Hallelujah, passion planet Mars is out of retro and ready for action again. And in a perfect trine to the brand new Gemini Sun, what does this mean for Material Girl, and your inner Mystical World? Image: Other Planet by Katarzyna Stach
ARIES / ARIES RISING
Material girl: WTF, will they just put a ring on it already? Your ruling planet’s retro period in your partnership sector means a longed-for proposal (in love or business, substituting big, fat contract for a diamond in the case of the latter) may not have been exactly forthcoming lately. Now it’s all systems go. And as the Sun gets ready to rock into your outspoken third house, it’s not like you’ll exactly be shy when it comes to staking out your man / woman / terms of engagement.
Mystical world: What is it your soul truly desires? And where have you been in denial of this fact? Well there’s no more acting all coy about what turns you on now, as Mars’s direct motion is ennobled by the Sun’s move into Gemini. If it’s your ego stopping you communicating the truth (that actually, maybe what you really, really want is to – gulp – go steady already) remember it’s your very boldness that makes you such hot stuff.
TAURUS / TAURUS RISING
Material girl: Feel like you’ve spent the last two months watching a complete shit-show unfold around you, powerless to step in and clean up everybody’s act? Well now you’re permitted to unleash a can of bullish whup-ass. After all, you want results, right? The Sun’s move into your second house of money and all things bling means you’re not afraid to show your more, shall we say, commercially-minded side, while Mars direct is demanding you make a schedule for world domination – and stick to it.
Mystical world: Mars rules the head, and his forward motion in Libra, your house of health and wellness, suggests it’s time to get to grips with the contents of your cranium. What unfounded fears have you allowed yourself to fall prey to lately? Establishing a regular meditation practise now will help keep them in their place. And with the Sun moving into a beautiful trine with Mars in the coming days, you could overcome some deep-seated issues with your self-esteem in the process.
GEMINI / GEMINI RISING
Material girl: That starring role on Broadway? The one you know you were born to play? Beg, steal, borrow or, ehem, blow to get an audition lined up (work with us on this metaphor, kids) as look-at-me Mars assumes direct motion in your fifth house of creative self-expression. Oh, and it’s also a great time to get excited about planning your Burning Man wardrobe – assuming your buzzwords this year are along the lines of “colourful”, “outrageous”, and “dramatic”.
Mystical world: There are some things in life it’s worth taking a gamble on, several of which could well present themselves to you with a big fat cherry on top over the coming weeks. Mars is impulsive, and now he’s moving at full speed through your own personal Vegas you’re being asked to get super-realistic about what you are and aren’t prepared to throw down in the name of indulgence. Can you trust yourself? We suggest you work with your gut on this one.
CANCER / CANCER RISING
Material girl: That dream home you’ve been fantasizing about? You know the one, with the private yoga studio and the tepee out back behind the organic veggie patch? You could find yourself newly convinced that it shall be yours in the coming weeks, as Mars (who always gets his way) resumes forward motion in your domestic sector. And with the Sun sending its support from your visionary twelfth house, getting the details down on your manifestation board had better be your first step.
Mystical world: Uh-oh, mommy issues. If you’ve been doing your best to avoid a conflict with you-know-her, the fiery fourth house of this Mars direct period activity could see you lock horns at last. But eased by the warmth of the sun in your sympathetic twelfth house, there’s a courageous edge to your quarrel – like you know that total honesty is the only way to clear the air and heal any rift that’s risen up between you for good in the process. Be gentle, but be brave.
LEO / LEO RISING
Material girl: You want followers, and you want them now. You’re ready to speak up in any area of life where you feel like you’re not having the impact you so desire, and Lion, are we about to hear you roar! Mars direct in Libra, your third house of media and self-promotion, suggests you’re about ready to unleash your very own reality show on the world – Kim Kardashian, who? And with the Sun about to heat up your house of social networks, it’s a case of over-exposure, guaranteed.
Mystical world: It’s a blessing to know your own mind, and a skill to be able to master it. If you’ve spent the past couple of months experimenting with the latter, you could emerge into this Mars direct period feeling confident and clear-headed, knowing that you’re effortlessly able to chose progressive thought-processes. But beware of assuming this means you’re also suddenly equipped with a mind-reading device. You have the power to inspire others now, but try to keep your ego out of it.
VIRGO / VIRGO RISING
Material girl: Show. Me. The. Money. If you’ve been shy about asking for what you’re worth these past couple of months, there’ll be no more beating about the bush with Mars fighting your corner in your financial second house again. And it’s just as well. With the Sun revving up to move into Gemini, your ambition is being stoked and that old saying about “dressing for the position you want” could see you hitting the plastic HARD as you shop for a high-end new look to match your high-profile new aspirations.
Mystical world: In Jungian psychology, money represents mother energy – or security. Wherever this has been lacking, you could find yourself on an impassioned mission to create more a more stable foundation in life, and utilizing your unique talents to do so. And a father figure could be the yin to that yang, as the Sun, representing both father and child, takes up residence in your authoritarian tenth house. The message? To feel more secure, seek the wisdom of your elders.
LIBRA / LIBRA RISING
Material girl: Do you like what you see in the mirror? Chances are you’ve been giving some serious thought to an image overhaul, something a little more “true to you”, perhaps? But with Mars retro in your own sign, if you’ve lacked the courage to cut all your hair off, get that full arm-sleeve tattoo or even face the world without makeup, your attitude going forward is way more “who cares?” If there’s a statement you want to make with your appearance now, the Sun’s move into Gemini is also urging you to embrace the outrageous.
Mystical world: Here comes a huge deposit from the bank of personal power. Anywhere in your life you’ve been dishing out this precious commodity to anybody who asks, it’s time to call the debt back in and reclaim a little self-respect in the process. Your old people-pleasing ways will serve nobody now, so how about staking out some spiritual ground and being unashamedly narcissistic about your own personal development for once?
SCORPIO / SCORPIO RISING
Material girl: It’s time to work with your considerable psychic powers when it comes to getting your way in an investment matter or powerful business transaction. The Sun’s move into your eighth house is asking you to stand up for yourself when it comes to any merging of assets (including assets of the physical kind, hot stuff), and working harmoniously with Mars direct in your intuitive twelfth house you’ll be able to feel into all the right moves to make to ensure you end up on top.
Mystical world: Been considering an Ayahusaca trip to further your spiritual development? Um, maybe not. Mars direct in your twelfth house of mind altering substances and higher states of consciousness means you could be inclined to take what feels like a risk, and there’s no place for impulsiveness when you’re working with plant meds as deadly serious as this, babe. By all means follow your urge to seek enlightenment, as with the Sun in your eighth house of transcendence you’re in for quite a trip – but a Kundalini yoga class could be all it takes to achieve a state that’s plenty mind-altering.
SAGITTARIUS / SAGITTARIUS RISING
Material girl: If you’ve been working behind the scenes to assemble your dream team when it comes to those latent plans for world domination, Mars direct in your eleventh house of group creativity suggests it’s time to man the action stations. It’s likely you’ve found your right-hand-woman too, as the Sun slinks into Gemini, sending a synergistic beam from your house of one-to-one relationships. Of course, you could relate all the above to your love life too – but that would suggest you were opening up to the idea of polyamory. Interesting times…
Mystical world: You could find your thinking mind has gone into overdrive, now Mars is charging forward in the area of your chart that rules insights, the inventive mind and intuitive understanding. If ever there was a time to tame that monkey with a dedicated meditation practise, this is it. And with the Sun, your conscious ego, all about the self you see reflected in others, it’s likely that you’ll only be inspired to merge energies with people as quick witted and open minded as you.
CAPRICORN / CAPRICORN RISING
Material girl: Woot – Mars is going direct in your tenth house of long term goals and serious responsibility, exactly where you like it. If you’ve had any doubts about your ability to fight your way to the very top of the heap this past couple of months, then a supportive link to the Gemini Sun, your organised sixth house, is here to assist your renewed mission to assume whatever position of power is now available to you. You have all the passion and drive you need to get there, and are fully equipped to proceed with military precision.
Mystical world: What do feel you need to prove? To your father in particular. Now isn’t the time to brush any lingering Daddy issues under the carpet, as Mars is demanding a re-evaluation of your attitude to “the boss man” – even if this means some kind of psychological or spiritual showdown. And with the Sun now settled in your logical sixth house, you needn’t fear a tearful resolution – rather, see this as a real opportunity for self-analysis.
AQUARIUS / AQUARIUS RISING
Material girl: Hello summer vacay! Mars is speeding ahead in your ninth house of travel and adventure now, a placement that will thrill your gypset soul. If you watched Memorial Day creep up on us without putting any solid holiday plans in place, now is the time to remedy the situation – and the more mind-expanding your adventures the more passion they’ll inspire in you. Um, why not make it a mission to Burning Man? The Gemini Sun in your fifth house is here to ignite your creative self-expression too.
Mystical world: Or maybe this will finally be the year you make that spiritual pilgrimage to India. Your ninth house also governs higher education, religious traditions and journeys of self-discovery, and Mars’ passion could ignite a flame in you now that only an extended stay on an ashram absorbing the wisdom of actual bone fide spiritual elders can put out (um, Burning man might still do it). Oh, and with the Sun in your fifth house a guru figure could be extra attractive to you right now. Om My God…
PISCES / PISCES RISING
Material world: If an investment relating to your living situation has been a long time gelling, the Sun’s move into Gemini, your homestead house, could see you inspired to put some creative energy into sealing the fugging deal. Coupled with Mars direct in your eighth house of hard-core asset management, you’ve now got the energy and drive to make everyone fall into line – especially any (female?) family members who’ve been dragging their heels.
Mystical world: Yeah we know you’re the psychic of the zodiac Pisces, but please don’t let Mars storming full steam ahead in your obsessive eighth house bring out the paranoid bunny boiler in you (what do you mean who?) Being a natural empath you’re lucky that you can read into any situation, but you could act impulsively on your “feelings” about things now – when actually, you could be using this gift to cleverly manipulate situations to your advantage. Oh and the Sun in your fourth house could make you extra defensive – so try not to lash out, and focus on building your self-esteem through self-care instead.
