In the first week of the month, Mercury and Mars enter Capricorn, followed by Venus around mid-month, grounding/grinding big ideas into reality. As planets align in four consecutive signs, we see the potential of progress through consistent action. All planets are moving forward in February and March. Yet this means we may see things escalate we may prefer did not, especially as Mars, the ‘planet of war’, enters exaltation and casts its sight onto Jupiter and Uranus in Aries. Mars no longer exchanges signs with Jupiter; instead, it gives its full force behind protecting its territory. The exact Mars aspect to Jupiter occurs on Feb 27. Further into March, Mars aspects Uranus (exact Mar 9), which continues to transit through the latter degrees of Aries, having just stationed direct. Uranus moving forward with Mars’ force behind it could lead to all kinds of surprises, including surprise attacks. This may be seen in more bombings, cyber-attacks and/or issues with energy. This could also see major disruption in the coming weeks due to weather events and seismic activity. Personally, this is a powerful time to blow through our blocks and move forward. We just need to be mindful of how we react if something or someone seems to get in the way. As Jupiter and Uranus get closer from February through April, we’re likely to see things develop in one way or another. Saturn continues to look closely at Aries and may prevent things from getting out of hand. Saturn brings fear of the repercussions, which is the only thing preventing wars from spilling out over more borders. But how long can Saturn, i.e., fear, hold things back? As it’s said of Saturn, ‘it doesn’t deny, it delays’. That amounts to the same thing to our linear way of thinking. Mars is especially potent conjoined Pluto but only if we are willing to look at things we may otherwise avoid. If we are willing to blow up something and bring it to the surface, it frees up all that energy that would otherwise be wasted in keeping the same old stories going. Venus meets both Mars and Pluto in Capricorn, an intense time for relationships. This has the potential to lead to power struggles around Valentine’s Day. Best to use this intensity in the bedroom! With the planets of war and peace coming together, compromise may be hard to come by, as Mars is strong and Venus is sensitive. Mercury shifts to Aquarius by Feb 20, promoting a more focused expression as Venus and Mars remain closely aligned. The Sun's entry into Aquarius, its conjunction with Saturn, along with Mercury, exact on Feb 28, calls for an objective approach to realise goals. The Sun-Saturn dynamic is a tense one. This year, as has been the case for some years, Saturn is stronger than the Sun when they meet. We’re likely to see more conflict for world leaders as tensions build and wars escalate. This may be expressed by people protesting so that governments feel the pressure to make big changes. All of this comes to a head by the end of February, as Sun and Saturn conjoin while Mars aspects Jupiter (exact) and Uranus in Aries. The people will have their say; those in power must take heed. Become a member and get the full report. New Year begins with Mercury stationing direct at the tail end of Scorpio. A week later, it moves into Sagittarius and over the sensitive juncture between Scorpio and Sagittarius. Prepare for the worst but hope for the best. This is probably one phrase that sums up the year ahead. Fear and excitement are two sides of the same coin, and Mercury’s transit throughout 2024 could feel like both. Each of its retrogrades in 2024 are within the juncture between the water and fire signs (gandanta), reflecting a highly volatile year in terms of travel and trade. By mid-month, as the Sun enters Capricorn and heralds the New Year in earnest, and the long journey through Saturn’s signs until March. Mercury and Mars come together in Sagittarius. High ideals and practical implementation are likely big themes on this trek. Venus joins them in Sagittarius by Jan 18, crossing the Scorpio/Sagittarius divide, showing an idealistic vision for the New Year. All the Sagittarius planets trine Jupiter and Uranus in Aries, which are now moving forward from the end of January. Onward and upward. Any and all things can move forward at this stage as all planets move direct by the end of January. Sagittarius is known to stoke wars, however, wars that are based on religious fundamentalism, all of which are fueled from the very beginning of the year by Mars, Mercury, and Venus. Mercury stations Direct Jan 2 New Year begins with Mercury stationing direct, while Mars, its current host, trines a stationary Jupiter in Aries. This is a powerful and positive configuration to start the year, for sure. There is likely an electric sense of what is possible moving into a new calendar. However, both Mercury and Venus receive a square aspect from Saturn in Aquarius, bringing a more sober view of what is possible. Perhaps another possibility is that we can focus on what inspires us. The Moon in Leo opposes Saturn as Mercury stations and moves plans forward. This balances inspiration with a more sober perspective. But isn’t that what New Year's Day is all about? If we have overindulged, we're likely to take a step back, so we can get ready to move forward after Mercury stations on Jan 2. The overindulgence might not have been food and drink, of course, it may be a fantastical idea or ideal situation, which must now be met with a more realistic expectation. As Mercury stations at the very end of Scorpio, it exchanges signs with Ketu in Virgo. This is yet another strong indication for New Year’s, a helpful time to set intentions and figure out the details – all the while realising that it’s all taken care of, anyway. Try not to beat yourself up if you feel frustrated with how slow something begins, or how unfocused and unclear it may feel initially. Instead, use the heightened anticipation and excitement to fuel forward momentum, even if you don’t know exactly how it’s all going to pan out. Become a member and get the full report.
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