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4 Tips for Navigating the Chaotic Energy of the Mars-Saturn Conjunction

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This has been one of the most fiery weeks in recent memory, with several planets currently in Aries. If you’ve been feeling passionate, bold, and perhaps a bit sassy, here’s your permission to blame astrology.

Unfortunately, it’s not going to get better just yet. But hey, every transit has a positive side, depending on how you look at it.

On April 19, we will be experiencing a Mars-Saturn clash, which will push many of us to our breaking points—especially in love. This much-needed energy might add some pressure to your relationships, perhaps even triggering breakups among misaligned couples.

“While Mars conjoins Saturn in Aries, Mercury is right there in the mix, pouring the tea and giving direct voice to the inevitable passion and frustration present whenever both malefics meet,” says Rachel Ruth Tate, resident astrologer at Casinos Analyzer. “A triple conjunction is somewhat of a cosmic spectacle, so expect fireworks and explosive headlines. This sort of feisty Aries transit is nothing if not fast and loud, so make every effort to reduce the temperature where you can… Saturn is about restraint, after all.”

Wondering how best to handle this transit? Here are four tips for........

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