Venus, Mars, and Mercury Are Setting Up an Epic Weekend

Just in time for the long weekend, we’ve got some serious planetary influences that are spicing things up and chilling things out. It’s all about balance, right?

Venus is Square Mars at 5:09 AM

Early this morning, Venus in watery Cancer squares off with Mars in fiery Aries. This transit can bring a ton of excitement, and no small amount of friction. On the one hand, it can seriously increase your sex drive. On the other, if there are any existing areas of tension or frustration around your love life with your partner, they’ll be highlighted today.

Though it’s probably not the best time to have a big conversation trying to get to the bottom of those problems. Save that for a more grounded aspect.

If you’re in a relationship where both of you are self-assured, it should be a pretty exciting time. If you’re single, this transit will make you more attractive to those around you. (In other words, your aura will match your sex drive.)

Just make sure not to lower your standards just because you’re feeling a little frisky. This is a fun transit, but not necessarily one that promises a great and lasting love affair.

You’re feeling a bit rash and impulsive, and that can come out in anger. Try to remember that compromise could be the key to avoiding knock-down, drag-out fights with those around you. You don’t want to burn any bridges just because of a temporary mood.

Mercury is Sextile Venus at 4:49 PM

This afternoon, when Mercury in Virgo forms a sextile angle with Venus in Cancer, the mood’s looking a bit lighter. You’re in the mood for socializing and taking things easy for a couple of days.

Good thing the long weekend’s here! Stress is dissolving and things are feeling more harmonious, including your relationships with friends and more intimate relations. It’s a good time to use your mind for less strenuous activities, like soaking up the company of friends, reading, or watching a favorite movie.

This is a chance to rest before heavier influences show up. And they’re right around the corner, so take advantage of this. You’re able to communicate your emotions in a clear way, so if you’ve been holding out on telling someone that you love them, now’s the time.

The transit also puts you in the mindset to slow down and listen to your own feelings, despite that Aries moon urging you to go, go, go. You’re appreciative of the beauty all around you today, and you just want to bask in it. Go ahead.