Cancer Weekly Horoscope

This week wants you to make time for pleasure as well as productivity, Cancer, but that shouldn’t be too difficult with the stars backing you up. First, on the 18th, Mercury will retrograde out of Sagittarius and re-enter Scorpio and your passionate 5th House for the remainder of its sleep cycle which will last until the 29th. This could bring a few old flames out of the woodwork, or perhaps remind you of a few creative projects you left on the back burner. If someone from the past arrives in your present, try to remember why they left in the first place; if you decide they are allowed to return then that is one thing, but take your time making your decision because it’s easy to jump to conclusions with Mercury asleep at the wheel.

The 20th arrives with a beautiful New Moon in Scorpio and your 5th House of Romance and Creativity. This is a wonderful opportunity to plant the seeds of something that could bring a lot of happiness into your life, so don’t be scared to dive into something special and new, whether you’re leading with the heart, or standing center stage where everyone can see you. This sector is all about the things that bring a smile to your face, meaning you have cosmic clearance to pursue all kinds of lovely things, all without worrying what other people might think or say. This energy is for you, so even if it takes a little time to get off the ground thanks to Mercury retrograde, it will still prove wonderfully rewarding.

It’s time to get your act together on the 21st when the primal Sun blasts into Sagittarius and your orderly 6th House of Daily Work and Routine. For the last four weeks, you had the Sun moving through your fun-loving 5th House, but it’s finally time to buckle down and get serious. Since this area of your chart rules your workaday routine, among other things, don’t be surprised if you see things begin to pick up at the office–or wherever it is you go to earn your money–because that’s exactly where your attention will be focused for the time being. This is also the perfect time to address any health issues, so if you’ve been putting off a doctor’s visit or indulging in less-than-optimal habits, this cycle can help you get focused.

Two days later, on the 23rd,, the Sun will make a supportive sextile to Pluto in your all-or-nothing 8th House, helping you tap into its energy and potential to achieve something major. If you focus on what steps you need to take in order to achieve your goals, you’ll find you can manage them much more easily than you would expect, so don’t let this potential power pass you by when you can make so much of it.