As the planets move into Taurus, they suggest we come out of our isolation and reorient ourselves outward, toward community and ideals. Yet with the Sun square Mars and Pluto, many of us may be struggling to care about anything but our own needs.
It’s important to keep in mind that selfish actions don’t always bring us closer to what we desire.
With Mars trine Venus, Mercury, Saturn, and Neptune (most of which are slowly transitioning out), we’re going to find that overindulgence leaves us feeling empty, and self-indulgence leaves us lonely.
The trick this week will be to think about what energizes you and avoid what leaves you feeling frail. Remember who and what are most important to you, and put your energy into taking care of them.
ARIES
March 21 – April 19
You have a lot to share, but it won’t do any good if your only concern is with being seen. Instead of trying to take the spotlight, be part of the ensemble for once.
TAURUS
April 20 – May 20
Taking care of your responsibilities may feel like a chore if you see them as standing in the way of your personal pursuits. If you’re inventive enough, you can figure out how to do both what you need to do and what you want to do.
GEMINI
May 21 – June 20
If you’re feeling tired and unmotivated this week, don’t fret. If you’ve put in the work, you will begin to see the fruits of your labor. Your world expands when you start to focus on what’s important.
CANCER
June 21 – July 22
The things you’re usually attracted to may strike you as tedious and dull this week. Maybe it’s time for a change. But start small, and focus on finding new ways to add excitement and joy to your life.
LEO
July 23 – Aug. 22
All work and no play makes Leo dull and listless. But all play and no work will be brutal on a lion’s bank account. You don’t have to live at the extremes. Try to strike a balance between the two.
VIRGO
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
Take a well-deserved break this week, even if it’s brief. Ceaseless productivity is not the virtue you think it is. You’re not a machine: take the opportunity to rest.
LIBRA
Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
Being forced to set boundaries, uphold rules, and systematically handle the day-to-day is hard for you, I know. But watching everything fall apart because you’re not doing those things is worse.
SCORPIO
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
While you may think you’re the cleverest person in the room, be careful not to underestimate others’ perceptiveness. Getting away with it is not as easy as it looks on White Lotus.
SAGITTARIUS
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
You are so busy taking on the world and shooting for the stars. You’ll get where you’re looking to go, but at some point you have to breathe and trust that the arrow will hit its mark.
CAPRICORN
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
The things that attract you also distract you. Overindulgence is a vice that you may want to avoid this week. Don’t get lost in the sauce.
AQUARIUS
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
Go toward your passion. Choose the path that you want to follow and follow it. Life will present challenges regardless of what you do.
PISCES
Feb. 19 – March 20
Your dreams and goals are going to be met on the other side of hard work and commitment. It won’t be easy, but your passion and drive will carry you through. Better a difficult task than a meaningless one.
