Weekly Horoscope

CROSS PURPOSES

On August 1st Venus in Cancer will form a square to Neptune and Saturn in Aries. This is one of Astrology’s “can’t do anything right” squares because the contradictory planetary energies are hopelessly entangled. They can’t resolve their difference any more than they can leave things alone. Venus in Cancer is deeply sensitive and wants to help while Neptune and Saturn in Aries is solidly stoic and would rather sleep on a bed of nails than admit to any weakness or vulnerability. When these energies square then feelings on both sides can’t help but be hurt. A watery Venus, sensing hidden conflicting emotions, will always reach out and a Neptune/Saturn energy, confronted by someone’s concern, will always back away because they don’t want to be smothered. You can expect accusations of “You hurt my feelings” and “Stop mothering me!” to fly like lunch trays in a high school cafeteria food fight.  The best thing to do with a square like this is to let the feelings work themselves out. If this is a work association then maintaining a professional distance may be best for the next couple of weeks and if it’s a more intimate relationship? Then expect to have repeat conversations that last long into the night.