Have you been having vivid dreams? Some so intense you could call them visions? The Sun’s approach toward Neptune climaxes this week with their conjunction — meaning they cross paths from our point of view here on Earth. This unites the powers of will and illumination, respectively. Their conjunction occurs in Pisces, the home of Neptune and the zodiacal sector of imagination, spirit, and reckless delusion. Dare to tread the magical landscapes of your inner worlds, but beware: mystic visions can be confused with self-deluding dreams. Those who believe in their own enlightenment are often the most deceived.
Meanwhile, Jupiter and Mercury also cross paths in Aquarius, where Mercury’s power is exalted. This combination brings an element of compassion to our insights, endowing us with the gift of seeing the bigger picture. When taken together with the Sun-Neptune conjunction, we have, this week, the potential to envision an empowered humanity that cares for its own.
When reading your individual horoscope, be sure to read your Sun sign for the big picture and your rising sign for where the action is. Sun signs represent our personalities, but rising signs represent how we express ourselves in the world.
ARIES
March 21 – April 19
Mars’s angle to Pluto pushes you to transform your sexual overdrive into a creative hyperdrive. These are, of course, the same energy, but one is better for growth than the other.
TAURUS
April 20 – May 20
The ongoing conjunction of Sun and Venus has you reaching new levels of amour. Neptune’s influence, however, may increase the potential for delusion.
GEMINI
May 21 – June 20
Mercury and Jupiter are joining forces to help you see the larger issues at work in humanity as well as the smaller. Take care to keep them both in perspective.
CANCER
June 21 – July 22
With the Moon square Neptune, separating the real from the unreal will require discrimination. Moods, mood-altering substances, and mysticism should be avoided.
LEO
July 23 – Aug. 22
The Sun’s romance with Venus continues, delighting your love life. Beware the incoming influence of Neptune, whose impractical dreaming may foster disappointing delusions.
VIRGO
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
Mercury’s conjunction with Jupiter brings compassion to your communications. When people present you with their problems, give them the gift of the bigger picture.
LIBRA
Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
Venus and the Sun are still intertwined, bringing passion and power to your love’s labors. Keep an eye out for delusions as Neptune creeps into bed with them.
SCORPIO
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
Pluto’s angle to Mars empowers your creativity by drawing upon your endless sexual energy. Use it for erecting personal transformation.
SAGITTARIUS
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
Jupiter and Mercury cross paths, delivering a healthy dose of compassion to your personal philosophy. Keep things in perspective for yourself and others.
CAPRICORN
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
Saturn’s hard angle to Uranus has you feeling like a law unto yourself. Rebelling against authority is a time-honored tradition, but stop yourself short of outright violence.
AQUARIUS
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
With Uranus and Saturn challenging each other, you’ll find you’re a bit more touchy than you care to admit. You don’t have to respect all laws, but don’t go breaking them just for amusement.
PISCES
Feb. 19 – March 20
Neptune’s square to the Moon has you knee-deep in dangerous delusions. Exercise caution deciphering what’s real and what’s not. Keep your moods private and avoid mind-altering substances.