Now, the planet’s energies today offer an interesting mix that can impact what we notice, how we feel, and how we connect with others. To be able to work with these energies with more insight and awareness, let us learn the major astrological influences happening today.

The Present Influence of the Love Planet in a Daring Sign Square the Transformation Planet Retrograde:

One major influence likely setting the mood today is the challenging relationship between the love and value planet in a direct sign and the transformation and power planet in reverse in an innovative sign.

• Love Planet in an Assertive Sign: The love planet, the beauty planet, and what concerns us, in a sign that is assertive and independent, can intensify our desires and passions. We can be more vocal about what we want in love and value initiative-taking and independence in relationship.
• Transformation Planet Retrograde in a Forward-Thinking Sign: The planet of power and transformation is retrograde in an innovative, forward-thinking sign. When a planet is retrograde, we are challenged to look inside and re-evaluate its themes. With this powerful planet retrograde in this forward-thinking sign, we might be re-evaluating our ideals, our group relationships, and our individual power in the grand scheme.
• The Challenging Connection: When these two planets are in a challenging aspect, tension and conflict may be created. What we desire (love planet in an assertive sign) can conflict with more profound power issues and change processes (transformation planet retrograde in a creative sign). This can take the form of relationship difficulties, especially around control, independence needs versus commitment, and the potential for dramatic emotional experiences. It’s a moment to observe the struggles for control and to come into relationships without illusions and willing to do whatever it takes to resolve conflicts. We can be redefining what we ultimately value in relationships and how a need for freedom balances deeper emotional requirements.

The Ongoing Shove to Communication: The Planet of Communication In Conjunction with the Planet of Expansion

And yet another strong influence probably happening today is the conjunction of the planet of communication in a powerful sign and the planet of expansion and opportunity in a communicative sign.

• Planet of Communication in a Strong Sign: The intellect and communication planet in a known strong sign brings forward frank, and indeed even precipitate, communication. Ideas can come freely, and we can be eager to share our ideas.
• Expansion Planet in a Communicative Sign: The expansion and opportunity planet, in a communication sign, causes us to want to learn more, connect with others, and share information. This influence will bring a more positive and open-minded approach to communication.
• The Strong Connection: When these two planets are well connected, their energies become more powerful. When the planet of communication is in a bold sign and the planet of expansion is in a communicative sign, we end up with a lot of ideas, energetic communication, and a desire to connect intellectually with others. It can be an excellent time for brainstorming, learning something new, and lively discussions. We can be too optimistic or, more often, talk first without thinking things through.

Navigating Today’s Energies Clearly

Having these major planetary forces in mind may assist us in navigating the day more clearly:

• In Relationships: Watch for potential power struggles or intense feelings based on the tense relationship between the love and change planets. Strive to be honest and direct, being attuned to your own needs and others’. Resist attempts to manipulate and instead aim for authentic connection.
• In Communication: Honor the dynamic and communicative power of the relationship between the communication and expansion planets. Express your thoughts and have conversations that stimulate critical thinking. But be sure to balance being forceful with thinking through things and actually hearing others.
• Overall Strategy: To move through the day we have to be brave (the authority of the bold sign) yet thoughtful (the retrograde of the transformation planet and the threat of getting way too stoked up by the communication and expansion planets). Attuning to these energetic flows allows us to be more conscious choices about how we interact with others and get on with our day better informed.