While Mercury Retrograde is still happening in the background we build up to an intense Full Moon this week. Stick to the job at hand and keep grinding away at it!
Monday March 26th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Cancer void-of-course at 12:28 AM MDT until Moon enters Leo at 5:54 AM MDT The moon in Leo is warm and has a generous heart. Leo has a reputation for being the center of attention but there is something that you should always consider with Leo. Leo takes the stage or acts the clown for the purpose of making another person smile. It’s true that Leo wants to be appreciated for the effort but they also truly want to make a difference in how their audience feels. Use this lunar energy to spread the love around. Tuesday March 27th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Leo Another day with the moon in warm and loving Leo. Leo is an interpersonal sign as well as a fixed sign so you can consider your long term relationships (romantic or not) and see how to strengthen them. If you have lost touch with an old friend today would be a good day to reach out to them. Leo doesn’t forget their connections and Mercury retrograde supports reconnecting. Wednesday March 28st ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Leo void-of-course at 3:54 AM MDT until Moon enters Virgo at 8:30 AM MDT Venus conjunct Uranus What it means: When Venus and Uranus conjoin we can certainly expect surprises and fun, especially in areas of art, beauty, relationships, money. Since I play the ukulele I think “ukulele flash mob” but that is just one example of how strange and crazy things can happen today that are also very fun and exciting, too. Do something out of the ordinary for yourself today and embrace the fun! Questions to ask yourself: How can I shake things up today? How can I express my creativity in a manner that it new and different? Thursday March 29th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Virgo void-of-course at 10:59 PM MDT Sun Square Saturn What it means: One of the names for Saturn is “The Taskmaster”. Saturn is often related to hard work and overcoming obstacles and taking responsibility for your own life. Here when Saturn squares the Sun we can feel that keenly. We may not want to do what we are “supposed” to do but the more we resist the more we suffer. The best way to handle this energy is to put your nose to the grindstone and simply get it done. Questions to ask yourself: Where am I feeling blocked? How can I live up to my responsibilities? Friday March 30th ~ What’s going on today Moon enters Libra at 11:52 AM MDT We are preparing for the full moon in Libra tomorrow and the square between the sun and Saturn is still lingering today. Focus on balance and on taking care of business so you can embrace the freedom that comes from responsibilities having been met. Saturday March 31st ~ What’s going on today: Full Moon in Libra at 10’45” perfecting at 6:37 AM MDT Venus ingress Taurus What it means: Venus enters Taurus and then a few hours later the full moon in Libra perfects. I think Venus is Taurus is a saving grace of this full moon as Venus is in domicile in the sign of Taurus (a very good thing) and Venus disposits the moon in the full moon chart and to be honest we need all the help we can get. The full moon is a rather stressful lunation with a t-square formation. The moon in Libra opposes the sun and retrograde Mercury in Aries and all of this squares Saturn and Mars in Capricorn. What this means is that the normal intensity of the full moon will be compounded and that we may feel a sense of frustration. Misunderstandings are also likely to occur. Be careful that you do not let yourself get angry because Mars can fuel anger here, too. Patience is the key to success. The Sabian Symbol for the full moon is “A Professor Peering Over His Glasses At His Students”. This symbol makes me laugh because we will probably feel like we are under under scrutiny this weekend! The professor ultimately wants us to succeed but we need to have done the work. That is the lesson here for this full moon: don’t let the pressure frustrate you and instead do the work you need to do in order to succeed. Questions to ask yourself: How can I be more patient? Where can I direct my energy in a positive manner instead of allowing the situation to frustrate me? Sunday April 1st ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Libra void-of-course at 12:29 PM MDT until moon enters Scorpio at 2:57 PM MDT Sun conjunct Mercury Happy Easter and Happy April Fools Day as well! We need some relief from the tension of yesterday and spending time with friends and family can help diffuse the tension. I like the sun-Mercury conjunction happening today. It helps to add a sense of camaraderie to the day that lends well to the holiday. Try to have fun … just make sure that your jokes don’t go awry! There is some tension this week but if we stay focused on our tasks we can make it through the toughest spots! Remember: the better you are living up to your responsibilities the happier Saturn is and if Saturn is happy we are all happy!
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Happy Spring! I created this spread to help you make the most of the Equinox.🌸🌸🌸 When we take the time to do a little ritual to honor the season as well as the growth within us we become more connected to our natural intuitive selves. I would love to see your cards and your interpretation! I will post mine below: 1- The lessons in the past year have been about taking rash action but also about boldly following my heart
2- Today I am working on balance and on being more kind and generous with myself 3- I get a strong spiritual pull from the Hanged Man in this spread and so to blossom I can focus on my spiritual practices and to surrender my will to the universe and trust what is good for a higher purpose is also good for me. Stop trying to force things! Welcome Spring! That is the first message we get this week with the Spring Equinox. I don’t know how it has been for you but here it’s been a long, cold winter. It doesn’t look like spring is here yet with snow still on the ground but the fact that the days are now getting longer than the nights is hope enough. While we are getting the bold spring energy we are also getting a message to rethink where we are heading as Mercury turns retrograde this week as well. Spring forward? Reverse course? A week of mixed messages but we can still find balance if we try.
Monday March 19th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Aries void-of-course at 1:29 PM MST until Moon enters Taurus at 7:07 PM MST Mercury conjunct Venus 10:02 PM MST What it means: When Mercury and Venus get together I always get the image of classic literature but there is more than that. Mercury is about writing and communication and thoughts while Venus is about love and romance and art and beauty. Mercury is also associated with merchandise and with Venus involved I can see people being tempted to purchase clothes or beauty products today. Personally I like to use this aspect to consciously develop more beautiful thoughts. Many of us, myself included, have a natural tendency toward negative thinking and an aspect like this allows us to practice mindfulness and rephrasing toward a more positive and beneficial mindset. Questions to ask yourself: How can I rephrase my thoughts to make them more beautiful? How can I better express myself with love? How can I add more beauty to my everyday life? Tuesday March 20th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Taurus Sun enters Aries/Vernal Equinox What it means: Welcome Spring! Equinox means “equal night” and on this day both daytime and nighttime are of equal length. Here in the northern hemisphere the days will now be longer than the nights for the next six months. Aries has an adventurous streak and loves to lead the way as an explorer into new terrain. You can use this energy by broadening your own horizons and setting off on an exploration of something you have been curious about for a while. Questions to ask yourself: What areas of my life need a little more exploration? Where can I “blaze a trail”? How can I create balance between the light and the dark in my own life? Wednesday March 21st ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Taurus void-of-course at 11:21 AM MST until Moon enters Gemini at 11:30 PM MST We have a long void-of-course moon today so get things done early and then use the rest of the day to organize and finalize other projects you have been working on. Pay special attention to details since Mercury retrograde beginning tomorrow makes us more prones to overlooking the fine print. If this happens you will need to come back to the same project in the next few days or weeks to fix thing.s Not a big deal but it’s better to only have to deal with things once! Thursday March 22nd ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Gemini Mercury Station Retrograde What it means: Mercury Retrograde happens every few months for a few weeks at a time. Mercury is related to technology, communication, traffic and the way we think, just to name a few things. So when Mercury turns around and appears to move backward we often run into glitches with our phones, computers, email, travel, and even in our thinking. Often people dislike Mercury Retrograde because it seems like a hassle. Messages gone awry. Misunderstandings. Traffic and travel snarls and delays. But the trick to Mercury Retrograde is to SLOW DOWN and RECONSIDER. Think of it like the Universe is giving you the opportunity to slow down and if you are still in a rush then those delays really are going to bother you! Take your time. Rethink the situation. Recalibrate. There is a trick with Mercury Retrograde and it is that any activity that starts with “re-” is an approved to do item. Relax. Redo. Rethink. Revamp. Revitalize. Rest. Mercury Retrograde lasts until April 15th. Use it to recharge and reclaim your energy. Questions to ask yourself: How can I move myself out of stuck thinking? How can I reconsider and rephrase my situation? Are there areas in my life that need review? Friday March 23rd ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Gemini void-of-course at 9:52 PM MST Venus square Pluto What it means: I have a friend who I can hear saying “sexy sexy time” with the Venus-Pluto energy and that is definitely a part of it. The square gives the opportunity to resolve lingering issues and so if you are having some complications this is a good time to address them. The only warning I have is this aspect also gives an intensity that makes working through issues a little tricky. The best advice here is to be transparent and act from the heart. Secrets will not help this situation. Another thing that comes up when these planets get together are money issues. Done with your taxes yet? Living according to your budget? Spending frivolously? Time to step up to the plate and set it right. Questions to ask yourself: How is my love life? Is there anything I have been obsession about that needs to be addressed? How is my spending? What am I wasting money on and is this okay? Saturday March 24th ~ What’s going on today: Moon enters Cancer at 2:53 AM MST Sun square Mars What it means: Feeling tense? Best way to handle that is to burn off some energy in a productive physical manner. Go for a run. Kick the heavy bag. And if there is something that desperately needs your attention then today is the day to put your nose to the grindstone and get it done. Questions to ask yourself: How can I feel more vibrant today? How can I connect better to my physical body? Sunday March 25th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Cancer A good day to rest and relax and nest with your family and loved ones. Cancer moon loves to take care of loved ones with a nice home cooked meal and some quality time together. Looks like a week of mixed messages but take it easy, embrace the spring, and keep an open mind! There is a theory in astrology, I don’t remember where I first heard it, but the idea is that depression is linked to a lack of Jupiter instead of too much Saturn. Since Jupiter went retrograde last week we may be feeling his influence less, and I know that many of my clients and myself have been feeling a little down lately. For myself I blame it on a ton of snow still on the ground here in mid-March … I need this winter to end! But the winter blues should start being chased away by some positive aspects involving Jupiter this week including aspects to the new moon on Saturday, St. Patrick’s Day. Out spirits should be lightening up! And remember spring is just around the corner with the Spring Equinox next week!
Monday March 12th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Capricorn void-of-course at 9:36 AM MST until Moon enters Aquarius at 4:44 PM MST Most of the work day we have a void-of-course moon which means time to clean up old business and get things ready for a fresh start tomorrow. If you have lingering tasks this is the day to complete them before moving on to something new. Tuesday March 13th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Aquarius Venus square Saturn Sun trine Jupiter What it means: When Venus and Saturn get together it is time to be serious about love and money. This is a time for commitments … both financially and romantically. If there is tension in these areas of your life then here is the chance to work through them and reach a state of resolve on how to move forward. No one likes money problems or love life issues but it is much better to figure out a solution than to allow the trouble to linger. The sun and Jupiter make a trine aspect that brings some sunshine into our day today. Jupiter is known for a sense of optimism and good spirits, among other things, and it is a great opportunity to engage your own positive attitude today. If you have felt down lately use the energy today to recharge. If possible get outside in the sun and soak up some of those rays in order to get a lift to your mood. Questions to ask yourself: How is my budget? Do I even have a budget? How can I improve my financial situation? How is my love life? Do I even have a love life? How can I improve my love life situation? What gain I do to embrace a positive attitude today? What practical thing can I do to improve my life right now? Wednesday March 14th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Aquarius If you haven’t had enough Aquarius moon these past couple of days here is one more chance to be weird. Do it. It’s okay. We all know you want to be a little weird. The Aquarius moon is your friend in this. Thursday March 15th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Aquarius void-of-course at 1:32 AM MST until Moon enters Pisces ar 4:21 AM MST Overnight we have a mood shift as the moon moves out of Aquarius and into the sign of Pisces. Pisces is easy-going, go with the flow type of energy, so let yourself do that today! Pisces is also quite intuitive so pay attention to the insights you receive throughout the day. Friday March 16th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Pisces Today is the dark of the moon. The new moon occurs tomorrow and often there is a sense of low energy during the dark of the moon. Imagine the seedling getting ready to emerge from the soil. There might be a lot going on inside but we cannot see anything happening. So if you feel this way today you are right on track. Saturday March 17th ~ What’s going on today: New Moon in Pisces at 26’53” exact at 7:12 AM MST Moon void-of-course at 7:12 AM MST until Moon enters Aries at 12:57 PM MST Mars enters Capricorn What it means: New moons are a wonderful time when a gentle, positive influx of energy enters an area of our life. If you are curious what area of your life is being affected you can look at what house of your chart the new moon falls, or have an astrologer help you with this if that is too confusing. The nice thing about this is we get a series of new opportunities each month. Pisces is about spiritual connection and merging with a higher source. Is there something in your life that is asking for more spiritual energy? That would be an excellent way to harness this new moon. Jupiter is making some nice aspects to the new moon, giving us faith, including faith in ourselves that we can reach our goals. What in your life would you like to expand and build upon? That is another excellent way to utilize this new moon. Mars enters Capricorn a few hours after the new moon perfects. Mars in Capricorn is considered an excellent placement because Mars likes to work and Capricorn has plenty of jobs to do. Mars remains in the sign of Capricorn until mid May so if you have a project you plan to work on over the next two months keep this in mind, make a plan, and do the work. Mars is going to help you here! Questions to ask yourself: Where can I develop more faith in my life? How can I build upon my spiritual foundation? How can I practice being more easy-going and going with the flow better in my life? Where could I use some positivity? Where do I need to do some hard work? What project would I like to complete in the next two months and what is my plan to get it done? Sunday March 18th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Aries Feisty and fiery and full of adventure. That is the moon in Aries. If you have the day off try to go on a little adventure whether that means hiking or trying a new fitness class or exploring somewhere you have not been before. Like everyone else I am ready for the series of fresh starts heralded by this week’s new moon and new week’s Vernal Equinox. Are you ready to start fresh? Weekly Forecast ~ Week of March 5th
We start off Monday morning with 6 (count them) planets in water signs (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Neptune) and that’s not even including Chiron who is also in a water sign. Getting tired of being overwhelmed with feelings yet? Well hold on because we have a big energy shift and move into more fiery territory. So get ready to dry off and to start taking action instead of just treading water! Monday March 5th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Libra void-of-course until Moon enters Scorpio at 6:23 AM MST The moon in Scorpio can get a bad rap but really it is a great placement where we can truly connect deep within ourselves with our own internal guidance. The problem is that we need a sense of calm and peacefulness to connect with those deep waters within. If we are in a state of turmoil or inner conflict then the Scorpio moon can be quite unsettling. So the advice is to cultivate inner stillness so that you can see into the depths. Tuesday March 6th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Scorpio Mercury ingress Aries 12:35 AM MST Venus ingress Aries 4:46 PM MST What it means: Mercury and Venus both moving into Aries is a welcome energy shift. Pisces floats along and goes with the flow whereas Aries charges at whatever might suddenly come up for them. Personally I appreciate this sort of “take action” energy. So over the next few weeks it is time to speak up and act up! Come on now, I know you are tired of being quiet about things! Mercury will be stationing retrograde in a few weeks in the sign of Aries so start paying attention to the thoughts you think and the words you say. This will help you better handle the same energy when it turns around and you feel like things have been turned on their heads. Questions to ask yourself: How can I enliven my relationships? Is there something to speak up about in my life? Where does my passion lie and how can I have more of that in my daily life? Wednesday March 7th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Scorpio void-of-course at 1:55 AM MST until moon enters Sagittarius at 3:03 PM MST Just a short void-of-course moon today makes me think a siesta is in order. Once the moon moves into Sagittarius we feel more fire and more excitement. Since yesterday we have now had 3 planets move from water signs to fire signs and you can engage this my igniting your own internal fire. Do something that makes you feel alive! Thursday March 8th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Sagittarius Jupiter Station Retrograde What it means: Jupiter station retrograde is something that happens every year. Jupiter will remain in retrograde motion until July. Jupiter represents our philosophical belief system and when Jupiter turns retrograde we have the opportunity to examine our core philosophical beliefs in order to get rid of thoughts and ideas that are no longer healthy for us to keep. For example let’s pretend there is an identity crisis because there is something which with you have always identified yourself (a job, a child, a partner, a hobby, what have you) and now for some reason you can no longer build upon that association. Jobs end, kids grow up, relationships evolve, and hobbies sometimes must change. I think of a friend of mine who was an extreme sports buff for years. Mountain biking, rock climbing, base jumping. He has in the past few years suffered some health issues which prevent him from engaging in any of these activities any more and he is going crazy! He can no longer be the person he has been all his life. He must rethink his personal philosophy in order to transform his life into something enjoyable again. We have talked about taking up new hobbies like music (he was in a band many years before) and also something like nature photography where he can still hike out into the wilderness and get that thrill from being in nature without completely pushing the limits like with the extreme sports. But it takes a lot of inner work to make that philosophical transition … and his identity is at the heart of the matter. Jupiter retrograde allows for addressing these internal philosophical conflicts. Questions to ask yourself: Is there a belief system I hold that no longer works for me? Is my identity based on things that are no longer a part of my life? If so how can I resolve that disconnect? Friday March 9th ~ What’s going on today Moon in Sagittarius void-of-course at 7:27 PM MST Enjoy a relatively peaceful day today. Exploring something interesting like a museum would be a great use for the Sagittarius moon. Plan a movie night or something for later tonight and enjoy some time to relax. Saturday March 10th ~ What’s going on today: Moon enters Capricorn at 2:52 AM MST Moon in Capricorn is quite productive making today a great day to get things done. Check those to do items off your list and set yourself up for success moving forward. Sunday March 11th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Capricorn Mercury square Saturn Mars trine Uranus Sun sextile Pluto Daylight Savings Time Begins 2:00 AM (USA) Spring Forward What it means: It’s a busy day in the heavens. First we have Mercury square Saturn which is great energy for problem solving. That is supported by Mars trine Uranus which aids us in finding a revolutionary approach. All of this while Sun sextile Pluto gives us the determination to see it through. Questions to ask yourself: What in my life is in need of a solution? How can I create a radical new path to get me to my goal? Is there a way to “think outside the box” to solve my issue right now? How can I channel my energy to be more focused? What’s your week look like? 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