Monday morning greets us with a celestial tap dance as Virgo Venus squares off against Uranus in Gemini, bringing a whirlwind of energy that challenges us to think outside the box—because let’s face it, if your direct path isn’t leading you to what you want, maybe it’s time to hit the metaphorical roadblock, and improvise! I’m struck by how we’re swimming in Mercury-ruled waters, with Mercury still retrograde in Cancer casting an introspective shadow over our desires and ambitions. It’s like the universe is nudging us to hit that pause button, reassess our game plan, and perhaps, just maybe, face our feelings about what’s truly missing in our lives. There’s an air of melancholy surrounding this week—but remember, it’s all part of the cosmic dance. So let’s explore how this new moon in Cancer, aligning with Venus and even crossing paths with the emotional depths of our aspirations, beckons us to navigate our inner landscapes with a discerning heart—because in these celestial moments, we might just discover the seeds of what we genuinely desire. Ready for a cosmic deep dive? Click on this link to LEARN MORE.

Monday morning, Virgo Venus perfects its square to Uranus in Gemini. There’s more than one way to get what you want, but you might have to come at it from another way (Venus also squares Mars in Gemini). If the way you want to do it doesn’t do it, improvise.

Both Venus and Uranus are in Mercury-ruled signs with Mercury retrograde in Cancer and in square to Aries Saturn all week. Take your time, rethink your approach. Edit and resubmit. Think outside the cardboard cube.

Also Monday, Venus forms the point of a yod from retro Pluto in Aquarius and Neptune in Aries. A focus on perfectionism or some element of life that’s missing can be exquisitely disruptive. Pining for something you haven’t got is possible; so is a vague, unfocused yearning that sours the ability to appreciate what you have (momentarily). It will pass. Let it inform what you intend to seek. Look for the deep but elevated heart of the matter, what you truly want. Identify the seed of the ideal.

Monday’s Cancer Moon squares Saturn then conjoins Mercury. Melancholy is normal, but it’s not required. Face facts, and it may feel just fine.

Then overnight, early Tuesday, the Cancer Moon conjoins the Cancer Sun: the new moon. It takes place with Venus moving out of its yod, and with the Sun and Moon squaring Pallas Athena and Vesta in Aries. The heart of the matter, whether or not it is clear, it is dug in in you. If you don’t know where to start or where to put your efforts, you can certainly see what you’ve already done, and what others have done around you that impact your ability to make the good choices that lead to solid first steps (Mars perfects a sextile to Saturn on Sunday). Time marches on and we march with it.

Tuesday afternoon, the Moon moves to Sun-ruled Leo and a square to Chiron. Open your heart to the possibility that improvement and healing can happen. Sometimes hope hurts more than clinging to the past. This is another kind of “hurts so good”, allowing yourself to start a new chapter. The Moon then conjoins Jupiter, sextiles Uranus, trines Neptune, and opposes retro Pluto. Air lifts fire spirits. Let it burn through you and suck up that power.

Wednesday’s Leo Moon sextiles Gemini Mars and trines Aries Saturn. Pick up those marching orders and begin. Consider what you’re doing with YOUR story. You don’t have to know right now where you’re taking it, because right now the start is enough. Do it right. And heck, you can change the plan as you go if that’s what needs to happen.

On Thursday, the Moon finishes in Leo with a trine to Vesta in Aries. Devotion fills the heart and moves the plot. When the Moon moves to Virgo, it crosses the south node and trines Chiron. It then squares Chiron and forms the point of a yod with retro Pluto and Neptune, just as Venus did on Monday. It’s a post-new moon follow up, and an opportunity to see what direction you’re headed and how you feel about it.

Friday’s Virgo Moon conjoins Venus then goes on to square Mars by afternoon. Options are always good, as in it’s good to have them, however, that doesn’t make it easy to identify what we should do. SHOULD is something to pay attention to when it pops into your head. Analyze that. Why? Maybe you should do something else. What’s good for YOU? You figure into the equation too.

By the end of the night, the Virgo Moon sextiles retro Mercury in Cancer — an opportunity bathed in mutual reception. Also a second chance? What you think about your wants and needs matters too.

The new moon takes place at the very last minute of 21 degrees Cancer, early Tuesday morning. Where is the new moon transiting your chart?