The season of the bull is here, the sign that exalts comfort and luxury over all else. This should be a period for rest and relaxation, but the cosmos may have other plans in store.
This week, the focus shifts away from the inner planets toward the outer ones, particularly Neptune and Pluto. Mars, the planet of war and wrath, joins them in the action.
As Mars ends its sextile placements with both Jupiter and Uranus, it continues its conjunction with Neptune and forms a sextile with Pluto. You can think of this as the big picture war as opposed to individual battles.
Neptune’s conjunction is particularly ominous, signifying a war of misinformation and illusion as well as literal maritime conflicts. Pluto, the planet of death, transformation, and held resources, adds an additional layer of intensity to the dynamic.
Keep an eye on Pisces, Scorpio, and Aries this week. They might be more confrontational than usual, fueled by these planetary influences. Tread carefully around them.
How’s that for relaxing?
ARIES
March 21 – April 19
Your wit and charm are an asset this week. You can get a lot done if you lead with honey before smacking them with medicine.
TAURUS
April 20 – May 20
It’s your season, Taurus. Take a nap; eat some cake. But remember, taking care of your community is part of taking care of yourself. Check in with your loved ones.
GEMINI
May 21 – June 20
You could be playing 3D chess, always thinking three moves ahead. People talk about Scorpio, but you’re the real evil genius. Put that brain power toward something good this week.
CANCER
June 21 – July 22
Allow yourself some peace and serenity this week. You need to safeguard your stability. If you’re not feeling it, be careful: you’re moving toward it. Feelings don’t lie.
LEO
July 23 – Aug. 22
Beauty, love, and comfort are your salves in a bitter world. The luxury of a long cat nap is in your future. Really. Get it while you can.
VIRGO
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
Sometimes you’re teaching lessons and sometimes you’re learning them. Whatever it is you’re experiencing, face it with the grace, humility, and the respect that you’d appreciate if the tables were turned.
LIBRA
Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
Finances and relationships will flourish if you tend them. Take time to assess how things could be better balanced. Do your due diligence, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised this week.
SCORPIO
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
Sad pop music could be your best friend this week. That’s the thing, Scorpio — the depths of your feelings are immense, but sometimes a light cry is all you need. Not everything is worth spiraling over.
SAGITTARIUS
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
Are you committed, or do you want to appear committed? Are you in this for the look or truly living? Long-term, you can’t “fake it ’til you make it.”
CAPRICORN
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
If you’ve moved through some tough stuff recently, take some time to reflect. You can’t always change things in the moment, but you can learn from them. Don’t beat yourself up; we’re all human.
AQUARIUS
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
Great heights and great depths go hand in hand. You may be reaching some depths, but it’s important to explore them, head in the cosmos, feet in the Mariana Trench.
PISCES
Feb. 19 – March 20
Your dark side may be showing itself, especially if someone has you feeling scorned. You know you could manipulate an army against your enemies if you tried, so please don’t.
