YOUR ASTRO COCKTAIL- WEEK OF AUGUST 17, 2010

This week Mercury will go retrograde starting on August 20TH. Keep a look out for miscommunications and a tendency to be a "know it all." Some Babes may lose their cool when dealing with someone who is "the answer to the question that nobody asked." Think things over carefully before making any big decisions or changes in your life. The past usually returns during Mercury retrograde periods and bumping into old friends and lovers is very possible. Keep your lips glossed and your hair tossed because you just never know who will be around the corner. Use the retrograde to your advantage by giving yourself a second chance to fix things that you may have started during the last Mercury retrograde from three months ago.

As Above, So Below"~Hermes

For a top shelf blend of some cosmic advice also read your rising sign if you know what it is. Remember that the stars and planets are there to be our designated emotional drivers when we need to find our way
through life.



You may butt heads over a family member this week. Chill out. As of August 20TH, Mercury is retrograde in your house of health and well being so don't get stressed. Instead of working up a "good mad" take your extra energy to the gym and have a good work out. Your splash of tarot for the week is the Ace of Swords showing you that if you persevere you will triumph. Great determination pays off.


Change is in the air whether you like it or not. Mercury will turn retrograde on August 20Th in your fifth house of fun and recreation and is giving you the push that you need to go out and have some much needed fun. Look out for a jealous type who would like to upset your apple cart. Your splash of tarot for the week is the King of Swords (reversed) telling you to look out for a conflict with a man. Selfish people fall by the wayside.


Ouch! Your ruling planet,Mercury is going retrograde on August 20TH and it will be in your fourth house of home and family. If you are planning a move make sure that you label all boxes and double check that you didn't leave anything behind ( except for any pain in the a**** -you don't want to bring them along). Keep a check list this week. Your splash of tarot for the week is the Hermit (reversed) telling you not to make any hasty or rash decisions. Careful of the advice that you are given.


Reconnecting with the past will be a likely scenario for you when Mercury turns retrograde in your third house of communications on August 20TH. Since Mercury rules your house of short trips and transportation make sure that you keep a check on your car's fluid levels,tires and operating systems. Don't freak out if you break down you might get lucky and meet up with a hunky tow truck driver. Your splash of tarot for the week is the Queen of Swords showing that you are an intensely perceptive person. Follow your true feelings this week.


Money and finances are your poison to deal with once Mercury turns retrograde on August 20TH in your second house of money. Check all paper work carefully so you don't get ripped off by some shark trying to sell you a bill of goods. Income-out go, that is the deal this week. Your splash of tarot for the week is the Four of Swords (reversed) showing precaution in money matters. Keep your guard up.


You share your ruling planet Mercury with the sign of Gemini and when the planet of communication turns retrograde on August 20TH your signs feel it the most. Virgo babes get hit in their first house of "self" so be careful when tweezing your eyebrows or coloring your hair. Little mistakes can cause unwanted results. Slow down and take your time. Don't try to do everything in a Virgo minute. Your splash of tarot for the week is the Two of Pentacles telling you not to get discouraged if you have difficulty in launching a new project. Don't worry.



Mercury goes retrograde on august 20TH in your twelfth house of secrets. You just might get the answer you were looking for when someone slips up. There are no accidents in the Universe and you will indeed get the answers that you seek. Your splash of tarot for the week is the Queen of Cups showing that your honesty and intelligence pays off this week. You are fair in your decisions.


When Mercury goes retrograde on August 20TH in your eleventh house of groups it is very likely that you will be getting together with some friends that you haven't seen in awhile. Someone may be overly curious about you so play your cards right. Your splash of tarot for the week is the Wheel of Fortune (reversed) telling you to be prepared for outside influences that were not contemplated. Expect the unexpected.



Steady as you go. Mercury will turn retrograde on August 20TH in your career house making things topsy turvy for the next three weeks. Take everything with a grain of salt (including your Margaritas) if you wish to keep your sanity. Your splash of tarot for the week is the Ten of Wands(reversed) telling you to be aware of a deceiver. Don't be intrigued with gossip.


When Mercury turns retrograde on August 20TH in your ninth house of long distant trips and spirituality,you may suddenly feel the need to seek out distant places and spaces. Who knows? Maybe you will have an out of body experience and do some Astral traveling. Over the next three weeks the exotic and unexplained appeal to you. Your splash of tarot for the week is the Justice card showing you a life in balance. Sincere desires are met with satisfaction.



Keep an eye on joint finances once Mercury goes retrograde in your eighth house of joint income and investments. Look out for sneaky types who think that they can out smart you in money matters. Just let them try it! Your eagle eye is sharper then they think. Be cautious when signing papers especially to do with investments. Your splash of tarot for the week is the Eight of Wands (reversed) showing thorns of dispute and jealousy can upset your week. Don't delay. Stagnation in a relationship may cause domestic quarrels .



Chill,chill,chill. Mercury goes retrograde in your seventh house of partnerships on August 20TH making you second guess who and what you are involved with. Now is the time to rethink your overall game plan. Who stays? Who goes? This is not the time to commit to anything. Wait it out over the next three weeks. Your splash of tarot for the week is the Hanged Man (reversed) showing you that unwillingness to make a necessary effort may bring about boredom. False promises make you feel like your work is a useless sacrifice.