Taurus Weekly Horoscope

What exactly happened to that mellow, sleeping Bull? There’s fire coming out of your nostrils this week as Mercury turns retrograde in your intense eighth house. Little things will have a way of getting under your skin for the next few weeks. Counteract this by keeping stress to a minimum. It’s all too easy to take things personally, and even get a little vengeful when they don’t go your way now. If you find yourself going down a jealous, obsessive, “I’ll show you” trail, get a hold of yourself and fast. It’s not that you would gore anyone with those Bull horns (let’s hope), but the insidious comments you make about people can start a fiery feud.

Rewind and be kind. If you must vent, do so to a neutral, levelheaded third party who can talk you down from the tree. Consider this damage control. Gossiping should be a no-go—tone down the snark! Secrets will hold allure during this Mercury retrograde, and you’ll also want to avoid getting tangled up in other people’s webs. See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil: that is your mantra until November 26.

There are positives to this Mercury retrograde. As it falls in your eighth house of sensuality and erotic power, you can reconnect to your mojo in a major way. Take a dance class (S-Factor, anyone?), dress in fabrics that feel amazing next to your skin, redo your bedroom with a twist of boudoir. An old lover could return—although it may only be a temporary affair. If you’re coupled, this Mercury retrograde allows you to create deeper intimacy with your sweetie and finally have an opportunity to rock those lacy, racy underthings for a receptive audience. Just watch out for your own possessive streak. Slapping ownership papers on anyone can be a buzzkill now. If there are trust issues to address, you won’t be able to sweep them under the rug this week—nor should you. Just make sure they are grounded in reality rather than a projection of your past hurt from other relationships.

Retrogrades rule the past, and someone you shared finances or resources with once before could return. Flip through your contact database and call people from your past. These reunions may result in a future business deal or other form of financial compensation for you. On Saturday, foggy Neptune wakes up from a five-month nap and powers forward in your eleventh house of groups. Who’s on Team Taurus, and who is playing in another league? As Neptune gets its groove back, you’ll have a clearer picture of who you can trust and who’s gotta go. Working in a more collaborative environment can appeal to you now. You’ll get by with a little help from your friends, so don’t be afraid to call on them if you need support with taking a mission to the finish line. You’ve been there for them, Bull, and the payback is long overdue.