All Signs

Let's talk about Mars. Mars is an energy planet. It represents the energy we use to live and face our daily pressures. Mars is associated with our ego and our sex drive; and is connected with work and physical love making. Mars stays for six to seven weeks in each sign, and it acts differently in each sign. This week, Mars moves into Virgo, which means everyone will become more fixated on getting things done. We'll strive to be efficient, organized and seek ways to improve how we do things. We'll also want to improve our health. Virgo is a careful sign. Oh yes, "measure twice, cut once." Virgo is also helpful, so everyone will try to be useful, solve problems and fix situations. When Mars is in Virgo, no one will fry bacon naked.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

For the next several weeks, you will work hard to get things done. And, you'll take pride in your productivity and whatever you accomplish. Although, you might work for the betterment of others, because Mars is tied up with one's ego, you might find it difficult to do work where you don't get the credit. The best solution is to manoeuvre yourself into a position where you don't have to work for others more than necessary. (Mars is not a team player.) You'll be keen to improve your health. Guard against infections, fevers or accidents. Above all, don't let your frustrations stay bottled up in silence. Express how you feel - clearly and with courtesy.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Lucky you! This week Mars enters the most fun-filled part of your chart! Since Mars is all about ego, you're ready to declare, "This is who I am!" You will have lots of energy to express yourself in playful ways. Physical sports will appeal, especially competitive sports. Join teams or work out in classes. Do anything where you can blow off some of the pent energy building up within you. Romantically, your nature will be strong! Physical lovemaking will be less about candlelight dinners and more about swinging from the ceiling. Admittedly, Mars can encourage a lack of discipline and doing what you know you should do. It might be hard to get down to work. Oh well. Enjoy yourself!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This shift of Mars into Virgo will stir up energy within your family and your home life. For starters, at an unconscious level, it could take you back to your childhood and you might feel old resentments or be aware of old behaviour patterns from the past. "Whaaat? This again?" You might find yourself fighting with people about something that doesn't even matter. Mars will also create lots of activity where you live, perhaps due to renovations, residential moves or visiting guests. Domestic strife is classic at this time. It will be particularly challenging dealing with parents. Even your professional activities might be challenged because if others oppose you - you won't like it. Fortunately, the Sun in your sign will give you positive vibes. Keep smiling.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Fasten your seatbelts because in the next two months, your everyday life will accelerate! Your energy will be high; and you will identify strongly with your ideas. You'll express yourself with more force, and you might be less inclined to listen to the views of others. This could lead to conflicts, especially if you unconsciously try to coerce others into believing as you do. However, this mental drive will help those in sales, marketing, teaching and acting. But in your everyday world, you might come across as too opinionated. Others might see you as unwilling to listen to what they have to say. Be aware of this influence of Mars because although it can help you - it can also create problems in your dealings with others.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Welcome this shift of Mars because it will give you some useful energy! For starters, it will motivate you to boost your earnings and work hard for financial security. It will help you see how to use your possessions to get work done. You'll see better ways of accomplishing tasks. You might also find that you're defending your values more than usual. Meanwhile, the impulsive nature of Mars can make you buy things, and later regret them. Especially flashy new cars. (Mars like speed.) This is because Mars makes you identify with what you own. Be careful.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Fiery Mars in your sign will bring great activity in your life for the next seven weeks. You'll find it easier to work hard to further your own interests. You'll also find it easier to assert yourself among others. Basically, you will feel that this is your chance to show the world what you can do! Because you'll be more of a fighter for your own rights than usual, be careful about being insensitive to others. Your physical energy will be high. Use this blessing of Mars to accomplish what you want to do. Don't fall prey to its tendency to make you bossy and authoritarian. Turn this into a positive productive time in your life because this is what it can be.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

According to where Mars falls in our chart, it can help to us to get things done, or stir up problems for us. In the next 6 to 7 weeks, you might feel vaguely irritable and uneasy. You might create the wrong impression with others. Your efforts at asserting yourself might become undermined by behaviour patterns of which you're not even aware. (Whaat?) Your mission, should you choose to accept it, will be to be aware of yourself and these little self-defeating acts. If you feel upset, refrain from confrontations with others. Instead confront yourself. Your best choice might be to work alone. However, you'll find it rewarding to be of service to others. Meanwhile, don't worry. This is a temporary challenge. After Mars leaves Virgo, it moves into your sign making you an action hero!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

The next two months are powerful. You want to formulate your goals and begin to pursue them. Mars will make you identify with what you want to accomplish. You'll work today for what you want tomorrow. And you will work successfully with others. Oh yes -- this is not the time to be alone. Join forces with groups, organizations or friends because this combined energy will help you achieve your goals. Coordinate your needs with the needs of others. Physical activity and team sports and workouts with others will appeal. Mars will give you personal gratification from what you do.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Holy cannoli! For the next two months, fiery Mars will arouse your ambition to achieve! You will identify with what you're doing and work extremely hard until it's done. Ideally, you need your own authority or work on an independent project because you won't be happy with other people telling you what to do. Seek out ways to be your own boss. If not, be gracious and skilful if you find yourself in conflict with authority figures. (Never underestimate the power of courtesy.) If you are in conflict with coworkers who feel threatened -- back off. Don't threaten others. You just want to do your thing! Make that clear in a friendly way. (You can do this because you're a friendly sign!)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

The sojourn of Mars through Virgo is good news because Mars will be aligned with your fellow Earth sign. This will boost your interest in creative, intellectual work. You can explore opportunities in publishing, the media, medicine, the law and higher education. Mars will help you assert yourself, and defend your ideas to others. You'll have lots of energy to expand your mind and your experience of the world. You'll be keen to travel, learn and meet people from different backgrounds who have different ideas and values. (Admittedly, you might deal more with the law, the courts and legal difficulties. Oops.)

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

In the next seven weeks, Mars will travel through one of your Money Houses -- the House that deals with shared property, shared debt, shared wealth, and shared resources. (This includes inheritances and mortgages.) It means you might have confrontations with others about financial arrangements or financial responsibilities. You might have to modify or re-examine your position? This part of your chart also deals with values and responsibilities. You might disagree with someone about how to spend a limited amount of money. Meanwhile, romance will be hot and sexy! The stuff of memoirs if anyone has time to write anything down.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Things will be a bit tricky for you because fiery Mars will be opposite your sign for almost the next two months. Because Mars is an aggressive, feisty energy associated with your ego, this means that you might find yourself easily annoyed with partners and close friends. In fact, you might even find yourself dealing with your "enemies" on a face-to-face basis. (!) The upside of this is Mars will give you the courage to put your cards on the table and clear the air. The downside is that it might make it harder for you to be patient with others, and let things unfold smoothly. Try to compromise in order to avoid needless controversy. Think of your own peace of mind.