A positive prelude to the summer that’s soon to be, the Sun’s annual passage through Gemini will have us scintillating — at least socially. Short trips, casual encounters, and an orderly home are staples of Gemini’s spontaneous raison d’être. Human connection — Gemini’s forte — will be primed in time for summer’s imminent revelry.
Nevertheless, one should expect a few bumps in the road, especially with a retrograde Mercury moving from Gemini, its home sign, back into Taurus. In addition to the inexplicably infuriating instances of “what-the-actual-f?” Mercury brings about, its mania will challenge us on more substantial levels while it’s in Taurus. You’ll likely be pressed to reassess your processes and your belief systems. Plan for the unexpected, especially in terms of your finances, because if there’s anything unstable there it will be all fall and no wind.
What’s more, Mercury’s challenging aspect to taskmaster Saturn will place extra emphasis on exceeding expectations. Lean into Mars’s conjunction to both Jupiter and Neptune for luck and imagination, respectively. You’ll need it.
Read your Sun sign for the “big picture” and your rising sign for “where the work is.”
ARIES / ARIES RISING
March 21 – April 19
Mars sextile Pluto: Draw upon your endless sexual energy for creativity. Use it to erect personal transformation.
TAURUS / TAURUS RISING
April 20 – May 20
Venus sextile Saturn: Your love for commitment extends even into your relationships, making you a great partner. But why do you take everything so seriously?
GEMINI / GEMINI RISING
May 21 – June 20
Mercury sextile Jupiter: Take a cue from Peter Pan — think happy thoughts and you can fly! (Well, you’ll at least find yourself on a path of optimism.)
CANCER / CANCER RISING
June 21 – July 22
Moon conjunct Neptune: You’re picking up on signals that might put you down. Instead of spiraling, turn your powerful emotions into compassion.
LEO / LEO RISING
July 23 – Aug. 22
Sun sextile Jupiter: I hope you’re feeling lucky because fate is on your side. Make the most of this most fortunate transit before it disappears!
VIRGO / VIRGO RISING
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
Mercury sextile Jupiter: Optimism abounds for you this week. Think big and execute your excellent decision-making for an outcome that will make you feel good.
LIBRA / LIBRA RISING
Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
Venus sextile Saturn: Take love seriously this week and avoid anything too transactional. You deserve to feel loved and valued.
SCORPIO / SCORPIO RISING
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
Mars sextile Pluto: Transform your sexual overdrive into a creative hyperdrive. The energy is the same but, for you, creativity will lead to personal growth.
SAGITTARIUS / SAGITTARIUS RISING
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
Sun sextile Jupiter: Opportunities abound this week to push you ahead. Fortune favors the bold. But she prefers the kind and the generous.
CAPRICORN / CAPRICORN RISING
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
Venus sextile Saturn: You understand the value of things — but what of yourself? Be with people who make you feel nothing less than 100 percent.
AQUARIUS / AQUARIUS RISING
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
Venus sextile Saturn: You are good at making others feels valued. And you love to feel likewise. Find companionship and make it worth your time.
PISCES / PISCES RISING
Feb. 19 – March 20
Sun sextile Jupiter: Luck is yours for the taking this week. It’s an ideal time to accomplish something. The Universe is giving you a boost.
