Mars enters Aries activating next phase of the Great Unraveling ~Crystal Wind

THE NEXT STEPS: When Mars enters Aries this Thursday, it will immediately begin to energize the vibratory note of the Saturn-Neptune alignment and thus activate the next steps of the Great Unraveling. This life-changing, history-making alignment is destined to transform governments, systems, and societies as we now know them.

In addition to the global effects of the Saturn-Neptune conjunction, each of us individually is working with this energy in some area of our personal lives. Some may be experiencing major endings and beginnings at this time. Those who have natal planets or points in the early degrees of cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn) are likely to be feeling this influence most directly.

As a reminder, the last time Saturn and Neptune aligned was in 1989. That was the year that the Berlin Wall fell and German reunification began. There were revolutions across Eastern Europe, contributing to the end of communist rule in many countries. It was the beginning of the end of apartheid in South Africa, with the release of several political prisoners. Sadly, it was also the year that a reported 10,000 pro-democracy protesters in Tiananmen Square were killed by their government.

Energizer Mars Takes Center Stage

Of the eight planets that will congregate this month in the sign of the Ram—the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Neptune, Chiron, and Eris—Mars is likely to be the one to watch. The Red Planet is at full strength in Aries, the sign of its rulership.

Each of the aspects Mars makes during its transit of Aries, from April 9 to May 18, could correspond with a significant event or turning point. Of special note are the Mars-Neptune alignment on April 12 and the Mars-Mercury-Saturn conjunction on April 19 and 20; these dates are likely to be pivotal in the unraveling process that is already clearly underway.

Mars-Neptune Divine Alignment

The Mars-Neptune alignment next Sunday brings together two planets with very different personas. Mars is the agent of Desire, Assertive Action, and the Human Ego, while Neptune represents the Compassionate Heart, Humanitarian Service, and Spiritual Transcendence.

In the positive, Mars-Neptune can assist us in aligning our personal desires with our soul's directives. This is the energy of divinely inspired action and the embodiment of the enlightened warrior. However, to benefit from this conjunction, we must be willing to surrender to our higher self, to listen to our intuition rather than our ego, and to set aside a need to control outcomes.

If we try to force action or push a selfish agenda at this time, our efforts are likely to lead nowhere, leaving us feeling disillusioned or disoriented. Thus, some might feel confused, at sea, uncertain of their direction or their desires under this influence.

It is important to remember that next Sunday's Mars-Neptune conjunction is just step one of a process, with the Mars-Saturn alignment seven days later representing step two. With the first aspect, we can either align with our spiritual nature or experience ego confusion due to holding on too tightly; with the second, we can either consolidate our efforts and realize steady progress, or we could feel frustrated and angry because our desires have not been fulfilled.

Aspects This Week

Here are my brief interpretations of this week's most important aspects, day by day:

Monday
Venus sextile North Node, Venus conjunct Ceres: The desire to nurture and to bond with loved ones is enhanced today. We have more direct access to our capacity for compassion and unconditional love.

Tuesday
Mercury semisquare Pluto: Verbal confrontations are possible today. Hidden information may be revealed.

Wednesday
Mars sextile Uranus: We may feel restless and need to move our bodies today. This aspect also supports taking risks or trying new activities.

Thursday
Mars enters Aries: Mars will transit the sign of the Ram from April 9 to May 18. During this period, people may be especially independent and assertive, with less desire to cooperate or to accommodate others' needs.

Friday
Mars sextile Sedna: We may be inspired to take action in alignment with our higher spiritual calling at this time. Some may choose to advocate for those who have experienced betrayal or deception.

Saturday
Mercury conjunct Pallas Athena: The ability to find creative solutions and to resolve problems is enhanced. Intuitive senses are heightened and can be used to help strategize next steps.

Sunday
Mars conjunct Neptune: It is very important at this time to align our actions with our highest morals and ideals, and to avoid taking shortcuts.

IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS THIS WEEK: This year provides you with important opportunities for greater self-acceptance and self-compassion. At times, your emotional reactions may be stronger than you expected, or you could respond more defensively than usual. You are getting in touch with a more vulnerable part of your personality, which your courageous Aries Sun might usually ignore or judge. As you learn to love and understand this aspect of your being, deep levels of healing are made possible. (Solar Return Sun square Jupiter, conjunct Chiron, conjunct Eris)

In peace, love, and gratitude,
Pam

Planetary Aspects This Week

The timing of aspects is based on Pacific Daylight Time. For Universal Time, add 7 hours.

• MONDAY: Venus sextile North Node, Venus conjunct Ceres
• TUESDAY: Mercury semisquare Pluto
• WEDNESDAY: Mars sextile Uranus
• THURSDAY: Mars enters Aries
• FRIDAY: Mars sextile Sedna
• SATURDAY: Mercury conjunct Pallas Athena
• SUNDAY: Mars conjunct Neptune

Mars in Aries awakens the next sacred steps of the Great Unraveling

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