HAPPY HERMES, THE ISLAND ASTROLOGER: Love the Edit
Oof! We’ve made it through another eclipse season, and this one was a bit of a doozy with the addition of Neptune’s move into Aries. What changed for you in the past two weeks? What feels different? Eclipse season brings momentous endings that enable momentous beginnings, and it is our challenge to remain steadfast amongst the tumultuousness. Neptune’s ingress into Aries marked the beginning of a new 14-year period of unexplored intuitions, unexpected dreams, and bringing our highest ideals into practice. Big shifts. Now that we are on the other side of these transitions, we are integrating all that has changed. This week’s astrology is comparatively calm, so let your eyes adjust to the light and gaze upon the new terrain with curiosity. The astrology doesn’t stop, however, and Mars in Cancer is forming a 120-degree trine to the conjunction of Saturn and retrograde Venus in Pisces. Under this sky, we are offered the chance to review our relationships, creative endeavors and/or financial matters with greater maturity and authority, allowing us to make hard but necessary choices. Mars is offering the courage to seek emotional growth through this process while giving us the energy to persevere. We are reminded it is OK to say “No” to what we love and to love what tells us “No.”
Here are your horoscopes for Mars in Cancer trine Saturn conjunct retrograde Venus in Pisces. Read for your rising and sun signs.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
There is a lot of activity and movement occurring around home and family right now, and you are courageously planting your roots where they can be nourished. All of this activity is helping you learn that your heart can sometimes lead you astray, but you have the strength to be your own parent and say “No” to the things that do not serve your higher interest. Trust your conscience.
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
Is there a lot of communication going on around you right now? Emails. Phone calls. Running into everyone at Publix. Take the messages you need and leave the rest behind. All of these ideas being thrown around are helping you to love your real support networks and set boundaries with those who waste time. You can be choosy with what you let in.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
Money in. Money out. Your bank account has probably been ebbing and flowing with some higher velocity, and you are actively navigating how your spending and earning reflects your personal values. All of that action is helping you to make tough decisions about what is and is not serving you at work. Honestly, it’s OK to turn down a promotion sometimes. A new opportunity could be waiting in the wings.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
You are getting active. Is it a new workout routine? A flurry of projects? Some fresh, unexpected attention? Whatever it is, your body and your charisma are working overtime. Follow the new adventures that are calling out to your heart, but be choosy. You can not go down all paths simultaneously, and sometimes the FOMO is the lesson.
Leo
July 23 – Aug. 22
Busy being alone is a perfect place to be right now, Leo. Your solitude is where your action is. At home workouts, solitary walks, and fighting with yourself are all on the docket. Use this contained fire to help you suss out how to use the resources you share with other people. Sometimes you invest and sometimes you sit out. How will you use your time, talent and treasure with others?
Virgo
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
Your social life is popping off. There is a flurry of activity with other people right now, so be sure that you are surrounding yourself with those who truly want what’s best for you. If you immerse yourself in support, you will find that you can pick and choose the more intimate partners in life that move you forward. Call in the partners who help, and cut off the partners who hinder.
Libra
Sept. 23 – Oct. 23
Work, work, work. You’ve got a lot of working energy going on right now, Libra. There’s some action and maybe some frustration happening in your place of work. Lots of projects or frustrating coworkers, perhaps. Use that energy coming at you from outside to help you be choosy about what you have control over. How will you choose routines that you love and cut out tasks that don’t support you? You control your micro, everyday actions.
Scorpio
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
Your world is expanding, and you are taking action to push yourself beyond your comfort zone. Whether it’s through travel, education or just shifting your mindset, you are in a moment of stepping up. Be mindful, though. Just because a door is open doesn’t mean you have to walk through it. Follow your bliss and turn down frivolity.
Sagittarius
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
Something is stirring in your depths, Sag. You’re working through some serious emotional material, and it may be playing out in your relationships or financial agreements. You’re used to flying free, but this moment calls for more structure. Make some loving choices about how you are engaging with your home and family. Call in family love and shut down any disregard.
Capricorn
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
Your relationships are in the hot seat right now. The people closest to you are either proving their worth or making you question their role in your life. This isn’t about burning bridges, but it is about defining your boundaries. Who deserves your time, energy and commitment? Answering this question will help you better define and find comfort in your familiar surroundings.
Aquarius
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
You’re getting into the nitty-gritty of your daily life, Aquarius. Routines, habits and the small details that keep everything running smoothly are demanding your attention. This is a time for tweaking, adjusting and setting yourself up for long-term success. Getting your habits straight will help you make important financial decisions.
Pisces
Feb. 19 – March 20
Your creativity and passion are front and center. Whether you’re diving into an artistic project, a romantic entanglement or a pursuit that sets your heart on fire, this is a moment to take action. But with Venus retrograde in your sign, this is also about refining what brings you joy. Not everything needs to be a masterpiece, and not every romance needs to last forever. Play, explore and let yourself edit as you go.
