From the 25th -28th, warrior Mars squares off with power-hungry Pluto. Mars in Aries, the sign that it rules, can be quite fierce and it meets a formidable foe in Pluto in Capricorn as it fights to uphold the status quo. Under this influence the potential for violence or for other hazardous conditions can be tremendous, as tempers flare easily and people react badly when their desires are thwarted. This a battle between the maverick vs. the established order. Where you have early Aries in your natal chart is where you want to bravely forge ahead and where you have early Capricorn is where you want to resist change and maintain power. In this particular battle, Mars in Aries is the stronger opponent. He may not necessarily win, but he can certainly upset the order of things. This is a very dynamic time for Aries, Cancer, Libra, & Capricorn. Change will happen whether you want it to or not!

Fiery Mars joins unpredictable Uranus in Aries from the 21st - 23rd making for a highly explosive mix. This is a potentially hazardous time, as there could be danger from natural disasters, accidents, or mere human explosiveness. Aries are even more headstrong and reckless than usual. Libras would do well to avoid volatile people and situations altogether. Cancer could experience career chaos while Capricorn deals with domestic drama. For everyone, wherever you have 8 degrees of Aries in your natal chart, caution is advised.

The Sun and Venus traveling together in Pisces quite literally make beautiful music, art, fashion, and whatever else is pleasing to the senses. This is a time for dreamers, creatives, and romantics to work their magic! While Pisces runs this show, Cancer, Scorpio, Taurus, and Capricorn also benefit from a well-needed dose of fairy dust. Hey Virgo, good luck getting people to play by the rules! Over the next few days, everyone should be able to experience a bit of bliss wherever you have late Pisces in your natal chart.

For the first 3 weeks of March, taskmaster Saturn is in harmonious aspect to transformative Pluto. When these powerhouse planets work together, incredible feats can be accomplished, as you are capable of working with great discipline and tremendous willpower. They are even more powerful because they are in mutual reception (Saturn is in Scorpio, which is ruled by Pluto and Pluto is in Capricorn, which is ruled by Saturn). Focused work, force of will, and reformation are characteristic of this dynamic pairing of planets. Where you find transiting Saturn and Pluto in your natal chart is where you can work to bring about powerful and long-lasting transformation in your life. This is an especially promising time for both Scorpio and Capricorn. However, everyone can make huge strides toward reaching a life-transforming goal provided that they are willing to do the work.

Friday’s New Moon in ambitious Capricorn joins up with jack-of-all-trades Mercury inspiring us to be super productive! This is likely to be a very hectic time filled with negotiations, appointments and errands. Even though we’re working hard, the affable nature of Mercury tends to lighten the mood. This is a great time to begin a new project or to devote a huge chunk of time to clearing existing tasks off our plates. This is the time of the year when Capricorn shines! Taurus and Virgo can achieve a lot during this time, as well!

Capricorn, Aquarius, & Pisces, here’s your Mercury in retrograde:

Capricorn: An old friend may come back into your life or you may reconnect with a group that you used to be a part of. Don’t be hasty in dismissing your past. This trip down memory lane will allow you to re-examine former associations and decide whether or not they could bring some value to your future.

Aquarius: It’s not that the career progress that you’ve made is coming to a halt. It’s more like you’re being given an opportunity to review your recent activities and to improve upon the work that you’ve already done. Don’t sweat the fact that you’re retreading old ground. This do-over may uncover mistakes that you were previously unaware of which can be a real job saver!

Pisces: Your efforts at expanding your horizons may be filled with hoops to jump through and unexpected hurdles. Travel can be a real pain in the ass. Keep copies of your passport and other pertinent documents handy. Have a plan B and a plan C. If you’re in school, use this time to review what you’ve recently learned. You may not be as prepared as you really need to be to advance to the next level.

Monday’s powerful Full Moon in Taurus shows us both where our power lies and where we are stuck and are likely to face opposition from others. A trine from Pluto enables us to make tremendous changes and reform in the material world. However, the opposition from rule-maker Saturn indicates that we will be challenged to demonstrate the validity of our ideas and plans. Only the strong will thrive. This is a challenging time for Taurus, as your vital energy is at its lowest point of the year. This is a time for you to take baby steps rather than making a huge leap. For Scorpio, it’s a matter of learning how to manage new responsibilities and added pressure. Virgo and Capricorn should do well with bringing matters to completion and manifesting their goals.

Wishing peace and safety to all of m friends in the path of the storm!

Saturn in Scorpio and what it means for Capricorn, Aquarius, & Pisces:

Capricorn: In recent years, you have excelled at being a star in your own right. Now it’s time for you to join your efforts with others and learn how to be more of a team player. Both friends and colleagues may assign you responsibilities that you would rather not have. However, if you want to develop healthy relationships and play nicely with others, you had better step up and do your part.

Aquarius: If you have properly prepared yourself to advance in your career, then you will see the manifestation of your efforts while Saturn is in Scorpio. This is the time to make your mark and to advance your career to the next level. If you haven’t done your homework, then you will need to double your efforts in order to get ahead now.

Pisces: Let’s hope that you’re not to cool for school because that’s exactly where you should be headed now. You need to deepen your knowledge and expand your skill set so that you’ll have better career options in the years ahead. Broadening your horizons will require patience and discipline, as the experience that you seek now will demand that you dedicate yourself to its attainment with a single-minded focus.

And we’re back! Saturday’s Full Moon joins wild Uranus in war-ready Aries, amplifying the battle between Uranus and Pluto that has been creating tumult both on the world stage and in our personal lives all summer. Be warned that this is a potentially explosive time, as tempers ignite and people act before considering the consequences of their actions. Sensitive conversations and dangerous situations should be avoided. If you push, your opponent is likely to push back with much more force than you anticipate. This can be an especially volatile time for those born between March 23rd - 30th, June 24th - July 1st, September 26th - October 3rd, and December 24th - 31st.

Okay kids, it’s time to put on your big girl/big boy pants and deal with some hardcore reality. Through Thursday warmonger Mars will be clashing with taskmaster Saturn in peace-loving Libra. Translation - ‘No, we can’t all just get along’. Not when authority figures want to restrict your actions and mavericks want to recklessly break the rules. This can be not only stressful, but potentially hazardous. Those born late in Libra may experience serious internal unrest, while those late Aries, Cancer, and Capricorn may feel bullied by others. This is a good time for hard work, but it may be difficult to gauge your progress under this influence. Here’s your mantra for the week - “If you don’t start any trouble, there won’t be any trouble.” Well, one can hope….