1. Chiron conjoins Black Moon Lilith on the 3rd, and is an effective influence from the 1st through 20th. On the personal level, this combination is about hidden wounds, mostly of the psyche. In Aries, the tendency is to compensate through unusually aggressive actions. Beware of your own psychic wounds by treating yourself and others gently, and watch out for those who unconsciously lash out. On the collective level, the coronavirus may expand its reach outside of China, generating political and economic reactions.
2. The Sun is octile Venus all month, exact on the 4th, bringing a lively, outgoing phase of heightened sensuality and pleasure-seeking. For many, this lovely dynamic can be highly romantic as the awakening of Mother Nature urges outdoor activities. Gardening, hiking, visiting a wilderness area with someone you enjoy being with are favored during this time. For others, this Sun-Venus dynamic can encourage creative, artistic endeavors as well as shared cultural experiences. How can you improve your community spirit?
3. Mercury turns direct in Aquarius on the 9th during the Full Moon in Virgo, offering a glimpse of clarity during an otherwise confusing wave of this retrograde cycle. Mercury is exalted in Aquarius because of its systematic approach to information and ability for abstract thinking. Look for spontaneous insights, and follow through on flashes of brilliance with pragmatic decision-making. Mercury’s brief passage through Aquarius before it re-enters Pisces lasts from the 4th through 14th when progressive, humanitarian impulses can inspire meaningful actions.
4. The New Moon on the 24th (5:29 am EST) conjoins Chiron and Lilith in early Aries, providing an energetic new beginning in personal and business affairs, but it’s potentially marred by hidden motivations and misinformation. A concurrent Pallas-Jupiter conjunction in Capricorn offers a clear view of what’s happening in the real world, but this clarity is not available to those with tribal loyalties. Avoid false steps by acting from your heart. Change your diet if you’re plagued by inflammation.
5. Saturn enters Aquarius on the 21st, where it remains until it retrogrades back into Capricorn on July 1. In the personal realm, Saturn here tests your network. Who can you rely on as a friend, how fulfilling are your interactions with social media, and how do you fit in with your local community? This phase is a good time to connect with a progressive group or faction that has practical, realistic prospects for making constructive changes.
