We’re moving on – or are we? In the background we have the action planet Mars slowing right down in the early degrees of Aquarius, getting ready to turn retrograde in two weeks time, so whatever your plans do take things steadily. It’s not the time for “full steam ahead” and something is about to switch direction, or not go in the way that you had anticipated…
The arrival of the Sun in Gemini is very spring like! This is the sign of mutable air – so it’s all about being in circulation, thinking on your feet and not taking life too seriously. Keywords for this sign are lively, sociable, playful, multitasking, animated, talkative, inventive, resourceful and mischievous. Also look out for themes of duality. The sign of The Twins often brings doubles and multiples into the spotlight, such as affairs or choices, or buying things in twos, or looking at how you divide yourself amongst the people and demands of your life…
This week has a restless and changeable quality, but it’s not without its high spots or results. Top advice is to be adaptable and flexible. Don’t try to stick rigidly to either plans or opinions, or be overly reliant on other people. If ever there was a time for having Plan B tucked up your sleeve, this week is it! Mercury – the Communicator but also the Mischief Maker – is still a lead player, and is dominant at both the beginning and end of the week…
This coming week doesn’t really fall into any neat category other than “a bit odd”. There are no major aspects until next weekend, but there are three minor ones that are worth noting…
In terms of learning lessons, however, retrograde Mercury is often a time of trial and error, when we find out what works and what doesn’t, up to the point when we experience something that makes us resolve, “I won’t be making that mistake again!” This can relate to major life issues and decisions, or just the little things that can make life more stressful than it need be.