"Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference."

— Jane Goodall

The current, waxing lunar cycle keeps us focused on the process of rebuilding our connection to the world around us without abandoning our own individuality. Venus continues her retrograde motion, keeping us on edge, skeptical, and potentially suspicious of others who we may actually need in some way. We find ourselves on an incredibly steep learning curve this week as we reach the 1st quarter phase of this lunar cycle. We may find that our demand for freedom keeps us stuck if we aren't inclined to allow others the same freedom that we're demanding. When we try to work towards a 'greater good for the greatest number' [...]

"I have only one thing to do and that's
Be the wave that I am and then
Sink back into the ocean"

— Fiona Apple

Pluto turns direct at the beginning of this week, adding deep, foundational power to the innovative, energetic forward motion of Mars in Aquarius, which turned direct a few weeks ago. Our efforts begin to show tangible, lasting results. However, by the end of the week, Venus will have turned retrograde in Scorpio, plunging us into a wilderness — 40 days and 40 nights — where we need to reconnect with our true value — the meaning and importance of our unique place in the Universe. The question of responsibility is where the journey begins. [...]

"Pressure comes from a lack of preparation. "

— Colin Kaepernick

The Sun arrives in Libra, the sign of Justice and Balance at the end of this week. As the Sun moves through the last degrees of Virgo over the course of the week, it is as though we are provided a trail of breadcrumbs — minuscule details to follow. In essence, by following the breadcrumbs, we are preparing ourselves to better understand the developing view of a bigger picture. We may find ourselves continuing to struggle with uncertainty and vacillation but by keeping a narrow focus on the details, we should be able to make significant progress. Mars moves back into an impatient square to Uranus and approaches the South Node in Aquarius. With Mars square Uranus, self restraint is [...]