PREVIOUS THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY August 30 2010 to September 5 2010 Monday August 30 Food for Thought Jonathan, I'm a Virgo. My husband and I have our own business. Times are tough but we keep going. I want to sell up... move house and live a simpler life, with less stress and lower bills. How do I persuade my stubborn Taurean spouse? Mary-anne Mary-anne, Taureans are far less flexible than Virgos. But maybe your husband is wise to wait. Even where there's doom and gloom now, good times will start rolling back in by 2012. Otherwise, promise him a retirement full of fine food! The way to every Taurean's heart is through their stomach. Tuesday August 31 Dear Jonathan, I'll never be rich - but I love what I do. I hired an employee who, like me, is a Sagittarian. She ended up leaving because she demanded to become a partner and I just couldn't agree to that after all the work I had put in. So then, the woman I trained set up her own firm in competition! Now, when I read my forecast, I'm not sure if it is for me or her. What do you say about that and can you clarify. Sue Dear Sue, Your forecast is for you. Stop thinking about her. Wednesday September 1 Today's Lesson Hi Jonathan, I am studying astrology. How do you manage to make the sun sign forecasts so accurate, without casting a full horoscope for each reader? What is it that you know? Dee Dear Dee, I know that life is precious, that every moment is a gift, that kindness matters more than anger and nothing feels as good as gratitude. I know what the ancients believed about the heavens and I know what I have learned from my own experiments with those beliefs. Other than that, I only know there's more to know... and I want to keep learning. Thursday September 2 One step back, Two steps forward Dear Jonathan, After much unemployment, I have been working freelance for some old clients. Last week, they told me they would like to put me on a longer contract! I then discover on your page, that Mercury is retrograde. If that's a bad time to do a deal, what should I do? I can't put them off until Mercury changes direction. Kari Dear Kari, Other astrologers may advise against signing contracts at such times, but I would never suggest this. In my experience, it's auspicious! Retrograde Mercury, though, is associated with misunderstandings... like the one we have had here! Friday September 3 A Word Hi Jonathan, When Mercury goes retrograde I always notice problems receiving payments from clients. When is Mercury doing its next backflip? Norma Dear Norma, Now. Hi Jonathan, I keep thinking about starting a business. During the day I feel positive about the project and at night I become doubtful. Is this the effect of the sun vs. the moon on my consciousness? Jeff Dear Jeff, No. It's because you're a Libran. Dear Jonathan, You often respond to questions with fairly offhand or abrupt answers. Don't you think your readers deserve a bit more substance? Brett. Dear Brett, Yes. Saturday September 4 Your September Monthly Forecast 'What the world needs now is...' well, according to the song, it's 'love, sweet love' and, of course, that's true. Venus, in September, moves into Scorpio, as does Mars. That's not quite a promise of strangers hugging in the streets - but it at least implies that those who are looking for love, this month, will find it more easily. Meanwhile, Jupiter and Uranus suggest that what the world may also need, right now, is a 'new idea'. Whether or not it needs one, it is likely to get one. Watch for a fresh fashion or a surprising global trend. Sunday September 5 Your Week Ahead 'What the world needs now is...' well, according to the song, it's 'love, sweet love' and, of course, that's true. Venus, in September, moves into Scorpio, as does Mars. That's not quite a promise of strangers hugging in the streets - but it at least implies that those who are looking for love, this month, will find it more easily. Meanwhile, Jupiter and Uranus suggest that what the world may also need, right now, is a 'new idea'. Whether or not it needs one, it is likely to get one. Watch for a fresh fashion or a surprising global trend. Back to Index   Click here for Jonathan Cainer's Daily Zodiac Forecasts