The stars have finally sprung the trap that they’ve been setting up.  The week starts off where it ended last week with Saturn – Jupiter – Mars (endings, government, war) and then adds to it.  On the 12th, Venus sits opposite from Mars.  This can at times be a sign of perfecton or balance, but it can also mean estrangement or the separation from loved ones. This state will persist until even more signs appear next week.  On the 14th, there will be a short term diminishment of joy, growth and activity but that will only last a day.  You might even sleep through the worst of it depending on your time zone.

Mars in Taurus keeps the whole “grinding hatred/anger” thing going on until March.  The moon in Sagittarius bodes ill for my Steel match on Sunday.  Venus and the Sun in Capricorn means this is an auspicious time to seduce someone — new or current partner it doesn’t matter.  However, there is a major caveat about trying anything on the 12th.  If you’re going to, creativity is encouraged, and zaniness will be especially rewarded in this regard on the 13th.  So break out the clown nose and soda syphon.

Holy shit, the cards are fucking terrible this week.

Capricorn: 2 of Swords reversed – misguided vengeance, irrational hostilities, “blinded by hate”

Aquarius:  4 of Coins reversed – Suspense, delay, opposition.  Your money being held by someone else.

Pisces:  Ace of Swords reversed – Excess in everything with disastrous results. There’s a note in the reference materials that the crown pictured being skewered by the sword is important.

Aries:  The Hierophant – Marriage, alliance, captivity, servitude, mercy, goodness, inspiration

Taurus:  The Moon – Hidden enemies, danger, calumny, darkness, terror, deception, occult forces, error

Gemini:  Strength reversed – Despotism, abuse of power, weakness, discord, disgrace

Cancer:  The Hermit reversed – Concealment, disguise, policy, fear, unreasoned caution.

Leo:  The Star reversed –  Arrogance, haughtiness, impotence.

Virgo:  2 of Wands –  Riches, fortune, magnificence, physical suffering, disease, chagrin, sadness, mortification.

Libra:  9 of Coins – Prudence, safety, success, accomplishment, certitude, discernment.  As least someone’s week isn’t going to be quite so bad.

Scorpio:  Justice – Equity, rightness, probity, executive, triumph of the deserving side in law.  In other words… Justice.

Sagittarius:  5 of Wands reversed – Litigation, disputes, trickery, contradiction, loss in a competition