“Turbulence Ahead”

February 12-18, 2024

This week the main event is Mars’s ingress into Aquarius on Monday. Immediately after, it moves into a conjunction with Pluto. And the energy heats up! It’s a turbulent time and showdowns can show up! When Mars is conjunct Pluto in Aquarius, it combines the transformative and intense energy of Pluto with the assertive and action-oriented nature of Mars, all within the innovative, unconventional, and rebellious sign of Aquarius.

Here’s a breakdown of the potential influences:

1. Intense and Powerful Energy: Pluto is associated with deep transformation and intense experiences, while Mars represents energy, drive, and assertiveness. The conjunction of these two planets suggests a powerful and concentrated force that can bring about significant changes, particularly in how one expresses their desires and takes action.
2. Desire for Transformation: The conjunction of Pluto and Mars may indicate a strong desire for personal transformation and empowerment. Individuals with this aspect might feel compelled to dig deep into their motivations, passions, and desires, seeking to understand and evolve them.
3. Striving for Individuality: Aquarius is known for its unconventional and individualistic qualities. With Mars and Pluto combined in Aquarius, there can be a strong drive to assert one’s individuality, challenge societal norms, and pursue unique and progressive goals.
4. Rebellious and Innovative Action: The influence of Aquarius suggests a willingness to break free from traditional constraints and take action in innovative ways. This combination can lead to a rebellious spirit, especially in areas where change and reform are needed.
5. Potential for Intense Relationships: Mars and Pluto together can also bring intensity and depth to relationships. There may be a desire for profound connections, and the potential for power dynamics and transformative experiences within partnerships.
6. Challenges: On the flip side, the intense and transformative nature of Pluto can sometimes bring challenges or power struggles. It’s essential for individuals with this aspect to be mindful of how they wield their energy, ensuring it is constructive rather than destructive.

This energy will be around all week, but most strongly felt between Tuesday – Thursday.

And then on Friday it’s a repeat. Uggggggg.…Venus, the planet of love and beauty will also enter Aquarius. By Saturday she slides into the driver’s seat next to Pluto. When Venus is conjunct Pluto in Aquarius, it combines the qualities of Venus (love, relationships, aesthetics) with Pluto (transformation, intensity, power), all within the rebellious and freedom seeking sign of Aquarius. Fireworks abound! Buckle up because things are getting bumpy.

Your Horoscope

Here’s what’s happening for your zodiac sign:

Wherever you are, find your flow with your horoscope for the week. You can use your Ascendant or Sun Sign to start, but check in with your Mars, Venus, or Moon sign – as they may offer additional clues that may be helpful to you.

Aries

This week you start off feeling confident and a bit sure of yourself. With Pluto and Mars in conjunction, there may be a powerful drive toward transformative and ambitious goals within your social circles and networking groups. You may be drawn to causes or movements more than usual and/or be willing to take a leadership role. Your heart is in the right place, just be sure to think of the long-term ramifications of any impulsive actions. Passion projects may also be up for inner scrutiny. Look before you leap!

Taurus

You have the moon supporting you this week, offering both a helping hand but also a spotlight into your professional life. The Pluto/Mars action will bring power dynamics in professional settings for you this week. So be on the lookout for those taking an assertive approach in your public life. Maybe it’s you? Secure your reputation by doing what you do best: being the stabilizer and rock solid. You may have some intense feelings about your career and making some changes in the future. Take your time and think through the steps.

Gemini

Feeling the energetic vibe? Things are rocking along, and life is busy as a bee. You’re loving it for the most part as you cruise through the week. Until someone comes at you with their doctrines and judgement. Try to stay calm. Avoid power struggles around belief and value systems. Your mind can expand to see all the sides. This may initiate your own philosophical or spiritual pursuit down the rabbit hole. Are you ready for a little journey? It’s time to learn something new.

Cancer

The first of the week may leave you feeling a little uncomfortable or out of sorts at work. Things aren’t as copesetic as you would like. Don’t worry, the mood will lift as you progress through the week. What you may encounter though is some power plays, mysteries, and deep psychological insights. The Mars/Pluto energy is here to shake things up. It’s a time for endings and beginnings; could be a coworker leaving their job. Something feels intense and it will take an intimate connection or heart to heart to smooth it over. Sharing resources and connections may also make sense right now.

Leo

The first of the week has you in rare form. You will have the energy and drive to roar as loud as you want. And roar you may, as something is going on in an important relationship. Deep connections and/or power struggles are causing a stir. Use your big heart this week to put yourself in someone else’s shoes. When you can listen and show genuine empathy for their side of the story – you both will transform in the process. Things might get a bit intense, but you can handle it. Take a cat nap as needed.

Virgo

Your nerves may feel a little frayed at the start of the week but the dust will settle when you focus on the details. Your strong work ethic will be in the spotlight and you will be recognized for your ability to transform complex tasks into simple steps. It might feel a bit overwhelming as there’s heat coming from your familiars to just get it done. Strap in and fly the plane, as this will secure your reputation for the future. No one knows organization and routine like you do – so hunkering down to do the work this week will avoid any intense interactions that you don’t want right now.

Libra

Have you been worried about a special someone? Relationship woes will work in your favor this week. Think romance and intense connection. Not in relationship? Apply this to your creative projects and forms of self-expression. You can untangle any creative blocks by spending time in hobbies that bring you pleasure and fulfillment. Flow and drift as you can. There might be a feeling of “right now” or intensity in either. Using your discernment to see all the angles will serve your equilibrium best right now.

Scorpio

You’ve been trying to get something just right, but problems continue to surface within the process. No worries, the end of the week will offer some support. But there’s also this thing on the home front lingering. Someone is unhappy and power struggles may occur. There is also a pending transformation here, either within the home space (maybe you’re moving) or with the people in your home. This is a week to keep the peace if you can, ignore them if able, and try not to engage. Head down and march on.

Sagittarius

The first of the week has you feeling on top of your game. This could be true but could also be some false ego rearing its head. Stop and take an assessment of your progress. You have strong mental drive and focus this week and can use it to take an assertive approach to shore up any backlog of work. In the process you may get an idea that helps you make an impact in your local surroundings. Watch for intense or emotional conversations cropping up and seek to diffuse rather than ignite.

Capricorn

Staying close to home and focused on your finances is a good way to spend the first of the week. There is a potential for some economic ups and downs, and something could pop up out of the blue that creates a strain. Regardless of the catalyst, you may feel a need to start building yourself up in a new way that transforms your overall monetary landscape. Use this to take control in places that you feel need shoring up.

Aquarius

The new moon shed some light on you in deep and meaningful ways. You are feeling called to transform yourself in some way. Start with your communication and the way you present yourself to others. You can make a new start if you choose. Assert your presence and own your personal power during this volatile time. You have a unique form of self -expression and you must be true to you.

Pisces

This week feels like a hermit moment where you just might rather stay inside as to deal with the world. There is potential for some psychological challenges this week and/or hidden power struggles are presented. Avoid conflict and spend some time in solitude. You can have a breakthrough in spiritual and artistic pursuits if you can still the small voice inside.