Things are starting to heat up, and I don’t just mean the weather. As the Sun begins to leave its trine with Saturn, it enters a sextile with Mars. This will give all of us a boost of energy and passion — but it’s a boost that can get the better of us if we’re not careful.
If you can, try to pour yourself into something productive — something that drives you forward and makes you feel alive. You’ll get a lot done.
But achievers beware: Mars and Saturn aren’t known for their kindness and generosity. When they come into the mix, tempers may flare. This is especially true if you’re not paying attention to where you’re going.
Think of the coming conditions and the way you’ll navigate them as something akin to trying to get someplace on foot on Commercial Street in the high season: It’s important to try to be kind and conscientious when you’re sharing space with others.
ARIES
March 21 – April 19
Caring for the needs of others is a virtuous thing, but is it happening at your own expense? Try turning things a new way: If you build yourself a ladder, others can also climb it. What you do for yourself can benefit others, if you’ll let it.
TAURUS
April 20 – May 20
This infusion of passion is good for you. If you work from a place of passion, you’re capable of inspiring others to do the same. Here’s the starting place: show up as your best self.
GEMINI
May 21 – June 20
If you’re choosing between working from your strengths or improving yourself where you have weaknesses, now’s the time to choose your strengths. Allow them to shine and the rest of you will grow accordingly.
CANCER
June 21 – July 22
You know that no one has the full story, and all you can do is act with the information you have. But don’t forget that you also have what your instincts tell you. If those two things are in opposition, go with your gut, Cancer.
LEO
July 23 – Aug. 22
If things seem to be changing quickly and dramatically for you lately, don’t swim against the current. Consider yourself in a riptide where you have to swim sideways until you can redirect for shore. Fighting the current will just tire you out.
VIRGO
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
Communicate your thoughts with dignity and respect. No one likes to be talked down to. And you’ll get better results when you are clear about your intentions. Don’t beat around the bush.
LIBRA
Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
The relationships you cultivate are a clear reflection of who you are — for better and for worse. When they give you trouble, remember that it’s complicated to understand why people behave the way they do. All you can do is control how you respond.
SCORPIO
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
If you feel that the progress you’ve been making is slowing and you’re taking a turn in the opposite direction, don’t panic. Think of it as an opportunity to fix any mistakes you’ve made along the way.
SAGITTARIUS
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
When you do anything worth doing in this life, there will be complications and you’re going to second guess yourself, Sag. If something is working, trust the process and keep moving.
CAPRICORN
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
What may seem like a solid plan doesn’t always play out as expected. Being too rigid can make things much more difficult than they have to be. If you’re willing to compromise, you may just end up in a better place than you expected.
AQUARIUS
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
Sometimes you just have to give in to passion and see where it takes you. Be prepared to get on a strange road to experiences you never thought could happen.
PISCES
Feb. 19 – March 20
Passion may push you forward, but remember there’s always time to pause, assess, and adjust. Don’t be forced into making decisions prematurely. There are always more options than you think there are.
