What Your Week Has in Store
This week’s Astrology puts the “triple” in the triple threat! In the first few summer days of lovely Cancer season, red planet Mars - the ruler of dynamic action, sexuality, and assertion - begins a two-month-long retrograde this Tuesday. Mars retrograde in Aquarius helps us stoke the heat within, so think deeply about the motivations behind your behavior. Meanwhile, a full moon in Capricorn takes to the night sky on Thursday and offers practical, timeless wisdom to our goals. Finally, on Friday, messenger planet Mercury enters Leo, which lights a fire for us to have the confidence to pursue our dreams.
~*~Aries~*~
The quality of the collaboration determines the outcome, Aries. Mars retrograde will help you and others connect more authentically and will keep your selfish behavior and/or social laziness in check. A full moon on Thursday helps your career transition and gives you major ambition while you stay confident and motivated!
~*~Taurus~*~
Edit your LinkedIn, Taurus, and put out feelers in your network - Mars retrograde inspires a review of your next steps for career. Caught in the weeds? A full moon expands your vision so you can see the big picture on Thursday. Get sentimental, too. Call your family and plan a heart-centered gathering!
~*~Gemini~*~
Think bigger, Gemini! Your brilliant brain appreciates the micro, but Mars retrograde is helping your intelligence make sense of the macro. Make adaptability and curiosity your first responders. A full moon in your sexuality and intimacy sector on Thursday will make the weekend a sexy one to dish to your friends about. Enjoy!
~*~Cancer~*~
Happy Birthday, moon children! May all your wishes come true. To help, let Mars retrograde inspire you to examine the root of your desires. Do they advance, stall, or limit you? All desire is not created equal! Your commitment and relationships come full circle thanks to a full moon in Capricorn - embrace the transition.
~*~Leo~*~
Mars retrograde in your romantic and relationship sectors inspires reflexes of confrontation and anger. If it heals the partnership, express it. If it’s impulsive, keep your thoughts to yourself. A full moon in your health and wellness sector reminds you of your 2018 relations and gets you back on track for personal growth and excellence.
~*~Virgo~*~
Health is proactive, Virgo. Mars retrograde promotes a serious and thoughtful habit of nutritional and/or organizational strategy that allows you to operate at peak. It's a lovely foundation for the full moon on Thursday, which will encourage bravery, romance, and joy for hard-earned work. Express your feelings sensitively for a lovely reward.
~*~Libra~*~
Is your to-do list getting longer, Libra? Mars retrograde gives you a nudge to err less on divine right for happiness and more on responsibility. Get to work! Thursday’s full moon could call in the waters of the emotion ocean. Let it happen, and call your trusted friends to help you make sense of the feelings you’re experiencing.
~*~Scorpio~*~
There’s no place like home, Scorpio! Mars retrograde puts your heart on the real-estate market in search of the places and people who make you feel safe. The full moon on Thursday inspires you to talk to people about your “homecoming” and hear their feedback. Your brain and speech at work are going to impress everyone, so be brave!
~*~Sagittarius~*~
You don’t like the taste of your foot in mouth anymore, Sagittarius. Mars retrograde gives your thoughts and words more pause. It’s OK to contemplate before commitment. Meanwhile, a full moon in your financial sector encourages a bit more literacy on economy and values - your money should work for you, not the other way around.
~*~Capricorn~*~
Which guideposts help you climb to the mountain peak, Capricorn? Mars retrograde puts your values on audit, and you’ll reassess the beliefs that inform your decisions and experiences. Let it all go during the full moon in Capricorn this Thursday! A cleaning moon inspires a massive cosmic reset to surrender whatever is no longer serving you.
~*~Aquarius~*~
Reserve your mojo, Aquarius. Mars is retrograding in Aquarius, so your energy is more precious than ever. Examine your priorities, and align only with the things that uplift you. The full moon on Thursday will do its part in giving you closure, so seek it out. It could be romantic, so offer forgiveness and apology where appropriate!
~*~Pisces~*~
It’s getting surreal in here, Pisces. Mars retrograde will invite spiritual, dreamy, and serene summer experiences. Healthy skepticism and acceptance will prove helpful. Join your friends on the full moon, and start summer soirées early - maybe even discuss plans and expectations to have the best summer ever.
Colin is a literal Gemini Twin Astrologer from Long Island, New York, and a two-time graduate of the New School with his Bachelor's in literature from Eugene Lang College and Master's in fashion studies from the Parsons School of Design. A passionate student of astrology, A Course in Miracles, and other systems of personal growth, Colin founded QueerCosmos to meaningfully contextualize queer identities across the zodiac and universal spiritual themes. Additionally, Colin leads private natal chart readings and horoscope columns with international publications. For more, head over to QueerCosmos.com.
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