"The earth is my body, my head is in the stars."

— Maude (Harold & Maude)
Colin Higgins

As we move through the 'waxing phase' of the powerfully intuitive lunar cycle, we may find ourselves struggling when various elements of pragmatism are introduced. We also have a rather surprising need to feel some kind of 'emotional safety' which may present conflicts with our creative vision or goals. Our vision continues to be fed by powerful — even stubborn — determination but it may not really be at all supported by the 'facts on the ground' — essentially, reality. Our dreams, fueled by a sense of destiny and strong intuitive guidance, need to find [...]

"Don't try to comprehend with your mind. Your minds are very limited. Use your intuition."

— Madeleine L'Engle

Mercury turns retrograde in Pisces this week which produces waves of foggy confusion but also inspired, intuitive creativity. Mars arrives in Capricorn to begin the week. In Capricorn, Mars is 'exalted' and finds structure to channel our energy into productive efforts. However, in Pisces, Mercury retrograde means that our intellectual capacity is 'clipped' and fuzzy. We need to rely on intuition in order to navigate this week's shifts, which feel particularly challenging in terms of [...]

"Let's face it, life is a constant challenge. It's full of unexpected detours that no one but you can navigate."

— Sheryl Crow

This week's environment is particularly erratic and unpredictable. Mars in Sagittarius keeps us actively searching for the 'ways and means' to pursue the creative vision that was stirred by last week's Mars-Neptune square. Our challenge is to find some way to effectively articulate that vision and find helpful allies. Quick judgments and restless impatience may keep us quite stirred up this week, ahead of Saturday's Leo Full Moon [...]