This weekend delivers an energetic one-two punch from the cosmos:
On Saturday, fiery Mars in Leo opposes shadowy Pluto in Aquarius, stirring up a storm of power dynamics, ego confrontations, and identity reckonings.
Then on Sunday, the New Moon in grounded, earthy Taurus arrives — asking us to start fresh, but only if we’re ready to root ourselves in truth.
It’s not a soft reset.
It’s a stripped-down-to-the-core reset.
Saturday: Mars in Leo Opposes Pluto in Aquarius
The Mars-Pluto opposition is the final chapter of a tension-filled saga that’s been building for months. Mars represents our individual will — our drive to act, claim, assert, and express ourselves. In Leo, that drive is bold, proud, and emotionally fiery. But Pluto in Aquarius says: “This isn’t just about you. This is about the collective.”
When these two oppose, we face a fundamental confrontation between personal desires and collective truth.
Expect emotions to run hot.
Expect control issues to surface.
Expect your ego to get poked. Hard.
This energy can play out through conflict, competition, or confrontation — whether that’s with a boss, a partner, a friend, or even your own reflection. But underneath it all, the real question is:
Are you truly living in alignment with your deeper values, or just playing a role that looks good on the surface?
Sunday: New Moon in Taurus
Just hours after that power struggle peaks, the Taurus New Moon rises — and she doesn’t care about drama.
Taurus energy is simple, sensual, and grounded. It invites us to reconnect with what’s real:
- What brings us true stability?
- What actually endures when the noise fades?
- What’s worth investing in — long-term?
But this isn’t your average calm, cozy Taurus lunation. This New Moon is tightly squared by that Mars-Pluto opposition. The stillness is shaken. The ground beneath us is tested. And whatever’s been quietly unstable may now demand attention.
This moon asks:
Is your foundation an authentic expression of who you truly are? Or is it a performance rooted in fear, comfort, or habit?
Collective Themes:
Here’s how this cosmic cocktail may play out on a global and collective level:
- Truths revealed. Pluto pulls up the curtain. Expect power plays in politics, tech, or community structures to surface.
- Pushback against authority. Mars in Leo wants to be seen, heard, respected. If the collective feels overlooked or oppressed, expect loud demands for change.
- Mass awakening to inauthentic structures. The Taurus New Moon says, "Build it real, or it won’t last." Watch outdated systems crack under the weight of truth.
On an Individual Level:
This weekend could feel like an internal tug-of-war. Expect:
- Ego flare-ups: You may find yourself triggered by someone else’s authority, opinion, or success. Instead of reacting, pause and ask: What truth am I resisting here?
- Power projections: You may feel powerless or manipulated — or be accused of the same. Can you reclaim your agency without controlling others?
- New values emerging: The New Moon is a chance to start fresh. Set intentions that align with your soul, not just your goals.
This is a time to strip away performance and pretension.
Get real. Get rooted. Get honest.
Fixed Sign Focus: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
This weekend hits Fixed Signs the hardest — especially those with placements near 5–8° of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, or Aquarius. Here’s a breakdown:
- Taurus: You’re front and center. This is your New Moon, and it’s challenging you to shed outdated self-concepts and recommit to your real values. If it doesn’t feel true, it’s time to release it.
- Leo: Your identity, pride, and leadership are being tested. Are you asserting from ego, or authenticity? This weekend may bring confrontations, but also a breakthrough in how you express yourself.
- Scorpio: The emotional underworld rises — as usual. You’re feeling the shadow side of attachment, intimacy, and power. Look at your deeper motivations. What’s keeping you hooked?
- Aquarius: As the vessel of collective vision, you’re feeling Pluto’s pressure hard. Your ideals are evolving. The question is: Can you integrate your vision of the future with a grounded sense of present self-worth?
Final Thoughts:
This weekend isn’t about forcing change — it’s about facing truth. The kind of truth that you already know, deep down. The kind of truth that doesn’t need to be shouted, only honored.
The Taurus New Moon doesn’t ask for permission.
It simply is.
Just like nature. Just like you — when you’re not performing.
So this weekend, stop trying to “win” the argument, the approval, or the crown.
Start asking instead:
What kind of life feels real to me?
Then plant that seed — quietly, deeply — and let it grow.
Tenacious Taurus Tarot & Astro Insights