This week begins normally enough and then quickly descends into eclipse season and Mercury retrograde madness. Communication planet Mercury meets Venus retrograde in Aries on the 11th—an aspect for singing a bold love song.

You aspire for excellence and are tenacious about going after your goals. You are sensitive. You appreciate the arts. This year is the final year of a nine-year cycle, which means it’s time for a reality check. Let go of people, places and things that have held you back.