Well, probably not. But today we have some interesting aspects appearing in our galaxy, and you should consider delaying major decisions – let me rephrase that – enormous decisions for perhaps 24 hours or more if you can. Mars is conjunct Uranus, for the first aspect to be considered, and certainly whatever actions you may be undertaking in a fit of anger certainly should be delayed. Mars, after all, is the ruling planet for war, for pitched battles and for unrestrained and usually reckless behavior. So, duckies, don’t punch your landlord in the nose just because he reminded you that the rent was due last week.
Instead, for example, calmly tell him your paycheck was delayed by a mistake in the accounting department, and you’ll have the full rent for him by the end of this week. If there’s another reason, let him know what the situation is, and work things out accordingly. With this bloody-minded little planet getting cozy with its bigger brother, you have to be alert for strange repercussions, as Uranus holds sway over the unexpected, drastic changes, and a flash of insight, genius or madness.
Let’s not have any of my treasured readers suddenly devolve into the latter. The world at large needs your insights, and certainly can use more inspiration leading to wonderful inventions for the betterment of us all. Your urge to make drastic changes in your own life isn’t a bad thing, and Mars can give you the energy necessary to ‘make things happen.’ But just a bit of caution before you light that fuse: take a break, have something to eat, even a quick lie-down to replenish the batteries. Then proceed calmly and deliberately.
After all, remember Pluto, the planet of atomic forces, has gone Retrograde in Capricorn and is busily undermining what it perceives to be stodgy, repressive and next on the list to be demolished. Whether or not you’re a native of Capricorn, the Plutonic forces will still be felt by all. No sense in destroying something you’ll deeply miss once the smoke has cleared. A little patience, and you can allow the forces of Pluto to do the heavy lifting, and then you can quietly accomplish the changes you’re wanting to make without sabotaging yourself.
The third aspect we’ll examine here is Saturn in Pisces until May 25, 2025. This is going to be a bit uncomfortable for Pisces natives, as it will seem all of the responsibilities for projects at work, for repairs around the house, for childcare/pet care/elderly care have landed squarely on your shoulders. Also affected are Virgos, as Pisces is opposite them by sign. Setting some boundaries, such as not being on duty 24/7, will help ease the burden of working selflessly for very little appreciation or any monetary reward. The good thing here is both these signs are experts at being martyrs and play the part well. Sackcloth and ashes will often suffice for repayment for quite a while. However, when the straw finally breaks the proverbial camel’s back, expect a light show which surpasses any fireworks ever seen. Apologize profusely for any part you may have played in brushing aside the Pisces’ or Virgo’s concerns and take them out to dinner. Give them time to reflect and to write a list of chores which you can do to help out. Yes, you can. Do you want a peaceful place to live or not?
All right, then, these paragraphs should provide student astrologers with plenty of material to research or meditate upon. Until the next column, I remain your favorite ancient astrologer. And should you dismiss the information, and blithely go on your self-centered way – you cannot say I didn’t warn you. – MZ