Star Struck Style

“The Weight of the World” is the title of my horoscope on astro.com today. The title describes the Gemini sun’s square to my natal Saturn in Pisces. The aspect is described as follows:

“Today may seem depressing and restrictive. You may want to break out of your rut but find that you cannot, because some barrier is holding you back from going out and being yourself. Other people may seem to get in your way and interfere with what you are doing. Physically and psychologically, your energies are low at this time. You may feel that the weight of the world is too heavy, but you don’t expect help because you have not asked for it. However, you have probably made that choice yourself. You reinforce the very circumstances that make you feel lonely and isolated. What you must do is break out of this vicious circle and take a good look at the world and the people around you. Even though you are having some problems with them today, the situation will improve rapidly.”

“Café Astrology” has a similar forecast:

“It’s hard to satisfy your ego today. You could feel blocked by circumstances or by others. It’s too easy to feel discouraged, but remember that discouragement is a major time waster, unless it motivates you to get back on your feet. Gratitude isn’t forthcoming right now, so it’s best to wait it out rather than waste energy letting it get to you.

Sacrifices may be necessary now. You might have to face failures or inadequacies. As you face obstacles to your goals, you begin to see the tools you have to overcome them. A heavy dose of realism seems forced upon you during this influence, but your efforts to measure up to expectations can ultimately increase your confidence in your ability to be responsible for yourself. This influence is a somber one. However, it’s also transient and rather brief.”

Ugh! I’m not sure if I wanted to read the sort of advice that tells me to pull myself up by my bootstraps, but I guess it’s sort of necessary. Almost all the problems I carry around from day to day are problems that I can solve just by being more responsible for my own happiness.

The week ahead is a consequential week for me, with the new moon on the doorstep of my ninth house closely conjunct to Venus, the ruler of my ascendant. This “weight of the world” energy should quickly be replaced by “life is what you make it” vibes. This shift in my horoscope can’t come soon enough!