March 19-25

Good repartee

What to expect: Initiating talks
What to watch out for: Missing important details
What will it affect? Negotiations, contracts, work

On March 19th, Mercury will conjunct Venus. These two meet up in Aries. This is excellent energy for negotiations.

Though this conjunction is excellent for signing contracts and initiating business deals, there are two things that make it not a great time to do so.

The first issue is that the Sun is at the last degree of Pisces and on a very malevolent fixed star called Scheat. It’s associated with accidents and catastrophes. For this reason, Scheat is always to be avoided when initiating anything new. In rare instances its energy can be beneficial, but with the Sun also conjunct Chiron and square to Mars in Capricorn, the dangerous side is much more likely.

We are also so close to Mercury retrograde. In addition, Mercury is at the degree within which it will retrograde, so its energy is strong. It is in its shadow period and though not technically retrograde yet, the retrograde energy will be apparent.

This energy is better used by talking things through, making plans, and hashing out the details. Uranus is also trine to Vesta, the asteroid associated with work and commitment, so we may find ourselves working through unusual work arrangements or atypical commitments.

All in all, this is excellent energy for initiating talks, but wait until the retrograde comes and goes before making a firm commitment as we are likely to overlook hazards or miss important details.

Why? Mercury Conjunction Venus, Uranus Trine Vesta

 

Mercury Retrograde in Aries

What to expect: Stalling our Initiations
What to watch out for: Frustrations
What will it affect? New beginnings, new projects, review

On March 20th, the Sun will go into Aries and on March 22nd Mercury will go retrograde at 16 degrees of Aries. Being a cardinal sign, Aries is the sign that likes to “go.” In fact 0 degrees of the Sun in Aries initiates the beginning of spring. It’s a time when we plan and plan. For many in business, it’s a new financial cycle, the end of the tax season and the beginning of a new budget.

In the business world this is the second quarter (Q2). As we begin Q2 though, we are being asked to review our new beginnings. With spring only just begun and a new cycle of initiation, this can be hard. Frustrations are sure to be the result of pushing and forcing matters and can also result in impatience and recklessness. Mercury represents all forms of communication and travel, so be careful with your words and in your travels.

We now have a chance to revisit, review, revise and even reconsider. What happened in the first quarter (Q1) January, February, March and since the last mercury retrograde that ended towards the end of December? Whatever we seeded during that time can now be replanted, giving it more light, more room and more nutrients.

Aries is associated with the pioneer, the warrior and the entrepreneur. During the retrograde we have the opportunity to reflect on our bravery, our assertiveness and how self-reliant we are. Are we too forceful? Are we not forceful enough? During its retrograde, Mercury will meet up with the Sun and the two will make an easy aspect with the Nodes in courageous Leo. It will be a time when we’ll be able to reconsider our ”guts and valor.” Many people feel we are living in dangerous times. How do we face the danger? Many have stepping into or are stepping up their entrepreneurial efforts as spiritual, purposeful and political endeavours. Do we have the grit, courage and the spirit to kill it in our businesses and change the world? Use this time to assess just where you may be lacking…. or overdoing it. Getting this balance will help achieve the fortitude necessary to make our hoped for impact!

Mercury will retrograde until April 15, 2018.

Why? Mercury Stations Retrograde, Sun Entering Aries

 

Ego Tests

What to expect: Challenges
What to watch out for: Nasty competition
What will it affect? Relationships, money, self concept, ambitions

On March 23rd and 24th our egos are challenged.

First Venus will square Pluto. Venus in Aries will not be hemmed in, but Pluto in Capricorn is not so keen on that. Power plays may show up in relationships and with money. These power plays are designed to bind, control and may look a lot like sabotage. This is because the square between these two planets generate insecurity and protectiveness bordering on jealousy. Then on March 24th the Sun will get along with Ceres, making us feel playful, carefree and loving, however they are both making difficult aspects to Mars in Capricorn. Mars in Capricorn is ambitious, driven and serious and may see this playfulness as unnecessary and childish. In tandem, this creates two days of “war of the roses” energy and “frienemy” competition, both of which make us feel driven to win! Expect impatient cutthroat rivalry of the “no pain, no gain” variety. Unlike the planets currently in fire signs, Pluto and Mars in Capricorn have endurance and may win by sheer perseverance. In truth these are further tests of our stick-to-it-ism (Venus in Aries) and our ability to nurture our self-reliance and our ego (Ceres in Leo).

Why? Venus Square Pluto, Sun Square Mars, Sun Trine Ceres

 

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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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