This week in astrology

Venus and Pluto clash, and power struggles show up in love and friendship. Possessiveness and jealousy may surface in others or in you. Don't act from fear. Breathe, name the feeling, and ask what it is protecting. Hold a black obsidian. Love without control is the strongest kind there is.

Scorpio season pulls us beneath the surface. The Sun now turns everyone's attention to what is hidden — real feelings, old secrets, the deep truth under polite conversation. Intensity rises, and so does intuition.

This is the witch's season, when the veil feels thin and divination comes easily. Pull a tarot card each night and keep a dream journal by your bed. Let go of what has ended in your life, and make room for your own rebirth.

The Sun embraces Venus, and the whole world softens a little. People are drawn to beauty, pleasure and simple kindness. Wear something that makes you feel radiant, put fresh flowers on your altar or table, and let yourself be admired. Love in every form is easier to give and to receive.

Mercury stations retrograde, and for about three weeks the collective mind turns back on itself. Messages go astray, plans need revising and old contacts reappear. I always say: don't panic — this is a time for review, not a curse. Re-read, re-check and reconnect. Back up your files, leave room for delays and let the past teach you something.

Venus returns home to Libra, and grace fills the air. Relationships, harmony and beauty become a shared priority. It is a lovely time to make peace, dress up, refresh your home and enjoy art. Partnerships of every kind can deepen through fairness and courtesy. Just don't sacrifice your own needs to keep the peace. True balance includes you, too.