Week Ahead Astrology
Big week ahead! The week begins with a lovely, exciting and productive trine in Earth between Venus and Uranus that will be felt on Monday and Tuesday. We are eager about getting things done and moving ahead with plans and goals. These next two days are great to work on to-do lists, goals, plans, make-overs and projects. However, exciting news, surprises or unexpected turn of events may occur early this week.
On Wednesday we have three transits: Mercury opposite Jupiter, Sun square Saturn and Venus sextile Neptune. We or others around us may be resistant to change. Plans and goals may need fine-tuning. Travel or traffic delays are likely. We may encounter opposition or resistance from others. Watch what you say and practice compassionate listening. There may be clashes with authority figures or masculine energies in your life. We may want something but do not yet know how to get it. Frustration, delays or opposition are likely midweek so practice patience and tolerance. The Venus sextile Neptune helps bring a calming, sweet balm to the middle of the week. It’s great energy for getting creative and social. If you are an artist, great day to make art, write or create music. Spend time with loved ones.
On Thursday, Mercury, the messenger of the Divine meets with the Sun in Cazimi. The mind enters the Light of the Sun and we have an opportunity to get clarity. Our mind is illuminated. Great day to meditate, pray, journal and connect to the Divine. If you have been feeling lost, confused or alone, this is a powerful day to go inward and reconnect with your intuition and the Divine.
On Friday, Mars goes retrograde until February 23, 2025. Mars, the planet of war, passion and action will be in the sign of Leo from December 6th through January 6th and then change signs into Cancer (its fall) from January 6th through February 23, 2025. Thus, the Mars Retrograde will mostly influenced the Fixed Signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius) and Cardinal Signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn), and any placements you have in Leo/Aquarius or Cancer/Capricorn. If your Ascendant, Moon or Sun sign are in Aries or Scorpio, you will also feel the energies the Mars Retrograde period. Notice what comes up for you this week as it may signal the spiritual lessons brought to you by the Mars retrograde period.
Mars is asking us to go inward and be aware of the actions we are taking. This is a powerful transit for course correction and getting clear on your intentions and actions for the future. Mars is traveling on the opposite signs of where Pluto has been transiting (Capricorn and now Aquarius). Mars is the raw energy and inspiration behind action. It is the light that propels us to act. We are still receiving the depth of wisdom from the Pluto in Capricorn era. Mars is helping us know what to do next. The path may still be foggy and unclear. We may need to sit and be still. Listen within. Meditate about our actions in the past, present and going into the future.
Mars is helping us go inward for answers as to what are the best actions to take going forward. This is not the time to be impulsive, aggressive or forceful. Small deliberate actions are favored at this time.
Mars is asking us to get our bearings. Mars, the warrior is sitting down with us by the fire of life, he is asking us to rest, pause and think before we act. “Take out your inner compass,” he says, “let’s clean it up.” We have time to review, reassess, and examine where we have been and where are going next. Mars is helping us regain our footing and gain our energy back. The path has been long, and you or other people around you may feel worn out, exhausted and tired. Slow down. Breathe. Rest. Take time to heal and reflect on your life and where you want to go next.
Maybe close your eyes and imagine sitting next to Mars, the Divine Warrior, by the fire under the stars, and quietly enjoy the warmth and the calm that surrounds you. Rest your mind and heart. Hold the inner compass in your hands. Listen deeply, as the Divine will guide your next steps.
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