Real transformation asks for patience and insists we rework the foundation, not just polish the surface.
Today’s Starlight Timeline:
- Sun ingresses into Leo
- Venus in Gemini squares Mars in Virgo
- Sun in Leo sextiles Uranus in Gemini
- Sun in Leo trines Saturn Rx and Neptune Rx in Aries
- Moon ingresses into Leo
- Moon in Leo sextiles Uranus in Gemini
- New Moon in Leo opposes Pluto Rx in Aquarius
As Venus in Gemini squares Mars in Virgo today, you might feel caught between what’s fun and stimulating and what actually works in real life. Venus wants to keep things light, flirty, and full of possibility. Mars in Virgo, on the other hand, can be a little sharp—he’d rather skip the pleasantries and just get things done already. This clash can spark creative momentum, but it can also be overwhelming, especially if you feel pulled in too many directions. Now’s a good time to check in: What truly deserves your focus? What’s just noise?
This isn’t just a lovers’ quarrel between Venus and Mars—it’s part of a larger story about where we’ve been and where we’re going. Mars just passed the South Node, which may have stirred up old frustrations or outdated ways of pushing through that aren’t serving you anymore. Venus is moving away from a square to the Nodes herself, spotlighting a disconnect between what we thought we wanted and what we’re actually growing toward. Some desires may be losing their charge, not because they were ever wrong, but because they no longer fit into the future you’re building.
And then there’s Mercury, ruler of both Virgo and Gemini, currently retrograde in Leo. That throws extra static into the mix when it comes to decision-making, self-expression, and communication. Mercury in Leo wants to deliver a grand performance, but as long as it’s retrograde, it’s still revising the script. The Sun, also in Leo, is newly energized by its recent sextile to Uranus in Gemini, bursting with new ideas and the urge to experiment and move fast.
But the Sun’s momentum bumps up against more sobering influences. It’s heading into a trine with Saturn and Neptune (both retrograde in Aries), which can help lend structure and vision to the excitement, offering meaningful support, even if it comes more slowly than the Sun would like. At this point, the Moon meets the Sun for the New Moon in Leo, helping us reconnect with what matters most through a lens of emotional clarity. From there, the Sun and Moon move together into an opposition with retrograde Pluto in Aquarius. That could bring ego clashes or inner reckonings to the surface, especially when trying to push forward without dealing with deeper dynamics. The message here? Real transformation asks for patience and insists we rework the foundation, not just polish the surface.
All in all, this Venus-Mars square lands in the middle of a sky full of retrogrades, joined by a New Moon that deepens this broader cycle of reflection and recalibration. And while that can feel frustrating or slow, it’s also a gift: a chance to get honest about what’s truly aligned with the life you’re consciously shaping. The friction can help clarify your focus. Follow what sparks something real, and be open to letting go of what’s just draining your time or attention.
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Venus square Mars