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Astrology Transits June 2020 – Eclipse Season

“Three things cannot be long hidden.  The Sun, the Moon and the truth.” ― Buddha

 

Oh, what a month full of exceptional planetary energy!  As I am writing this, I’m looking out at a gorgeous spring day with new life, lush greenery and a sunny sky overlain by dark, foreboding rain clouds.  This scene feels like a metaphor for the upcoming month. The planetary highlights of the month are:

  • the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse on June 5 in the signs of Sagittarius/Gemini,
  • the New Moon Solar Eclipse on June 21 in the sign of Cancer,
  • Mercury turns retrograde on June 18 at 15 degrees Cancer,
  • the ongoing squares between the Sun and Venus in Gemini to Mars and Neptune in Pisces, and
  • The North and South Nodes changing sign from Cancer/Capricorn to Gemini/Sagittarius.

I don’t even know where to begin with all of this energy.  However, the emphasis is on communication, ideas, and being heard versus an impatient, angry energy (Mars), overlain by a need to stay calm and to determine the truth before we act. Add to the mix ongoing squares between planets in communicative Gemini and planets in nebulous, foggy Pisces and you end up with a mess of misinformation (Sun in Gemini) and angry confrontations (Mars in Pisces).  As you read the following planetary placement descriptions, it is clear that the planetary placements describe the current news stories.

May 31:  Moon at 29 Degrees Virgo Square North and South Nodes in  Gemini/Sagittarius.  The Moon expresses our emotions and feelings.  The Nodes of the Moon in our natal chart show a karmic connection.  In the chart of a country, they tell us something about the emotions of the collective.  There is a strong public need for truth (Sagittarius) and truthful communication (Gemini). The Nodes will remain in Gemini/Sagittarius for approximately 18 months.

June 1-3:  Retrograde Venus Square Mars at 13-15 Degrees Gemini/Pisces. On a personal level, this volatile, challenging energy can bring conflict with others in your life.  Venus is what we like (or love), while Mars is how we get what we like.  Be careful not to sabotage a loving relationship by projecting too much feisty, pushy energy towards those you love.  Because Mars is a warlike planet and Venus represents how you love yourself, you may even be in a war with yourself.  Be aware of a tendency to think such thoughts as “I’m too fat, no one will love me.”  “I’m too old.”, etc.

The intensity level goes up on the 3rd when the Sun is conjunct Venus and both are square Mars and Neptune.

June 1-10: Sun Square Mars from 11-20 Degrees Gemini/Pisces. It is obvious with this challenging volatile energy during the first two weeks of June that you (me and everyone else) are feeling edgier than usual and ready to do battle.  Mars (action, and sometimes warlike actions) in Pisces (our ideals) urges us to stand up for what we believe.  The Sun in Gemini square Mars is a challenge to speak out (Gemini) against those actions and mindsets that go against what we know to be right.  Expect the emotional, even violent, unrest to continue for quite some time.

June 5: Lunar Eclipse at 15 Degrees Sagittarius/Gemini.  Sun and Moon Form a T-Square to Mars in Pisces.  This is a nervous, emotional, impatient, edgy energy.  A T-Square aspect is a dynamically challenging aspect that demands new ways of problem-solving. Everything is amplified under this Sagittarius Eclipse. The Moon in Sagittarius demands to know the truth, while the Sun in Gemini wants to gather facts and, above all else, to be heard. Once again, the idealistic, compassionate sign of Pisces tenanted by war-like Mars demands action, and action now, even though confusion and misinformation (Pisces) are rampant.

June 12-13:  Mars Conjunct Neptune at 20 Degrees Pisces.  When aggressive, action-oriented Mars meets Neptune, the planet of confusion and misinformation, you may feel agitated, confused, exhausted and just generally out-of-sorts.  The best way through this draining energy is to use the positive qualities of these two planets.  Mars would like you to do something active:  take a run, punch a punching bag or even vigorously clean the house.  Neptune’s higher vibrations favor meditation, yoga, being near water, or even a long, soothing bubble bath.

June 18: Mercury Turns Retrograde at 15 Degrees Cancer.  Mercury retrograde in Cancer until July 12 adds to the general sense of confusion that is so prevalent this month.  The sign of Cancer brings our attention to matters of self-preservation, nationalism and protecting those in our family and/or “tribe.”  Mercury retrograde in Cancer indicates that we have more time to redo those things that are no longer working, especially around family and home issues.

June 21: Annular Solar Eclipse on the Solstice at 0 Degrees Cancer. This important Cancer solar eclipse brings an energy shift around home, family, nurturing and national pride. An eclipse at zero degrees is especially important as it shows a shift, a change, and a desire to start something new or to look at something in a new way.  An eclipsed Sun is a signal that it is time to question your motives and actions.  Ask yourself if your understanding is correct and whether the choice you made was the correct one.  If not, this Solar Eclipse is an especially good time a make a change.

nd think big, as you make plans for your new reality.  We may all begin to understand that there really will be a pot of gold after the thunderstorm.  However, Mercury in hard aspect to Jupiter and Pluto warns us to temper our expectations.

June 22:  Neptune Turns Retrograde at 21 Degrees Pisces Until November 30.  Neptune retrograde in Pisces gives us more time to assess the coronavirus risks and cures.  It also tells us that we need to re-assess our spirituality and compassion.  A good thing to ask ourselves during this long summer is:  “What would Jesus (or the Dalai Lama, or Martin Luther King, or any spiritual or compassionate leader) do?’

June 24:  Venus Turns Direct at 5 Degrees Gemini.  Any relationship blips that appeared during Venus retrograde, can how be worked out and solutions can be found.

June 27:  Mars enters Aries.  The month ends on a progressive, forward-moving note with Mars in Aries.  You may feel a surge of energy and a strong need for action with this transit, especially if you have early degrees of the cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn) in your chart. During Mar’s transit through Aries through early January 2021, everyone may be feeling more anger and aggression, so act accordingly.

June 30:  Sun Conjunct Mercury Square Chiron at 9 Degrees Cancer/Aries.  This square brings an abundance of possible problem-solving and healing ideas though there may be challenges in their implementation.

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Astrology Transits May 2020 -Dancing Through Change

“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” ― Alan Wilson Watts

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented change to our individual and collective realities and perceptions.  As discussed in previous newsletters, we are moving toward a Pluto return, which will be exact in early February 2022. It takes Pluto approximately 248 years to make a complete revolution around the Sun. It is my belief that what we are now feeling is just a forewarning or preview of the huge transformation that we are moving towards.  We have certainly been feeling the once-in-a-lifetime shifts as Pluto, the planet of transformation, does its thing.

Indeed, the global pandemic will change our beliefs and ideas around safety, security, travel, the economy, groups and friends.  It has stripped away the non-essentials and forced us to look at what we really value (Pluto in Capricorn and Uranus in Taurus. 

This month we will experience four planets in retrograde motion. 

        Pluto turned retrograde on April 25 until October 4

Saturn turns retrograde on May 11 until September 29

        Venus turns retrograde on May 13 until June 25       

Jupiter turns retrograde on May 15 until September 13

Though retrogrades are often negatively viewed, they can be a blessing in disguise. Retrograde planets slow things down. We may feel like “nothing is moving” or “things are not moving fast enough.”  The blessing is that retrograde planets give us the time and the will to think things through and to proceed in a measured way.  These retrogrades are superb for re-assessing what we did wrong and what we did right and to correct those things that were not done as well as they should have been.

Overall, due to an abundance of Taurus energy, May is a good time to consolidate your finances and to enhance your material security.

May 3:  Venus Square Neptune at 20 Degrees Gemini/Pisces. This is a great time to remove yourself from all the chaos going on in the outside world and to watch an inspirational film or read an uplifting book.  Your judgment may be clouded now, so avoid making any life-changing decisions during the first week of May. Also be aware of becoming entangled in romantic (Venus) entanglements that may not be what they seem (Neptune).  However, May 4 when the Sun is conjunct Mercury will be conducive to communication such as writing and discussion. 

May 7:  Full Moon at 17 Degrees Scorpio.  This Scorpio full Moon is opposite the Sun and Mercury in Taurus.  Scorpio is an emotional water sign, while Taurus is a practical earth sign.  Both Scorpio and Taurus are fixed signs that tend to resist change. Look for set opinions relating to emotional issues versus a practical, pragmatic mind set.  Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, we may see high emotions around death and saving lives versus money and employment issues. Given the tension, you may be glad that you are home alone under this Scorpio full Moon.

May 10:  Sun Sextile Neptune at 20 Degrees Taurus/Pisces.  Sextiles typically bring a feeling of ease to whatever is going on in the world.  The Sun is your active ego or ability to made needed decisions.  Neptune tends to cloud all issues.  When combined in an easy aspect, it allows you to make decisions based on intuition.  Artistic projects are favored due to the high level of imagination and creativity now present. Mercury trine Jupiter at the same time, gives you good judgement based on all the data.  Depressive feelings may lift under this lovely optimistic (Jupiter) aspect.

May 11:  Mercury enters Gemini.Mercury Square Mars at 29 Degrees Taurus/Aquarius.  Trouble, irritations, arguments and conflict are the key words for this unpleasant day. Definitely not a good day to have “those conversations” or to provoke anyone.  Machines may act up.  Consider taking a solitary walk to calm your mind.  Mercury in Gemini ups your thinking capacity, so ideas flow freely, if erratically.

May 12:  Mars Enters Pisces.  Mars doesn’t enjoy being in Pisces, because Mars likes action and Pisces is more contemplative.  However, Mars in Pisces gifts you with high intuition and the will to pursue your spiritual path. Mars in Pisces does have a tendency to fire you up, while simultaneously zapping your energy.  Pace yourself and give yourself permission to rest when you can.  Mars moves into its home sign of Aries on June 26, which will make you wish you would have rested while you can.

May 17:  Sun Trine Jupiter at 27 Degrees Taurus/Capricorn.  Amidst all of the turmoil, this aspect is like an infusion of sunshine and roses.  Optimism reappears, though it is based on practicality (earth signs Taurus and Capricorn).  Expand your horizons and think big, as you make plans for your new reality.  We may all begin to understand that there really will be a pot of gold after the thunderstorm.  However, Mercury in hard aspect to Jupiter and Pluto warns us to temper our expectations.

May 20: Sun Enters Gemini.  See new Moon in Gemini below.  The Sun in Gemini will be somewhat the same, though the Sun is more active, while the Moon is more emotional and intuitional.

May 20:  Venus Square Neptune  See my interpretation of May 3 as that energy appears once again due to Venus’ retrograde motion.  Venus retrograde is an opportune time to compassionately work on relationship issues.

May 22:  New Moon at 2 Degrees Gemini.  The Gemini new Moon lets us start anew in all matters relating to communication.  The coming Gemini 28-day new Moon cycle is good for:

  • Reaching out to others (safely of course).
  • Re-evaluating our communication and social skills (or lack thereof). 
  • Taking short classes for enjoyment or for skill improvement.
  • Adding mental stimulation and variety.
  • Making a vow to listen more deeply.

Mercury conjunct Venus in Gemini on May 22 is a superb day for harmonious, clear conversation with a spirit of compromise and agreement.

Moon Movement During April 2020: Note:  The time of the Moon’s movement into a sign will vary depending on where you live.

May 1:  Moon in Leo May 2:  Moon enters Virgo
May 4:  Moon enters Libra
May 6:  Moon enters Scorpio
May 7:  Full Moon at 17 degrees Scorpio
May 8:  Moon enters Sagittarius
May 10:  Moon enters Capricorn
May 12:  Moon enters Aquarius
May 14:  Moon enters Pisces
May 17:  Moon enters Aries
May 19:  Moon enters Taurus
May 22:  New Moon at 2 degrees Gemini
May 22:  Moon enters Gemini
May 24:  Moon enters Cancer
May 27:  Moon enters Leo
May 31:  Moon enters Libra

Astrology Transits April 2020 -The Gift and the Shadow

All the beauty of life is made up of light and shadow.Leo Tolstoy

Life has taken a big turn since the last time I touched base with everyone via this newsletter. Someone compared our current situation to “watching a bizarre sci-fi movie,” which it certainly feels like sometimes. Because so much of our collective attention is focused on the COVID-19 crisis and the resultant financial insecurity, I am going to spend part of this newsletter astrologically addressing that phenomena.

First to set the stage: 

  • Neptune rules the immune system, influenza, danger through contagious disease and influenza-like illnesses.  In its highest light expression, it expresses as compassion for all. In its shadow expression it rules obstruction of the truth, widespread confusion and delusion.
  • Pluto rules viruses, death, the masses and the process of transformation.
  • Uranus and Saturn together rule panic and fear.
  • Mars rules fevers, anger, aggressive action and accelerates conditions.
  • Saturn rules pneumonia, limitation, worry, fear and responsibility.
  • Jupiter rules optimism, excess of all kinds and pneumonia.
  • Gemini and Mercury rule the lungs, pneumonia and lung troubles.
  • Moon rules dropsy, coughs, the masses, change, and fluctuations

It is my belief that the corona virus started on November 28, 2019, when the Moon was opposition Neptune and sextile the Saturn/Pluto conjunction in Capricorn.  Saturn and Pluto have been moving together in Capricorn for many months.  Those two heavy planets together rule government, business, education and the health care system. Capricorn rules the patriarchy, the 1%ers, and materiality over caring and humanity.

Saturn and Pluto moving together off and on for many months represent a seismic shift that has been slowly building.  I have been watching them for two years.  I knew something life changing was about to happen, but could not determine what it was.  Now I know.

Pluto, the planet of transformation, never projects his energy in a small way.  His energy is more aligned with annihilation — then a process of rebuilding.  Such rebuilding is always more secure and sustainable than the old, crumbling ideas and structures.  Saturn, the planet of limitation and responsibility, lets us know that austerity and responsibility will be needed to bring about this needed transformation.

The Saturn and Pluto energies came into sharp focus on January 12, 2020, when the South Node, Jupiter, Sun, Pluto, Saturn and Mercury were all in Capricorn.  Such a concentration of planets in Capricorn indicate a change in the structural regime, power plays, and the transformation and limitation of everything.

The last super full Moon in Virgo on March 9 opposite the Sun and Neptune in Pisces accelerated the need for healing and ushered in a health and healing crisis.  Pisces rules the immune system and one’s personal vulnerability.  The Virgo full Moon in opposition to Sun and Neptune illuminated the upcoming health crisis.

Our current situation is scary and promotes fear (Saturn), and we question the motives and knowledge of those in control (Pluto).  However, in so many ways, it has a positive overlay.  Our materialistic, alienated way of life was unsustainable, not only for us, but also for the health of Mother Earth herself.  Saturn, and then Mars, now in the air sign of Aquarius, bring a need for connection to others and to our earth.  We truly are our brother’s keepers.  We now realize that our actions can mean life and death for ourselves, for those around us and even to Mother Earth.

Stay safe and reach out to someone in your life by telephone or online. By doing so, you are letting Saturn express his highest good.  Giving in to fear and lack is letting Saturn express in his negative mode. Remember, that every planet, sign and house in astrology has both a positive and a negative meaning.  Now, more than ever, is the time to focus on expressing the positive and minimizing the negative.  Secondly, always remember that nothing can happen to you that is not shown in your birth chart.  Though untold numbers of people will suffer from the current COVID-19 crisis, many, many others will benefit. Be kind to yourself, take precautions and focus on the higher good for all.  Above all, remember the above Tolstoy quote:  “All the beauty of life is made up of light and shadow.”  The shadows of life serve to make the light even more beautiful.

March 30-April 1:  Mars Enters Aquarius; Mars Conjunct Saturn at 0‑to‑1 Degrees Aquarius.  Saturn entered Aquarius on March 21 and is now joined by Mars.  This is a paradigm-shifting movement and conjunction.  Saturn in Capricorn (often conjunct Pluto) was concerned with government, control, limitation, big business, and ego-driven materiality. Capricorn and Pluto in Capricorn were involved with political parties and common beliefs that structured (Saturn) the beliefs of a society.

Mars activates whatever it touches.  When it was in Capricorn, it activated the aforementioned energies. Now, as Mars moves to Aquarius and conjuncts Saturn, we are being forced to pay attention to where we are as a society and where we want to be.  We are learning that what we do on a daily basis affects all homo sapiens and all other earthly beings.

April 3:  Venus Enters Gemini; Mercury Conjunct Neptune at 19 Degrees Pisces.  Venus in Gemini until August 7, bodes well for communication and negotiations required to work out the massive problems associated with the COVID-19 outbreak.  Venus will turn retrograde at 22 degrees Gemini on May 13.  Venus in Gemini and Mercury conjunct Neptune is a loving, communicative, compassionate energy.  Use this energy to reach out to those who you have been out of touch with for some time or to volunteer in some way. 

April 6-8:  Mars Square Uranus at 4-6 Degrees Aquarius/Taurus; Mercury Sextile Jupiter/Pluto at 22-25 Degrees Pisces/Capricorn. Mars square Uranus signals a feisty, argumentative, chaotic time full of social upheavals, impatience and anger (Mars) around an unstable financial outlook  and conflicting values (Uranus in Taurus).

Mercury sextile Jupiter and Mercury sextile Pluto are wonderful for research and deep diving into possible treatments or cures for COVID-19.

April 7:  Full Moon at 18 Degrees Libra/Aries.  This Libra full Moon is a supermoon.  It is closer to the earth than any other full Moon this year.  Hopefully, we will have a clear sky, as it should be spectacular!

Astrologically, at the time of the Full Moon, Mars (action and aggression) is square Uranus (chaos and upheaval). Expect lots of discord between the federal, state and local governments and much disagreement about the best way to proceed.  Uranus, as the planet of breakthroughs, could force new ways of thinking about problems and new, innovative inventions being tested.

April 13-16:  Sun Square Jupiter/Pluto/Moon at 24-26 Degrees Aries/Capricorn. There could be large mood fluctuations (Moon/Jupiter) and also fluctuations in the need to act (Sun in Aries) versus the need to control situations (Pluto in Capricorn).  Stay calm and do something that you DO have control over.

April 22:  New Moon at 3 Degrees Taurus.  The new Moon in Taurus speaks to our resources and what we value.  It makes a square to Jupiter and Saturn in Capricorn/Aquarius.  The square is about the need to move forward boldly (Jupiter) balanced with the need to do so within the bounds of reality (Saturn).

April 25:  Mercury Square Pluto at 25 Degrees Aries/Capricorn. Lots of mental intensity and troubled thoughts now, with a possible touch of paranoia and overly controlling tendencies.  Not a menu I would be interested in.  Much better to use this time to plan constructive avenues of action under our new reality.

April 26:  Pluto Retrograde at 25 Degrees Capricorn.  Pluto turns retrograde until October 15, 2020.  Next month Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn will also turn retrograde.  It could bring a period of needed respite where we can all catch our breath and re-evaluate the new reality.

April 30:  Mercury Conjunct Uranus at 6 Degrees Taurus. We could experience radical and/or experimental ideas or inventions that lead to a breakthrough.  Money matters may be subject to wild ideas and news, but solutions could also move forward in a surprising way.

Moon Movement During April 2020: Note:  The time of the Moon’s movement into a sign will vary depending on where you live.

April 1: Moon in Cancer
April 2:  Moon enters Leo
April 4:  Moon enters Virgo
April 6:  Moon enters Libra
April 7:  Full Moon at 19 degrees Libra
April 8:  Moon enters Scorpio
April 10:  Moon enters Sagittarius
April 12:  Moon enters Capricorn
April 15:  Moon enters Aquarius
April 17:  Moon enters Pisces
April 20:  Moon enters Aries
April 22:  Moon enters Taurus
April 22:  New Moon at 3 degrees Taurus
April 25:  Moon enters Gemini
April 27:  Moon enters Cancer
April 29:  Moon enters Leo

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Astrology Newsletter March 2020 – Confusion or Opportunity

 

 

 

 

 

In the mist of difficulty lies opportunity — Oprah Winfrey

 

 

 

 

 

 

As the month of March opens, we are in a state of confusion, delusion and illusion.  The truth seems to be foggy and in short supply. Those are all keywords for the Neptune/Pisces energy that predominates this month.  As Neptune interacts with Pluto in Capricorn, news of the corona virus dominates the news.  Pluto rules viruses and Neptune rules the immune system and influenza.  Uranus is also  involved in influenza-type illnesses.  Pluto rules the masses, so it is no wonder that the coronavirus is quickly becoming a global emergency.

Though scary, there is a good possibility that after the Full Moon on March 9, the onslaught of new cases and the risk factor will moderate.  Full Moons always indicate a peak in energy, so even though there could be a peak in cases leading up to the Full Moon, valuable information will be gained and mitigation and treatment plans will appear after the Full Moon.

March 2-4:  Venus Square Saturn 27 Degrees Aries/Capricorn. If you have planets near 27 degrees of any of the Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn) you will most likely strongly feel this square.  When the planet of love and money meets the planet of limitation in a challenging square aspect, you can expect a pull-back of energy in some way. Look to the houses in your natal chart that hold those signs to see how it will affect you.

In general, you can expect worry or limitation around your money and possessions. Close relationships may also hit a snag.  Venus wants fairness and Saturn says “no way, you just have to face the music of what is out there.”  The planets together urge you to take responsibility for your life and move forward as best you can.

March 4:  Retrograde Mercury moves back into Aquarius until March 16th

March 5:  Venus enters Taurus. Venus rules both Taurus and Libra, so it feels powerful here in one of its “home” signs.  Taurus relates to our values and what security means to us.  Venus moves through Taurus until April 3.  Use this time to re-assess your values and your security needs.  What do you have in your life that doesn’t support those values?  What causes you to feel secure? Or insecure? 

Venus, the planet of beauty, in Taurus urges you look at your home, clothes and outer appearance.  Do your home, clothes and appearance reflect the true you?  This isn’t about “keeping up with the Jones” or about status.  It is about outwardly expressing your true values. 

March 7-9:  Sun Conjunct Neptune at 18 Degrees Pisces. Neptune is very strong in its home sign of Pisces.  Therefore, all things Neptunian and Piscean are emphasized when the Sun shines its light on Neptune.  There are two major effects of Sun conjunct Neptune.  The very positive effect is that it ramps up our ability to feel compassion and to “put ourselves in other’s shoes.”

The more negative possibility is that it sets up a strong need to escape from everything. Watch out for compulsive, addictive actions including, but not limited to, using food, drugs or alcohol to escape from reality.  A much more productive way to use this energy is to access  your inner guide through meditation, long baths or walking in nature near water.  Sun conjunct Neptune when properly utilized can lead to psychic breakthroughs regarding your life purpose and goals in life.

Venus Conjunct Uranus at 4 Degrees Taurus. Venus conjunct Uranus (sudden events) can bring surprises and breakthroughs around love, relationships and money (Venus).  However, its most important function is to shake you out of complacency regarding those things that bring you a feeling of peace, joy and security (Taurus) in your life. Expect the unexpected (Uranus) in those matters!

On the political front, look for even more deeply entrenched partisan positions when our values (Taurus) are shaken up (Uranus) by the transit of Venus (what we hold dear.)

March 9:  Full Moon at 19 Degrees Virgo Opposing Neptune in Pisces. Moon trine Jupiter, Trine Mars and Trine Pluto.  The Full Moon illuminates all of the Neptunian/Piscean energy that was discussed above.  However, the Moon in Virgo and the trines to Mars, Jupiter and Pluto in Capricorn bring a much-needed element of reality and analysis to the events taking place in our psyche and outside in the news world.

This full moon will help us get a handle on the coronavirus outbreak.  Use the analytical Virgo Moon to make sense of the sensational news stories and the governmental spin.  Capricorn energy is completely about “reality”, we are being asked to balance our emotional response with the reality of the situation. This Virgo Full Moon could very well bring the peak of the coronavirus spread.  After all, the full Moon represents a culmination point.

March 10: Mercury Turns direct at 28 Degrees Aquarius. Mercury direct tells us that its time to act on those things that were put on hold during Mercury’s retrograde motion.  If you used the Mercury retrograde energy wisely, you spent some time re-thinking, re-working and re-doing your ideas and plans.  It is now time to put those revisions into action.

March 13-14: Mars Sextile Neptune at 18 Capricorn/Pisces; Sun Sextile Pluto at 24 Pisces/Capricorn. This is another time when the intense, yet stable energy of Mars and Pluto in Capricorn is enhanced by our ability to see through the fog with a lens of compassion and empathy for everyone.

March 19-20:  Sun Sextile Saturn at 29 Degrees Pisces/Capricorn. Sun sextile Saturn is an easy energy focused on combining our need for practicality, responsibility and stability with our need to stay in touch with our creativity, compassion and empathy.

March 21:  Sun Moves into Aries at the Spring Equinox.  Spring Equinox is the beginning of the astrological year as the Western astrological system is based on the seasons with zero degrees Aries as the beginning. Time to energetically start (Aries) new projects.

Saturn Moves into Aquarius. Saturn’s movement into Aquarius begins the shift of planetary energy from heavy earth-bound energy into a lighter, airy emphasis.  Saturn in Aquarius is about putting a stable foundation under your business and personal plans combined with a twist of innovative, forward-looking ideas.  Use the time from March 21 until May 10, when Saturn turns retrograde, to lay a firm foundation under your innovative ideas and plans.

March 22-23:  Mars and Jupiter Conjunct Pluto at 23-24 Degrees Capricorn.  Hold on to your hats!  Mars, Jupiter and Pluto conjunct in Capricorn can bring a resurgence in aggression, violence and upheavals. Keep your cool and avoid provoking those around you.

March 24:  New Moon at 4 Degrees Aries Conjunct Chiron.  What an excellent time to start a new project!  Put aside your hurts and fears of failure (Chiron) and just go for it.

March 30:  Mars Moves into Aquarius and Conjuncts Saturn at 00 Degrees Aquarius on March 31. Think of having one foot on the gas and the other foot on the brake when you think of this aspect.  Mars is “go, go go” and Saturn is “wait a minute, make sure you have planned and that you understand the impact of what you want to do.”

The longer-term importance of this transit is the beginning of the movement of energy from earthy Capricorn into airy Aquarius. The shift begins a slow transfer of energy into air and fire signs throughout the next two years.

Moon Movement During March 2020: Note:  The time of the Moon’s movement into a sign will vary depending on where you live.

March 4: Moon in Cancer

March 6:  Moon in Leo

March 8:  Moon in Virgo and Full Moon on March 9

March 10:  Moon in Libra

March 13:  Moon in Scorpio

March 15:  Moon in Sagittarius

March 16:  Moon in Capricorn

March 18:  Moon in Aquarius

March 21:  Moon in Pisces

March 23:  Moon in Aries and New Moon March 24

March 26:  Moon in Taurus

March 28:  Moon in Gemini

March 31:  Moon in Cancer