Aries
You could experience a reality check of sorts in a friendship, group association, or with a long-term goal as Mars and Saturn align today, dear Aries. You may need to lay down the law or put on the brakes temporarily before moving ahead. Considering your limits is essential now. A need for maturity can emerge and is your very best bet for facing difficulties or obstacles right now. This aspect can come as a potent reminder of a rule or responsibility, or possibly an obligation to a group or friend. You may need to face the fact that one of your dreams or an ideal needs some refinement due to practical considerations. Adopt a step-by-step approach to solving a practical problem. The Moon moves into your home and family sector for a couple of days, signaling the need to reorient and center yourself.
Taurus
With Mars and Saturn aligning at the top of your solar chart, dear Taurus, you can feel the need to take charge. The details that you may have overlooked in the past emerge, or a new game plan is in order, and it’s time to adapt your expectations. A reality check ultimately puts you in a better position, but you could feel slightly overwhelmed temporarily. With pressure coming from all angles, you might decide to make a stand or dig in your heels and resist. A conservative approach in business is necessary now. You may need to lay down the law if you’re in a position of authority. Still, you can come up with efficient and workable long-term life strategies and plans at this time. It might be necessary to make some personal sacrifices to get over a hurdle–the key is to be patient. Eliminating waste in your professional life can be especially helpful now, and you may need to face reality or the viability of a project/goal to know your next step.
Gemini
Pacing yourself is crucial now with a meeting between Mars and Saturn today, dear Gemini. It’s a grounding, stabilizing influence that can benefit you much, but it also calls upon you to exercise some self-discipline. In other words, it gives back as long as you put in the effort. You’re in a great position to study/learn something worthwhile. With a brighter and clearer outlook, you’re in a better place to make adjustments and plans that are genuinely doable. It’s best to deal with problem areas head-on. You may have been facing reality, and now you’re in the position to put a responsibility behind you. Do your best to focus on a game plan or strategy rather than dwelling on the frustration of the moment’s obstacles. You’re putting your life into better order now, and this will ultimately be a relief. Work hard today, if possible, as much as you’d prefer to pursue your interests in a freeform manner. Tune out the distractions and put in the effort so that you can put difficult situations behind you or get over a hump.
Cancer
You could be getting a push to become more organized and to take better care of yourself with Mars and Saturn meeting today, dear Cancer. This alignment has been in the works, coloring the energies of recent weeks, and it’s now time to make up for past procrastination or the glossing over of vital details. You might aim to work on sorting things out, debugging plans, attending to details, and reviewing recent life issues with maturity and realism. There may be a reality to face or hurdle to clear, and it’s best to focus your energies on problems that can be solved with a step-by-step approach. Traditional methods are likely to work best. Drama in your personal life is possible, but avoid getting caught up in a tug of war when your energy could be better utilized elsewhere. Because this alignment occurs in your intimacy sector, you may need to put some “work” into a relationship, and it’s a good idea to consider what’s best for the long-term, not just for the time being. A partner’s money or support can be a source of some stress, but it’s a good time to work on plans to make improvements.
Leo
There can be heavy energy with a partner or significant person now as Mars and Saturn meet in your opposite sign, dear Leo. Or, putting extra effort into a relationship can be in focus. Responsibilities to others can feel weighty, and someone may seem to be blocking you. The reality of a relationship or person in your life can be in focus. Be patient, mature, and responsible now for best results — these are traits that earn long-term rewards. If a relationship or project withstands pressure, this can be a time for coming up with a new and improved plan to go forward. It’s important to be fair and to meet others halfway, and if you’re getting the short end of the stick, examine whether it’s temporary or ongoing. Instead, you can put real effort into a significant practical pursuit at this time, and it’s wise to focus on the end goal rather than the frustration of the tasks at hand.
Virgo
With Mars and Saturn meeting in your work and health sector, dear Virgo, work requires more diligence and concentration than usual. Or, a roadblock or slowdown reminds you that long-term success requires pacing yourself. Look for ways to simplify so that you can move forward in the best possible direction. Putting in extra effort, following the rules, and facing realities are all important now and will lead to good things, even if you’d rather be doing something else! Facing up to facts with work and health matters helps you make solid, genuinely doable plans of action. You are increasingly more practical and, in truth, it’s a great time for solving problems, getting work done, and getting over emotional hurdles. You could be working particularly hard at improving your living or working conditions. It can be challenging to cut certain things out but satisfying to know you’re taking better care of yourself.
Libra
Mars begins its transit of your romance and creativity sector today, dear Libra, bringing more energy and dynamism to your leisure time, hobbies, and pleasures. The period until May 12th can be especially lively on creative, expressive, and romantic levels for you. This transit can serve as a motivator, encouraging you to pursue your desires more directly and confidently. You have more energy to pour into hobbies and recreation, or pursuing your joy, and you’re playing hard now! You might find asserting your needs or purpose is not only natural, but it also goes over well with others. Energy is with you for pursuing heartfelt activities. Mars meets Saturn tomorrow, however, and this means you can get serious about these things rather quickly before you find the time to pursue things at a comfortable pace. Once you’ve digested the lesson that slowing down is best for you just for the time being, your confidence builds.
Scorpio
Mars begins its transit of your sector of home and family, dear Scorpio, where it will transit for six weeks (until May 12th). This influence stimulates your desire to do something about difficult conditions or relationships, and also to fix, improve, and otherwise renovate your life from the ground up, particularly your private world. It’s a good time (although sometimes hectic time) to work from home or work on the home. There can be innovative approaches to domestic matters and projects in the home. With Mars, impatience and impulsiveness are things to look out for and keep under control. It’s important not to let anger fester, but also to release it mindfully. Some sparks can fly if that’s what it takes to resolve problems. Today, the Moon spends the day in your work and health sector, encouraging you to deal with details and small issues that will get your life into smoother working order. Today and tomorrow, there can be some frustration with a project that isn’t moving fast enough for you, but a reality check now can help you in the long run.
Sagittarius
Mars begins its transit of your communications sector today, dear Sagittarius, encouraging you to learn and share until May 12th. Your energy and motivation levels increase for personal interests and studies, and so does your curiosity, in general. It’s a time of increased mental activity–you’ll be expressing yourself in spirited ways or taking on more projects. While you can be a little rushed at times, you are communicating with more sizzle, saying what’s on your mind and enjoying the responses you stimulate, and learning things at a rapid pace. You can be particularly focused on putting your ideas into action. This can sometimes trip you up, as you don’t always have the patience to work through all the details or wait for others to catch up to you! As Mars meets Saturn, you may be stepping on the brakes today and tomorrow. Disciplining or preserving your energy is best.
Capricorn
Mars leaves your sign today, dear Capricorn, and moves into your resources sector for just over six weeks. While Mars in your sign in the past weeks has helped motivate you, this new cycle takes some of the pressure off. Focus turns to matters of security, including business and financial concerns. This cycle can push you to take better care of your valuables and finances, but it’s also a strong period for building confidence in your worth or value. Self-esteem issues can be handled with more self-honesty. If you feel that you’ve been undervaluing yourself or your talents, then this is the time to make things right. The less positive sides to this transit can come with impulsive moves with money or resources. Building for the future is a driving force until May 12th, and developing your talents can be a happy, productive focus.
Aquarius
Mars moves into your sign today, dear Aquarius, and your personal plans and independence come into stronger focus. You are more assertive and forthright. Special attention to your plans and projects can be important during this cycle that lasts until May 12th. This transit can feel like a nice rush, although it can overstimulate you at times, particularly if you don’t have a goal to strive toward. It’s also a good time for learning pursuits and communications. You can be excited about your projects and personal interests, making happy connections through these things. This transit draws out the fire and dynamism in your personality. Patience may not be your strong suit, so that if you take on new challenges, it may be best that they’re not intricate tasks. This is a great time to tackle projects that you’ve let slide and direct your considerable energy into useful endeavors–you’re pursuing your goals with passion and heart. Today and tomorrow, responsibilities or roadblocks are in focus. You’re reminded to take better care of yourself, follow the rules, be thorough, and take matters step by step so that you get things right.
Pisces
Your need for solitude and time to yourself increases now as Mars begins transiting your solar twelfth house today and until May 12th, dear Pisces. The need for rest and recuperation comes to the forefront, and you may need more time to sort things out and reorient yourself as a two-year energy cycle is nearing an end. Preparing for new beginnings may be more about tying up loose ends or taking some time to figure out your next step or direction. Your energy levels can be at a low, or they can fluctuate during this cycle. In general, this is a time for recharging your energy reserves or for handling matters that have been lingering and that you don’t want to take with you going forward. It’s a period for research and reflection, incubating new plans rather than going full-speed ahead with new ventures. Today, the Moon spends the day in your home and family sector — another reason to take things easy. It’s wise to take into account what you want to accomplish down the road and avoid pushing something too fast.