Author: Lynne Conant

Worry dominates the coming week as there is still a disconnection in communication. With 3 planets in Gemini we continue to experience a conflict in direction. Also, adding to the confusion is Mercury retrograde. All these factors combined add to our confusion and insecurity. Jupiter retrograde in Capricorn wants us to concentrate on the big picture but we can’t help drifting off into the past. Future expansion will come with the advancement of planetary positions in the next couple of weeks.

Saturn in Virgo helps direct our energies into practical and workable goals. This is just the influence we need given the current unsettling planetary configurations. We are reversing our need for illusory comforts and focusing on the present moment. Being in the moment provides security and reinforces our self.

Watch out for controlling and power seeking individuals in the coming couple of weeks. They cannot resist the temptation of taking over almost every situation. It probably isn’t worth a fight so continue with your own business as usual. Somehow the lack of attention moves these troublesome types on to other endeavors.

With 3 planets in the sign of Gemini, it’s going to be hard to get a handle on how this week will go. Gemini is famous for setting others off in two opposing directions. This week reinforces the idea that there are two different games in play and it will be important to keep your eye on your own ball. Gemini is a human sign so they will know how to make the best play especially when it comes to business. They can read your intellect. This will make a lot of people very nervous and it will lead to a week of unexpected surprises.

The Moon in Leo conjunct Mars in Leo gives the impression that this is a very high stakes maneuver. Look for people to spring unanticipated obstacles into your otherwise predictable working conditions. Is it a game? Be aware that there are some pretty aggressive people who won’t mind elbowing you out of the way if they have the chance.

We react to being pressured by moving ourselves out of a high profile position and into the background where it is less clear what our intentions are. A little subterfuge is always a good idea and a legitimate way of taking ourselves out of the target zone. Basically, no one will be able to dig up much and any bad feelings will disappear in the very near future. Stick to your guns.

The Sun, Venus and Mercury in Gemini bring about a pensive and nervous week ahead. It’s as if we are awaiting the other shoe to drop. This is just an overlay of anxiety that is permeating the air at this moment. Mercury is trine to Neptune so the fantasy aspect of our thinking is being stimulated. Try using some magical thinking to get yourself through this difficult and trying week. Give yourself the benefit of the doubt.

The Moon will be in square aspect to Mars so this adds to the nervous feeling of being perhaps isolated or not in touch with the powers that be. You’ll have to rely on your instincts or connection to higher knowledge to get you through the land mines that lay ahead. I don’t mean to alarm you, as this is a good exercise in judgment and concentration. Move ahead cautiously.

This is a week when you will need to get down in the trenches. This is not an enviable job as it taxes our whole system. Keep your energy steady and focused and this will result in a victory. You feel as if some options are slipping away when in fact a new tide of opportunities is arriving. Good fortune follows the courageous one.

The Sun in Gemini and the Moon in Aquarius make for a very rational week ahead. There is harmony in our thinking, we feel on track. We may be batting around a lot of new ideas that have come to us only recently or we may have resigned to a less combative approach. Whichever, things seem more comfortable. We have Venus in Gemini as well and it’s just peachy.

Mars in Leo will be opposed by the Moon in Aquarius but this will only be a momentary shot in the arm that leads us to keep pushing on many fronts. We must make progress. If you are not moving forward then you must surely be falling behind. There are a lot of planets in Air signs and this keeps obstacles at a minimum. We float right through them.

Saturn in Virgo is trine Pluto in Capricorn which will go on for about 2 more years and causes us to set priorities. No more mucking about aimlessly. We must have intention. This is very good because it restores our self discipline that we have let slide for a long time. We feel like we have a purpose. We know where we are going and what we going to do when we get there.

People are what they are brought up to be. We are product of many influences, some conscious and some unconscious. Ideally, we would like to know what is in our unconscious and this is a life long task. It is important to become more aware of the unconscious as it can influence our destiny as much as our conscious choices. This process comes about astrologically by the interaction between the sun and the Moon.

During the week we have some influences that help to broaden our experiences and provide us with some valuable tools to go forward. Some will come from a consistent effort and others will come as a sort of revelation. When this happens, it can be a very liberating experience. Suddenly, things that have dogged you over time provide a new foundation for growth and learning. These things have forced you to get to your own truth.

Long term benefits can be gained by sticking to your plan. Plan your work and work your plan. By focusing your energy toward a specific goal you give great strength to your desires. Also, when you provide the necessary effort you are more likely to get help from higher influences that have the power to move mountains. It appears that you will get the added support that you need to get you to where you are going.

The coming week is going to be a roller coaster with information coming in from all directions. Serious considerations will come to light and it will be necessary to choose a position. You might have guessed that this moment was coming and your position may come as a tactical surprise to many. Keep your positive attitude and refuse to back down from your principles. Stand and deliver.

There are many people who can’t stick to their obligations. Unfortunately, things are cyclical and often the downward spiral of the cycle leaves people at odds with their commitments. Because these people are not too in touch with reality, they don’t know that their calculations are off the mark. This leads to delusions on a grand scale.

It’s good to know that “character is destiny”. If you have maintained your values, then you can count on yourself, the most important person from whom you can expect something. Keep pursuing the opportunities that come your way and be prepared to jump ship if necessary. Your loyalties should be not be wasted on those who have no intention of playing a fair game.

Discover your inner self and be free. The circumstances of life won’t give this to you, you’ll have to give it to yourself.

The court of public opinion is now is session. At least you will think so. People with their opinions will be coming out of the woodwork this week. Don’t ask but they’ll tell you just the same. Some weeks the planets seem to have a mind of their own. They refuse to cooperate. This is one of those weeks. Mars opposing Jupiter puts our energy opposite conventional wisdom. Why must we always try to paddle up stream.

With Moon in Capricorn trine Mercury in Taurus you might feel like you are awakening from some kind of slumber. Also, Mercury in Taurus is square to Neptune in Aquarius, it is unclear whether it is a dream that you can’t wake up from or is this really happening? The confusion will pass within a few days and you will feel like yourself again. But don’t be surprised if you feel like you have experienced an episode of vertigo.

Although, this continuous drag on your good nature seems to persist, don’t give in to feelings of depression or bad humor. Everything will start to improve in a big way very soon. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Given the pressures that you have endured over the past couple of years, you should be able to transition easily to a new and more comfortable state of mind.

The left hand should know what the right hand is doing. But it’s not always the case. This week brings about a disparity in expectations. What one thinks will happen, doesn’t. Venus square Mars in Cancer stirs up a lot of anxieties that go undetected until the last minute. Suddenly, we are not able to perform. Mars in Cancer is opposed to Jupiter in Capricorn. Emotional confusion stirs things up and prevents concrete action from being taken.

The Sun in Taurus is good for taking some time for rest and relaxation. The Sun is trine Saturn in Virgo. The month will be good for getting things done. Earth signs are very hard working. So Virgo & Taurus being earth signs help to open up new opportunities for practical advancement.

Expect some change in plans to upset your calm. Mars trine Uranus will bring about some deep seated feelings that you shouldn’t allow to destroy your tranquil state of mind. These feelings of angst will soon disappear and you will not suffer any permanent damage. There will be a transformation that will allow you to move ahead because until now you have not been able to break through this barrier. This will be a very good thing for your future. Let go of your fears and live a little.

You get an abundance of unwanted advice during this coming week. People at every stop will give you their opinion on what you should do about any and all of your problems. I’m sure they mean well but it is better to follow your own plan. You will have no one to blame but yourself if things don’t go as planned. Jupiter is square to Mercury and Mercury is conjunct the Sun so you can feel offended if people don’t respect your boundaries. Don’t overreact but consider the source.

Venus will be trine to the Moon so take some pleasant energy away from this aspect. The Moon in Leo is a little self centered while Venus in Aries confers great physical energy. Enjoy the combination of these two fire signs and treat yourself to an enjoyable activity. This week will be filled with some surprises especially connected with the general attitude of people around you. You’ll find a compassionate tone when dealing with serious subjects.

Pluto trine to retrograde Saturn continues to unravel many complex issues. Once these unconscious obstacles come to the surface, they will be dealt with in a constructive way. Don’t just scratch the surface as a deeper probing will reveal some self truths. Know yourself and you will know the others. Know the others and you will know yourself.

This is going to be a fiery week coming up although it doesn’t feel much like it now. There are 4 planets (a stellium) in the sign of Aries. Remember the words from that song “once there was a silly old ram, thought he could poke a hole in a damn….” Anyway, there is going to be a firestorm during the week ahead. The planets in Aries are the Sun, Moon, Mercury and Venus. Mercury and Venus are personal planets so you will feel yourself drawn into heated conversations.

Jupiter in Cancer is square to the moon in Aries. This will give a productive and contemplative tone to the influences that are around you. You will want to do the wise thing but actions are often dictated by our unconscious. We often do things because our instincts compel us to do them. It is difficult to become more conscious and to take responsibility for our actions.

Saturn is square Venus so we will have mixed feelings about our personal life. We will feel one minute like we are happy with our situation and unhappy the next minute. Try to find the areas of your life where you are blessed and realize that for every advantage is a disadvantage. Start to make peace with life and be grateful for whatever God has given you.