ARIES HOROSCOPE

You may discover this week that your amateur video is trending, that a post you made has gone viral, or higher-ups who ignored you at work are suddenly interested in everything you have to say. You have the extremely rare Uranus/Neptune sextile on July 15th to thank for your sudden spike in fame but whether it's good or bad depends on if what you did was taken out of context. Notoriety has its upside so don't be too quick to correct the misconception. And if things don't play out the way you want them to? You can always say it was all a deepfake.

An Aries Moon incites you to act in the moment rather than consider the consequences. Usually you'd be right to heed this fiery impulse; however, the Last Quarter Moon on July 7th is a waning energy that also conjoins Saturn. Waning moons lose light, which means it's often best to make your move after the subsequent New Moon so that you avoid the danger of acting too early or leaving when you should have stayed. That New Moon doesn't occur until July 14th so find a friend to talk you down off the ledge if you can't do it yourself. You'll be glad you did.

Benevolent Jupiter enters that part of your solar chart that pertains to matters of the heart on June 30th. Named after the Greek god of storms and fertility, Jupiter will transform that parched desert you call your love life into a green and fruitful plain. Now this won't happen right away. It may even take up to a full year before you reap the harvest of Jupiter's bounty; however, the next five weeks will be unlike any that you have experienced in recent memory. You will laugh louder, make love longer, and hold that special person closer to you than anyone you've been with in years.

There's no such thing as fun and games as long as Ruling Planet Mars is in Gemini. Everyone is playing for keeps. This means that you shouldn't believe anyone when they say that they were kidding or that they just wanted to get a rise out of you. They meant what they said. Remember the words of fellow Aries Maya Angelou: “When people show you who they are, believe them the first time.” This will do a lot to cut down on the pain and disappointment of the next few weeks. It will also help you separate the false friends from your true-blue ones.

You need to be there more for loved ones. You probably feel like you're always there for them, but that's not true. Doing things for them and being present in their lives are two separate ideas. This is something that will become increasingly pertinent as the Sun travels through the zodiac sign of Cancer over the next four weeks. At first you'll feel hurt by their ingratitude, but there's a reason for their dissatisfaction. They feel like an obligation and not like the people you want to spend time with. Take this opportunity to turn that around. The hearth you save may be your own.

Aries tends to be more passionate than romantic. It comes from being born under Mars. There's a lot of struggle that goes into getting together with the one you want and even then you still won't lower your guard. It's hard for Aries people to be vulnerable which is why you can be naked in bed but not always naked in heart. The beauty of Venus's alchemical passage from Cancer to Leo is that you will feel like your armor is falling away. Whether it's with someone you just met or have been with for years you will finally experience the intimacy you've always yearned for.

Most people struggle with speaking up or even saying “no.” You've never had that problem. You've always been confident and assertive, but the same can't be said for a loved one. This is something that will become abundantly clear on June 3rd when Mercury squares Neptune. The problem isn't hurt feelings; it's that you're not understanding how this person wants to do right by you but also feels like you're being too demanding. Your response may be for them to say so, but not everyone can. This is complicated territory so you'll need to slow down and be more sensitive as you negotiate it.

Aries is famous for its rugged individualism. Your Ruling Planet Mars was named after the Roman god of War, so there's nothing remotely touchy-feely about you. And with Saturn currently in your sign, it's a testament to your self-restraint that you don't laugh at people when they bump into things or roll your eyes when they whimper in pain. Everyone knows you don't do “soft,” but you'll need to revisit that on May 28th. This is when a loved one comes seeking solace, support, or approval. Be there for this person because if you're not, then you'll regret having missed the chance when you had it.

You're not one to fight over material things. Your feeling is that if someone covets something you have that badly, then they might as well have it. You can always find more where that came from. Freedom is what matters most. Ruling Planet Mars in Taurus through June, however, brings out an unexpected side. Over the next six weeks, you'll find yourself engaged in disputes you'd normally avoid. It's not about the money and possessions – although many will say it is; it's about feeling taken for granted. And if certain people won't give you the recognition you deserve, then you'll surely make them pay for it.

You don't like answering to bean-counters and paper-pushers, but this is a good week to remember that they are people too. It's their job to deliver the messages nobody wants to hear… like how profits are low, your job performance is slacking, or that you can't do what you originally wanted to because of certain technicalities. You could yell at them if you like – everyone does and they're used to it – or you could enlist their aid by asking for advice and following their direction. People respond warmly to being treated like individuals instead of a Borg collective. You could win a valuable ally.