Mars Square Sun: Avoid unwanted conflicts
The week, and first day of the new month, sees Mars, the planet of our drive, willpower and self-assertion, square with the Sun, the centre of our personality, vitality and creativity. This may cause you to start the week feeling irritable and impatient. You may feel challenged by people and circumstances to defend your goals and intentions. It is best during this time to avoid offensive reactions to this as this could lead to further knocks to your confidence and strength. Right now, it is better to reach a compromise in challenging situations or retreat and lick your wounds.
You may become aware of pent up anger, resentment, or frustrations. Be prepared to channel these energies constructively to avoid unwanted conflict, accidents or exhaustion. This is a great time for exercise or a hearty walk.
Venus in Aquarius: Independence and Freedom
The year’s Aquarius energy is at its strongest this week when, on Monday, Venus joins Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury and The Sun in the rebellious, humanitarian sign. Venus will stay in Aquarius until 26th February, overlapping the Sun’s period of vitality and creativity in the sign and bringing desire, beauty and love into the innovative melting pot. With Venus in Aquarius, we may be feeling a strong need for more space, independence and freedom within our relationships. New romantic or social relationships during this time may be a little unconventional, exploratory or experimental.
Venus begins this transit trine with the Moon. This harmonious aspect between the planet of love and desire and the planet of our emotions, intuition and unconsciousness will bring love, tenderness, harmony, and friendship. This transit also enhances feelings of intimacy, sensitivity and romanticism. Moon transits are short lived so make the most of this day to relax and have fun with loved ones. Nurture and protect your family, cuddle and kiss them.
With Venus in Aquarius and the Moon in Scorpio, any hidden creative, artistic or musical potential can surface so this is a great time to explore something new or rekindle a lost talent.
Enjoy this peaceful respite because the coming few weeks may well bring us some shake-ups and disruptions!
On Saturday, February 6th, Venus moves into a Conjunction with Saturn, forming a super planet in Aquarius. This may bring you new business opportunities or partners. This is a great day to put yourself and your desires out there. Show off your skills, talents and knowledge. Network and see where it takes you.
The following day, Aquarius Venus squares Uranus in Taurus. This is a time to expect the unexpected. This may rock the stability of your relationships. You may feel unexpected or surprising urges, a desire for change and excitement or an increased need for freedom and excitement. This may test your patience within relationships. Plan something different, fun and entertaining to absorb this energy and avoid focusing any frustrations or impulses in directions you may regret later. If you are looking for change in your relationships, this is a great time to try something new or experiment.
Mercury Retrograde: New Ways of Thinking
Mercury started its backward spin at the end of last week, making this the first full week of its first retrograde of the year. See last week’s Astro Forecast for more information and a tarot spread to explore how this energy will impact you and how to make the best of it.
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