This weekend could feel like a wild ride through a celestial amusement park— where communication might feel like it’s taking a detour and plans might change faster than a surprise plot twist! Picture this: retro Mercury in Sagittarius squaring off with Saturn in Pisces, while Mars decides to throw a wrench in the gears by going retrograde in Leo. It may seem a bit chaotic, like trying to watch a movie with a squirrel running rampant in the theater! But wait, don’t panic just yet! This backdrop, while seemingly frustrating, offers a perfect chance to hit pause, take a deep breath, and really evaluate what we want to create next in our lives. After all, the weekend might be heavy with introspection, but it can also paint a vibrant picture of possibilities—if we let it. So, grab your metaphorical paintbrush and let’s explore what this cosmic cacophony has in store for us!
Friday night, retro Mercury in Sagittarius squares Saturn in Pisces, and Mars in Leo stations retrograde. Mercury spends the weekend gaining ground on a trine to Mars. So while senses, communications, details, and attitudes are all a bit blocked or depressing, it gives us pause to re-evaluate what we’re doing, what we’re planning on doing, and to rev up our engines.
To be forthcoming? This weekend looks frustrating. However, that’s just a background color, and the art of life is in the picture you paint over it. You can make your picture pop. Just pause to consider the wisdom of your actions.
Friday night’s Aquarius Moon squares retro Uranus in Venus-ruled Taurus, then Venus makes its move to Aquarius and a conjunction with Pluto (exact Saturday morning). Expect quirkiness. Patience may be limited due to Mercury-Saturn, so don’t let surprises shock you into a spinout (you now know!). Remember, self control is more doable than crowd control, and just because you can manipulate — doesn’t mean you should. Still, attraction is intense, and passion is palpable. Friction can lead to pleasure. Some love speed and novelty (Fast and Furious anyone?), and some do not. I guess we’ll find out.
All weekend, Venus heads into opposition with slowed, retrograde Mars. Relationships feature prominently, and Mars heads back into opposition with Pluto. Either someone stands out to you, or you stand out to (or from) the crowd. Maybe someone comes back into the picture with flair. It would be easy to come down with Main Character Syndrome, even if it’s only for a moment. So check yourself before you bust any moves: “Is this really me? Or am I running hot in the moment?”
As retro Mars runs back in trine to retro Mercury, making an attitude/aptitude check becomes second nature, ramping up as we go. Fiery minds want to know: Is this good for me? But at least this weekend, be aware that some are only thinking, “What’s in it for me?”
Saturday afternoon, the Sagittarius Sun opposes retro Jupiter in Gemini and heads into trine with retro Chiron in Aries for the rest of the weekend. Saturday night, the Pisces Moon squares retro Mercury then conjoins Saturn. If you ride hard during the day, the night could bring extra sniping or emotional exhaustion (or freeze). Take on projects based on meaning and mastery rather than what comes at you first. That way you’re tired but satisfied. Taps forehead: see, we learn!
Sunday morning’s Pisces Moon forms a t-square with the past-exact Sun-Jupiter opposition. If you want a worst case scenario, Google the lyrics to “Sunday Morning Coming Down” by the late, great Kris Kristofferson. But it doesn’t have to be so; get zen with it and sip your tea while others moan. Stay hydrated, and get drunk on the purity of the bond in your social connections).
Afternoon takes the Pisces Moon into sextile with retro Uranus then conjunction to retro Neptune in Pisces, exact overnight. All’s well that ends well, right? At any point in all of this, you can turn things around in a snap. Well, Sunday night is peak time to make it so. Knowing you have the magic is the missing piece.
Do you have any weekend plans? What’s bugging you; what’s on your mind?
Erykah Badu, Kiss Me on My Neck
Been such a long time
I forgot that I was fine…
If you want to feel me
Better be divine
Bring me water, water for my mind
Give me nothin’
Breathe love in my air
Don’t abuse me
‘Cause these herbs are rare