Pisces Weekly Horoscope

Monday's quarter moon in Sagittarius brings some illuminating direction to your career. Keep on developing your leadership skills so you can step into a more prominent role in your professional life. Remember: Being the top dog does NOT mean doing everything all by yourself.

Draw the distinction between taking on responsibility and taking charge. Responsibility can be a slippery slope for your sign, Pisces. With your helpful nature, you often heap your plate high with obligations, even winding up in martyr mode as you struggle to get it all done. In the process, you might even de-motivate the rest of the team. You've got it all handled, they figure, as they scoot off in pursuit of other adventures. Then, you wind up feeling dumped on for the hundredth time. Grrrr.

Taking charge, on the other hand, requires you to develop a different skill set. Instead of going into drone mode, earn your wings as the queen bee. That means fighting against your knee-jerk reaction to roll up your sleeves and just do the job yourself. When a task is before you, assess the overall picture of your "hive" before making a move. Then, direct the production process instead of getting your hands sticky with pollen and honey. Don't be afraid to boss 'em around a bit. People will adore your compassionate guidance, even if it comes along with a dose of tough love. And it's amazing how quickly you'll slip into the lead role once you give yourself permission to wear the crown. All hail Pisces!

Midweek, Venus aligns with the healing comet Chiron in your sign, helping you triumph over a personal obstacle. For a moment, it might feel like the world is against you, but consider it a cosmic test. Instead of backing down, defend your own honor and beliefs. Your so-called enemies are simply confused about what your motives are. By explaining the method behind your madness, you'll turn your critics into rabid fans. Talk about a turnaround!

This Venus-Chiron combo also sounds the call for self-love. Do something kind for yourself when the hump-day blues hit: A massage and mani-pedi can be a pick-me-up, but then go deeper. Book a session with a healer, guru, coach, spiritual guide or other practitioner who can help you parse through your pain and find the golden rays of light. Suffering is optional, Pisces, and the sooner you call on support, the happier you'll be. If you don't have the funds for a private session, find a small circle devoted to healing or soulful development; even a guided meditation with a group will do wonders to uplift you.

Socially, you'll want to tighten up the radius of your inner circle this week. Popularity can come with a price, watering down the intimacy of your bonds. Make an effort to be more authentic with your entourage. A few people will be displeased, but that's not your problem. Keep-it-real connections are far more rewarding at the end of the day, and if dropping the mask means fewer people to call, c'est la vie. The relationships that remain will be far richer!