The month opens up with a Mars and Venus interaction that can place some stress on intimate details. The thing is that you have to do your best to understand others' viewpoints. It can be more difficult to relate to others because of the emotional side of things; we'll tend to be blinded by the things we're feeling. This might also lead to some discord at work, primarily because people won't feel as dutiful as they're accustomed to.

On the 3rd Neptune moves back into Pisces, where it's in a position of strength. This brings about a cycle that causes more intensity in our dreams and thoughts. Much more will seem possible, and while this might lead to higher caliber failures in some instances, more often it can result in bigger gains because we're aiming higher. At the same time, you also need to protect yourself against always thinking in terms of best case scenario, because this can leave you unprepared if things turn south.

The first aspect to occur on the 7th is the Sun meeting up with Mercury. This is going to align our thoughts with our actions, and if we say something, we'll intend to do it. Our thought processes can become sharper, and it will be easier to adapt on the fly to any changing circumstances. It might also be a good time to reorder things around you to ensure you're working as efficiently as you can.

Also happening on this day is that Saturn will go retro. This will remove a lot of the pressure from many areas of our lives, but at the same time, it's often such pressures that keep us in line. You have to be more self-policing, because you can let things get out of hand. It's important that you remain patient here and don't put too much stock in things happening right away. If you can remain disciplined, you should come out ahead when Saturn returns to direct motion.

The next day (the 8th), Venus moves into Aries. You'll notice that people become more aggressive in the pursuit of romance and financial goals. This is fine for spurring people into action, but the results might not always be as well thought out as they could be. Don't become overwhelmed by emotional impulse, though you can use it as motivation here or there to make a move you normally wouldn't feel comfortable making.

Venus and Uranus meet up on the 9th and this can lead for people to find more wiggle room in their personal relationships. We'll desire more space because of the need to express our individuality and when a partner represses this at all, it's bad for the relationship. At the same time though, great ideas can come about here that change your overall way of doing things, and if you carry some of them out, they can turn out to be profitable.

Moving on to the 13th, Mercury forms a positive connection with Saturn. This is going to make it a lot easier to bring critical commentary to the table in the hopes of making positive amendments to the way that things are done. We can work out ways to be more efficient in the things that we do. The important thing though is that you have to put these things into practice. It's one thing to have an idea, but it's another to have the resolve to implement it. So do your best to make sure you're taking the steps towards forming good habits and practices.

Mercury is also going to begin its Pisces cycle here, and this can open the door for more posturing and grandiose talk. Most of it can tend to be good natured, but you have to sift through the details at times to find the rock solid truth behind things. Much will based on hope rather than actual plans, so keep this in mind when you tell people what you're up to. They might require a little more proof before they'll lend you their firm support.

On the 14th, Mercury meets up with Neptune and this is going to put an even stronger onus on making things out to be bigger than they actually are. Much of this derives from the wish to look good in front of the people around us. This can work out well, as long as there is enough core truth within what you're saying to keep people in line with what you're saying. But if you stray too far, you might end up with people doubting everything you have to say.

A day after this (the 15th), Venus and Pluto conflict in a manner that can bring some real havoc to our personal relationships. It all comes down to power, and who wields it. As people are going to look for added control, there can be some battles with others over who gets to call the shots. Don't let this descend into your romantic relationships. You have to seek to strike a balance with a partner in order to keep things on an equivalent level. If one person holds too much control over the other, the one in the weaker position can create turmoil in order to launch a position from which they can rebel.

Venus and the Node hook up on the 17th and this can be a very good day for making new connections with people you meet, or perhaps taking existing connections to another level (especially in the romantic sense). Pay attention to where the energy seems to be guiding you. Even if you might be resistant to the idea of an intensified interaction with another person, if the energy is making it clear you should spend more time with someone else, you'd be wise to listen to it.

After this, the Sun and Saturn connect on the 18th on a day that should make it easier to figure out what needs to be done. People will have a more dedicated purpose, and the cool thing about this energy is that it creates external reasons for us to get motivated and take care of our responsibilities. It’s also going to be a good time to take a look around you to see if things have been going slack of late, so that you can make the necessary corrections if needed.

The 19th shapes to be a busy day astrologically, starting with the Sun moving into Pisces. This is going to put an increased onus on the emotional sides of things, so you need to be careful in what you say and do. People are going to be more likely to drift to extremes, and for this reason, it’s going to lead many into situations that more intensely positive or negative. Try not to place too much importance on everything that’s going on here, because you can tend to make things seem like the end of the world, when really it’s just one bad occurrence.

Next, Mercury runs into trouble with the Node. This is when people are prone to saying things that pull them off their desired paths in life and get them into a bit of hot water. Remember that some of the things you have to say will linger in the minds of others. With this in mind, you have to be careful that you aren’t creating a poor reputation through some of the off the cuff comments you can make. Take a little more time, think things through, and feel some conviction in what you have to say. This will help alleviate a lot of the problems that might otherwise surface here.

Lastly, we have the Sun connecting with Neptune and this is going to serve to create new thoughts and ideas and dreams. It’s going to be easier to see the sunny side of things. There can be a deeper spiritual connection with the world around you. This furthers the need to let things develop in the mind first before channeling them outwardly for others to experience.

The next major aspect of the month occurs on the 23rd as Mercury conflicts with Mars. Often there can be a lot of turmoil that arises here because you didn’t say something you should have. Know where your opportunities are, and when certain doors are set to close. At times, it’s better to take a shot than having to live with the regret of “What if?”

The last aspect of the month happens on the 28th with the Sun conflicting with the Node. This is also a day where you have to be careful what you do because it can lead you down the wrong road. Many of the things you see developing around you might seem enticing now, but they don’t have a lot of long-term stability and can lead to more trouble than they are worth. For this reason, you have to use a little bit of foresight to predict how certain actions will turn out. New endeavors here might be met with a little bit of difficulty, but if you can show some resolve, you can battle through and make the most of a tough situation. Not to mention, many of the most worthwhile things in life are difficult in nature, so don’t shy away from challenges. Best of luck.

Bud