Mars, Uranus, and this Cancer Moon Are Gonna Spice Up Your Love Life

Today’s planetary energies are converging around a very clear and consistent theme—heating things up in your relationships. Whether you’re single, attached, or feeling complicated about things, it’s time to take some initiative.

Mars is Sextile Uranus at 4:06 AM

Overnight, Mars in dreamy Pisces moved sextile of Uranus in grounded Taurus. This aspect can bring us unexpected attention, and an increased desire for fun and excitement. We’re feeling open minded and adventurous, and it would be a great time to institute changes in our lives. Things could move quickly and easily.

This extra dose of bravery can make it a great time to make some bold moves in your romantic relationships. If you’re single, you might feel the urge to make the first move with the object of your desire. If you’re attached, introducing some experimentation or kink could reinvigorate your relationship. And if you’re unhappy, you may take the initiative to break away from a tie that’s been limiting your freedom or self expression.

The Moon is Sextile Uranus at 10:37 AM

Later on this morning, the moon in Cancer moves sextile of Uranus in Taurus, stimulating personal encounters and exciting events. This transit has us feeling open to change, and might even urge us to seek it out. It’s a great time to try something new because of these lowered inhibitions.

Our intuitions are sharpened by this placement, and we’re blessed with quick decision making abilities. Follow your instincts and make the most of every opportunity you’re granted. You may receive flashes of insight on how to solve long term problems in new, creative ways.

The Moon is Trine Mars at 10:57 AM

Twenty minutes later, the moon in Cancer forms a trine with Mars in Pisces, doubling (or tripling) down on all this spiciness. This aspect has us feeling daring, sexy, and charismatic, and again urges us to make the first move and take the lead.

You’ll find you intuitively know what you want and how to get it, especially in your relationships. It’s OK to be direct and assertive; there’s no reason to fear being bossy or taken the wrong way. Even if you’re typically shy, take advantage of this bout of uncharacteristic boldness.

This is also a time when you’ll find it easier than normal to stand up for yourself and your loved ones in challenging situations. Your energy and enthusiasm will draw people in, and quite honestly will be contagious.

All aspects mentioned here are calculated in Eastern Standard Time. For greater accuracy, convert to your own time zone.