This week’s Astrology Forecast: Keep moving (Even if you don't feel like it)

We’re in a waning moon. If you have a magical practice, it’s commonly advised to clean out the old and concentrate your work on banishing, clearing, and protection at this time. This week has a few notable transits leading up to a big one next week: the solar eclipse at the end of Aries. For now, we’ve got the sun and Jupiter together in the sky and Venus changing sign. Here’s what to watch for and what to do.

Sun conjunct Jupiter today

Today, the sun will conjunct Jupiter. Around 4:00 PM EDT, the moon will trine this aspect in Sagittarius, amplifying energies of independence, initiation, and gumption. Since Sag is involved, this energy will be more intellectual. If you have fire sign placements in your chart and have more pep in your step this Monday, that’s why. Mars and Saturn are done dousing is, as their trine has separated, so passions are running high.

However, it’s not necessarily sunshine and ponies. This fire sign energy is calling on us to run along and carry on, whether we want to or not. We won’t feel sluggish, but this aspect can hit you hard with anger. You’ll get things done, but the energy could come from a place of ire and grumpiness. Bonus points: Chiron is still in the mix thanks to the moon so feelings about the past are adding fuel to the fire. Use this energy constructively so it doesn’t use you. This is a great day to tackle the to-do list and get mad while doing it. Beware blowups and if you feel rage coming on, go do something. Go for a run. Pound a pillow. Thump out that summary for work.

Venus trine Pluto tomorrow

Tomorrow will be great for people born at the beginning of air signs, or with planetary placements there. Venus is moving into Gemini and will trine Pluto tomorrow. A great day for deep intellectual work and writing out pros and cons on how to move forward.

If you have anything at the very beginning of Libra (born around the autumn equinox or have anything around that point), this aspect is making a powerful Grand Trine in your chart. Intellectual prowess is coursing through your brain (not veins). Use it to communicate more effectively and think better. Do NOT ruminate! It will be a great day to break bad thought patterns. In fact, you will be called to do so.

Moon conjunct Pluto Thursday

The moon will pass over Pluto on Thursday, and this could be a pressure day emotionally on a global scale. The moon hits Aquarius during a waning quarter, so until the eclipse, it’s prime time to detox, cleanse, and get rid of old stuff.

Last full week where everything’s direct.

This week is a “last call” to move forward with plans without major delays, hiccups, or need for revisions. Mercury is in its pre-shadow period and will go retrograde right after the solar eclipse on the 20th. It will stay in Taurus, so the call for slow, careful, deliberate communication will be strong through May, especially while he’s retrograded.

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