Weekly Forecast ~ Week of March 19th

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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!