For the week of :  March  8 14

 The Universe’s energy is shifting into your element of fire. Starting this week, pay serious attention to (and nurture) those feelings of optimism that are now invading your heart and mind.

 Your savvy CFO, Venus, is moving under the influence of fiery and entrepreneurial Aries. This week, dynamic Mars, now traveling with Leo, will leave his long retrograde stalemate; until June he will help you open new doors that you had not realized existed.

 Although this is positive news, your challenge will be to keep your spirits up when day‑to‑day irritations and critics try to rain on your parade. This week, two planets are changing directions, so don’t expect anything to go according to plan. Keep your sense of humor and, should tempers flare among friends or colleagues, train your eye on the nearest exit.

 Planet Alert: On Tuesday, Venus, the planet in charge of your work, is challenging unforgiving Saturn. Certain difficult people will once more remind you that one of Leo’s Karmic lessons is to understand and deal with the fact that others do not share your optimistic nature, high standards and compassionate heart.

 If you feel unjustly criticized on Thursday, collaboration between two titans, Venus and Pluto, is offering an opportunity to step back, take stock of a situation or arrangement, and consider alternatives. The key will be to first work out your options in your own mind and meditate on the way you want to present your case. Then bide your time until next week, when everyone is in a much more agreeable mood.

 Relationships & Romance: The potential side effect of this weekend’s meeting between the sentimental, romantic Pisces Sun and enthusiastic Mercury?  An absolutely divine, romantic and even funny date with someone you love, or could love.

 This week, contemplate the simple but insightful words of James Broughton: “Make your life a mission not an intermission.”

 Be the Change…Cheryl lee