This week, the intellectual and the physical are connected in the cosmos. Mercury in Leo is sextile Mars in Libra, and this creates a positive feedback loop between the two. That is, the planet of the mind imparts its mental clarity upon the planet of direct action, and vice versa.
Mars’s general aggression is smoothed over while it sits in the sign of diplomacy, a rare moment when Mars can solve conflict rather than create it.
Mercury is also transiting out of positive alignments with Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, strengthening the relationship between our world and cosmic events and the way we think about them.
While Mercury won’t sit still for long, this week is likely to be a productive one. There’s nothing we can’t accomplish when we put our minds to it, especially when we’re working together.
ARIES
March 21 – April 19
Don’t put off important matters. And not that you’d do this, but neglecting your responsibilities this week will lead to consequences you won’t like.
TAURUS
April 20 – May 20
Caring for yourself and others should take precedence over social pleasures. Your home, both your physical home and metaphorical ones, should be where you focus your attention and energy.
GEMINI
May 21 – June 20
Give yourself the platform you deserve and share your opinions and ideas. Drawing attention to yourself isn’t hard for you, so you should have no problem stepping into the spotlight.
CANCER
June 21 – July 22
A crab molts when it grows too big for its shell. You’re growing, and that may mean letting go of things that no longer serve you well. Whatever you’re holding onto is not as important as you think.
LEO
July 23 – Aug. 22
It will be empowering for you to step into the role of a caregiver this week. There is a nurturing aspect to your personality that you’re often reluctant to share. Caretaking is part of what defines you.
VIRGO
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
Let people believe what they like about you. Fighting against perception isn’t necessary when you know who you are. You can even use people’s assumptions to your advantage if you’re smart about it.
LIBRA
Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
You may be the cause of some friction in your social groups this week, especially if you’re not being fully honest with your friends. You might not feel the discomfort you’re causing, but you should be aware of its consequences.
SCORPIO
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
Where you focus your energy will determine whether your week is calm or incredibly chaotic. Neglecting responsibilities or spreading rumors could be your ruin.
SAGITTARIUS
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
Don’t cling to relationships — just let them wax and wane at their own pace. We can’t cling to summer just because we don’t want to face the reality of the seasons ahead. It’s time for you to prepare.
CAPRICORN
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
As a conflict gets resolved, you can either spin the narrative to put yourself in the best light or be honest with yourself and take responsibility for your part in it. Accountability isn’t just for other people.
AQUARIUS
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
Your dreams of a better future will sustain you — they can be an endless wellspring of empowerment. Just watch out for self-aggrandizing behavior as you move toward them.
PISCES
Feb. 19 – March 20
Giving up in a conflict is not the same as losing. Sometimes stepping away is far more meaningful than anything you might have gained by continuing the fight. Think about the possibilities to come when you put your energy somewhere else.
