September 4

Mars enters Cancer

Nobody better mess with the people you care about or they’ll be sorry. Mars, the warrior planet, will be in Cancer the zodiac sign of hearth and home for the next 8 ½ weeks. This will bring out all of your protective instincts. Mars will also stir up unresolved issues from childhood. That’s because Cancer is ruled by the Moon, the planet of memory. Expect feelings of rejection, competition, and being passed over to come back and haunt you and they could muddy the waters. Take timeouts to remind yourself that your lover is not your father and that co-workers aren’t ganging up on you like kids back in grade school. Stay in the present moment and you’ll be OK. Mars will be in Cancer until November 3d. Signs most affected: Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn.