June 26, 2017
Aries:
The truth is that this isn’t a super easy week. And we know you want the truth straight up with no added sugar, so here goes: with your ruler Mars in charge, aggression and agitation is in the air. Mercury is also factoring into the mix, making communication pretty fraught early in the workweek – and family issues and disputes can definitely come up. The trick is to avoid full on confrontation – spend some time thinking about what you want to say rather than just reacting and attacking a loved one out of the blue. Sunday is also very intense: avoid conflict at all costs.
Taurus:
This week is intensity central, Taurus. With Mars and Mercury both in Cancer, your communication has quite an edge to it, and this can become very complicated for you leading up to Wednesday, when these two planets are conjunct. The way to get through it is to cool down before you get a chance to heat up. Deep breaths are necessary, as is walking away when you can’t calm down. People will trigger you when given the chance, both in person and over text and email. Things get even hotter and trickier as you approach the weekend, when Mars will oppose transformational Pluto.
Gemini:
With Mars and your leader Mercury leading this week’s astrological charge, emotions are running high and conversations can explode without warning. You’ll feel this most intensely when it comes to resources, so try to avoid any arguments about finances this week – especially on Wednesday. There will be a bit of a break after that, but then the intensity ratchets up again over the weekend, approaching the Mars/Pluto opposition. For you, this is still about money and values, but also about intimacy and the depths of vulnerability and self-knowledge. You must find that place where you feel safe, but also deeply trust the people you’re with.
Cancer:
Emotional landscapes are twisting and turning this week, as Mars and Mercury, both currently in your sign, prepare to join each other on Wednesday. This is a hot and volatile aspect, Cancer, and you’ll feel it down to your bones, especially if this is your birthday week. You might feel alternately angry and sad, and you definitely need to find a way to express it. The trick is finding a safe way to do so – without hurting anyone or inadvertently hurting yourself. Exercise is more necessary than usual – working off your angst at the gym can really help you now.
Leo:
The stars are not kidding around this week, Leo. It’s a check yourself before you wreck yourself kind of week – or should we say “protect yourself before you wreck everybody else.” Mars and Mercury are moving closely together in your subconscious zone, and this can awaken anger that’s been latent in your psyche. This is particularly potent on Wednesday, as the two planets are conjunct. This volatility will increase in intensity as it builds to the Mars/Pluto opposition on Sunday. Don’t become unglued: practice self-care even before the weekend begins and avoid all forms of drama.
Virgo:
This is one seriously intense week, Virgo. Mars and Mercury are both in Cancer, an unpredictable, super emotional water sign. If that isn’t enough, they’re exactly conjunct on Wednesday, making communication edgy and fraught. This aspect is hitting your social zone, so be extra careful not to get into any unnecessary arguments with friends and colleagues. Once conversations or texts get heated it’ll be hard to tamp them down. Don’t even start if you want to avoid escalation. Things get even more complicated over the weekend as Mars opposes Pluto – this can feel quite explosive, especially for your romantic relationships.
Libra:
Mars and Mercury are making this into a week of intense aggression, Libra. Even though you really detest conflict more than anything, there’s a way to use this energy to improve your life. Because both planets are currently in your house of career, and they’re going to be conjunct on Wednesday, bold ambition is called for. Don’t play small – state your intentions and go after them without apologies. You can of course smile and charm people’s pants off as per usual, but you don’t have to be Ms. Nice Girl this time. Do avoid conflict over the weekend, however – Mars/Pluto is not something to trifle with.
Scorpio:
You’re at the center of this week’s uber-intense astrology, Scorpio. That’s because one of your ruling planets – the fierce and feisty Mars – is extremely active all week. He sets off Neptune on Monday, and then conjuncts Mercury on Wednesday. Translation: you can go off like a firecracker without any warning. Have plenty of water on hand – literally. You might actually feel parched and that could make you angrier. That’s not even all – because this is at least a few days before Mars opposes Pluto – your OTHER ruling planet – on Sunday. Do your level best to avoid conflict wherever you are.
Sagittarius:
It’s one of those weeks, Sadge – so prepare yourself accordingly. Mars, the planet of action and aggression, is making the most cosmic noise. Everything you experience might have an edge, so definitely make sure to employ your amazing sense of humor liberally. On Wednesday, when the planet of war meets up with the planet of communication, expect conversations to hold the potential for full-on conflict. It’ll be up to you to defuse and deflect. This gets even more intense over the weekend, leading up to a clash between Mars and Pluto – the planet of transformation. Your intimate relationships are under the microscope now.
Capricorn:
Wow, Capricorn – what a week! With Mars and Mercury joining forces in your partnership zone on Wednesday, you’re ready to talk relationships – no holds barred. Just be sure that you don’t pick a fight with your significant other without a really good reason. In fact, even if you have a really good reason, you might want to wait until next week to bring up any points of contention. This is also because Mars isn’t just toying with Mercury – he’s opposing Pluto (currently in your sign) on Sunday. This is a volatility sandwich, Ms. Goat, and it cannot be sugarcoated. Go easy on yourself and others.
Aquarius:
Even your easy-going, detached nature will not keep you from drama this week, Aquarius. With Mars and Mercury going at it on Wednesday, even the simplest communication is fraught – especially with colleagues. Whether you’re texting or talking in person, it’s really important to be crystal clear and allow no room for misinterpretation. If someone can assume that you mean to diss them, they will, in a heartbeat. Same goes for you – do your best not take anything personally. This goes double for the weekend, because Mars will oppose Pluto on Sunday. This aspect calls for solo time and self-care – meditation and yoga are your best bets.
Pisces:
This is one of those weeks, Pisces – it might make you want to run for cover. With Mars and Mercury moving in as close as possible on Wednesday, your love life is a target – and it might feel like your partner is targeting you specifically. Unnecessary conflict can spring from the most innocuous comment, so tread carefully even when simply chatting about the weather. This energy morphs into something even more intense and warlike over the weekend, as the action planet gets ready to oppose Pluto on Sunday. Be as careful with your friends as you are trying to be with your lover.
