With the Sun, Jupiter, Mercury, and the Moon transiting the waters of Cancer at the beginning of this week, we’ll all be exploring our emotional depths, though this is especially true for Cancer and the other water signs, Scorpio and Pisces. At least they’re all comfortable diving in.
Luckily, Mercury and Luna move quickly, transiting into Leo, which should encourage us to be confident in our self-expression and find balance between the emotional and intellectual parts of our lives. Just in time for the start of Circuit … I mean, Independence week.
The Sun and Jupiter’s ongoing sextile with Mars brings a bit of heat and purpose to the decisions we make.
Venus’s conjunction with Uranus will play a role in how we perceive beauty and the strange. That will mean opportunities to learn that sometimes what is on the surface isn’t quite as attractive as what’s beneath and that the converse is also true.
ARIES
March 21 – April 19
Responsibilities, both personal and emotional, demand attention. The urge to give in to your emotions will be strong but should be tempered with more intentional actions. Don’t forget to take care of yourself.
TAURUS
April 20 – May 20
You may gain some surprising insights about yourself and what you value this week. But don’t forget that change is inevitable and can lead to richer and more authentic experiences.
GEMINI
May 21 – June 20
Boldly proclaim who you are and what you stand for this week. As you bring fire, passion, and confidence to the way you speak, make sure you’re also receptive to the messages you receive in response.
CANCER
June 21 – July 22
You’ll find your energy is amplified this week. Your empathy naturally takes a central role in everything you do, so don’t ignore it. But be sure you can differentiate between your own emotions and the emotions of others.
LEO
July 23 – Aug. 22
Your wit and charm are honed to a razor’s edge this week, so use them wisely. Clear communication and listening are both important: don’t trade one for the other. Think dialogue, not a monologue.
VIRGO
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
Don’t let efficiency take precedence over compassion. You’re fueled by productivity right now, but that doesn’t mean you can ignore all else. Be kind to yourself and those around you.
LIBRA
Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
Harmony is your word for the week. But conflict will arise, whether you like it or not. The question for you is what you can bring to each situation to restore harmony.
SCORPIO
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
Remember that you can be critical while also being compassionate. Yes, a “compliment sandwich” can be annoying, but as Mary Poppins said, “A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.” And your words can be, well, medicinal.
SAGITTARIUS
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
Ground your optimism in reality. Big dreams require big plans. Don’t believe that just because you want something badly it will magically appear before you.
CAPRICORN
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
Resisting change is thematic for you, so here we go again: you need to adapt to it. If you see that as weakness, then you’re missing the bigger picture. What doesn’t change becomes outdated and obsolete.
AQUARIUS
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
You are the narrator of your own story. Pay attention to how your mind is speaking to you and how you respond. It’s good to be honest with yourself, but there’s no need to be cruel.
PISCES
Feb. 19 – March 20
Your sensitivity is heightened this week, and if you’re not careful, you may face some painful experiences. Just keep your eyes, ears, and heart open. It helps to be respectful of boundaries, including your own.
