I was doodling today (16th april 2026), staring at the sky and trying to make sense of the current transits.
Everyone’s going on about all these planets in Aries, so I actually sat down and looked at the real aspects instead of just the signs.
There are quite a few aspects right now, but I don’t treat them all like big dramatic events.
Most feel pretty neutral to me — just background noise setting the mood.
The ones that actually caught my eye are these tighter ones:
Mars conjunct Saturn
Mars conjunct Neptune
Mercury conjunct Mars
Saturn conjunct Neptune
Moon square Jupiter
Moon conjunct Saturn
And the only clearly nice one:
Venus sextile Jupiter
So the overall vibe these days is a mix of pressure, uncertainty, and emotional wobbles, with a tiny bit of sweetness trying to keep things from going completely sideways.
How it might show up for you personally
It doesn’t feel like huge drama. It’s more like everyday life with annoying little speed bumps. You know the feeling — you’re trying to move forward, but the universe keeps replying with “not so fast, buddy.”
You might notice:
Having energy to get stuff done, but running into constant tiny delays or confusing messages from people.
Starting the day motivated, then slowly wondering if you’re doing it all wrong.
Conversations that turn sharper or clumsier than you meant — suddenly everyone’s reading your tone like it’s an email from your angry boss.
Swinging between “let’s crush this” and “I need a nap and zero responsibilities.”
Struggling to tell what’s actually urgent and what just feels urgent because your brain is in chaos mode.
It’s rarely one big meltdown. It’s more like your week slowly unraveling in small, funny-frustrating ways. You make a nice plan… then life keeps editing it without asking.
On a bigger scale
Collectively, it feels like everything is moving in a slightly messy, non-straight line. News and info are all over the place, plans get changed last minute, and people are a bit more reactive than usual. Small things can flare up quickly.
But that Venus-Jupiter sextile is quietly doing its job — like that one friend who brings snacks and tries to keep the peace when everyone else is getting dramatic.
That’s what I saw while scribbling in my notebook.
Curious about you guys — does this match how your week has been feeling, or is your experience totally different?
🪷
Katy Deroma