You can't make this stuff up... Apparently, this fan has been around for a while, but he came to international prominence on the night of Neptune's station in Aries this week. Although Belgian, he's dressed as a viking, with the symbol of Neptune (Greco-Roman, not Norse) on his chest, in red.

Think About It... At midweek, the last quarter Moon meets with Saturn in Aries. We may be inspired to finish up projects & take care of business. Yet with Neptune stationing retrograde and Mercury already in reverse, it may be best to just go with the flow. A really poor day for practical decisions.

A Thousand Years a City, A Thousand Years a Forest - Indian Proverb

Hot Under the Collar... As Mars approaches his meeting with Uranus on the 4th, tempers are likely to be short and actions impulsive. Hopefully, meeting in Gemini will keep things on a verbal level, although watch out for road rage. Mercury retrograde square Eris, goddess of discord, doesn't help.

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Regal: With Jupiter in Leo for the next year, it's time to live from the heart (really, it always is). Focus on what gives you joy. The vibe tends towards creativity and romance. In the collective, it's a good time for royalty, entertainment, and probably overdramatic shows of pomp and power.

(Un)Certain: Mercury stations to retrograde tomorrow, and mishaps tend to multiply near the stations, so take care with transportation, communication, and technology. The start of this retrograde is a little 'extra' thanks to the Full Moon energy and Jupiter at the last degree of Cancer.

Illusions, Delusions, and Confusion... As the Sun squares Neptune over the next few days, unrealistic vibes prevail. Avoid practical decisions, but it's a great time for meditation, creativity, and fantasy. The last week of June has Mercury retrograding, so this advice extends into July.

With The Beetles... Each year as the Sun moves into Cancer, my backyard hosts brown crablike beetles. After Sol moves into Leo, they become a rarity. I don't make too much out of it, it's just a Cancerian peculiarity here at 40N, 73W. Still, it's kind of cool. Image by kellepics, via Pixabay

Solstice: Today the Sun is ticking off his last few hours in Gemini, heading for Cancer and the solstice (summer, if you're up north, winter, if you're below the equator). At his peak, or nadir, Sol begins to move in the opposite direction. Every peak followed by a valley, and vice-versa.

A Bump in the Road? The Moon joins Venus in Leo today, which should make for an upbeat and fun midweek vibe. Should. But both will oppose powerful Pluto this afternoon. Power struggles and accountability checks may lurk beneath good times. Phrase of the day: "This would be so good, if only..."

So, it's Monday... But Venus and Jupiter are meeting tomorrow in Cancer... enjoy yourself!!

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Shocking! The Sun has entered sociable Gemini, and for many of us it's time to get out and connect with community again after the long winter hibernation. Yet as we approach the weekend, Sol meets with Uranus, and everyone feels like doing their own thing. Break out of the box and try something new.

A Good Idea... We start this lunar cycle fast, with Mercury and the Sun meeting Uranus this week. Brilliant ideas, direct communication, and a striking need for independence buzz through the collective. While we may still be shaking off the sleepy feel of the new moon, it's time to get moving.

Getting Stoned: As we approach the Taurus New Moon, the lunar cycle is winding down. Yet on Thursday Luna is in Aries & we may feel like we 'should' be active, but lack energy. Keep expectations in check. The new moon is conjunct Algol, Medusa's head. Are we seeding something we'd rather not see?

Wrapping Up... We're at the last quarter moon, always a time of assessing and making decisions. What's working, and what isn't? Where do you want to reinvest or divest? With Luna in Aquarius, the focus may be on Big Picture matters. But the vibe is also good for socializing, especially with friends.

Stop Right There! Pluto stations to retrograde, casting a Scorpionic feel over midweek. Do your own thing, and let others do theirs. A bit of alone time can really help the day. Moon is in Cap, so do some work - but don't let frustration build.

Take It Easy... A void and waning Sagittarius Moon suggests we take a step back on Tuesday. Take care of routine tasks, and let yourself meander through the day. Tomorrow will have a very different, more intense, feel, as Pluto stations. You may feel the tension building beneath the surface today.

Volatile: The Scorpio Full Moon holds a great deal of tension, and potential for a powerful release. Luna likes neither being full nor being in Scorpio, & she has to contend with both as the weekend begins. Not everyone will have challenges, but beware of folks who are getting hot under the collar.

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Perspective... The waxing Libra Moon has stepped away from the other planets, shining back a little perspective. Midweek is an active, energetic time, great for taking care of what needs to be done. Thursday's void moon still has plenty of energy, but less focus: routine tasks are favored.

High Tech: Uranus enters Gemini today, beginning a 7 year stay. In Gem, Uranus fosters technology and innovation: supercharged this time around by a trine from Pluto. Expect rapid changes in AI & more. But Uranus in Gem also indicates small groups that can have a big effect. Think global, act local.

Cautiously Optimistic: As Luna waxes towards Jupiter, we're feeling upbeat and positive. Yet we're also aware that changes are coming, as Uranus meets Venus at the end of his 7 year stay in Taurus. Shake ups in romance & finance are possible. Plus, Luna is a bit overcautious in the sign of the crab.

Aries/Arise... True, this Aries New Moon is a time of fresh starts and new beginnings, in a sense it's a New Year's Day. With all the planets direct and many in fiery Aries, things are moving. Yet this is Mars' home sign: conflict and aggression are possibilities. Be assertive without being an ass.

Eye to I... Mercury meets Neptune at midweek, as we wane into the New Moon. Short answer: think of the next few days as a mini Mercury retrograde, but more so. As the planets meet in fiery Aries, we may see anger and aggression added to miscommunication: try to keep cool, and cut others some slack.

In Conclusion... We start the week with a waning Pisces Moon. Stick to routine tasks and don't push too hard this week. Take time to meander and meditate. With Mercury at the end of Pisces and moving towards Neptune, it could feel very "is Mercury retrograde?" until after Friday's new moon.

What Could Go Wrong? At midweek the Capricorn Moon wants work and diligence. Yet Luna tangles with Neptune early on Wednesday: the very opposite of practicality. Take care of routine tasks. Later in the day, get to work. Spring cleaning is a possibility. Last quarter suggests wrapping up projects.

Budding... We begin the week with the upbeat and outgoing Sagittarius Moon. Luna's waning, but still strong. It will hopefully (🙏) offer some contrast to the tense energy of the past week. Still, Sadge can be polarizing, so some issues may pop up. Explore, take an overview, try something new.

"What did you say? 🤨" The high energy of the full moon is still lingering: we may feel more tension today, as Venus squares Pluto above a Scorpio Moon. The urge to relax & enjoy contrasts with news of the world, simple pleasures may have to defer to more global concerns. Social tensions possible.

No Fooling! We begin April with the Libra Full Moon. The Aries Sun is about self-assertion and action. The Moon reflects back the Sun's light from sociable Libra. Aries is about "I" while Libra is about "Us." It's a theme that plays out all month as the planets form their various configurations.

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Snoozing Doesn't (have to) Mean Losing: This weekend's Leo Moon encourages us to do what we feel like doing: even if it's a nap. It's a great energy for creativity, play, & maybe even romance. Sunday afternoon, a more practical vibe prevails as Luna steps into Virgo: Get ready for the coming week.

Visionaries/Vision-Aries... The Sun, Venus, Saturn and Neptune are all in the first sign of the zodiac - action is required. At midweek, the Sun's meeting with Saturn could slow things down just a bit, but use any hesitation as an opportunity to focus on ways to get to your ultimate goal.

I know the expression is "Curiosity killed the cat", but just now the cat's curiosity isn't looking so good for the gecko. 😬

"Epic Fury" When Saturn met Neptune at 0 degrees Aries in February, they set the tone for how we believe (Nep) the world works (Sat). Aries is the god of war, and the designation Epic Fury captures one possibility. Let's hope it doesn't mean the next 36 years are "Epoch Fury".

East is East: The Sun enters Aries at 10:45a EDT today, at the vernal equinox. Sol rises due East, and continues his northward climb until the solstice in June. As he's above the horizon more than below, Aries is his exaltation. If you missed sunrise, you should be able catch him setting due West 😁

New... and Old... The Pisces New Moon is at the end of the sign of the fish, and may feel more like a time of endings than beginnings. Take it easy through midweek: Mercury is stationing to go direct and the Moon is quiet. Yet by the weekend an Aries vibe prevails and we'll feel renewed energy.

Retro... Mercury ends his retrograde on Friday - good news, but remember that Mercurial mishaps multiply around the stations, so watch out for transportation, communication, and technology snafus through Saturday.

Upbeat, Downbeat... But not beaten down! 😁 Jupiter goes direct at midweek, infusing us all with a positive energy and faith in ourselves and the future. The Sag Moon will certainly add to the vibe. We'll appreciate the burst of optimism as an intense eclipse season winds down.

Heavy Traffic in the Area... I wanted to avoid the crowds in my local supermarket, so I headed over to the next town. Little did I realize I'd be held up for 5 minutes by local traffic. Mercury retrograde? 😜

First Quarter... We're at the active first quarter Moon at midweek, all the more active because we're in the midst of eclipse season and the Sun is traversing the nodes. A good time to act if you're sure, but not great for impulsive decisions - especially as Mercury is stationing to retrograde.

Reset... As Saturn & Neptune meet up in Aries tomorrow, we're about to begin a new cycle of beliefs about how the world works (and our beliefs influence how it actually works). Watch the news, if you can stomach it, for clues about the coming cycle.

A Little Bird Told Me... Venus has entered Pisces, her sign of exaltation. In the sign of the fish, the goddess of love is less about individual connections and more about universal love and compassion: less eros, more agapé. Maybe not a perfect fit for Valentine's Day. But maybe just what we need.

Going Down? Cryptocurrency arrived in our collective awareness with Uranus in Taurus. Now that Uranus is stationed direct and leaving the sign, crypto is tanking. We're likely to see the 'end result' as Uranus enters Taurus in April. Meantime, you want a 'currency' that drops 40% in 4 months?

Did I Say That? As Cosmic Communicator Mercury squares stationed Uranus, midweek is likely to see some very direct, frank, and surprising messages delivered loud and clear. Say what you need, no more. Careful driving, too. Sleep may be hard this week, full moon + Uranus combo = restless nights.

Revolving... Today's Uranus station to go direct fills us with a need for independence, freedom, and change. Mix it up, do your own thing - but remember that other folks will be doing their thing, too, so cooperation may be hard to come by. Keep an eye on changes in the collective.

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Roar: Tonight's the Leo Full Moon, always the Party Moon of the year. Well, it's Sunday, so maybe things will be a little toned down, but it's still a great energy for socializing, play, creativity, and romance. It also falls in Imbolc, the midseason festival. Have you noticed the Sun's changes?

Hot... 2026 isn't letting up on the intensity, obviously. With Neptune now in fiery Aries, things are heating up. The past week has seen the Sun and Mars meeting with Pluto in Aquarius, sparking contention and violence. Yet the Aquarian vibe shouts 'power to the people', and outcomes are uncertain.