The Cosmic Tea: February 12-18
Innovation and deviation from the norm are prominent themes in the cosmos this week. Both the warrior and the lover planets shift their energy to join the Sun, Mercury, and Pluto in putting the collective on the path paved by Aquarian ideals of freedom, independence, individuality, and humanitarianism. Last week was a time for new beginnings and setting intentions. This week is all about connection, pleasure, desire, and liberation. Let’s get into it, shall we?
On Tuesday at 12:05 A.M. CST, Mars leaves it’s exalted place in Capricorn and will occupy the sign of Aquarius. When the warrior planet of action occupies the revolutionary innovator Aquarius, it ignites a collective passion for innovation and progress. Under this dynamic influence, we're driven to break free from conventions, championing unique ideas and embracing change. Expect sparks of creativity, fueled by a desire to revolutionize systems and pursue humanitarian causes. Individuality reigns supreme as we navigate this electric energy, daring to challenge the status quo and forge new paths toward a brighter future. This transit is perfect for my activists who want to initiate any humanitarian projects over the next few weeks.
On Tuesday at 7:32 A.M. CST, Venus in Capricorn will make a sextile with Neptune in Pisces. If you can afford a day of leisure, this aspect is perfect for just that. Indulge in Venusian delights and do so intentionally, looking for inspiration. Think pleasure and connection. Some ideas: relaxing and watching TV, movies, or any other visual media (very Neptunian), snacking unapologetically, hanging with friends, hanging with your lover(s), visit an art museum, or even make art of some kind. Ask yourself “What would a Taurus or a Libra do?” and do that thing. Inspiration is yours to find if you seek it. Mars will meet Pluto in a conjunction, giving us the bravery to go deep to confront our demons or motivate us to challenge the power structures at play in all our lives. Should conflict arise, expect it to be a little tenderizing but transformative, nonetheless .
Right on time for the weekend, on Friday at 10:05 A.M. CST, Venus will join the party in Aquarius and bring a refreshing breeze of freedom and individuality to our relationships and values. During this transit, we're drawn to unconventional connections and seek intellectual stimulation. Friendship and camaraderie take precedence as we prioritize authenticity and shared ideals in our interactions. Venus in Aquarius encourages us to appreciate the beauty in our differences and forge connections based on mutual respect, understanding, and social boundaries. Then at 9:52 P.M. CST, Mercury will square Uranus. This transit could inspire disruptive speech and/or thought. If conversations get prickly, challenge yourself to find the inspiration in what is being said. Detaching and taking a more clinical perspective with your thoughts and conversations, can help you override the emotions that may surface, allowing clarity and understanding.
Saturday at 2:48 A.M. CST, Venus will merge with Pluto in it’s 5th and final conjunction this year. This transit is great for deepening connections, dissecting our own set of values, or creating art that penetrates the soul. This transit could also intensify our need for connection, beauty, and harmony, causing an Aquarian-level hyper-focus that flirts with obsession. Relationship issues will be more prominent as Pluto has a tendency to bring issues of power to the surface and an Aquarian Venus is quick to create a social boundary and correct any injustices that we may have previously turned a blind eye to.
Finally, on Sunday evening at 10:13 P.M. CST our glorious Sun will move into dreamy, compassionate Pisces. The Sun's transit through Pisces invites us to dive deep into the ocean of our subconscious, where dreams, intuition, and spiritual insights flow freely. We're encouraged to embrace our compassion, empathy, and creativity, allowing our imaginations to soar beyond the confines of reality. Pisces, the sign of universal love and boundless empathy, invites us to dissolve boundaries and connect with the divine essence that unites us all. Under this mystical influence, let us surrender to the ebb and flow of life, trusting in the wisdom of our inner guidance and the infinite possibilities that await us.
Please bear in mind that this is a general forecast and the transits listed may only be felt/noticed by those whose natal planets form aspects to the transiting planets in the sky. Planetary Energy manifests itself in different sectors of our lives based on where our rising sign is. If you’re curious to know where this energy will show up for you, or if you want to know if you have any natal aspects to this weeks transiting planets, feel free to click the link below and book a transit reading! Otherwise, we’ll see you next week for some more Cosmic Tea