An interesting blend of transits this week.   As Jupiter tightens its alignment with Chiron and Uranus, there is a solid case for continuing hope and optimism.  Mars and Venus are within range of adding further positive voices to the mix.  And yet the ongoing Venus-Mars conjunction will begin to exert a uniquely stressful influence which may eventually have a market impact.

The problem with the Venus-Mars conjunction is that it will last for two full weeks in February as Venus is just coming out of its recent retrograde cycle and thus approximately matches the speed of Mars. 

Of special note, Mercury is now moving forward again after its retrograde cycle and will conjoin Pluto later in the week.  This pairing will receive a dose of uncertainty from its aspect from Rahu (North Lunar Node).  This suggest confusion and uncertainty (Rahu) involving power and coercion (Pluto) and communication (Mercury).