Mother’s Day is bookended by the sun’s trine to Saturn on Saturday and to Pluto on Monday. Quality time spent is its own reward. Even if the day is a duty call, you are likely to feel that showing up for it is worth your while.

Aim to get things cleaned up and cleared out on Monday. Sun/Pluto supplies good fuel to the creative process, the workability factor, and the potential benefit. This resources-rich, motivational transit supplies something substantial to work with, something worth the investment. It can trigger a more encompassing perspective or added appreciation for what it will take to get to the next level. Overall, the move-along should feel like a natural evolution. Sun/Pluto sets up a good-timing backdrop for Monday/Tuesday.

At peak on Tuesday, Venus and Mars are good travelling companions for most of the week ahead. Desires and needs are in active development as Venus exits Aries for Taurus and Mars exits Gemini for Cancer on Wednesday.

Aim to make it look good/look better; sexy up. Venus in Taurus favours enhancements of all kinds. The tuning fork and “art of inner hearing” archetype also aims to put you back in touch with your heart’s desire and what is truly of merit.

Mars in Cancer can increase emotional sensitivity, need, and reactiveness. Home, real estate, family, the past, safety, and security (personal, domestic, national) gain added attention. Feeling in conflict with yourself? Most importantly, Mars amps up matters to do with self-preservation and self-care. Yes, make personal needs your number one priority.

Aries
March 20 - April 20

Venus in Aries continues in high gear Thursday/Friday. If you have felt the harsh or caustic side of this transit, you’ll be happy to know that as of Saturday, relationships, money matters, and potential reward are on the upswing. You should find you are able to make better use of the time you spend. Mother’s Day weekend, satisfaction comes easily and readily.

Taurus
April 20 - May 21

Mercury, freshly into Taurus, has given you a good kick-start this week. Saturday to Monday, the sun is in excellent shape with Saturn and Pluto. Tuesday through Thursday, Venus and Mars are in creative harmony as they finish up and begin new signs. These transits set an optimal backdrop for relationships, career, creative enterprise, health, and general well-being.

Gemini
May 21 - June 21

Have you recently switched gears or moved on to a next phase? Over this past week, Mars in Gemini has set big wheels in motion. In the bigger picture, Mars will continue this staging and/or development track through next spring. Relationship accord, communication tracks, and creative potential hit good stride from Saturday through next Thursday. Ride the good wave!

Cancer
June 21 - July 22

Raw emotions can get the better of you Thursday/Friday. Why let it fester? Get it off your chest quickly and you’ll fast-track your benefits package. The sun is in great shape with Saturn on Saturday and Pluto on Monday. Venus and Mars take over from there. Social activities, money prospects, and relationships are as good as they get through next Thursday.

Leo
July 22 - August 23

Friday could get you excited or riled up about something. Perhaps it is a carry-over from the day before or the week(s) before. Saturday through Monday, the sun is on a smooth go with Saturn and Pluto. The stars set up good timing and opportunity through next Thursday. Communication tracks and intentions continue along a smooth and productive track.

Virgo
August 23 - September 23

Bookending Mother’s Day, the sun’s trine to Saturn on Saturday and to Pluto on Monday sets you up for an “ah, just right” go of it. You’ll have no trouble making the most out of the time you spend. Sunday/Monday, the moon in Virgo supplies you with fresh fuel. Relationship accord is at its best through next Thursday.

Libra
September 23 - October 23

Venus in Aries continues to stay fired up through Friday. Folks can be sharp-edged. You can be too, especially when you feel your needs are not being met or considered. Saturday through Monday hits the other end of the spectrum (smooth, steady, well delivered). In fact, the getting is good through next Thursday. Venus, Mars, and the Libra moon keep you/it nicely energized.

Scorpio
October 23 - November 22

You could fight to get through it Thursday/Friday, but as of Saturday, the going runs a lot smoother. The sun is at its creative best through Monday. Satisfaction is relatively easy to drum up. No matter where you put your time, heart, or money, you should feel you are gaining good ground. Through next Thursday, Venus and Mars keep relationship interaction in good flow.

Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21

Thursday can stretch you emotionally, financially, or time-wise. Venus is still under stress on Friday, but as of Saturday you can unplug and move on. You’ll get better goods out of the stars and the time you spend. In this regard, Sunday/Monday can be healing. Tuesday through Thursday, Venus and Mars keep relationship matters on a smooth and productive track.

Capricorn
December 21 - January 20

Thursday/Friday could be a cutoff or cut-corners time. Requests can be demanding or abrupt. Perhaps you are short on patience yourself. Saturday through Monday, satisfaction is at the ready. The pace suits you to a tee. For the week ahead, Venus and Mars put relationships (social, personal, professional) on a productive move-along.

Aquarius
January 20 - February 18

Short and fast is the best way to play it Thursday/Friday. Saturday/Sunday, take your time, savour your time. Monday begins the workweek on a productive note. Tuesday to Thursday continues the trend. This incorporates the mid-week shift of Venus and Mars out of fire and air signs (creative, active) and into earth and water signs (consolidating, responsive).

Pisces
February 18 - March 20

Get out Friday night and shake off the workweek. A fresh diversion does you good. You’ll settle into a groove easily this weekend. Sunday is good for a top-up with Mom/someone you love and for remembering those who are not with you. Monday begins an opportune run for creative endeavours and relationship accord.