Wednesday, NOVEMBER 10

Mercury aligns with Mars in the sign of Scorpio this morning, and both bodies form squares to Saturn this afternoon. We can be very interested in producing ideas and fixing problems.

The Mercury-Mars conjunction is a good influence for motivated, energetic work, particularly related to communications and the mind. Since it occurs in the sign of Scorpio, power dynamics and sharing may be involved. Mercury-Mars excites and over-stimulates our nerves. We want to get right to the point so that communications can be on the insensitive side.

Keeping busy and making headway satisfies us more than usual, and it’s best to channel excess mental energy constructively. Tensions are possible, particularly as we can be over-excited about an idea or resistant to letting others’ input in. There is a strongly competitive theme now.

As determined as we may be, there are obstacles to surmount. We could feel blocked from asserting and expressing ourselves or pursuing our desires. We might also be preoccupied with serious or weighty issues. There can be difficulties getting our message across or physically getting somewhere. It’s challenging to trust our instincts temporarily.

It may be best to seek the motivation to make changes rather than focus too heavily on flaws and limitations. Editing and improving make sense now as we may encounter resistance if we push ahead. We might deal with disapproval or a dip in confidence, and we should draw on patience and aim to develop our endurance. We might recognize some of our limits and adjust our speed accordingly–it’s a better time for maintenance than it is for moving forward.

While the Moon in Aquarius all day is generally a good influence for healthy detachment, it hooks into the heavy, tense energy of Mercury-Mars-Saturn today, and we can be more emotionally invested in our frustrations.