The Moon and Venus Want You to Love on Your Friends

After a bit of an edginess earlier in the afternoon, we’ll be feeling the love when the moon forms a trine with Venus retrograding in chatty Gemini. It could be a great time to reach out to old (or new!) friends and love them up a bit.

The Moon is Square Uranus at 12:39 PM

The moon in independent Aquarius forms a square with Uranus in earthy Taurus a bit after noon. This transit can bring impulsivity and a tendency toward rapid mood swings. We might be feeling a bit jumpy and impatient, like something big is in the air, but we can’t quite put our finger on it.

We’ll have a hard time focusing on important things during this transit, and buck against mundane or boring tasks. We’re also likely to rebel against anyone and anything we feel is forcing our hand in a situation.

Your intuition might be a bit clouded for a couple of hours. Try to avoid making snap decisions or sudden changes, especially when it comes to your close relationships. Also be aware of the impulse to lash out at those closest to you.

You also might experience emotional outbursts from others that will require extra patience and sensitivity on your part. Just keep in mind that we’re collectively on edge these days—you’re not the only one feeling the pressure.

The Moon is Trine Venus at 2:21 PM

Later on this afternoon, the moon in Aquarius forms a trine with Venus in Gemini, bringing a welcome bit of love and tenderness to our collective mood. And maybe a bit of nostalgia. Because Venus is in retrograde, we’ll have the urge to connect with long-lost friends, or rethink past events that jeopardized our relationships.

The moon trine Venus is a very maternal aspect, so you may have babies on the brain. Or, less literally, you might simply feel a stronger urge to nurture and protect those around you—especially those going through a tough time right now.

The moon and Venus amps up our charm and attractiveness, and you’ll find you’re quite persuasive with those around you. It’s a great time to go after a promotion, a loan, or a favor. You can also use this energy to stand up for others.

You’ll be feeling creative today. Aquarius will have you wanting to express yourself in offbeat ways while Venus wants you to create beauty. How can you best reconcile the two?

All aspects mentioned here are calculated in Eastern Standard Time. For greater accuracy, please adjust for your time zone.