This week in astrology: August 6 - 12, 2012 prediction

This week begins with Venus who is the goddess of love in Cancer and Mercury in Leo. There will be a spectacular meteor shower and time to wish upon a star is paramount this week. Scientists and astrologers have often seen fifty shooting stars in an hour. Stand outside and wish away!

The Sun is shining through Leo and the heat is high. It feels good when you are out at night and the weather is sweater-less. Sometime you just want to stay in the moment, breathe in the darkness and appreciate all you have. On Tuesday Mercury will shift forward which is a time for you to reevaluate where you are going. Think about the goals and dreams you have and shuffle ideas again. If you have a relationship that fizzled in the last few weeks, take this week to reignite the fire.

Mercury is in Leo all week which adds support to all your efforts when expressing how you feel and what you know. Mercury is the communicator and cleverly shines through Leo to give live a bit of flare. Use your reactive side to be heard. Courage outweighs self-doubt this week and your inner side will get the limelight. When you are expressing your thoughts, trust what you know.

When Venus moves out of Gemini and into nurturing Cancer, you will feel home and family security is the most important issue in the world. Think about what makes you feel safe. It might be money, but companionship is much more desirable than money. If you are low on the nurturing side, begin now to change. Friends and family are the most important things in the world to anyone.

If you have had an uneasy time in your home this week is the time to set things straight. Take care of the comforts of the familiar and rest in your status quo routines. Venus resonates in Cancer for a bit and wants you to turn into the frequency of love and comfort.

Watch the skies on Saturday and Sunday night. The sky will light up with a show from the Perseid meteor shower. Dust will enter Earth's atmosphere and leave streaks of light. Some bigger particles will be called shooting starts. The moon will be a small sliver in the sky and float through Gemini. With this configuration you will be able to see the meteor shower with a receptive mind. It will be empowering. Go out of the city and away from the lights. The shower is best seen in the darkness of the countryside.