Mars in Sagittarius aligns with the south node of destiny today. This energy is erratic and intense. It could be hard for you to assert your energy and will throughout the day because you feel exhausted and drained. Since energy will be depleted, you could be unable to fully fight for what you want to attain.

Watch out for temper tantrums that bring feelings to light. Mars in Sagittarius is known for provoking us to say things we don’t mean, and we could be unwilling to hold back from saying whatever is on our mind regardless of the outcome. Don’t give in to the desire to stir up drama just because you aren’t in a good mood.

As the only sign with a weapon, the Archer can act out defensively when it aspects warrior planet Mars. Knowing when to step away from a bad situation can help you avoid aggressive confrontations. It would be best if everyone stayed in their own lane and avoided arguments if possible. Instead of blowing up at someone who has frustrated you, consider simply walking away. You don’t have to participate as long as you’re aware that winning and having the last word aren’t important. Sometimes giving in makes you the bigger person.

Hidden hostilities and an intense focus on perfection has the potential to wreak havoc but there are plenty of off ramps available today to help us stay away from pushing too hard. Saturn and Uranus are within a degree of the 3rd exact square of this year. Essentially, we need to embrace the slowdown that this square suggests and set aside personal feelings of inadequacy that result from a feeling that we should be doing more to make things move faster. Of course, the approaching Gemini Full Moon on Saturday (8:35 PM PST 27° Gemini/Sagittarius), does not make it easy to take our foot off the gas. In general, we are safer and more productive when we are working within some kind of common effort.

ASTROLOGICAL SNAPSHOT

Today is the 349th day of 2021
6 days until the Winter Solstice
30 days until Mercury Retrograde
18 days until 2022

Sun is in Sagittarius
Moon is in Taurus
Mercury is in Capricorn
Venus is in Capricorn
Mars is in Sagittarius
Jupiter is in Aquarius
Saturn is in Aquarius
Uranus is Rx in Taurus
Neptune is in Pisces
Pluto is in Capricorn
Chiron is Rx in Aries

Venus is retrograde from December 19th and goes Direct on January 29th (2022) in the signs of Capricorn/Sagittarius.
Neptune is retrograde from June 25th until December 1st in Pisces.

2021-2022 LUNAR CALENDAR

DEC 19: FULL MOON IN CANCER: Your feeling of safety is now related to your home, family and related activities such as cooking and gardening. You may be prone to emotional fluctuations; you should learn to forgive and forget in order to avoid depression from thinking too much about things. Your perception of the world can be very subjective; try to create a certain distance without being bitter. Due to your rich emotional manifestation you can create a real sense of belonging in the world.

DEC 27: LAST QUARTER MOON IN LIBRA: You might have a strong need for balance and harmony now. You probably desire to keep things “nice” rather than venturing into fundamental questions in order not to disturb the peace. You must learn to share your good and bad feelings. Do not be afraid to be who you really are, despite what is expected of you.

JAN 2: NEW MOON IN CAPRICORN: You might have a strong need for being useful to the society and you look for justification in the outside world. You may underestimate what you want from yourself and for yourself. Shyness may be accompanied by resentment of the fact that others ignore you. Do not seek approval from the outside, it will not help you get rid of your doubt and it is harmful to you. You have to trust your inner values.

JAN 9: FIRST QUARTER MOON IN ARIES: The feeling of uncertainty can make you solve problems faster then is natural. Do not rush as if there was a deadline. Try to slow down so that you can decide what you want to do and proceed at your own comfortable pace.

JAN 17: FULL MOON IN CANCER: Your feeling of safety is now related to your home, family and related activities such as cooking and gardening. You may be prone to emotional fluctuations; you should learn to forgive and forget in order to avoid depression from thinking too much about things. Your perception of the world can be very subjective; try to create a certain distance without being bitter. Due to your rich emotional manifestation you can create a real sense of belonging in the world.

JAN 25: LAST QUARTER MOON IN SCORPIO: Moon in Scorpio creates the need to delve into your feelings as deep as possible. You desire meaningful emotional exchanges now more than at any other time even if it is not easy and you are forced to change many things. Shallow relationships do not satisfy you, because they are not purifying enough.

DAILY ORACLE

Are you aware of what you’re saying to yourself and others? Parrot Spirit shows up as a reminder to heed the words that flow from your mouth, your pen, and your keyboard. Be mindful of the beliefs you have internalized. Are they what you choose to believe? Are you communicating with integrity?

Parrot Spirit wants you to listen to what you say and your motives for saying it.

Right speech is called for now, which means you are called to reflect on the beliefs that have been parroted by people so often that you simply accepted them unquestioningly. Journal about what you truly believe and wish to see in the world and in your life.

Write words affirming what you value; speak them aloud, expressing gratitude for what is just coming into being. Your voice has power, and you can change the conversation in your heart and in the world around you.

Parrots represent the Law of Praise, so you are called to speak the truth and speak with love.

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