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.

Prickly... As the Sun ticks through the last few minutes of Capricorn and heads into Aquarius, we may feel some tension over the next few days. Both Sol and Venus have to meet with Pluto before really enjoying the open air of Aquarius. Watch for power struggles, especially at the collective level.

Crescent... The waning Moon is in Capricorn. On Saturday, wrap up any outstanding work projects, and take care of household chores. Chill for the rest of the weekend, but come Monday, start thinking about your work/career goals for the coming year.

Loud and Clear: Mercury opposes Jupiter today, opening up an opportunity to say what needs to be said, but also bringing a tendency to say too much. Some folks will use the cosmic energy to go off on a rant. Watch out for blowhards who only want to hear the sound of their own voices.

In the heart of the Sun... Mars and Venus are back 'within bounds' this week, and they are also cazimi, or "in the heart of the Sun". Opposite Jupiter, Sun, Venus & Mars are inflating egos and offering determined but perhaps impulsive actions. Venus is there to negotiate, so try a little diplomacy.

New Year's Revolutions: We begin 2026 with 4 planets out of bounds and the Cancer Full Moon. It's not a quiet start to the year, and 2026 will present many changes. It's revolutionary, but remember that means to 'revolve', and what rises at one time falls at another. See beyond surface changes.

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Out of Bounds... We end 2025 and begin 2026 with Moon, Mercury, Venus, & Mars all "out of bounds". Planets OOB tend to act both forcefully and erratically, so the New Year should start with a lot of energy. They stay OOB until the Full Moon on Jan 3, so celebrations - and lunacy - will continue.

Darkness and Light: As we approach the Capricorn Solstice, the solar power is at its ebb. This year, it coincides with the Sag New Moon, so both the solar and lunar energies are in retreat. It's up to us to bring our own light, in Christmas lights, Hannukah & Kwanza candles, and our own inner light.

Hot Air? As we wane into Friday's New Moon, we have lots of Fire in the sky, with the Sun, Venus, and Mercury all in Sagittarius. Only Pluto offers any Air, and that might not be the freshest. Folks could polarize around beliefs without checking facts or listening to others' perspectives.

Neptune Above... As Neptune stations to go direct at midweek, it's a great time to get lost in a fantasy, listen to music, go for a long walk, meditate, and let serendipity rule. Practical stuff, not so much.

A Few Surprises... As the Moon waxes towards tomorrow's energetic Gemini Full Moon, she first opposes newly direct Mercury and then passes by Uranus at the end of Taurus. Expect the unexpected and some changes of plans. The grand trine in Water signs helps soothe and smooth things over.

Fast Enough: Mercury has spun around to go direct, ending his retrograde. Don't rush out to do Mercurial things - give the Cosmic Messenger a few days to get up to speed. That might be a little challenging as the waxing Fiery Aries Moon is inclined to give us a little push forward.

Some Effort Required... This very Saturnian week begins with the just-waxing Capricorn Moon. Don't push too hard. Take care of routine tasks and ease into the workweek. Delays and hesitations may be part of the picture, with both Saturn and Mercury stationing. Still, Saturn appreciates effort.

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Surfing: We wax out of the new moon quickly this month, as the Sun opposes Uranus before leaping into Sagittarius. The Water Grand Trine is still active, so what do we do with so much jangly emotional energy? Surf! Handle things as they come up, respond with flexibility, and be ready for surprises.

Cooperation... Get it while you can. The waning Libra Moon is void to start the week, so take care of routine matters - it's no time to start something new.

Watery... The Sun (Scorpio), Jupiter (Cancer) and Saturn (Pisces) form a Watery grand trine as the weekend bends towards the new week. Great for processing and releasing emotions in a safe space. Enjoy the mellow vibe along with the waning Moon: by midweek we'll feel a more charged energy.

To Each, His Own... Or, "there's no accounting for taste"

(Over?)Inflated... Jupiter stations to retrograde on Tuesday, infusing us with optimism and faith in the future. Of course, everyone feels the energy and a certain amount of hot air could be involved in the uplifting feel. Overindulgence is an additional caveat, but overall, enjoy the vibe!

Home and Hearth: This weekend's Cancer Moon keeps us closer to home. It's likely to feel good to be in familiar environs after a tense week in the skies. With 6 of 10 major planets in Water signs it's time to (re)connect with emotions. Mercury retrogrades, so watch for communication & travel snafus.

Crusaders... Mars enters Sagittarius today, where is ready to fight for his (or maybe any) beliefs. His first task is an opposition to Uranus in Gemini, so expect impulsive action, and many people to be on short fuses for the next few days. We're approaching the full moon & Mercury retrograde, too.

Live Wire: The week begins with tense energy as Mars opposes Uranus. Think "impulsive" or "unpredictable action." Many folks will be on a short fuse for the next few days, so take care with anyone who seems spoiling for a fight. Monday folks may be reactive as Mars swims through the end of Scorpio.

Abundance... Venus squares Jupiter as we approach the Taurus full moon this week. Technically a tense aspect, Venus & Jupiter are BFFs and both are in dignity at present. Great for socializing & romance, the only risk is 'too much of a good thing'. Enjoy the weekend, tense energies resume next week.

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