Don’t you just hate it when the week drags, limping along like a big beige cloud of blahness? The good news is this is not one of those weeks. Au contraire, there is no shortage of action in store with three big “beats” hitting hard. With Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius rising folks sensing the excitement the most, pay attention as some big issues poised to dominate the new couple of months begin to take shape.
First, a turning point in the Mercury retrograde. As the Sun and Mercury connect (Friday AEST; Thursday GMT) look for a light bulb moment that helps you figure out the root cause of your communication issues.
Then, Venus moves into Aquarius, colliding (energetically speaking) with Pluto. In lay terms, that spells big relationship drama. Venus in Aquarius is famously frosty so don’t be surprised if you – or someone you know – has a (cool) change of heart. Pluto also often triggers a revelation or moment of truth; you’re suddenly you’re just not that into them? Entirely possible.
But perhaps the most exciting moment is the beginning of Mars retrograde. On Saturday (AEST, Friday GMT), when things officially kick off, expect some extra spice. Not a great day to extend an olive branch, ask for a favour or confess your undying love.
On the flip side, if you’ve been looking for a nudge of courage to speak your mind, stand up for yourself or “cut the cord” you’re in luck. But be warned, anything you set in motion will have a butterfly effect over the coming months. Whatever goes down this weekend will shape the following 80 days. No pressure!
As if that’s not enough excitement for one week, Neptune ends its retrograde on Sunday (AEST; Saturday GMT) – adding a spacey, out of this world vibe. Fantasy, illusion and ambiguity reign supreme. It’s a lot, yes, but at least it’s not boring.
ARIES AND ARIES RISING
Big feelings incoming! With Mars, your ruling planet going retrograde this week, you’re on the brink of an important 80-day cycle of introspection. Your mission over the coming two and half months is to reflect on how you utilise anger. Is there a way you can use it to be more productive? The first six weeks really relate to how it fuels your creativity. Reflecting on how you express (or stifle) frustration with family will also be something to ponder – but not until January. In other news, when Venus and Pluto ignite fireworks in your social sphere, there’s the opportunity to make a transformative connection. Pay attention to who you’re introduced to next weekend, they could be seriously significant.
TAURUS AND TAURUS RISING
Got beef? A bone of contention that’s been bubbling away (since early November) potentially with a family member or around a domestic/flatmate-related issue, may become too difficult to ignore. As Mars grinds to a halt (next Saturday AEST; Friday GMT) things could hit the proverbial fan. Remain calm and pay attention to the deeper issues that are swirling around the clash. Is the real issue that you don’t feel heard? There’s a clue here about what the next 80 days has in store. Meanwhile a big bold revelation – or even an alliance – could make for some very interesting developments at work.
GEMINI AND GEMINI RISING
Ever get the feeling some things are too good to be true? If you find yourself drinking the Kool Aid this week – especially in the realm of your career trust your gut. With Neptune’s retrograde in your professional realm ending this week (Sunday AEST; Saturday GMT), there’s every chance your boss could get a little carried away. Another manifestation could be that things seem especially ambiguous (also a Neptune vibe). Your best course of action? Do nothing. Watch as it unfolds, stay curious and reserve judgement. In other news, a discord in your relationships should start to iron out as Mercury and the Sun signal a moment of realisation. You may not agree with what the other person is saying, but you might start to understand their perspective better. All will become clearer next week…
CANCER AND CANCER RISING
If you’ve felt like there’s been a hole in your pocket of late (possibly, since the beginning of November), rest assured the crazy spending is about to ease up. With Mars going retrograde in your financial sector, you may get some reprieve from the annoying expenses draining your bank account. If, on the other hand, you’ve had a little too much fun in the Black Friday sales, you could be about to experience a little buyer’s remorse. As Mars stops and turns retrograde in your cash sphere, rethinking how you splash your cash will be a big consideration – at least until early next year. There’s no use crying over money spent, but you can think about the deeper reasons you’re compelled to spend. Food for thought…
LEO AND LEO RISING
Pass the hot sauce, you’re on fire this week, possibly to the point of being too hot to handle! The wave of motivation, confidence and chutzpah you’ve been riding since early November could start to wane a little – but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. As Mars goes retrograde later this week (Saturday AEST; Friday GMT) you’re being asked to consider how you assert yourself. This is a time of introspection and soul-searching – especially until the 6 January. Less doing, more being. Meanwhile Venus and Pluto connect in the realm of your intimate relationships around the same time, signalling a hugely magnetic moment. Pay attention to who crosses your path, especially if you’re single! This could be the start of something big…
VIRGO AND VIRGO RISING
There’s a lack of visibility that could make this week a little tricky – especially in your most important relationships. As Neptune ends its retrograde cycle, which has been unfolding since early July, there’s a sense you can’t quite figure out fact from fiction. Take any commitments or facts with a grain of salt. If someone appears under your window, guitar in hand like they’re in a Taylor Swift video, stay inside. Neptune has a way of bringing out the romantic and fantastical – but not necessarily offering what’s real. TLDR? This is definitely not the week to elope or give someone a second chance. Elsewhere, a turning point with something that’s been a communication nightmare at work should help ease anxiety. By Friday you’ll see a way to untangle the mess that’s been unfolding.
LIBRA AND LIBRA RISING
Dust off the Agent Provocateur, because next weekend is a vibe you can definitely get behind (or on top of…or up against). There’s major spice in the with Venus and Pluto setting the scene for some very raunch moments. Yes, Mars is also going retrograde at the same time, which could spell a bit of tension with friends, but if you’re staying in bed all weekend you might be able to dodge the drama – at least for 48 hours! Just don’t leave it until the morning of to bail on a group activity or you’ll be unpacking it for the next six weeks (literally).
SCORPIO AND SCORPIO RISING
A simmering tension that’s been playing out at work could reach a turning point this week as Mars goes retrograde in your professional sphere. This is an extra important cycle for Scorpios (who are ruled by Mars and will feel this one more than other signs) and marks the beginning of an 80-day cycle where you’ll be invited by the sky to turn inward. Clearing the decks, going to ground and making space for reflection and introspection is key. If your energy levels start to tank, listen to your body. Make some time to consider how do you “do” anger? How could you do it better? It’s not a time to answer, but simply to pose the question. In other news, there’s the opportunity to make some big inroads with someone
SAGITTARIUS AND SAGITTARIUS RISING
While the rest of the zodiac is in a tizz over the incoming Mars retrograde cycle (kicking off Saturday AEST; Friday GMT), the most interesting moment for you this week comes the day before. Look for the moment of clarity or understanding to land (Friday AEST; Thursday GMT) when Mercury retrograde reaches a turning point. Whatever has been moving at a glacial pace, or getting lost in translation should finally start to sort out after Friday. It’s not that the issue goes away over night, but now you at least know what steps you need to take to untangle the knot. Meanwhile hold fire on any drastic decisions around where you’re living next weekend; with Neptune endings its retrograde cycle, the potential for getting consumed by fantasy or overly romantic notions, is major.
CAPRICORN AND CAPRICORN RISING
There’s a lot going on this week, but for once, none of it should manifest in middle of your life. Still, it’s good to have visibility of the intensity, especially if the people around you are acting a little “off” (and they probably will be). As Mars goes retrograde next weekend and coincides with some huffiness around cash-related issues, expect a bit of argy-bargy. If you’re heading out for a long lunch, this is not a weekend to say “it’ll all come out in the wash” when you’re splitting a bill. Whatever gets swept under the rug next weekend will become “a thing” for at least the next six weeks. So, keep your wits about you and steer clear when shots are fired.
AQUARIUS AND AQUARIUS RISING
You’re in the middle of the action his week, with all the things kicking off – mostly Friday through Sunday. As Mars retrograde kicks off (Saturday AEST; Friday GMT), you’re entering an 80-day cycle where the sky is asking you to reflect on how you assert yourself. The first six weeks are especially focussed on your closest relationships – your partner, your best friend, anyone of significance who you have a 1-on-1 dynamic with. Around the same time Venus and Pluto connect, inspiring you to take drastic action – romantically or even around the way you look. You could get a new tattoo, but with everything else going on, you’re better off spending the money on something a little more semi-permanent instead.
PISCES AND PISCES RISING
There’s a niggling irritation that’s been simmering the past month or so (since early November) that should start to make more sense this week. With Mars going retrograde in the realm of your health and/or work, that heated feeling (possibly literally) could start to wane. Your mission over the coming six weeks is to work out what deeper emotional issues could be connected to the day-to-day annoyance. Where are you stifling your frustrations? In other news, Neptune ends its retrograde – a cycle that’s been in play since July – signalling a breakthrough in your creativity. But first, a surge in confusion (Sunday AEST; Saturday GMT). If you’re feeling especially vague next weekend, it’ s not just you, it’s in the sky.
This story first appeared on GRAZIA International.
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