The week ahead may be a rocky one. Or maybe you’ll find it particularly rewarding. The way it goes for you might depend on your ability to let go of conflict.
There are some not-so-pleasant aspects ahead: the Sun squares Mars, Mercury enters a square with Pluto, Venus moves into opposition with Uranus. Plus, there are five retrograding planets up there. All of this may cause some dysfunction and disturbance in daily life. You know the themes: personal conflict, disruption of power, cruelty — that kind of thing.
Now for the upside: the Sun trines Jupiter, and Venus trines Mars and Neptune, while the outer planets — Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto — all play nice, forming their own trines and sextiles. This sets us up for some rewarding experiences if dysfunction doesn’t get the best of us.
My best advice? Let go of the small stuff and work toward solutions. Don’t pursue conflict for conflict’s sake. Maybe this could be one of those rough weeks where we’re all the better for it.
ARIES
March 21 – April 19
Your need for nurturing is high this week. Pamper yourself and plan some low-stress activities with friends and loved ones. A slower pace is just what the doctor ordered.
TAURUS
April 20 – May 20
This week will be deeply emotional for you if you allow it to be. And that could have a big effect. Don’t ignore the chance to get in touch with your emotions and intuition.
GEMINI
May 21 – June 20
Take a deep look at the growth and progress you’ve made lately and throughout this year. Your ability to adapt is what got you here. Just don’t get too hung up on the idea of progress.
CANCER
June 21 – July 22
You’re in a growth period, so what happens over this week might not be exactly comfortable. Challenges, though, don’t have to be obstacles.
LEO
July 23 – Aug. 22
This is hard for you to see, Leo, but whether you hold onto resentment and anger or allow yourself to move on and grow is a choice.
VIRGO
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
It is forever frustrating that sometimes others have the power to stand in the way of your ever-practical way of fixing things. Remember that while your ability to solve problems is masterful, not everyone is as progressive as you are.
LIBRA
Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
Your deep ties to others are a source of great power and perspective. Dig below the surface of cerebral connections, reaching shared emotional truth.
SCORPIO
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
You can help people become better versions of themselves. This is not a call to fix other people but to offer support when you’re asked.
SAGITTARIUS
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
With every expansion comes the eventual contraction. You’ve spent a lot of time building your network of supporters, friends, and confidants. But a king or queen needs only a few advisers.
CAPRICORN
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
Life is full of lessons about what is worth holding onto and what’s not. If you’re too busy holding onto the past, the opportunities right in front of you will likely pass you by.
AQUARIUS
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
Some battles are worth losing. If you’re fighting for something truly important, let go of the small things. In chess, it’s like this: you’re going to lose a few pawns if you want to take the king.
PISCES
Feb. 19 – March 20
If it’s starting to feel like the tide is moving against you, try going with the flow. Not every journey follows a straight path.
