The week ahead is rather intense as the Sun crosses the South Node, highlighting the past, then forms a solar New Moon Eclipse. The week ends with a day in honour of mothers, which are symbolised by the Moon. This archived post, on the Moon, aspects and mothering, might be worth revisiting.
With the balsamic Moon phase in play until the eclipse on Thursday night/Friday morning, this week is perfect for working behind the scenes, laying low and completion.
The New Moon eclipse brings fresh energy and highlights new initiatives, until then focus on finishing whatever you’re in the midst of.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning have the Moon in Aries, encouraging action, decisiveness and drive.
Mercury and Mars align on Tuesday and Wednesday, helping you do something (Mars) about your ideas (Mercury). Information supports action then so if you need facts to motivate you, keep digging until you get what you need.
Mercury/Mars encourages choices, but prefers those made with thought and planning.
Wednesday afternoon – Saturday has the Moon in Taurus, which asks for a measured approach, and invites you to reconnect with the physical side of life. Pleasure, pampering and tactile experiences are encouraged.
Venus and the Eclipse
Venus enters Gemini five hours before the eclipse (Thursday afternoon, early Friday morning depending on your time zone), shifting the energy.
Venus is the eclipse ruler and her last minute sign – and mind – change suggests the eclipse won’t be quite what you expect.
The end of the week brings a lighter energy that makes it easier to adapt (Gemini is a mutable sign after all) to changing circumstances.
How are you handling the Taurus influx? Which house(s) do the current planets in Taurus energise for you?