posted June 24, 2005 10:53 PM            

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Feel that? It's like there's a presence surrounding you, reminding you to do the right thing. Yep, that's right: Saturn is back in action. This time he's shining his light of responsibility onto Venus and Mercury, the two planets known for love and money, communication and commerce. The crazy romantic sparks may not be flying quite so high right now, but if you're looking for something a little more serious (in both love and business), this could be your time.

Mercury and Venus will officially conjunct Saturn on June 25th and 26th, but you'll feel the effects a day or two before and after. And what will those effects be, you ask? Well, to start, this is not the time for any dramatic business ventures. Regardless of our financial situations, we'll all be feeling the need to cut back and keep spending to a minimum. But it's a good time to begin discussions about any upcoming opportunities -- you'll know exactly what you need to do, and your communication skills couldn't be better.

In matters of the heart, you'll want to slow things down a bit. This is not the time for passion, but rather a time for commitment. Your strong sense of loyalty to that special someone, though, could create feelings of constraint and limitation. Just remember that you have Mercury on your side, so try tactfully talking out any issues you come across.

Saturn's influence is rarely associated with instant gratification; his energy highlights lifelong lessons. Things may seem difficult now, but if you heed the message the planets are sending you, you can improve your future. It's no coincidence, then, that Saturn is also the planet of karma! You've learned from the experiences of your past lives, but are you applying those lessons today? Is there something missing from your current relationship (or lack thereof) that you should have picked up from a former romance?

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