As Uranus, Pluto, Jupiter (and
retrograde Mars)
approach a grand cross in April, look
for events in March to show us the direction we are headed with this major
configuration. March 2014 is a
volatile month of change leading up to one of the most important transits of
the year and the decade. The grand square of April affects roughly half of the
people I read for, so events will be happening this month at a faster than
average pace, leading to ultimate change in many directions both for society as
a whole and us as individuals. The world will change, and if the grand cross
affects your chart what you can count on is personal change in your life one
way or another. It is important to realize that all change is not bad, rather inherent
in the nature of the universe and in life, and it is the one thing we can
always count on to be consistent. It is up to us to be flexible and adaptable,
understand the nature of what the planets are showing us, and remember that all
knowledge is power.
The first March new moon occurs March 1, at 2:59 a.m., at 10
degrees of Pisces. Pisces is the natural ruler of the twelfth house of things
secret and hidden, our subconscious mind, and is the ruler of all things of a
spiritual nature.
As this new
moon falls within 5 degrees of Neptune, Pisces ruler, look for issues to take
on a confused or foggy nature, but this may be good for creativity, spiritual
and compassionate ventures, psychics and
an interest in mysticism of any kind. Also look for weather conditions to be extreme once again including more snow or
rain around this time.
The first
half of the year we will be dealing with many retrograde planets, and March is
the pivotal month.
Situations/issues
may come to the surface you have been unaware of as Mercury goes stationary direct February 28-March 4, at 18 degrees
of Aquarius. The stationary retrograde and direct period are most often the
time situations are revealed for what they are, glitches occur, and we feel
more strongly the energy of the retrograde energy. Projects may start to move
forward now, but proceed with caution over the next week and do not assume
things will be back to normal instantly. Mercury will go through its post
retrograde shadow period until it reaches 3 degrees of Pisces on March 21. At this time Mercury will
conjunct Neptune for the second time March
21-24 creating confusing or discouraging energy. If the period of February 5-8 was significant to you,
this time may be as well. Retrograde Mercury is actually a much longer period
or cycle than people are led to believe.
The first of
the month is packed with astrological events and also on March 1, Mars goes stationary retrograde at 27 degrees of Libra. Mars retrogrades
every 18 months or so, and this is often a period of low energy, frustration
and passive aggressive behavior by some. This is not the time to start a new
business, and new ventures may fall apart under this transit. Mars rules men,
action and war-strife. If you have cardinal planets-Aries, Libra, Cancer,
Capricorn, Mars will aspect your chart more than once during this period. Often
we retrace our steps and reconsider previous actions, commitments with this
transit. Mars will remain in Libra until July
25, and will be retrograde until May
19. Retrograde Mars will play a major role in the Grand Cross of April
March 2, Saturn goes stationary
retrograde at 23
degrees of Scorpio. Saturn retrogrades every year for approximately 4-5
months. Issues related to the foundation
of things especially business, finance and money may become more internalized
during this time. There can be delays in moving projects forward and
solidifying material issues. Any business that is started with this transit
will have to deal with the limitations a retrograde Saturn naturally brings,
and now will be the time to shore up your financial situation and structures,
and get your ideas flowing in the correct way about money. If you deal with the
public in some way it is best to present ideas for public scrutiny after Saturn goes direct on July 20.
March 2 Venus squares Mars and this transit deals with issues
between the sexes. As Mars is retrograde issues will be more pronounced, and we
may even see evidence of this on the news! Venus rules love and money and Mars
rules men and sex. Issues can become extreme if this is aspecting a personal
planet at 25-27 degrees of the cardinal
signs in your own chart.
March 3, Venus finally leaves its
post retrograde shadow period, and enters Aquarius March
5, after four month stay in Capricorn where it took on a more practical
tone. Venus in Aquarius will take on a lighter energy sometimes described as
quirky, open minded, and less reliable. This will be a major shift in love
energy and will work well for Air and Fire signs.
March 6, Jupiter goes direct at 10 degrees of Cancer at 5:24
a.m., EST. Jupiter is the financial planet and generally associated with gain
and expansion, but it expands whatever it
touches-good or bad. In this case, Jupiter
is square Uranus (exact 2-26) and this is an unstable influence prone to
market swings, changes in governments, and growth of human potential. Astrologer
Nicholas Champion wrote,' in a society in
crisis it can cause highly volatile situations to erupt without warning and an atmosphere
of actuate tension. In this state it has a particularly war-mongering
potential.' Jupiter is also the
significator of the Republican party and we may see theatrical politics during
this time. Uranus rules rebellions, aircraft, electronics and weather to name a
few.
March 11, Mercury squares Saturn for the third and final time. This
is generally a negative, constrictive influence. Mercury squared Saturn
February 19, and January 25. If these time periods were significant to you
personally, this day may be as well.
March's full moon occurs March 16, at 26 degrees of Virgo at 1:08
p.m., EST. Virgo is the natural ruler of the 6th house of health, service and
work and to some extent we will all be focused here. As the moon sextiles
Saturn, this is a time of getting down to business, reality and not looking at
things through rose colored glasses. Full moons are generally about finishing
up thing or endings, but in this case, not a bad time to start a diet, although
I would wait a few days to begin.
March 17, Mercury enters Pisces for the second time, having started
its retrograde here in February.
March 20, the Sun enters Aries at 12: 57 p.m. Spring begins, and it
all starts over!
March 29, Venus squares Saturn and
trines Mars.
Saturn-Mars energy is generally heavy, and this day could coincide with some
type of ending if it is aspecting something important in your chart, especially
falling just before a new moon in Aries. Otherwise, not the best day for social
or romantic activities.
March 30, a second new moon occurs at 9 degrees of Aries at 2: 45 p.m.,
EST. Aries is the natural ruler of the first house of self, and the first house
governs our personal desires. Not just our desires, but others as well, and the
companion full moon in April will be a lunar eclipse in Libra, thus the new/full
moon fall on the 1st/7th axis of relationships. Relationships of all types will
come into focus during this period that include, but are not limited to
romantic situations.
This new moon may feel more like a full moon as it
sets off a grand square between Uranus,
Pluto and Jupiter. Events will be large and situations will occur worldwide
that affect us all in many different respects as a society, and this moon will affect you personally if you have
cardinal planets between 8-13 degrees. We will see a desire for change in
many instances leading up to revolts, rebellions and explosive situations both
on the world stage and in our personal lives if this moon is aspecting personal
planets. In past situations involving the U-P square have dealt with the US
governments secret wiretapping and spying on American's and I would not be
surprised if issues around this come up again, but this will be only part of
the bigger picture.
At 10 degrees of Aries the Sun is
part of this square opposing Uranus at 11 degrees over the next several days. Sun-Uranus
events are sudden, often unexpected, shocking and Sun-Uranus is associated with
revolutions, separations, explosions, and shocking turns of events.
The Sun
squares Pluto April 2/3 and this
energy deals with agendas, power struggles, situations that are hidden and
break downs of all kinds. This is a volatile full moon, but all change is not
bad. With Pluto involved change can sometimes lead to a better situation in the
future.
This new
moon will be the tip of the iceberg as we enter April, and the eclipse season.
Stay tuned for my next blog about the Grand Cross titled Rock Our World: The Grand Cross of 2014 and its effects
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