Astrological Insights

Themes for the March astrological forecast include the ending of winter, entering the time of Pisces (February 19 – March 20), the bridge to the Vernal Equinox (March 20 – 21), the beginning of Springtime and the Astrological New Year with the Aires New Moon on March 27th Jupiter Squaring Pluto on March 30th. In addition to the Full Moon, New Moon and the Vernal Equinox, March is filled with a planetary symphony of conjuncts, oppositions, squares (including a T-Square), Venus retrograde, a glorious splendor of Saturn Conjunct the Galactic Center, with the grand finale of the Jupiter/Pluto Square.

On January 20, 2017 we entered into the zodiac sign of Aquarius ruled by the planet Uranus. The associated element is air and those born under this sign are often deep thinkers, love mental stimulation, and are original, independent, concerned about helping others and fighting for what they believe. They have a desire for freedom and equality for all people.

Powerful Eclipses! Wow what an incredible month of planetary geometry in the heavens. We have 2 potent eclipses this month (being the 1st set of 2 for the year). The Lunar Eclipse (Penumbral) at the Full Moon (22° Leo) on the 11th of February and the Solar eclipse (Annular) at the New Moon later in the month, February 26th at 8° Pisces. An annular solar eclipse happens when the Moon covers the Sun's center, leaving the Sun's visible outer edges to form a “ring of fire” or annulus around the Moon. The next Annular Solar eclipse will not be until December 2019.

On December 22, 2016 we entered into the sign of Capricorn, the tenth sign of the zodiac, which is ruled by Saturn. The associated element is Earth and those born under this sign are ambitious, determined, and practical. Hard work, tradition, structure and stability are much-valued traits.

Transition from Autumn to Winter manifests movement into our deepest energy. We have released the things that don’t serve us and are moving into the time of nurturance of the Yin Fire, the spark of our destiny, our becoming. Winter is the season of Kidney nurturance. It is a time to align with our inner being and strengthen our reserves to transcend fear and realize our potential as manifestations of Source.

Jupiter activations are particularly strong in December when it squares Pluto in mid-December and then moves on into an exact opposition with Uranus by December 29. This is a big feature in December to consider; Jupiter – expansion; Uranus – shocking events. Also, by December 29, New Moon, Sun, Pluto are all conjunct in Capricorn squaring Uranus in Aries.

On November 23, 2016 we entered into Sagittarius the ninth sign of the zodiac, which is ruled by Jupiter. The element associated with this sign is Fire, and those born under this sign seek knowledge and truth. The planet Jupiter takes its name from the Roman Jupiter or Jove the chief god of the Roman Pantheon. To the Greeks he was known as Zeus. There are many names associated with this planetary deity including thunderer, wielder of lightning and supreme commander.

In November we enter the astrological time of Scorpio (October 22 – November 21), ruled by the planet Pluto, (in ancient time Mars). During this time there are many other influences drawn from Five Element theory including the Element of Metal, the season of Fall, the time of harvest, the organs of the Large Intestine (LI) and Lung (LU), and the planet Venus.

The time of the new moon each month is a period when the time/space window and ethers thin to maximize our wishes and intentions. The time of the new moon and the sign of the zodiac in which it appears provides energy of a sun and moon alignment (conjunction) to sow the seeds for our heart desires, new projects, and/or health objectives.