The week starts off with a very special New Moon. First of all, the Mars-Saturn conjunction in Scorpio that has been building up all week reaches the exact degree. Now, let’s be honest about this: Even people with only a limited grasp of astrology get the urge to cower in superstitious terror when they hear the phrase “Mars Saturn conjunction in Scorpio.” Sounds kind of scary, doesn’t it? It’s like the old military term about nuclear warfare: “mutually assured destruction.” The whole phrase is jam-packed with drama. “Mars and Saturn in Scorpio, oh my!” as Dorothy from The Wizard Of Oz might have said it.
Just relax. The conjunction needn’t be a source of fear or tension. Just remember that for every placement that conjunction is squaring, it will trine another one. Long story short? You’ve survived worse.
Although they may not have the same scary ring to them, there are couple of other aspects that make this New Moon Week kind of… well, let’s say funky. First of all, Venus trine Uranus gives us a chance to both give and receive affection in new and interesting ways, and that can smooth over a lot of life’s ills. However, Venus is also square Saturn, and this indicates a breaking of bonds, or at least of old habits. As with most things in life, it boils down to using it with wisdom and intelligence. For that we have Mercury, which is (thankfully) sextile that Mars-Saturn conjunction. You may have the urge to break a heart (or a bottle over someone’s head), but you can also have the brains to come up with a better solution.
So, in conclusion: keep your wits about you and think carefully before you make any sudden moves, and this New Moon (and the entire week) could be incredibly productive for you. I strongly suggest you set out your intentions in advance, and do so wisely, and don’t be afraid to sprinkle a litle Hope and Faith over your cares and concerns.
If a little sexual attention and intrigue sounds like a fun change of pace to you, on Wednesday Venus is square Mars. Expect your urges, whether they be for physical pleasure or a fudge marshmallow brownie, to be particularly insistent.
A lot of the astrological drama will be blown over by the weekend, where it could otherwise have been put to good use on the dating scene. One thing to be aware of is that on Sunday, the Moon in Scorpio is both conjunct Mars and then conjunct and occult Saturn. Much of the tension that you felt building in some department of your life last week may come suddenly to a head. Just be nice to each other out there, okay?