March 12 – 18

A Commitment to Healing

What to expect: Transcending wounds
What to watch out for: Learning opportunities
What will it affect? Karma, commitments, intellectual ideas, feminism

On March 12th, Saturn will Sextile Juno and Pluto will trine Pallas. As the story goes, Athena was not born of a woman; she was born out of the side of her father’s head. This is one of the reasons she is associated with intellectual pursuits. At her most negative, she can be harsh and competitive with other women, or those “born of a woman.” In those instances she has a hint of the patriarchy within her. As she makes her trine to Pluto, she is able to mix the intellectualism and wisdom she is known for, with the power to transform structures that Pluto in Capricorn is known for. This dynamic allows us to grow and transcend some of these patriarchal wounds. Capricorn is also associated with karma and the Pluto in Capricorn energy can help her to make amends. This transformative energy along with Pallas in Taurus, the sign associated with grounded, tactile healing, can help us find the right formula for deeply nurturing medicine that helps to cure both body and mind.

Saturn’s sextile to Juno brings in the energy of grounding and commitment. Saturn has been slowly making its way through its own sign in Capricorn and is helping to build and test our grit and fortitude. As it makes this sextile to Juno, it also helps ground our dreams. It does so in a positive way. There is nothing better than combining our romantic imaginings with reality. It’ creates the perfect chemistry for longevity and helping us to see things through.

Why? Saturn Sextile Juno, Pluto Trine Pallas

 

Staying Present

What to expect: Tricky emotions
What to watch out for: Spiritual bypass
What will it affect? Relationships, emotions, wounds, learning

March 13th will be a tricky day. First Venus will square Saturn making us feel a bit lonely. Venus in Aries likes to be independent and likes to take charge, but may have some difficulty receiving love. This sends us into a soul-searching mode and we may question our partnerships. The temptation is to look outward and to blame others for us feeling unloved. The truth is, much of this insecurity comes from within us. Mars will also square Chiron and this presents an even trickier energy. Even if we decide to do some soul searching, we may look like we are doing the work, but spiritual bypass is more likely. Spiritual bypass happens when we use things that are spiritual in inappropriate way. For example, obsessively reading self help books, overdoing yoga, we can even do this with Astrology, obsessively looking for the transit, planet horoscope avoid. We may try to intellectualize what is happening rather than just sitting with the feeling, experiencing the pain and letting the tears flow. Spiritual bypass is a defense mechanism, so don’t be too hard on yourself if it happens. Just notice, stop and attempt to stay present with your feelings.

The good news is that the Sun will also trine Jupiter. With these two planets in water signs, emotions are the key to providing the opportunity for deepening our learning and expanding our knowledge.

Why? Venus Square Saturn, Mars Square Chiron, Sun Trine Jupiter

 

New Moon in Pisces

What to expect: Taking it to the next level
What to watch out for: Doubts
What will it affect? Dreams, ambitions, purpose

The New Moon is at the 27 Degrees of Pisces on March 17th. The Sabian symbol for the New Moon is “A harvest moon illuminates a clear autumn sky.” This is strange because a “harvest moon” is a full moon that happens in the Fall and signifies a time when things are brought to completion. A new moon is a time for new beginnings. We can set intentions for what we intend to manifest and integrate the “harvest moon” energy that the New Moon Sabian symbol refers to. Now is a good time to take what we have already brought into being and bring it to the next level. We’ve harvested the wheat, now it’s time to make the bread. We have already awakened and now we deepen and mature. The New Moon is also conjunct Chiron, the wounded healer. Perhaps our wounds have lead us towards a path that is more satisfying and purposeful. Now is the time travel further down that path. It’s also a great time to connect with your guidance crew and to listen for higher wisdom.

On the same day, Mars will enter Capricorn giving us a boost of ambition and determination. It will help us find the motivation to pursue our intended path. Venus will also trine the North Node, pulling us in the right direction when it comes to money and relationships. We can also find the connections and resources that we need as Mercury will be in a close trine to the North Node as well. We experience synchronicity of maps and guidance to direct our way.

There are two tricky aspects to this New Moon. First, the Sun will square Vesta. This brings some conflict with spiritual and work needs. We may feel that we can’t make money while pursuing our passion. We may doubt that we can “follow our passion and the money will follow.” Jupiter will also oppose Pallas, making us question our beliefs. We may wonder if we can we go against tradition and still succeed? This is likely an internal conflict more than an external one. Making this balance work within ourselves will help make it work out in the real world. The world is only an reflection of our internal state!

Why? New Moon at 27 Pisces, Venus Trine North Node, Mars Entering Capricorn, Sun Conjunction Chiron, Sun Square Vesta, Mercury Trine North Node, Jupiter Opposition Pallas, Sun Square Vesta

 

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March 5-11

Time to Reflect…

What to expect: “What about me” energy
What to watch out for: Rash decisions
What will it affect? Communication, values, relationships, truth.

One by one the planets move into Aries. First Mercury on March 5th and then Venus on March 6th. We’ve been lost in a fog, a dreamworld of romantic thinking. We’ve scarified and now we’re a little ready to focus again on some “me” energy. We start thinking about ourselves and what we value and the energy shifts to independent thought. We know what we want and we become assertive and sometimes rush to make decisions with respect to our money, values and relationships.

Not so quick…. The retrogrades are starting! Retrogrades are all about pausing to reflect on what just happened. They make us review, reassess and reconsider. Jupiter is the first to go Retrograde on March 8th. The planet Jupiter brings the energy of questioning truth, justice, ethics and morality to all things Scorpio related– shared resources, secrets, the underworld, and things hidden. Since Jupiter moved into Scorpio, the sign that is all about sexuality in October, we’ve seen the #metoo, #timesup and #neveragain movements. As hidden as things have been… they have also been in plain sight, but something has caused us to shut our eyes and deny the truth. Now the truth won’t be ignored. The problem is that Scorpio also has a huge lesson around anger and how to handle it. In a recent comedy skit by Dave Chappelle, he takes a sober moment to reflect on this very thing and reminds us that blame doesn’t work. He says:

“The end of apartheid should have been a f—ing bloodbath by any metric in human history, and it wasn’t. The only reason it wasn’t is because Desmond Tutu and [Nelson] Mandela and all these guys figured out that if a system is corrupt, then the people who adhere to the system, and are incentivized by that system, are not criminals. They are victims. The system itself must be tried. But because of how the system works, it’s so compartmentalized as far as information, the only way we can figure out what the system is, is if everyone says what they did. Tell them how you participated.”

Scorpio can also be very resourceful and strategic. During the retrograde reflect deeper on the issues that have arisen, and how you are responding to them. Find your inner Tutu, Mandela and United Nations and strategize to devise better ways to make the changes that many of us seek to make.

Why? Mercury Entering Aries, Venus Entering Aries, Jupiter Retrograde

 

Serious Humour

What to expect: Mix of serious and fun
What to watch out for: Pessimism
What will it affect? Communication, nurturing, big picture thinking, life lessons

Between March 9th and 10th, Mercury will trine Ceres, who is currently in Leo. With these two getting along and in fire signs we can expect some loving, playful teasing banter. Mercury will then square Saturn which while good for focused mental work and discipline, may be a bit of a Debbie downer. They say that comedians are those who are deeply pained inside. They find an outlet through comedy – this is a time when we bring some relief to our negativity through witty dry humour. The combination of playful, teasing and dry wit can help us to ground and deal with the reality of things, even if they are not so pleasant.

Why? Mercury Trine Ceres, Mercury Square Saturn

 

Need for Praise

What to expect: Wanting the spotlight
What to watch out for: Overrunning others
What will it affect? Self-concept, nurturing, ideas

On March 10th, the Sun still in Pisces will sextile Pallas in Taurus we’ll be able to connect to an inner wisdom and meaning in grounded and practical ways. On the 10th,Venus in Aries will also trine Ceres in Leo and we find ourselves aggressively going after our needs and desires. This includes the need for praise and recognition. We may run over others with our desire. This is a time when we might talk over others with a need to have our story heard first. The Sun will also sextile Pluto so this is a good time to work towards transforming our self-image. Work with a coach or other form of personal development counselor, whose job is to listen, reflect and make it all about you, otherwise you may grow and develop at the expense of others. On March 11th, Mars will trine Uranus. This is a good day to go with the flow and to experience whatever comes up. Expect innovative thinking and the ability to making breakthroughs.

Why? Sun Sextile Pallas Venus Trine Ceres, Sun Sextile Pluto, Mars Trine Uranus

 

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Feb 26 – March 4th

Money & Market Transformations

What to expect: Money transformations
What to watch out for: Passionate conflicts
What will it affect? Money, markets, relationships, communication

Over the past week, during the days following the Solar Eclipse and the unfortunate events of yet another school shooting in Florida, the students have taken a stand. They are gaining traction and notice, calling for action and change. They had their biggest impact in the days leading up to the Mars Vesta conjunction in Sagittarius. Their passion was strong and the message clear. “We don’t want your thought and prayers, we want your action and if you don’t take action, we’re coming for your jobs!” This has sparked many companies, (most related to the Sagittarius ruled travel industry – car rental companies and airlines), to pull their financial relationships with the (NRA) National Riffle Association.

Mars and Vesta conjunctions are associated with new cycles in the stock market, but having made their conjunction over the weekend, it takes Mercury the messenger to deliver the news of those changes over the coming days. Between February 27th and 28th, Mercury will square Mars and Vesta, still in a close conjunction in Sagittarius. For many, the news isn’t good and disagreements are likely to be filled with aggression, passion and a clear message of not wanting to work together.

Mercury is in Pisces and is deeply in tune with the collective will right now. Mercury is making a sextile to Pluto sparking powerful words and the ability to read between the lines. Venus is also making a sextile to Pluto causing money and finances to experience a transformation. Money normally experienced on a materialistic level takes on a spiritual purpose as Venus in Pisces is the higher octave of love. This is good news for those who have been holding space for a raised corporate consciousness and true corporate social responsibility.

Why? Venus Sextile Transiting Pluto, Mercury Square Transiting Vesta, Mercury Square Transiting Mars, Mercury Sextile Transiting Pluto

 

Urge to Merge

What to expect: Merging
What to watch out for: Fantasy and sacrifice
What will it affect? Independence, planning, strategy

The Full Moon is on March 1st in Virgo. The Sabian symbol for the degree of the full moon is “A bride with her veil snatched away.” In some versions of this degree meaning, the veil is snatched by her husband.

Veils were worn in marriage as a symbol of virginity. The veil taken off during the wedding was/is symbolic of the marriage. Virgo is known as a pure sign ‘The Virgin.’ It’s important to remember that “virgin” in ancient times only signified an unmarried woman. A sacred virgin (sacred whore) also wore a veil as a sign of her commitment to her position. Somewhere over time, virginity and chastity came to mean the same thing. Virginity in its truest sense signifies an independent woman, whether or not she is chaste. I bring this up because many see the snatching of the veil as a loss of virginity in a sexual sense; an act which has a whole host of connotations and issues for powerful and independent women. This time is not about that. It’s a time when we decide to lose some of our independence in favour of creating a new unit. That new unit being more powerful, healthy and divine.

The Moon in Virgo is opposite the Sun and Neptune. This casts some fantasy into the situation. Virgo wants and needs to understand who she is as a “virgin”- an independent person prior to merging. Yet there is a push to merge that is enticed by the fantasy of the union. Luckily the moon is also making a helpful grand trine with Pallas and Lilith. This energy helps us to strategize and formulate a plan as well as to assess the power dynamic prior to taking the step to “become one.”

What do we need to strategize? The need to let go of the fantasy, how to keep the balance of masculine and feminine energy, and our choice of when and to whom we relinquish or sacrifice our power. The goal… a marriage that brings in a healthy, sacred, higher love.

Why? Full Moon at 11°Vi22′ Sun Conjunction Transiting Neptune

 

Transcending Money Wounds

What to expect: Opportunities for healing
What to watch out for: Painful discussions
What will it affect? Relationships, money, communication, unconscious drives

Between March 1st – 4th, Venus and Mercury are conjunct in the spiritual sign of Pisces, the sign that likes to merge spiritually. The two make a sextile to Jupiter in Scorpio, the sign that likes to merge psychically, financially and sexually. Mercury and Venus hold loving conversations and together they bring in Jupiter to discuss sex, money and the depths of our psyche.

This is an excellent time to discuss contracts, including marriage or business contracts and specifically, money in relation to those contracts. These are often difficult topics to discuss with unconscious, social and ancestral legacies attached to the way we view love and money. With all these planets in Pisces however, there is a chance to transcend the differences and/or the impact of our past. Chiron also joins in on the action, activating healing during these discussions and on these topics. If you find these discussions too difficult, a mediator, coach or counselor can help to facilitate understanding. It’s worth it to work through wounds as doing so will also have an impact on the collective consciousness and will facilitate healing on a collective level.

The energy is also amazing for a “Stellar Launch.” You will find other Stellar Launch days in the Introductory Business Timing Calendar. For in depth insights, subscribe to the 12 Month Rolling Business Astrology Calendar allowing you to plan and time your business events, leverage productivity and balance your life up to 12 month in advance!

Why? Mercury Conjunction Transiting Venus, Mercury Conjunction Transiting Chiron Venus Conjunction Transiting Chiron, Venus Trine Transiting Jupiter, Mercury Trine Transiting Jupiter

 

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