Starcodes February 21, 2025

Along with unpredictable late winter weather, our energy level and out moods can feel erratic this week, energized one minute and serious the next. Venus, now in fiery Aries, infuses us with energy or enthusiasm when we’re passionately engaged or truly ticked off. Otherwise, we could get tired or overwhelmed when we ponder the world’s complexity with the Sun, Mercury, Saturn, and Neptune all now in sensitized Pisces. Mercury conjuncts Saturn this week and loan us a rigorous mind that can really think things through, but, like a pit bull, doesn’t want to let go of a problem if we start to chew on it at 2:00 AM.

Mars issues spin along with swirling winter storms — anger, ambition, motivation, and mechanical difficulties growl and demand attention as Mars, retrograde since December 7, pivots to turn direct on Sunday. Prioritize safety this whole week; don’t fuel unnecessary arguments and pay attention if the check engine light flashes. Expect a noticeable, usually- but not always- minor disturbance in the force when a planet turns direct after a retrograde cycle and before the energy flows smoothly again.

Mars in Cancer can bring extra kindness and compassion on one side- and on the other- defensiveness and machismo to cover insecurities. Mars retrograde in Cancer has left many reactive instead of creative, on our back foot in world events, but that now begins to shift…