This week brings influences both surprising and stabilizing. The moon waxes to its first quarter phase and we too gain momentum on the intentions set at last week’s new moon in Taurus. Taurus energy is usually slow and steady, but as the sun meets up with shocking Uranus on the 13th, sudden changes are presented and life moves fast. Love planet Venus connects with steady Saturn on the same day bringing a sense of stability to this otherwise turbulent moment.
Mercury enters Taurus on the 15th. Here the communication planet doesn’t rush to conclusions, and instead takes all the time it needs (sometimes too much time) to sculpt an argument. Watch out for perfectionism and obsession under this influence, especially on the 17th when Mercury squares off with investigative Pluto.
The 18th is in theory “the luckiest day of the year” as it’s the once annual meeting of the sun and expansive Jupiter (what astrologers call the Jupiter cazimi, meaning in the heart of the sun). This aspect brings hope, relief and a renewed sense of faith. Venus conjoins unsettling Uranus on the 18th too, bringing shake ups to romantic connections, art practices and beauty standards. Follow your gut and go with the flow.
(Horoscopes follow for each sign. If you know your rising sign, reading for that sign too will provide further insight.)
