Astrology

By Mark Lerner for Astrology.com - The Moon's entrance into fiery Aries every month is usually a time of clarity, exuberance, independent thinking and dynamic assertion. The lunar orb enters Aries at 1:23AM PDT this morning. However, almost exactly one hour later, Mercury makes an awkward, 150-degree link to Neptune (2:24AM PDT). A Mercury-Neptune rapport like this is pretty much the antithesis to clarity and dynamic assertion. It can equate with haziness, confusion, chaos and nebulosity across the board. Fortunately, with Mercury speeding along at over 2 degrees of the zodiac per day, this obfuscating alignment will start dissipating by this afternoon. Nevertheless, it is still a reminder to be extra cautious regarding communications and travel plans during the morning hours. Give yourself more time to arrive at a key destination and factor in unseen delays or obstacles that can slow you down. The Mercury-Neptune tie suggests being ultra-conservative in business matters or postponing key decisions or meetings till a more auspicious day and time. A frictional Vesta-Uranus 45-degree connection (7:36AM PDT) reinforces what has just been articulated and this sky pattern also warns you to protect important assets and valuables. Exercise, sports, games and construction projects are energized by the Moon in Aries and the lunar orb making a parallel to Mars (5:34PM PDT). However, projecting anger onto well-meaning friends or family members is a no-no. Romance and business receive a few hard knocks this evening due to an abrasive, 135-degree tie between Venus and Pluto (9:27PM PDT). Think more about nurturing dear ones than what you can get out of any relationship.