Your Motivation Has Returned, Thanks to the Moon in Aries

We’re still pretty mired in all that sensitive and dreamy Pisces energy for the most part of the morning. But this afternoon, Aries is coming in clutch with all the motivation and energy to propel us forward toward our goals and dreams. Ready to make some progress?

The Moon is Sextile Pluto at 1:48 AM

Overnight, the moon in sensitive Pisces formed a sextile with Pluto retrograde in Capricorn. This transit can expose deeply buried emotions that need to be dealt with at the surface.

It’s possible that you could have some very eye-opening encounters that reveal exactly how you feel about someone. And in turn, you could learn exactly how they feel about you. Even if this proves to be uncomfortable, it’s an experience that will provide you with a good deal of growth. And at least you’ll know how to move forward.

This has the potential to be a period of rebirth, allowing you to release old habits and destructive patterns from the past. Today, you can easily get to the root cause and integrate those lessons you need to move beyond it.

Mercury is Trine Saturn at 2:54 AM

A short time later, Mercury in serious Virgo formed a favorable trine with Saturn in practical Capricorn. This is an incredibly grounded transit, and puts us in the headspace to do serious, detail-oriented work.

Your critical eye is amplified here, and your decision making is swift. It’s not a playful transit, but it’s excellent for getting things done and organizing both ourselves and the spaces around us.

You might be preoccupied with more serious concerns more than you’re interested in abstract ideas. Socially, this puts us in a more reserved mood. We’d rather spend time alone on our projects or duties than socialize.

The Moon is Sextile Saturn at 8:08 AM

This morning, the moon in Pisces forms a sextile with Saturn in Capricorn. This transit might have you dwelling on the health, safety, and overall well-being of your loved ones and your community. You may have an urge to physically feed, shelter, or protect them.

You could also be feeling wistful about loved ones and family or ancestors who are no longer with us. If you’re feeling introspective and melancholy, perhaps some time organizing photos or keepsakes could be healing.

The Moon is Opposite Mercury at 8:59 AM

When the moon faces off with Mercury, two things can happen. You’ll be caught up in a war between your thoughts and your emotions, or those energies will combine and open the door to eye-opening discussions and discoveries about your own soul.

Oppositions can be challenging, but they can also hold a mirror up to ourselves and force issues of self-growth. This isn’t a great time for being around a lot of people. We can tend to let our emotions cloud our judgements, and others can get caught up in that whirlwind.

It’s more suited to spend time on your own in self-reflection, or to be around a trusted friend that will let you talk things out without judgement.

The Moon is Trine Venus at 10:38 AM

Later this morning, the moon in Pisces forms a trine with Venus in Cancer. This can be 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 amp 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.

The Moon Moves into Aries at 4:23 PM

After a couple of days of Pisces keeping us stuck in our heads and emotions—and a pretty emotionally heavy morning—Aries is coming in with all the motivation and forward movement. As the first sign of the zodiac, Aries loves to lead the charge. Expect feelings of confidence and bravery to come flooding in, even if that’s not typically your state of mind.

This is a great time to take the leap into something you’ve been thinking about for a while. You can also attack some nagging problems head-on.

Aries does bring some impulsiveness with it, so you should definitely be aware of making reckless decisions. It can also bring on some restlessness and edgy feelings. For the most part, though, it’s a couple of days to get stuff done. This is something we’ve been needing for a while.

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