This week’s spring chapeau might best be a thinking cap as we head into the first full week of Uranus in Gemini. The side-spinning planet of rebellion and reform previously spent seven years chafing in Taurus, which wanted it to slow down, be stable and endure. Now the impulsive planet of invention is in the ever-curious and improvisational sign of Gemini, a match made in heaven. That plus Mercury going full-bore forward makes ideas and communications fly. And with Mars havi

It feels like “hurry up and wait” early this week thanks to Saturn, but trends soon bring a refreshing breath of fresh cosmic air as Uranus shifts into Gemini. It’s the first full week of Taurus season, that blissful time when we’re invited to slow the pace and take time to smell the daffodils. Previously, a planetary pileup in Aries brought dynamic, fiery energy, making us more spontaneous and impulsive. The Bull is about experiencing life’s simple pleasures. And doing so

Start your engines! Pivotal planetary moves bring energy and clarity, and while we’re not ready for the fast lane yet, progress is promising. The week begins with the Moon shifting into soulful Pisces on Monday, placing mindfulness and compassion front and centre. Venus’ sextile to Jupiter and semisquare to Neptune prompts us to reach out to loved ones, to connect with others both near and far. The lunar influence may inspire greater social connection or encourage us to indu

Spring has sprung—or will very soon with energizing Mars on the move. Aries season is in (almost) full swing as the Sun makes its annual journey through the energetic fire sign. It typically gets us fired up with a fresh burst of “can do” spirit, of approaching life with more zest, courage, spontaneity and, yes, impatience. Right now, it is somewhat hampered by deliberate Saturn, nebulous Neptune and wounded healer Chiron, all in the same sign. Saturn’s presence can help

The Full “Pink” Moon in Libra illuminates our relationships and Venus waltzes with new partner Taurus. But Pluto cuts in, reminding us that total honesty and self-awareness are vital to the choreography. On Monday, Venus shifts into tranquil Taurus, its home turf, where it will luxuriate for the next month. This shift gently nudges us away from the quick, self-driven pace of Venus in Aries and into a slower, more considered, even mindful, groove. Love stops being a game of pu

The first full week of spring brings both a cosmic breath of fresh air and an important checkpoint. Mercury moves direct in Pisces after a 3-week retrograde. Whenever the communicator planet visits this sign, our thinking comes under the aegis of emotion and intuition rather than hard, cold logic. Great for composing poetry, not so great for accounting. Many people are reporting brain fog now, I find. And when it backpedals, we can find it more difficult to finish even simp

A major shifting of gears is underway with the New Moon cosmic reset midweek followed by the spring equinox, all while communicator Mercury has a date with destiny. It’s the last week of Mercury retrograde, which means it is moving very slowly. In the non-linear, intuitive and emotive sign of Pisces, this can further hinder thinking and communications that are based on logic. A foggy mental atmosphere makes it more difficult to focus and discern what's true. News could be c

Technically, we’ve cleared the first eclipse corridor of 2026 with last week's total lunar eclipse. But so intense was this period, that we may continue to grapple with the intense energies of change for some time. Next week, we welcome spring, a New Moon and the end of Mercury retrograde! But for now, a relatively uneventful week gives us time to regroup and process. Very soon, it will be easier to look forward with hope and optimism, because on Tuesday jovial giant Jupi

We’re almost out of the eclipse corridor but may have to go with the erratic flow until we’re sure where to steer. Eclipses historically have been linked with times of dramatic and rapid change, and historically also the death of leaders. Their effects can last for months. Tuesday, March 3, at 6:38 am EST marks a total lunar eclipse that falls two weeks after a potent solar eclipse. The time between eclipses, or eclipse corridor, is always tricky to navigate. This one is

Two planets shift signs this week, and one augurs a major celestial shift that will impact us all for many years to come. Many astrologers are calling it a new era. All week we will feel a building of energy in advance of next week’s solar eclipse. A major driver is the planet Saturn entering Aries for a two-plus year stay on Friday. The ringed planet has been called the great teacher in astrology. It becomes rather irascible in Aries, as in this fiery sign lessons around a

Sunday’s dramatic Full Moon illuminated big ambitions, and though progress towards them may appear thwarted, excellent progress is possible for those who are flexible and open to new ways of doing things. In Leo, the past lunation urged us to live out loud, to proudly lean into our highest potential. Emotions ran high, ego was on display and easily bruised. All of which may have left us with a tremendous sense of FOMO. The challenge now is to take the clarity gained during it

One, two, paradigm shift as a new cycle that kicked off with yesterday’s potent New Moon gets underway, portents of bigger changes to come. We’re reminded of the mask of Janus, which has two faces, one looking back, the other forward. Janus was the ancient Roman god of beginnings, transitions, doorways, and endings. Yesterday’s Capricorn New Moon began a new cycle conducive for fresh starts, especially in areas like career, finances and personal ambitions. While Capricorn

Dramatic events continue to rock the world, fallout from the January 3 Full Moon, but this week’s aspects give us time to assess, plan our best response and even triumph. Four planets—the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars--are grouped closely in Capricorn now. They form what astrologers call a stellium, a not-uncommon phenomenon. What’s extraordinary now is that they will remain in close proximity over the next few weeks, traversing the sky in tandem. Which means that going fo

It could be a case of mind over matter this week as we celebrate the calendar New Year with an illuminating super Full Moon, many planets in pragmatic Capricorn and mental Mercury on the move. As every year, much of the Western world celebrates a New Year just after the solstice. With the Sun in pragmatic Capricorn, there is inevitably some looking back and taking account. This is followed by a desire to set new goals and achieve more of them under the aegis of this strateg

We careen into the holiday homestretch, the merry sleigh ride propelled by the major energetic shift initiated yesterday, December 21, with the solstice and official start to Capricorn season. It’s a threshold time, one in which the light returns, becoming stronger every day. Until then, the dark dominates, indicating a more inward-looking time in which we seek comfort and rest, punctuated with lighthearted, festive good times. At the same time, we’re moving away from Sagit

It’s home stretch for the season of Sagittarius, a sign that knows how to have a good time. A festive and upbeat mood prevails, while a Mars shift helps us to get some work done, too. On Monday, the red planet of energy and initiative leaves the sign of the Archer for Capricorn. Mars is said to be exalted in this sign, meaning that this is where it performs optimally. Staying in this earth sign for the next six weeks shifts the focus to tangible results that have staying po

The holiday hurly-burly ramps up; we find it easier to get in the spirit of the season though there may be undercurrents of uncertainty. On Monday, the Moon enters fiery, demonstrative Leo giving us a boost of confidence and creative energy. However, we might feel like we’re driving with the brakes on, thanks to a square aspect between put-the-hammer-down Mars and make-it-real Saturn. Frustrations felt over the past few days, likely due to obstacles and delays, come to a h

Buckle up, for the pace accelerates rapidly leading up to Thursday’s illuminating Full Moon at the same degree as the Galactic Center, a powerful point in the sky located near the center of our Milky Way galaxy. Astronomically, the Galactic Center is a supermassive black hole known as Sagittarius A*, which is located about 26,000 light-years from Earth. Astrologically, 14 Sagittarius is considered a significant degree associated with the Great Attractor, symbolizing a power

“Tis the season—Sagittarius season, that is, a sign that loves to make merry and is prone to excess. It also ushers in a bold, adventurous energy, encouraging optimism and forward movement after a period of reflective intensity of Scorpio. This week, Saturn turns direct in Pisces on Thursday, marking the end of a significant cycle, and Mercury later stations direct. There’s a sense of renewed clarity and momentum now. And an invitation to trust our intuition, embrace change,

Illumination ahead, with a New Moon mid-week just before the Sun shifts into truth-seeking Sagittarius. On Monday, we’re under the beams of the Sun in profound Scorpio trining Saturn in soulful Pisces. This aspect allows us to plumb the depths of our emotions while maintaining perspective and taking the higher ground. As well, Mercury forms a sextile to Pluto, which could mean some revelations are on hand, but nothing we can’t handle. On Tuesday, Mercury retrogrades back