One of this week’s feature aspects is an activating sextile between energetic Mars and lucky Jupiter.
As the action planet, it’s to Mars that astrologers look for insight about motivation, assertiveness and drive. Mars represents the ‘I want!’ principle, the idea being that if you want something you are more likely to do something about getting it.
The symbol for Mars is a circle with a pointy arrow shooting off it. I always see this as the arrow of desire, which points to where you’re going. Right now, Mars is in detailed loving Virgo, demanding a precise approach.
Mars aligns with Jupiter, the planet of thinking big midweek (Tuesday – Thursday).
Action can be over the top, but this may mean getting a lot done.
Jupiter is rather blessed right now. Cancer is Jupiter’s exaltation sign, which adds positivity and potential to Jupiter’s already abundant nature. In addition, Jupiter is in the part of Cancer known as his own terms. While Jupiter may be retrograde, he’s got a lot to offer, though he could use a boost getting started.
As Mars symbolically hooks arms with Jupiter, firing up the engines so to speak, you may find it easy to connect with someone to support your dreams.
You may be inspired (Jupiter) to act (Mars) on your vision (Jupiter).
This can be an uplifting, motivating alignment. Desire blends with a sense of possibility.
The old saying ‘Fortune favours the brave’, with fortune being Jupiter and brave being Mars, suggests that while it may be a lucky aspect, you can make your own luck through acts of courage.
What leaps of faith are you taking? Can you see the energising influence of Mars helping you take action?