Six Planets in Aries - Fire in the Sky

 This April brings us a powerful triple conjunction of Mercury, Mars and Saturn in the fiery sign of Aries on April 20. While conjunctions of Mercury and Mars usually happen once a year, and Mars Saturn conjunctions happen every two years, it is rare to have all three together. It is also important to note that Neptune is close to this conjunction, being only a few degrees away, so could be considered to be part of the conjunction too. In fact from April 14 - 19 we have five planets (Sun, Mercury, Mars, Saturn and Neptune) in the sign of Aries. There's also a New Moon in Aries on the 17, making a total of six planets in Aries!

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Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and is associated with youthfulness, optimism, new beginnings, leadership and taking action. It is ruled by the planet of war, Mars, so is also associated with aggression, the military, sports and fire, explosions and violence. When used in a positive way, this can bring courage and action to our lives that allows us to make new starts or to break free of difficulty. When not used carefully, this much Aries energy can bring accidents, aggression and even an escalation of conflicts and war.

We started April with the Sun in Aries as it always is at this time of year. We also have both Neptune and Saturn which recently moved into the sign and formed an exact conjunction on February 20th. As Saturn and Neptune are only a few degrees apart, they are still considered to be affecting each other. Neptune is about our collective dreams and ideals, and in Aries the themes of heroism, idealizing war, self-sufficiency, individualism, fitness and masculinity become prominent. The last time Neptune was in Aries was the 1860s, a time when the cowboy and pioneer were seen as ideals. However, this is also a time when war was idealized, and that image of heroism was shattered when the new technology of photography showed how brutal war really was. Saturn in Aries is also a time when there is more emphasis on the military and war, as Saturn is an organizing planet, so it favours the hierarchy and structure of the military. 

On April 09 Mars moves into his home sign of Aries bringing a sense of action and forward momentum, but also aggression and even potentially violence. In the wider world, I am expecting to see an escalation or widening of existing conflicts, or even new ones emerging. In our own lives, remember that this week is volatile so avoid risky behaviors, or reacting in anger or starting a fight as it may become bigger than you anticipated. Mars conjoins Neptune on April 12, bringing delusion and misinformation into the picture. There may be confusion and even deception around a military action or violence. In our personal lives it is important now to wait until you have all the information before you act as you may be reacting to false information or blaming the wrong person for something they didn't do.

Mercury joins the Aries party on April 14. As the planet of communication and travel he brings some much needed directness and clarity to our communications after spending almost two months in imaginative but vague Pisces. We may also find that we are making more short trips and getting more errands done. The danger of Mercury in Aries is we can be too blunt or even a little cutting in our words, so try to slow down and think before speaking. Mercury then joins up with Neptune on April 16. Mercury and Neptune is about misinformation and deception, and in Aries this may show up as people deliberately trying to mislead others or take advantage of confusion. With the New Moon in Aries on April 17 I expect to see the start of some kind of aggressive action on the world stage, and the conjunction of Mercury and Neptune close to this brings in an element of surprise or even a false flag event.

April 19 and 20 are the most intense days, as on Mars conjoins Saturn on the 19^th and then Mercury joins both planets on the 20th. Mars and Saturn are opposite energies with Mars wanting to speed things up and Saturn wanting to restrict and slow things down. This has been compared to having one foot on the gas and one on the brake. It can bring frustration as we try to take action and move forward while other forces hold us back.  As this is in the sign of Aries, Mars had the upper hand but will not get its way without resistance. Add Mercury into the mix and there is the potential for angry words leading to violence or for fiery disasters. In our own lives it cautions us against knee jerk reactions, losing our temper or trying to force things to go a certain way. Doing so now could have disastrous consequences. 

Please note this is not all doom and gloom, rather a warning that the period of April 09 - 20 is somewhat volatile, so you can avoid the more negative possibilities like deception, or losing our tempers, or aggression and accidents. It is also to prepare you that this time period may see more difficult developments in the wider world. After the 19^th things cool down with the Sun moving into earthy and pleasure-loving Taurus. Mercury and Mars will start moving away from their conjunctions with each other and the slower moving Saturn and Neptune. If anything, try to use the Aries energy of this time to bring courage and action into areas that you may have felt stuck or that you have doubts and fears about. 

 

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Lunar Eclipse in Virgo - Truth and Chaos (Mar 03, 2026)

 On March 03 there will be a Lunar Eclipse at 12 degrees of Virgo. Eclipses occur in pairs twice a year, with each eclipse being two weeks apart of the other. For example, on February 17 we had a Solar Eclipse in Aquarius, and now we will have a Lunar Eclipse as part of that pair. The next pair of eclipses will be in August and September later this year. Lunar Eclipses occur when the shadow of the Earth falls over the Moon, giving it a red appearance, which is why it is sometimes also called a "blood moon". Although eclipses are only visible over certain places on Earth at any given time, the eclipse can still affects us, especially if it touches points in our birth chart. 

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Eclipses are times when shifts and changes happen, a time of big beginnings and endings. The changes don't always happen right on the date but can be within two weeks of either eclipse. Lunar eclipses tend to reveal hidden information. Secrets and things done in the shadows are now exposed. This particular Lunar Eclipse is in Virgo, a sign that has to do with health care, employment, food and young women. There could be scandals around health issues, working conditions or food production. We also may hear more information from the Epstein files or other similar abuses. We also just had a Mercury retrograde start in Virgo's opposite sign, Pisces. Mercury retrogrades can also bring secrets light which will add to this energy of exposing hidden matters.

This eclipse has some very helpful aspects as it is trine Uranus in Taurus and sextile Jupiter in Cancer. Jupiter is about expansion and luck and in Cancer it is about protecting and nurturing what is important to us. This shows that whatever information is being revealed will help us to expand protections for the vulnerable and for what we want to protect and nurture. Uranus is the planet of chaos and sudden change. The trine with the Lunar Eclipse points to there being shocking news or events that shake things up. However this will ultimately be helpful. It encourages us that whatever upsets and changes are going on now will lead to beneficial changes and that it is important that the truth comes out.

The Sabian Symbol for this Lunar Eclipse is "A Strong Hand Supplanting Political Hysteria". This shows that there may be chaos and confusion surrounding events during this eclipse. It is important that we keep a clear head and rise above fear and misinformation. This is a time when we must set the example and lead the way. It also says that there may be leaders with a vision who will emerge to help us. We must be careful and not fall for those who would look to seize power during a time of chaos for their own gain, but look to those with values and morals that are in the highest interest of all.

 

 

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Top 5 tips for Mercury Retrograde in Pisces (Feb 25 - Mar 20, 2026)

Mercury retrograde is probably the best known and most infamous astrological transit known to the public. Ten years ago you would be hard pressed to find someone outside of astrologers who knew about it, but now even those with only a passing interest are aware of it. It's been blamed for causing accidents, misinformation and computer crashes. And while this is partially true, it is not the whole story. Mercury retrograde is nothing to fear, it's all about working with the energy rather than against it. 

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Mercury retrogrades happen three times a year and are usually in the same element. This year all three are in the water signs, with the one this month entirely in the sign of Pisces. The retrograde starts on Feb.25 at 28 degrees of Pisces and ends on Mar.20 at 8 degrees of Pisces. If you have Pisces placements in your chart between these degrees, you will be more impacted by this retrograde than others. Pisces is a sign that is sensitive, emotional, imaginative and spiritual, but can also be wishy-washy and escape into fantasy. Below are my top five pieces of advice for navigating the waters of this Pisces Mercury retrograde.

1. Expect Travel Delays. This is a pretty standard piece of advice for any Mercury retrograde. With this one occurring in the sign of Pisces, I am expecting it to affect ocean travel the most. There may be issues around cruises and travel disruptions for beach and tropical locations. There could also be an increase in storms causing travel disruptions. Shipping items overseas may experience delays and there may be an increase in nautical accidents or oil spills. As with any Mercury retrograde, build in extra time and be flexible in your schedule.
   
   
2. Watch Out For Vagueness. Communication breakdowns are common during a Mercury retrograde. In Pisces it is often due to a lack of clarity and details. We think we have explained our idea fully but we really haven't. Or someone assumes we've understood them when we only have a general notion of what they mean. Make sure you are asking clarifying questions and try to be as clear as you can yourself. Most of the time it is just a matter of a misunderstanding, however, watch out for those deliberately being vague. Some may try to lead others astray with misinformation or disinformation now.
   
   
3. Avoid Escaping into Fantasy or Nostalgia. A little fantasy and escape can be good for the soul. As can be a trip down memory lane. Mercury retrogrades can bring up issues from the past, and with Pisces bent toward fantasy, this can lead us to over romanticizing the past or living too much in our imagination. It's important that we learn the lessons from the past and not gloss things over, and to make sure we are living in the here and now. 
   
   
4. Review Old Spiritual and Creative Interests. Sometimes Mercury retrograde can help us pick up an old hobby or interest and revamp it or look at it in a new light. Pisces is associated with the spiritual and imaginative. This could be a good time to get back into meditating or to pick up the deck of tarot cards you meant to learn or to revisit a previous spiritual practice. Pisces also has associations with the arts like dance, music, poetry and photography, so it is also a good time to revisit any old interests in these areas.
   
   
5. Connect With Old Friends. Sometimes a Mercury retrograde can bring old friends back into our lives. Mercury is the messenger and in retrograde he sometimes brings old friends back to us or new information about them. This is also a time when secrets may get revealed, especially as the first half of Mercury retrograde is in eclipse season, a time when hidden information can come to light.
   
   

Mercury retrograde is nothing to fear. While the delays and miscommunications can be annoying, they can also be an opportunity to slow down and take another look at things. So go with the flow, take another look at old hobbies and connect with your spirituality and imagination. You never know, you might discover a renewed passion for an old interest or connect with someone you haven't seen in a long time.

 

 

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