You think like a guy. That's why you get along with them so well. However, your guilty secret is that you love like a guy too, which explains your take-it-or-leave-it attitude about relationships. This will be in full force on Aug. 31 when retrograde Venus conjoins Mars in Leo. Ironically it's the guy you're seeing who will want to talk about his feelings while you glance around nervously. It's OK if you're not that into him, but remember to let him down gently. You may think like a guy but you still have the sensitivity of a woman.
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You've been out of sorts since Venus turned retrograde (July 25). The planet's backward motion really brought out your needy, clingy co-dependent tendencies. Downward spirals are never fun, but the best thing that you can do after taking a spill is to pick yourself up, fix your hair, and carry on with business as usual. And don't worry about explaining yourself to a love interest. If he turns tail and runs, then he wasn't worth it. If he sticks around, then you know that he's seen the worst there is to see which means that he's a keeper.
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You want a home life, but it doesn't look like your career will let you have one. Take the weekend to hole up in your private place and to think long and hard about the future you want to create. Home and prosperity shouldn't be an either/or predicament. There's a way to have it all, but you need to expand those mental margins so that this or that becomes this and that. Don't be afraid to reorganize priorities to suit your needs. Not only will your boss comply (you're that invaluable), but loved ones will breathe a sigh of relief.
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You keep saying that you want someone in your life, but do you really? Looking for love in all the wrong places isn't necessarily self-sabotaging. In fact it could be a defensive strategy aimed at keeping men away — not unlike narrating all of your anxieties and insecurities on your first date while the guy sitting across from you at the table turns pale. You might be better off admitting that you don't know what you want in your love life and then wait to see what the universe delivers. You could be pleasantly surprised by what turns up.
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Venus comes out of retrograde on Sept. 6. Does this mean you have to forgive those so-called girlfriends who left you hanging, texted vicious rumors about you behind your back and even made a play for your boyfriend? Yes, because Venus is the planet of peace and harmony and you need to be the bigger person now. But does forgive mean you have to forget? No way. And this is the special gift that only Venus retrograde can bring. You are now in the position to play the guilt card whenever you want and you will get sensational results.
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You caught a tiger by the tail and it's been a crazy time. You should enjoy it while it lasts because it all comes to an end on Sept. 6 when Venus comes out of retrograde. This is when you will come back down to earth and return to life as "normal". You both agreed this was a summer romance which is why there are no hard feelings. However you may be surprised to hear from him again as early as the 22nd. Is it withdrawal or is he looking for something more? It couldn't hurt to see.
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You enjoy his friends, you really do. They're lively, engaging people and you always have a fun time when you go out. But do you really have to do everything in a group? Obviously you don't want to compete with them for his time and attention (you'd only lose at this point), but you can start setting up play dates of your own where it's just you and him. Start with this Thursday night by planning an evening that's only meant for two. It could become a regularly scheduled slot on the calendar if you play your cards right.
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You say that it takes time to build trust, but in truth you lowered those deflector shields of yours a long time ago. What you're trying to figure out nowadays is who's going to wear the pants in your relationship. You say that you want him to. In fact you'll even make it look as if he's in control, but let's face it: You'll never let go of that veto power. There's nothing wrong with that as long as you don't rub his nose in it. Be your charming, subtle self and he may never even catch on.
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You may be surprised to discover that there's more to your summer fling than you originally thought. In fact he may throw you for a loop on Monday with all of his talk of future plans. It's romantic and exciting but keep in mind that people are still promising more than they can deliver with retrograde Venus forming a conjunction to Mars in Leo on Aug. 31. This is why you will want to wait until Venus moves into the more practical minded sign of Virgo on Oct. 9 before you take any of this seriously. But meanwhile, have fun!
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Is what they're saying true? Is the cute colleague or hot client who's been hanging around after the meeting really interested in you? Being a button-down Capricorn, you never mix business with pleasure, but seeing as you're at the office practically 24/7, where else do you think you're going to find love? It's time to remember that getting ahead in your career doesn't require you to take a vow of celibacy. Yes, things might get slightly complicated should the two of you hit it off, but then again isn't that what falling in love is all about?
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Be kind to the opposite sex this week because they need all the help they can get. Guys tend to act like buffoons when there's this much fiery energy coursing through the heavens. Mars always wants to puff up its chest when it's parading through the zodiac sign of Leo. You can expect lots of bluster and bulging machismo. But remember that all of this is meant to camouflage oversensitive egos so be gentle when you bring him down a peg or two as you are wanting to do. He doesn't have half the self-confidence that you do.
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You are supremely comfortable with who you are. It comes from years of marching to the beat of a different drummer. People born under Pisces have a real "come on in, the water's fine" approach to relationships. It's what makes you so friendly and inviting — like swimming with the dolphins. It's in your watery nature to accept people for who they are. The relationship question this week, however, isn't whether he can accept you for who you are. It's if he can accept himself for who he is. Be patient, trust your instincts, and you'll get your answer on Saturday.