Chiron in Aries

Chiron in Aries - Self-Determined Independence

"The air is full of ideas. They are knocking you in the head all the time. You only have to know what you want, then forget it, and go about your business. Suddenly, the idea will come through. It was there all the time."

— Henry Ford

There are a number of significant changes in the overall atmosphere this week that signal the beginning of a dramatic shift in the environment and a surge in intellectual insights. First, Mercury turns direct to begin the week, offering a boost in intellectual insight and improving mental acuity. Intellect produces an extra surge of insight when the Sun conjuncts Uranus mid-week, also bringing a significant dose of independent thinking. Chiron arrives in Aries this week. Chiron in Aries even further encourages independence. The Sun arrives in Taurus on Thursday evening, giving a boost to our tenacity and our determination to express ourselves fully. Finally, Saturn turns retrograde this week, encouraging us to look back at our previous experiences for clues about how to bring our unique perspective to whatever challenges or tasks that we're facing right now. With all of these changes, we might expect to face some daunting challenges. However, we seem to be offered as much support as we can handle this week. What seems to be most crucial is that we resist the temptation to approach this environment with purely self-serving motivations or a desire to control or coerce others. Rather, we need to make the most of our own unique talents and perspectives to contribute to the greater good.

After a slow start, excitement builds on Sunday as we barrel towards a New Moon (6:57 PM 26° Aries) conjunct Uranus. Expect surprises! A few self-doubts creep up on us Monday. We'll need to avoid extravagance and look for simple solutions. Confidence rebuilds quickly on Tuesday and we may find ourselves in an impulsive, risk-taking mood as the Sun conjuncts Uranus. Wednesday requires that we 'roll up our sleeves', dig in, and face challenges head on. Our efforts are well-supported and great achievements are possible. The Sun's arrival in Taurus on Thursday adds tenacity to this week's electrified intellectual insights. However, we need to guard against coercive tactics that are aimed at ego-gratification and stay in our own lane. Material security becomes especially important on Friday. We may need to slow down, take time to consider, and remember that 'Time Takes Time'. Our perspective on 'success' becomes an important element in our thinking on Saturday — how do we gauge our success? The early morning Moon-Neptune trine offers some intriguing inspiration but we need to step up to the challenge of turning those dreams into tangible reality.

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