What's your horoscope this week?

This week you will be reflecting on what work holds a deeper meaning to you, as Mars retrograde returns to Cancer for the next couple of months. You may want to have a deeper connection to a project, relationship or opportunity in order to pursue it further. It may also be that you’re putting energy into your home life or tending to responsibilities in your family. You might also be thinking about your past and events from childhood, and you could want to let go of the power they have over you. In addition, you may feel more nurturing towards both yourself and your closest friends.

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On Wednesday, Mercury will enter Capricorn for the next several weeks. You might be thinking about your long term goals and what you want to accomplish. You could also be reading books or listening to podcasts that centre around productivity or self improvement. If you are in the midst of developing a writing or speaking related project, it may be taking longer than expected, and you could want to be more thorough with your learning and research.

You will be putting energy towards home related activities this week, Aries, with Mars in Cancer. You might be planning a move or visiting family. However, you could need to set boundaries at home, or you might be working through emotions involving your family relationships. As Mercury moves into Capricorn, you may be thinking about work and what goals you want to pursue next. You might be having important conversations about how you can pivot in your career or take on new responsibilities. You may also be reflecting on what image of yourself you want to put forth.

You will be moving around and meeting up with people this week, Taurus, with Mars in Cancer. You may be scheduling plans with friends or even travelling somewhere. On another note, you might be busy developing communication based projects, like a podcast, newsletter or social media content. As Mercury moves into Capricorn, you may be interested in learning too, and you could want to sign up for a course or do research on a specific subject or culture. In addition, you might make significant progress with writing or public speaking work.

You will want to have greater independence at work this week, Gemini, with Mars in Cancer. You might be asserting ideas at team meetings, or you may be finding ways to grow your own business. You will also want to be smarter with your finances, and you may want to start budgeting or being mindful of your spending habits. As Mercury moves into Capricorn, you might be reflecting on why you have certain patterns and emotions, and you will want to better understand yourself. You could also be communicating more openly within your close relationships.

You will be building greater confidence in yourself and your overall life direction this week, Cancer, with Mars in your sign. You might be reflecting on your identity and what personal goals are important to you, and you could want to dabble in new hobbies or ways of expressing yourself. As Mercury moves into Capricorn, you might be having important conversations within a relationship, or you could be talking to a new romantic interest. You may also be turning to someone you trust for their advice and perspective on any dilemmas you’re currently facing.

You will be enjoying some time alone this week, Leo, with Mars in Cancer. You may be finding more time to rest, and you might want to take a break from pushing yourself so hard at work or in other areas of your life. You may also be turning to a spiritual practice, like journaling, meditation, therapy or another form of healing. As Mercury moves into Capricorn, you might be handling small details related to work projects. You could be researching various wellness practices too and want to make adjustments to how you eat or exercise.

You will be putting energy into forming new relationships this week, Virgo, with Mars in Cancer. You may want to branch out and meet different people, and you could be busy with social commitments. On the other hand, you may be figuring out how to best address tension in a relationship. As Mercury moves into Capricorn, you may feel more creatively inspired, and you could be exploring different hobbies outside of work. You may simply be reading or writing for pleasure too, and you may want to create something for your own enjoyment, not to please other people.

You will be thinking about your career this week, Libra, with Mars in Cancer. You may be reflecting on what you want to work towards in the long term, or you could be developing bigger projects that take up more time and energy. You may also be exploring different job opportunities and be looking to make a change at work. As Mercury moves into Capricorn, your attention will also lie with your home life. You may be having important conversations with family members, or you could be handling details related to a move or redecoration.

You will be reflecting on your life beliefs this week, Scorpio, with Mars in Cancer. You may be putting extra energy into learning a new subject or exploring a different culture or spirituality. You may also be making progress with writing or teaching related work, or plans to travel may arise. As Mercury moves into Capricorn, you might be busy developing communication based projects, or you could be picking up a practical skillset that you can use in your everyday life. In addition, you may be making plans with friends or attending events.

You will be looking within this week, Sagittarius, with Mars in Cancer. You might be identifying aspects of yourself that you want to improve upon, or you may be changing the way you react to relationship conflict. On another note, you may want to focus on getting your finances organised, especially because you might be spending more than usual. As Mercury moves into Capricorn, you may be handling details related to work projects, or you could be thinking about asking for a raise. You may also be contemplating various purchases you need to make.

You will be reflecting on the close relationships in your life, Capricorn, with Mars in Cancer. If there’s been any underlying tension with someone, you may want to address it. You could also be realising who is really there for you and what you want out of a romantic relationship or a friendship. As Mercury moves into your sign, you will be thinking about what personal goals you want to prioritise and how you want to be seen by people. You may be changing up your style or expressing your ideas or creativity in new ways.

You will be reflecting on the structure of your schedule this week, Aquarius, with Mars in Cancer. You may want to make changes to your daily routine, or you could feel urged to find a healthier work-life balance. You may also be exploring different wellness practices, like trying out a new workout class or changing up what you eat. As Mercury moves into Capricorn, you will also be getting more in touch with your emotions and your intuition. You may want to journal, or you could be reading books or listening to podcasts about mental health or spirituality.

You will be uncovering different hobbies and returning to the activities that bring you joy this week, Pisces, with Mars in Cancer. You may realise that you need to have greater confidence in what sets you apart, and you may be pouring your creativity into a side project or your work. As Mercury moves into Capricorn, you might be in frequent contact with friends, or you may be taking initiative and organising a group event. You could also be turning to other people for advice, which may help you to better realise your own goals.