Astro Alert: Jupiter Direct

Have you been dreaming of leaving work behind and taking a well-deserved vacation? Go ahead: Head for that romantic cruise or adventurous getaway. The moment is now!
Indeed, as enthusiastic Jupiter -- in the travel sign Sagittarius -- finally turns direct on August 6 and ends the retrograde period that began April 5, you'll feel inclined to free your mind and soothe your soul. Life-altering plans shelved at the start of Jupiter's retrograde need dusting off now. Better late than never; besides, you likely needed a few months to fully develop your ideas!
Jupiter loves to think big, and when this planet's hanging out in its own sign, Sagittarius, movement is more than on the agenda -- it’s a priority! If you are familiar with and understand your chart, monitor Jupiter's comings and goings closely from now on. Movement in a particular house can motivate you to look at things differently, and help you become inspired.

Every eight years Venus, the planet of love, turns retrograde in Virgo. You may want to reach out to someone from your past during this charged phase, which kicks off on July 27 and lasts until September 8. Likewise, you may be surprised to hear from someone you haven’t thought about in a while around this time.

A retrograde in level-headed Virgo means that analyzing the practicalities (or the lack thereof) in your relationships can be enlightening. Remember that, at the end of the day, how people demonstrate care for one another influences our perceptions of each other. This is also an ideal moment to give your karma a boost by exploring key aspects of your aura, romantic and otherwise.