There is quite a bit of unsteady, impulsive, recklessness at play in this week's environment, but the Leo pride is on full display, prompting a strong desire for reassurance and support. The challenge is stepping back from the desire to gain that support from external sources (other people) and look within for the validation and reassurance we are craving. Our immediate environment may play a highly significant role in how well we are able to navigate the [...]

This week helps us to 'Gear Up' and get moving right along with Mars, which is rapidly accelerating following the six week long retrograde period (which ended a little less than two weeks ago). The Moon is increasing in light, giving us more and more ability to see where we want to go and the Martian energy is finally supplying us the fuel we need to really 'get this show on the road!' Venus and Mercury move from shy, cautious Cancer to bold and outspoken Leo. There is a strong streak of independence on display so [...]

Mars stations and turns direct this week, which essentially puts self-assertion and will-power in limbo. The week is bracketed by some confusing Neptune/Pisces energy, beginning with a Pisces Moon on Sunday and ending with a particularly foggy Sun/Neptune trine on the following Saturday. There are a variety of confusing exchanges and vague intentions on both sides of a week of tension and frustration, when we may ineffectually struggle to find some way to take direct action. The positive side of Neptune offers deep faith and inspiration. The blind corner produced by the extended Mars/Uranus quincunx requires [...]