The Sun enters Pisces early tomorrow morning, so there’s a change in collective mood: more sober and inward-looking as we reflect on the weekend. We might find it hard to catch up on ourselves at work, and forget what day of the week it actually is. By Tuesday morning we will need the fruits of our reflections as Venus squares Pluto and it becomes clear that we need to change something about the way we are relating to others to make things work. Venus enters Aries on Wednesday 21st, so many may choose to just do their own thing. If in contrast you choose a path which benefits everybody, there is still scope for a fresh start, or a new way of looking at how you relate. So most of the week, there is this emphasis on relationships, unless you’re on a desert island. Come Friday 23rd and there’s a conjunction between Sun and Mercury early in Pisces. This could bring about a moment of mental clarity, and if you’re a poet one of your better lines. It could be a good week for Country and Western songwriters…

Today the North Node is conjunct Venus in Pisces which is good for a spot of earth healing, or reaching out to somebody. Venus then goes on to a sextile with Mars in Capricorn on Tuesday 13th which could be lucky for some lovers. Mercury goes stationary early on Wednesday 14th, so still your mind and focus because after that it turns retrograde. Most people know by now that retrograde Mercury means frustrating communications…The next milestone is Sun sextile Pluto on Saturday 17th. If your birthday is that day, then – you’ve got the power! And for the rest of us? It’s time to tackle difficult issues and get to root causes.

On Thursday Mercury sextiles Pluto, so you may get to the bottom of any communication problems which have been happening, and there’s a chance to say or hear something profound. Mercury changes tack on Friday, entering Pisces, so if you’ve settled your ideas entirely on the mental plane you’ll need to take account of the emotional and feeling side of the equation. It’s also a Full Moon in Leo that day opposing the Sun in Aquarius, adding to the general feeling of emotions running high: people may feel they’ve been overlooked, and demand your attention. Saturday 3rd brings two splendid sextiles: Mars sextile Uranus which is dynamic and electrical in its energy, especially if you’re taking part in a sporting event. If you’re not sporty, then it’s time to get your head round something which doesn’t come easily to you. The Sun also sextiles Jupiter that day, so boundless optimism will win the day – party on!