For many of us, it’s the first week back at work after the holiday silly season. Don’t know about you, but I really enjoyed being ‘off the clock’ (like temporarily escaping Saturn!) and not having to worry about what was happening and when. Just going with the flow was lovely. I read some books, pottered around the house and even tackled a few pesky DIY projects.
As an aside, I have fallen in love with hooks. Hooks in the bathroom for towels and not quite clean/not quite dirty clothes! Hooks in the entryway for overflow coats and scarves! (Maybe towels if you’re in Summer right now) Hooks in kitchen cupboards for extra storage! Hooray for easy to hang, helpful hooks!
But what you might find more helpful is your week ahead astro overview, so with no further progressed Gemini Moon tangents, here ’tis:
In play all week: Destroying + Rebuilding with Saturn sextile Pluto
This aspect runs until April and shows the current few months to be ideal for cutting away the past or ridding yourself of what’s dead or no longer serving you. The rest of 2013 then becomes all about rebuilding and recreating so that you can better honour your truth in the present. For more on Saturn sextile Pluto, pop over here.
Mon/Tues: Mars square Saturn
This is a dynamic aspect that brings some frustration, as well as the need to recognise your strengths. Mars is the principle of will, Saturn the boundaries, effort, responsibilities or structure that your will must work around or towards. Long term goals and plans are in focus as you clarify how what you do today affects your tomorrow.
Limits are reached as you see where those proverbial lines must be drawn in the sand. Actions that come from the heart require a big effort now, but when it really counts, you’ll be able to dig deep. If you can’t it’s a sign that maybe you shouldn’t.
Your greatest power is the power of choice and what you choose to put your best energy into now helps create a foundation for your future. Be authentic, no matter how hard. It all comes down to how hard you’re prepared to fight. This aspect occurs between 10 Aquarius and Scorpio, so if you have planets at 10 degrees of any fixed sign, you’re most sensitive to this energy.
Wed: Venus into Capricorn
Venus leaves flirty, adventurous Sagittarius to get serious in earthy Capricorn. Relationships move into a more grounded space, as what’s realistic dominates desire. Venus has rulership over the earth signs during the day time, giving her a boost in strength and vitality. Consider the Venus areas of your chart/life and see how they pick up a little. For more on applying Venus, check out this post. Keep your feet on the ground love wise – Venus is in Capricorn until early February.
Moon in Sagittarius – the midweek Sag Moon lifts the energy, asking for an open minded approach to current events. After Mars’ tough meeting with Saturn in the early part of the week, the truth seeking Sag Moon gives Mars a boost mid week, helping you act authentically. Confidence flows helping you pursue your passions. Make like Nike and ‘Just Do It!’
Thurs: Venus/Neptune (+ the Moon)
Love is but a dream now, as the hopeful, dreamy idealism of Neptune blends with the heart. This can help stubborn hearts let go and let the love flow. If you’re naturally drawn to fairytale romance, you might find yourself caught up something too good to be true. Take perfect promises with a grain of salt now – with Venus in Capricorn, love can only be built on a solid foundation of truth and transparency.
Fri: Moon/Mercury
Curiosity draws you forward as an earthy Mercury/Moon meeting – in Capricorn asks for focus, organisation and a pragmatic approach. Responsibly deal with details. Be prepared to follow through on your commitments – or let others know when you’ve over committed.
New Moon in Capricorn (Fri/Sat depending on your time zone) more on this as it gets closer! For general New Moon wishing tips, pop over here
Sun: Venus/Uranus + Moon/Mars
This is a day for action, as well as spontaneity. Venus/Uranus says ‘expect the unexpected in love’. Moon/Mars demands progress and helps you overcome fear to take action.