Monday, MAY 22

The Sun’s sextile to Mars early today is passionate but measured. As the day advances, however, we tap into a Mars-Jupiter square that’s exact early tomorrow, and it can rev us up, possibly convincing us that we can do more or take on more than is possible. There can be “much ado about nothing.”

Mars-Jupiter brings hot-headed, dynamic energy to the day. We tend to overdo or jump into action too hastily. We’re easily riled up, enthusiastic, or excited under this influence. We can be excited about our prospects but perhaps too hasty, counting our chickens before they hatch, putting money into a venture that needs further review, or overestimating what we (or the world) can do.

Watch for haughtiness. We may be so focused on what we want to do that we lose sight of what is possible. A feeling of urgency may lead to coming on stronger than we intend.

However, if we use common sense, this is a good time to stretch our imaginations and entertain new possibilities. Be watchful of making too much of a matter that doesn’t deserve so much attention. We might consider new ideas, but launches or commitments should probably wait.