way, are actually fueling their own egotistic needs by becoming saints, martyrs or saviours.  So this week, find a balance between giving and taking, loving and hating, coming and going. Find a balance between 'me in here' and 'you out there' and discover that wherever you go, or whoever you try to become, you can never escape yourself. Then respect that self.

With the excessive influence of joyful Jupiter in Aries, opposing bolshy Mars in Libra, we can all expect the odd tantrum and tears, a need to prove ourselves better than someone else, graced by the restoration of harmony by the end of the week. When all returns to normal, we'll wonder why we didn't welcome our passions instead of resent them.