WEEK OF September 9 – 15, 2024

Dreams shouldn’t put you in debt, Taurus, nor do you have to break the bank to indulge your senses! The trick to fulfilling your urges while staying “on budget” is, like with everything, moderation. If that’s been challenging of late, it should get easier starting this Monday, September 9, when discerning Mercury returns for an “encore” visit to Virgo and your sensual, passionate and creative fifth house until September 26. If you have a vision for an artistic project, in any medium, gather your tools and surrender to the muse. (You can revise and edit later.) Break out your paints, pencils, instruments, journals and mood board materials and go to town! Feed your refined senses with fresh scents—from candles to baked goods—and visually appealing art. Romance is probably on your mind, and this two-and-a-half-week Mercury transit will activate your thinking and planning powers. Whether you’re in an LTR or on the dating apps, put a little more attention to how you interact with bae or a potential person of interest. Your intentions can manifest quickly now. The fifth house is also your fertility zone, so if you have bambinos on the agenda, get serious about getting down to business.

When it comes to indulging your senses and love of beauty—and luxury—you might need to exercise some self-discipline on Thursday. Or the cosmos might conspire to restrain some of your impulses. A budgetary-minded square between the ego-driven Sun in your pleasure-seeking fifth house and “more is more” Jupiter in your second house of finances could leave you confused about acquiring vs. conserving. But there are other ways to feel pampered and to surround yourself with gorgeous treasures without actually buying anything! Scour local listings for free or inexpensive activities or BOGOs and double your pleasure by sharing it with a friend or bae. Nature is the greatest entertainment and natural mood-booster. And instead of blowing a small fortune at a trendy bistro with overpriced drinks, host a potluck and ask everyone to “upgrade” their contribution.

Ah, but where there’s a will there’s a way—especially for your determined sign! And on Sunday, a fresh set of creative options may emerge as expansive Jupiter makes a very different connection: a harmonious trine to clever Venus in your service-oriented sixth house, helping you balance your visionary (and risk-taking) thinking with caution and organization. Where are you feeling blocked or unsupported in a venture or relationship? What might be needed is a totally different approach, even if that feels like a bit of a gamble. It may well be—AND it could be exactly what’s needed to help you break out of a rut. You might have to end a partnership that was counterproductive to your agenda or experiment with new approaches until you find the one that moves the needle. An idea for your next gig or side hustle could strike like lightning while you’re doing something quotidian. Stop and capture it before you lose it. It might your next big thing!