Trin Bonner
horoscopes
Wow! Eclipse season really came in full force last week to say the very least.
Rams, if you are feeling like the past few weeks — or even couple of months — have left you exhausted and scattered, you are not alone. After the planets spent months bringing our inner turmoil to the surface, last week’s lunar eclipse in Pisces finally forced us to surrender some of our mental and emotional foundations.
And now, dear readers, we must rebuild. For better or for worse, eclipses come in pairs. On Sunday we will experience a powerful solar eclipse and a new moon; both will be in Virgo. The intense energy from last week will not let up, but this time the cosmos pushes us forward toward new beginnings.
Think of this week’s eclipse portal as an opportunity to fine-tune your growth. Before we start fresh on the solar eclipse, we get a week to reflect and refine.
Our good luck in romance may climax on Tuesday as Venus, the planet of love and beauty, forms a sextile with Mars, the planet of passion and sexual energy. As you can probably imagine, this is an incredibly erotic aspect that happens to follow two weeks of supercharged charisma. Stay safe and practice consent.
From Wednesday to Friday, Mercury, the planet of intellect and communication, will rapidly take us through the process of a mental reset. Visualize this stretch as a storm: First, pressure builds as we overthink ourselves into a haze. We become out of touch with reality, and our brains feel foggy. Then, lightning strikes and our minds suddenly open to breakthrough. By the end of Friday, the skies will feel clear and all necessary truths will be revealed. You are locked in.
After that brief Mercury detour, the moon and Venus will enter Virgo, effectively telling our emotions to lock in, too. On the day of the eclipse, you will be incredibly aware of all the areas in your life that need revision, but you will feel immense pressure to do so immediately. The universe may ask you to commit to change despite pressing uncertainty. Talk these issues through with someone you trust and seek balance above all.
Now, I usually do not read past Sunday in my predictions, but I want you to be aware of what next Monday may bring as you begin these new cycles. On this day, Mars will form a square with Pluto, an aspect that has historically carried intense political repercussions. Power may shift, vengeance may reign and nuance may feel increasingly rare. I will explore this more in the next horoscope, but for now I urge you to reflect on the lessons you have learned in the past month and consider your role in the greater good. Prepare to move forward with grace and intention, not destruction.
This week, try to develop the house that your sun resides in. Play close attention to your Mercury sign and any Virgo placements in your chart. As the heat dial turns up once again, I wish you nothing but positive transformation, growth and reprieve.
Love,
A Gemini excited for Tuesday
Aries (March 21 – April 19):
You, Aries — the fieriest of the fire signs — may be on the verge of burnout. Last week brought to light your tedious work-life balance, and this week will scramble your communication. Venus will ask you to channel the week’s intense Virgo energy into building routines that help you care for yourself. New professional opportunities may come up at some point, but you should commit to creating boundaries above all else. It is OK to say “no” sometimes.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20):
You have been in the midst of a slow internal rebirth for some time now, and it is finally beginning to feel like things may be looking up. Your social life continues to shine this week as you begin to find some sense of emotional healing. New romantic and friendly endeavors will prove to be successful in the long run if you slowly allow yourself to open up. The universe may push you to have a deep conversation this week; don’t fight it.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20):
Mercury, your ruler, is toying with you a bit this week. Prepare to be overwhelmed and underprepared all while suffering from a bad case of brain fog. Unfortunately, this week happens to be the prime time for you to manifest professional success, so letting an opportunity slip through the cracks because your hands are full would be a major shame. Do everything you can to stay motivated. Monday and Tuesday are wonderful days for productivity if you can resist distraction.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22):
Lately you haven’t been feeling as bad as before, but you have still been feeling just a little bit off. The stars have forced you to undergo immense mental transformations, some of which have yet to come to the surface. Right now, focus on strengthening your foundations. Find confidence in yourself and your instinct, but do not be afraid to change your perspective and accept new opportunities with open arms.
Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22):
Your solar eclipse transformation primarily impacts your finances. After trial and error, now is a good time to compile all that you have learned about financial success and create a plan for the future. You may experience some sort of breakthrough that ultimately leads to monetary gain. This week, you finally prioritize long-term stability.
Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22):
This supercharged Virgo season ends with a solar eclipse in your sign. The stars seem to have targeted your sign specifically for quite some time, and even though you may be exhausted, the cosmos is not finished with you just yet. This year, you have offloaded extra baggage, reflected, made changes, reflected some more and ultimately taken all the steps necessary for personal transformation. After all the work you have done so far, it is time to take the final step and complete your personal rebirth. You know what’s left to do. Now is the time to do it.
Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22):
It is time for you to prioritize rest and reflection before you head into your birthday season. Your Libra energy is about to become much more dominant, so focus on aligning it. In order to stay successful for the foreseeable future, you must battle the burnout. Part of your exhaustion may stem from some subconscious troubles that you don’t even realize you need to address. Talking with a close friend or therapist could help you uncover your own secrets.
Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21):
This week will greatly enhance and deepen your personal relationships. New connections are on the horizon, and you are feeling ready to embrace them. There may be some shifts within your group dynamics this week, but if you focus on deepening understanding within your friendships rather than fixating on communication errors, you will prosper. You are currently sowing the seeds for next year’s harvest.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21):
This week might feel like a bit of a setback, but once you take time to reflect, you will realize it is an opportunity to clarify your goals and responsibilities. Conflict at work may lead you to question your career path, but now is not the time to make big decisions, Sagittarius. Although this is a turbulent week, trust that many of the problems that arise this week will eventually solve themselves. All that is meant to be will be.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19):
You may be feeling professionally and financially stagnant right now, but this week will give you the opportunity to put change into motion. You must learn how to take advantage of small blessings in order to successfully play the long game, Capricorn. The cosmos this week will draw you to travel and explore new horizons, but you may need to weigh your long-term goals against your present desires. Work or play? Only you know what is best.
Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18):
You have been on a journey to heal your trust issues, and this week is all about shared resources. Now it finally feels safe to confide in a person, join finances or reach new levels of mutual emotional depth. Pay attention to the relationships that have been in your life for long periods of time, as they will naturally deepen this week. You are feeling ready for the upcoming cosmic storm. Your psyche will take a step up.
Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20):
Your personal and spiritual expansion has been so rapid lately that you have been overwhelming yourself. You feel like a bug shedding its exoskeleton: trapped by your own growth. This eclipse season has taken a toll on your subconscious well-being and you feel like you can’t recognize your inner self anymore. If the Pisces lunar eclipse forced you to deconstruct, the solar eclipse will help you rebuild and replace. Conflict might occur this week, but know that it is necessary for you to break free.
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