Mars in Gemini & Neptune Retrograde

Mars in Gemini from May 31-July 13:

When Mars, the planet of assertive energy is in the cerebral sign Gemini, there is absolutely no stopping your mind. You'll be motivated by new ideas. You'll have all the passion necessary to pursue the execution of them. You'll also communicate courageously and pursue a variety of intellectually stimulating projects. There's little chance that you'll feel bored over the next several weeks. You'll be far more logical in your pursuit of what's important to you now. You'll also have a greater amount of flexibility when it comes to how you go after what you want. If Plan A doesn't work out -- it's no problem. You'll quickly come up with a Plan B, C and even D.

You may feel more scattered and unfocused while Mars is in Gemini because so much will interest you. Be careful that you don't begin tons of projects now only to leave them unfinished. This can leave you exhausted and frustrated at yourself so take care not to fall into this trap.

Neptune Retrograde on June 7 - November 13:

During times of Neptune retrograde, our senses are heightened and our perception becomes more acute. We’re able to see what really exists instead of what we wish existed. It’s an exciting time, full of the possibility of important realizations about career, relationships, love, and personal fulfillment. Something that once was opaque could suddenly become apparent; secrets are revealed; what was hidden is now blindingly obvious. Neptune may reveal that there are areas of our lives that need work or are due for a change, and makes us more sensitive. Since Neptune also rules creativity, dreaming, and imagination, it’s a time of heightened artistic expression and enhanced consiousness and awareness.

All this newfound clarity and insight can itself seem to cause confusion. It takes some work to sort out reality from fantasy, and the flood of new feelings and sensations can leave some people in a haze. Depending on a person’s exact natal chart, those who are most sensitive to planetary rumblings may also find that the increased susceptibility to thoughts and vibrations can leave them feeling jittery and out of balance. In this heightened state of perception, it’s possible to absorb the moods and feelings of people around you, so take care during this period to avoid the company of anyone known to emit to be overly emotional, negative or high strung.

Neptune’s yearly retrograde is a great opportunity to clearly and rationally make changes, but the planet’s dreamy, escapist influence is a benefit throughout the entire year. Neptune prevents us from keeping our feet planted too firmly on the ground; it enables us to ruminate, daydream, and sometimes put a soft-focus gloss on the things in our lives that are less than pleasant. It sees beyond boundaries and walls into the realm of possibility. Mystical Neptune doesn’t just facilitate illusions, it enhances our consciousness.

The best possible scenario is to use this aspect for promoting your creativity. The drive to escape and use your imagination will be strong and if you allow yourself to go with the flow then you may create a beautiful masterpiece. Then, on June 17 Mars will link to Uranus in a supportive sextile. You'll have the ability to use your innovative drive to move forward on one of your more eccentric ideas now.