Holding Still in Heavy Skies!
Venus and Mars in Dynamic Tension, with the Moon at the Bending
Emotional Swells
The Moon is currently positioned in Scorpio, Mars is in Cancer, and Venus is in Pisces aligned with Rahu and Saturn. This is a time of heightened intensity, and it is quite possible that we will encounter complex emotional situations. When Venus and Rahu align, it’s highly likely to manifest as a profound discord or an almost overt display of artificiality. The Moon and Mars are mutually exchanging positions, with each being situated in the sign of the other. Despite this, the events remain incredibly dramatic and impactful. Over the next three to four days, expect to experience a period of emotional turmoil coupled with significant physical and mental fatigue, as well as feelings of restlessness, as these are common during this time. The reason we are experiencing three to four challenging days is due to the Moon’s transition from Scorpio into Sagittarius, where it will square the Nodes, thus intensifying the already tricky period. With Mars in a fallen state and the Moon traversing a vulnerable arc, health takes on paramount importance, demanding our utmost attention and care.
Creativity, Friction, and Stagnation
This feels more like being stuck and unable to make any progress, rather than moving forward. This year, our enjoyment of the grandeur of Venus is compromised as it remains under siege by Saturn and Rahu. With Venus moving forward, there is hope that positive energy will fill our relationships, creative projects and the arts. Concerning arts and entertainment, the potent conjunction of Venus and Rahu will infuse us with a powerful surge of creative energy and innovative concepts, ultimately resulting in remarkable achievements and successes. The pervasive feeling of stagnation, however, arises primarily from Venus’ affliction, compounded by the seemingly interminable and troublesome transit of Mars through Cancer.
Realigning with Tolerance and Strategy
Although our intention is to advance and concentrate our efforts on key areas, life’s circumstances often necessitate a shift in focus, leading to feelings of inadequacy or unmet goals because we may be forced to divert our attention to pressing issues. In his recently published book, “The Heart of Astrology on the Spiritual Path,” my father-figure and friend, astrologer Bob Mulligan, eloquently explores the notion of tolerance. He writes, “Astrology’s first gift is tolerance”. Due to the positioning of Mars in Cancer, we are feeling ill-prepared with diminished energy levels and a fluctuating temperament. This naturally lowers our confidence level, which can then negatively impact other areas of our lives, creating a ripple effect of diminished self-assurance. Understandably, a person’s poor temper, coupled with burdens carried from other aspects of their life, can lead to inappropriate outbursts as they seek to release their frustrations. Given astrologers’ knowledge of these transits, I’m here to reassure you that this is a temporary situation, and things will improve quickly as Mars moves out of Cancer. Due to the complex interplay and specific positions of the planets, the current situation has arisen. Knowing that the situation is about to change gives us a sense of relief, enabling us to strategise, anticipate, and focus our energy on areas that may yield positive results for our goals in the upcoming months.
© Aswin Subramanyan 2025
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