When the stars pull the brakes

The skies are shifting, and you’re probably feeling the friction already. With the current alignments, especially the weight Saturn is carrying in Pisces, things aren't moving at your desired pace. You might feel like you're walking through deep water—every step forward requires triple the effort.

Don’t fight the drag. When the pace slows, it’s not a malfunction; it’s an invitation to see what you missed the first time around. Mercury is currently pushing through Ashlesha, sharpening the mind but also bringing up old, jagged memories you thought you’d buried. If you feel sudden stumbles in your speech or emails that vanish into the ether, take a breath. It’s just the universe forcing you to pause.

We fear these moments because we’re obsessed with momentum, but progress isn’t always a straight line. Sometimes, you have to revisit a mistake to pay off a karmic debt you didn't know you still owed. Use these coming weeks to finish the projects sitting in your junk drawer. Reconnect with a friend you haven't spoken to in months. If you try to force a new beginning while the energy is asking for a review, you’ll just end up spinning your wheels. Let the dust settle. You don't always need to be in control to be moving forward.