
Pisces and Aries
from the
Book of the Birth of Iskandar
By the Wellcome Library (London)
via Wikimedia
The Big Picture in March
The Mercury retrograde period
is in full swing as we enter March. Although Mercury reversed its direction on
February 17, it began its shadow period (the territory it retraces on its
journey) on February 2. Mercury turns direct on March 10, but it will not be
out of its shadow until March 30 when it reaches 12°48′ Pisces. During the
Mercury retrograde phase, we might misinterpret or not understand the spoken or
written words of others. Furthermore, the technology we utilize to communicate
may malfunction at this time. Therefore, it behooves us to be vigilant about
all things involving communication and be aware that we might need to review
and redo our work.
As you know, this is election
season in the United States, where residents in the 50 states are voting for
candidates who will be finalists in the general election in November. Last
month we witnessed the confusion that occurred in the primary held by Iowa,
where a new device application malfunctioned and delayed the vote count.
Similarly, some jurisdictions, like Los Angeles County, are introducing new
voting technology and new voting systems in March. While I hope that things go
as smoothly as possible on Super Tuesday (March 3), it would not surprise me to
see considerable confusion on that day, or on election days later in the month.
In addition to the influence
of Mercury retrograde on March 3, we will also experience Venus in Aries square
Saturn in Capricorn in exact aspect on that day. The planet of relationships
and diplomacy, Venus is in feisty Aries. She is going to resist the containment
and decorum displayed by Saturn in Capricorn. Could there be expressions of
revolt by women who are challenging the patriarchy and the status quo? This
could be quite a spirited Super Tuesday!
This entire month is still
under the influence of the Saturn and Pluto conjunction (at 22° Capricorn) that
occurred this past January 12. At the start of the month, these planets are
less than four degrees apart and by the end of the month, they will still be
less than six degrees from one another. Consequently, issues around structures,
financial systems, containment, power, plutocracy, and transformation remain
prominent. When a planet transits the Saturn-Pluto conjunction degree, that
area of any astrological chart (such as your natal chart or an event chart)
will be affected. Expansive Jupiter will pass through this territory beginning
on March 15, which suggests issues symbolized by Saturn and Pluto might be magnified
at that time. Additionally, Mars transits that area beginning March 19, which
indicates that we might see a forceful action initiated around that time concerning
issues in the realms of Saturn and Pluto.
We are hearing about the
rapid spread of the coronavirus named COVID-19
that many experts believe will reach pandemic levels. In medical astrology, the planet Neptune corresponds
to the immune system. Neptune is in a long transit in Pisces, a water sign that
it rules. Neptune is known for its quality of dissolving borders or boundaries.
As a water sign, Pisces often defies containment, much like waterways. As we
enter the month of March, Jupiter is in a sextile relationship to Neptune,
albeit a separating aspect. Consequently, in the symbolic language of
astrology, the permeability of the immune system is widened, thereby leading to
a fast spread of this virus. The good news is that the asteroid Pallas Athena,
symbolizing wisdom, strategy, and skill, is in a sextile relationship to
Neptune, suggesting that international health entities have opportunities for
collaborating on this problem.
Potent Days of the Month
While there are important
aspects occurring throughout the month, I have identified the ones that I
believe might pack the most punch. For a listing of all significant
astrological events, please refer to the table at the end of this article.
March 3 —Venus in Aries square Saturn in Capricorn
(exact): relationships might be put to the test. This could reflect
disagreements or conflicts between females and the patriarchal structure. Or, our
initial feelings of excitement in the risk of a new venture might be dampened
by the constraints of reality. This also could represent choosing between the
aesthetic and beautiful option versus the cost-savings option.
March 8—Sun in Pisces conjunct Neptune in Pisce: our subjective perspective might be filled with
illusions OR we prefer not to reveal our true selves at this time. On the other
hand, we might be capable of making our imagination or high idealism work to
our benefit.
March 8—Venus in Taurus conjunct Uranus in Taurus: our relationships or our values might be turned
upside down with a sudden shock or a sharp awakening.
March 9—Full Moon in Virgo: a time of culmination for either short-term goals or
for setting long-term benchmarks.
March 9-14—Sextiles!: During these few days,
collaborate and act on opportunities.
March 20—Mars in Capricorn conjunct Jupiter in
Capricorn: a time of excess aggression
OR galvanizing action for long-range plans
March 22—Mars in Capricorn conjunct Pluto in Capricorn: an explosive show of power OR a force behind
transformative actions
March 23:—Sun in Aries square the North Node in Cancer: we might be forced to make choices about our future
direction or be pressed to move forward on a project.
March 31—Mars in Aquarius conjunct Saturn in Aquarius: strategies for building foundations are best made
with intellectual detachment
How To Assess the Quality of Energy for Significant Days
in March 2020
The CONJUNCTION aspects show a merging and fushion of two different
energies.
The SEXTILE aspects reflect days when there is collaborative energy and
opportunities.
The SQUARE aspects indicate days when there is friction or you have to
make choices.
TRINE
aspects are symbolic of days when there is harmony or easy energy. (Note: this
is not always positive, because we might be complacent)
The QUINTILE aspects show days where your creativity can soar.
Date
|
Astrological
Event (Based on Pacific time)
|
|
|
March 2
|
First Quarter Moon in Gemini (11:57 AM)
|
March 3
|
Venus 28 Aries 26 SQUARE Saturn 28 Capricorn 26 (8:44 AM) |
March 4
|
Mercury 29
Aquarius 44 SEXTILE Venus 29 Aries 44
(1:24 PM)
|
March 8
|
Sun 18 Pisces 24 CONJUNCTION Neptune 18 Pisces 24 (5:23 AM) |
March 8
|
Venus 4 Taurus 01
CONJUNCTION Uranus 4 Taurus 01 (12:38
PM)
|
March 9
|
Full Moon in Virgo (9:47 AM)
|
March 9
|
Venus 5 Taurus 16 SEXTILE
True Node 5 Cancer 16 (4:43 PM)
|
March 11
|
Sun 21 Pisces 24 SEXTILE Jupiter 21 Capricorn 24 (5:27 AM) |
March 13 |
True Node 4 Cancer 42 SQUARE Chiron 4 Aries 42 (8:53 PM) |
March 14
|
Mars 18 Capricorn 37 SEXTILE Neptune 18 Pisces 37 (3:32 AM) |
March 14
|
Sun 24 Pisces 34 SEXTILE Pluto 24 Capricorn 34 (9:47 PM) |
March 16
|
Last Quarter Moon in Sagittarius
(1:34 AM) |
March 16
|
Mercury 0 Pisces 0 QUINTILE Venus 12 Taurus 0 (1:21 AM) |
March 19
|
Uranus 4 Taurus 32 SEXTILE True Node 4 Cancer 32 (2:43 PM) |
March 19
|
Sun 29 Pisces 50 SEXTILE Saturn 29 Capricorn 50 (4:50 PM) |
March 20
|
Mars 22 Capricorn 49 CONJUNCTION Jupiter 22 Capricorn 49 (4:35 AM) |
March 20
|
Mars in Capricorn quintile Chiron in Aries (1:52 PM) |
March 21
|
Mercury 4 Pisces 13 TRINE True Node 4 Cancer 13 (6:30 PM) |
March 22
|
Mercury 4 Pisces 40 SEXTILE Uranus 4 Taurus 40 (6:19 AM) |
March 22
|
Venus 18 Taurus 57 SEXTILE Neptune 18 Pisces 57 (8:08 PM) |
March 22
|
Mars 24 Capricorn 43 CONJUNCTION Pluto 24 Capricorn 43 (10:20 PM) |
March 22
|
Jupiter in Capricorn QUINTILE Chiron in Aries (11:42 PM) |
March 23
|
Sun 3 Aries 47 SQUARE True Node 3 Cancer 47 (4:20 PM) |
March 25
|
Sun 5 Aries 22 CONJUNCTION Chiron 5 Aries 22 (6:27 AM) |
March 25
|
Sun in Aries QUINTILE Jupiter in Capricorn(11:45 AM) |
March 26
|
Sun in Aries QUINTILE Pluto in Capricorn(4:46 PM) |
March 28
|
Venus 23 Taurus 54 TRINE Jupiter 23 Capricorn 54 (9:24 AM) |
March 28
|
Venus 24 Taurus 48 TRINE Pluto 24 Capricorn 48 (7:57 PM) |
March 31
|
Mars 0 Aquarius 40 CONJUNCTION Saturn 0 Aquarius 40 (11:31 AM) |
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