Stars for the week ahead

With each passing day this week, we come closer to a New Moon. The decreasing amount of moonlight allows us to see some stars and planets more brightly. Or, at least, it does if we are not watching them from a city where the endless glare of electric illumination almost entirely obscures the sky. No matter where you are, though, you will feel the energy of a special celestial situation. Mercury is stationary. Mars aligns harmoniously with Saturn. There's a chance to reflect, to become more sensitive, to see an additional side to a story that has become overly familiar - and to overcome old obstacles.