This Month in the Stars

This Month in the Stars: Happy Birthday, Pisces and Aries. Starting to feel a little spring fever? The first day of spring is less than a month away--none too soon! The astrological year is rapidly coming to an end and will begin anew on 21 March, when Sun enters Aries. Sun Sun, ruler of Leo is in Pisces now and moves to Aries, the first sign of the Zodiac, on 21 March. On 9 March, Sun will be at a very favorable angle with both Moon, in Cancer, her natural home and Jupiter, in Scorpio. This aspect is known as a Grand Trine, when three planets are at about 120 degrees from the other two. This time the Grand Trine will be in the water signs, Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. Sun trines Jupiter in Scorpio and Moon in Cancer; and Moon trines Jupiter as well. For about 24 hours, this Grand Trine should facilitate a good balance between emotions and will. Creative energy, confidence, and relationships among people will all come with greater ease--great day to be involved in civic affairs. Let's hope the Grand Trine will influence our leaders in a positive way! Mercury, ruler of communications, short-range travel, and the signs, Gemini and Virgo is also in Pisces. But watch out! From the 2nd through the 25th, Mercury will be in retrograde, appearing to be moving backwards. Expect to experience miscommunications and delays. Mercury in Pisces does not facilitate logical straightforward reasoning, rather psychic, non-verbal perception. So Mercury in retrograde in Pisces could cause some serious mishaps in our day-to-day lives. Be particularily careful on those short road trips. Attention could wander from mundane tasks. For the first two weeks of the month, Mercury will be at a stressful angle with Pluto, in Sagittarius--careful not to get on any power trips--they could just blow up right in your face. Thank goodness for that Grand Trine. Venus, ruler of personal relationships, money matters, the physical appetites, and the signs Taurus and Libra starts the month in Capricorn and moves to Aquarius about the 7th. Poor Venus is on a roller coaster this month. Venus in Aquarius should normally facilitate farsightedness and independence in relationships and financial affairs, but from about the 2nd through the 16th she'll be at a very stressful angle with Saturn, in Leo frustrating harmony and security. However, from about the 15th through month's end, Venus will be at a very favorable angle with Mars, in Gemini. Good vibes will be back in the picture--great time for PR! Mars, planet of aggression, self-projection and energy, ruler ofAries,.is in Gemini all month. Mental energies are at their highest but practicality may be lacking. Fortunately, Mars will be at a very favorable angel with Saturn, in Leo. This aspect channels those high energies to practical action. But remember, Saturn is in retrograde, appears to be moving backwards. So, be prepared for frustrations and restrictions! About the 10th of the month, Mars will enter another very favorable aspect with Venus, in Aquarius. This aspect portends ease in getting along with others--even those really difficult types. Again, another great aspect for those in PR and politics. This aspect will continue for the rest of the month. The Stars can indeed be gracious! Jupiter, planet of higher learning, growth and understanding, ruler of Sagittarius will be in Scorpio until about 1 December. Jupiter in Scorpio may portend economic growth and serious tendencies to dig for economic opportunities. Now that you've read the good news, there's a bit of a shadow on our hopes and dreams this month. Jupiter will be at a stressful angle with Neptune, in Aquarius all month. This aspect may portend exaggeration, confusion, impractical behavior and deception. Watch out, especially in money matters! That great scheme may not be all that it's cracked up to be. And check out those hard luck stories before trying to save a poor soul. Saturn, the planet of restrictions and responsibilities, rules Capricorn will be in Leo for the next 2+ years. Leo is the sign of ultimate self-esteem and Saturn tears down this quality--not such a pretty picture. Saturn in Leo gives a strong need for achievement and recognition, yet creative expression is restricted. Uranus, the innovative, wildcard of the planets (Uranus rules Aquarius and is associated with High Tech.) will be in Pisces until March 2011. Remember, Pisces represents the subconscious, seeing what's going on under the surface. These next few years could bring aside, Uranus was in Pisces at the time of the birth of the modern state of Iraq. It will be interesting to see the results of this influence over the next few years. Neptune, the planet of faith, religion, spirituality, dreams and wishes will be in Aquarius until April 2011. Neptune, more than any of the planets, represents the spirit of the times. Neptune also represents the broader economic currents. Therefore, in keeping with the Aquarian Spirit, expect to see economic reform or revolution, a new spirit, a new vibration as well as scientific and artistic evolutions--sounds a bit nostalgic, doesn't it? Pluto, the planet of power, is in Sagittarius until 2008. Pluto In Sagittarius is absolute no nonsense about the right and moral thing to do--even if it hurts like hell and is totally unpleasant--absolute and ultimate Karma. Pluto will be at a favorable aspect with Saturn, in Leo, probably around mid 2006. Have a Great Month, ~Paula