Today my eye is drawn to Mars. This feisty, impulsive energy is still hanging around the Aquarius South Node and is now forming a T-Square with Venus in Scorpio opposite Uranus in Taurus. This can feel like an uncomfortable conference call in which your deepest values and important relationships are being tasked with finding a new comfort zone . . . one that honors personal truth instead of social conformity. Examples of this may include recognizing financial limitations and needing to make some tough budget cuts . . . cuts that your peer group may not understand but are in alignment with your truth and supportive of a sustainable future. Another example might be recognizing that you have outgrown certain relationships, and you need to find a new social group that more accurately reflects your values. How it plays out will depend on your specific chart. Luckily, we have an Aquarius moon that is moving away from the South Node. This will aid us in reflecting with objectivity.

I also have to mention Saturn forming a T-square between an exact Virgo Sun/Mercury conjunction opposite Chiron at 0 degrees of Aries. Communications will be heightened but so will the potential for wounded egos. Allow the Capricorn Saturn to slow down the impulse to criticize others. Take a measured, patient, and strategic approach. Saturn wants to play the long game, which will not work if you antagonize key players in your life.

In summary, we are gearing up for a Venus retrograde beginning September 30th. Start the process now of re-evaluating Venusian matters such as finances, relationships, and personal property. Allow the stability of the Capricorn Saturn to assist in making careful, wise assessments that will set the stage for a strong foundation for the future.