This week will have us dealing with some pretty intense transits, but here is one we should all beware of: Mercury and Saturn “cazimi” — that is, they enter the heart of — the Sun later in the week. Leading up to this, expect things to be rough.
Saturn is hypercritical and Mercury is hyperexpressive. Now, pair those two up and you get a recipe for a big ol’ foot-in-mouth sandwich. This is also happening in the sign of Pisces, so it goes without saying that all our blundering, unintended insults will be taken personally.
To put all this another way, temperance and empathy are going to be in great demand and yet in low supply. The consequences could be grave, depending on your sign. For Aries and Pisces, things are most likely to go south at work. For Libra and Scorpio, there’s more potential for rockiness in your relationships.
What can you do to get ready for all this? Be mindful of your words and of their effect on others. That’s always a good practice, but this week, do it like you mean it.
ARIES
March 21 – April 19
Passion is a great reason to start things but not a resource for sustaining them. If you’re working on a project, plan for the inevitability of things becoming boring. Slow down where you want to speed up.
TAURUS
April 20 – May 20
Stubbornly sticking to your beliefs and ideals may be preventing you from doing some serious good in the world. Don’t let your beliefs limit your ability to see the beauty in human nature.
GEMINI
May 21 – June 20
A shift in the way you understand things may affect you on a deep level this week. Instead of trusting your head, spend some time trusting your heart. You can’t think your way out of this emotional stuff.
CANCER
June 21 – July 22
Your domineering nature may be showing a little more than usual this week. It’s great that you’re a take-charge person, but can you try to lead from a place of kindness and purpose instead of dominance and control?
LEO
July 23 – Aug. 22
This week you may be prone to taking things personally. When you feel that coming on, ask yourself, “Is this really about me?” Then be honest with yourself about the answer.
VIRGO
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
Communication is one of the things you excel at. Now you just need to strive to do it with emotional intelligence — that’s your key to thriving this week.
LIBRA
Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
There is no right way to experience love and passion, but there are good ways to communicate your needs. You can be direct without being mean.
SCORPIO
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
You’re great at keeping things below the surface and out of view from others. While this isn’t always a healthy coping mechanism, it’s the way to go this week.
SAGITTARIUS
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
If you find yourself at odds with a loved one, allow yourself to stop and consider what the underlying issue is. Giving in to emotional triggers is going to blow up in both of your faces.
CAPRICORN
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
You may find that some things require maintenance right now. You wouldn’t wait until your car breaks down to change your oil. Apply that logic to your work and relationships.
AQUARIUS
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
You’re handling a lot of moving parts right now, and luckily you have the skills to do it. Juggling requires constant attention. Keep your eye on the big picture while you anticipate your next step forward.
PISCES
Feb. 19 – March 20
A quick decision may lead to frustration or even animosity in your personal relationships. Try not to be inconsiderate while still being true to yourself and your needs.
