May 26th, 2023: Mars Square The Nodes

Mars in Leo square the Scorpio South Node/Taurus North Node (3 deg)

Mars in Leo square the Scorpio South Node/Taurus North Node (3 deg)

Venus in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (19 deg)

Venus in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (19 deg)

Mars square the Nodes says that actions bring you to a crossroads- you can act according to the past (obsessive, controlling, all or nothing, manipulative) or you can move towards something peaceful and abundant. This is about building up rather than tearing down and there could be some very public displays where the spotlight is on an ego-driven issue. Everyone's watching and it might be tempting to strike out or stir up the drama. But if you look ahead you'll see an opportunity to take the high road and just focus calmly on creating your stable future.

Venus (ruler of the North Node) in harmony with Uranus whispers that it doesn't have to be boring. While it's true the North Node path will not take you through those intense highs and lows, there's still room for freedom if you take a step back from the neediness and the addictive darkness. There's a lighter, brighter way that involves mixing love/empathy with independence. You do your thing and trust that heading in the direction of self-sufficiency will boost your happiness (and line you up with any connections that are meant to come your way). Venus/Uranus can be the happy, random encounter or the surprising expression of tenderness that unfolds when you're not looking.

Painting by Giovanni Boldini: Wikimedia Commons