Bolstering the Scorpio energy to the outer limits; "Powerhouse" Mars in "Idealistic" Aquarius goes to war with "Discerning" Saturn in "Perceptive" Scorpio. On a mental level, your drive and motivation to succeed is strong but you may feel the "powers that be" are holding you back in some way. However, Mars in "Innovative" Aquarius is providing you the innate ability for innovative approaches to problem solving. Fortunately, the Mars-Saturn interaction passes quickly, yet Mars remains in Aquarius thru February 1rst, giving you ample time to develop clever ideas. It's a great time to hit the drawing board! For now, trying to push on too hard in the face of incremental resistance puts a strain on everyone, with some accompanying lessons to be learned. Don't pursue energy-wasters once you've spotted what's happening. If you're not getting anywhere, move on to the next and return another day to finish up.
