What: Mars & Jupiter in Gemini square Saturn Rx in Pisces
When: Aug. 15, 2024 & Aug. 18, 2024
Who’s Impacted: EVERYONE, but especially mutable signs Gemini & Pisces
Takeaway: Tension, frustration, confusion, and a massive reward for staying the course
OK. So, you’ve reached the toughest week of 2024—great job! In the process, you’ve likely been feeling tired, tense, frustrated, worn out, and/or confused. That’s because Mars, the planet of action & energy, squares retrograde Saturn, the planet of limitations, on Aug. 15, and Jupiter, the planet of expansion, quickly follows suit, squaring Saturn Rx on Aug. 19. Squares create tension, frustration, and fatigue. They feel like blockages, obstructions, and big fat NOs from the universe. (It doesn’t help that this week is simultaneously building towards a shocking, wild, groundbreaking Aquarius full moon, further jilting our nervous systems.) Mars & Jupiter square Saturn can feel like nothing is working or going your way. But believe me when I say this isn’t the case.
As the planets move towards an exact square, the tension, frustration, and fatigue build. It’s harder than usual to find motivation, confidence, or energy to do, well…anything. This is what Saturn squares do: they depress you and make you feel squashed. But they also have something to teach you. It might not become obvious overnight. You won’t suddenly realize, “Ah-ha! This is the lesson I need to learn!” (Because ah-ha moments belong to Uranus) and you won’t be able to get around the blockages. (Mutable signs Gemini & Pisces love to work around things, find loopholes, and escape sticky situations.) Because you can only learn the lesson when you face the challenge head on.
The stand-off between Mars in Gemini and Saturn Rx in Pisces can feel like you’re driving with the parking brake on—no matter how hard you press the gas, progress feels frustratingly slow. With Mars, the planet of action, squaring off against Saturn in retrograde, your usual go-getter attitude might hit a wall of delays and obstacles. It’s easy to feel like the universe is putting you in time-out, but don’t waste energy pushing against the barriers. Instead, reassess your strategies and ditch any approaches that just aren’t cutting it. Saturn isn’t here to stifle you; it’s here to teach you the art of patience and persistence.
Now, when expansive Jupiter in Gemini butts heads with restrictive Saturn on Aug. 19, it’s like trying to sprint through a maze—you’re eager to move forward, but you keep hitting walls. This transit can bring tension between your big dreams and the reality checks that Saturn loves to dish out. You might feel torn between wanting to take a leap of faith and the fear of falling flat. The key here is patience and strategy. Instead of bulldozing through obstacles, take a step back and evaluate the structures (or lack thereof) supporting your goals. Saturn isn’t here to crush your dreams—just to make sure they’re built on a solid foundation.
Of course, I’m sure you’re wondering: what goals? What foundation? WHAT THE ACTUAL F**K CAN I EXPECT AND HOW DO I DEAL WITH IT? Well, the answers to those questions are in your horoscopes. So, without further ado:
YOUR 2024 Mars & Jupiter square Saturn Horoscope
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