Mars in Gemini

The planet that gets us moving is in Gemini starting today. Mars in Gemini is tricky because it's erratic and wiry. It can get you spinning out if you're already anxious. But in the whirl of doing many things at once -- a Mars in Gemini specialty -- you catch up on emails and calls, speed-read to get the gist, knock out your chores while listening to a tv or radio program. The path may not be linear, but in the flurry, much can get done.

On the astrological clock, Mars sets the rhythm of the action. But Mars itself is undirected force, so we feel it most when it's engaged with other planets. Whether it affects your own physical vitality will depend on how it hits your planets and especially your own Mars sign.

Mars and Venus are together through July in this air sign, as mischief-makers for fun, novelty, fascination. Love can be new and giddy. It's a time to seek out fresh adventures together. The spectrum runs from wild and manic to slaphappy. Zany activities or a summer fling many be short-lived under this transit...as in "it seemed like a good idea at the time." Keep it light and playful...true joy has a way of opening doors. Caution: There's a careless aspect here, which is worth noting with so much chaos and frenetic behavior afoot. Take care while texting and look both ways while crossing the street. Mars is in Gemini through August 26th.