Mental stimulation, overwhelming desire, and intense emotions are in the forecast today. As Mercury enters Gemini and Pluto moves back into Capricorn, the two planets harmonize with one another at critical degrees, allowing profound insights and deep realizations to surface. Meanwhile, Venus squares Jupiter, making it all too easy to reach for anything that will bring pleasure! The Pisces moon connects with Neptune and Pluto early this morning, amplifying our intuition heightening our extrasensory abilities. When the waning moon enters Aries, movement is our greatest asset for release. Aspects to Mercury and Venus encourage connection and passion. We’re eager to learn and share our findings with others.

Keep a pen handy! Aha moments and powerful thoughts are possible today as Mercury and Pluto harmonize. Realizations can come through with ease and our intense curiosity gives us a penchant for deep research and analysis. But watch out for obsessing or fixating on an idea. Instead, use this energy to go inward and uncover deep truths.

The Scorpio moon stays quiet for most of the day, making only one connection. As the moon meets up with the South Node, it can be easy to fall back into past patterns or old habits. But the waxing crescent moon opposes the North Node at the same time, making it easy to see the path ahead and the direction we’re meant to go. Even if our purpose seems far away, our tendencies to fall into the past can show us how important it is to embrace our future.

Deeper motivations can be realized this Tuesday. Mercury and Pluto harmonize in a 120º angle, allowing for profound insights and powerful ideas to come through. You might even find yourself in deep conversations. By Tuesday night, Mars and Saturn come into a fortunate connection, giving us the courage and determination to make long-lasting commitments. Projects started now can stand the test of time, as long as we are willing to pace ourselves.

Virgo season has arrived! The sun enters the sign of the Virgin tonight, welcoming a month of purity and clarity. We can expect a heightened awareness of the details now- making this a great opportunity to review daily routines and edit current projects. But perfectionism can easily take over too. Watch our for the tendency to be critical or force your expectations on others. Meanwhile, Mercury in Virgo forms a harmonious angle to Pluto in Capricorn, allowing for deep analysis. Profound truths can surface if we’re willing to go deep within or have intimate conversations with others.

Puzzle pieces are falling into place now as Mercury harmonizes with Pluto. We are willing to go deep within to make sense of the transformation that’s coming together. But fair warning- intense emotions are likely part of the process.

We have a retrograde harmony in the Milky Way today as Mercury and Pluto lock into a 120º trine. This easily brings through profound insights as we continue to review own patterns and tendencies. With both retrograde planets in earth signs, we’re asked to inspect our foundation and find stability. The Aries moon brings plenty of energy and motivation, but a conjunction with Chiron can make us easily triggered.

As we approach Saturday’s solar eclipse, we could begin to unpack our own shadows or realize what is transforming in our lives. Messenger Mercury flows with alchemist Pluto, allowing us to go deep within and uncover our truth. The Aries moon creates a feeling of restlessness, making it difficult to lean into the waning energy of surrender. One foot in front of the other.