Author: Nadia Gilchrist

Horoscopes for April 1st, 2018 to April 8th, 2018

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Overview

The April 1st conjunction between the Sun and Mercury Rx can reveal some essential info. This will be connected to the March 31st Full Moon, and also marks the halfway point of Mercury’s Rx cycle. Now you should see the purpose for the delays or reviews. 

The Sun trines the Leo North Node (which it rules) on April 2nd – what the Mercury/Sun conjunction reveals will also point the way towards the future. But Mercury Rx’s square to Mars (on April 4th) and Saturn (on April 5th) in Capricorn will also illuminate the blocks, limits or extra work you have to deal with. A plan or conversation could grind to a halt – despite your increased knowledge, it’s not time to surge ahead just yet. Yes, you still have to be patient while responding in a measured way to anger, repression or controlling words. Mars/Saturn is about the steady application of effort, the consequences of actions, or a bitter mix of anger and control. 

Mercury in Aries is squaring Saturn three times: March 11th, April 5th and April 25th. This point of frustration is an ongoing issue, but it will be most intense now. 

The Mars/Saturn conjunction (exact on April 2nd) marks the end of a chapter that began on August 24th, 2016, when the two planets first conjoined at 9 degrees Sagittarius. That previous conjunction can be viewed as a “New Moon” followed by the culmination or “Full Moon” when Mars at 25 deg Gemini opposed Saturn in Sag, on May 29th, 2017. Now you arrive at the ending of that cycle, and a simultaneous new beginning. 

The Mars/Saturn cycle is about how far you’ve climbed – where are you at now? It tests you, demanding your persistence, maturity and acceptance of the limits. Fortunately, there’s help available as Venus in steady Taurus trines Saturn on April 7th (and she’s applying to a trine with Mars on April 11th). Venus/Saturn is the confirmation of what you want. It will be quiet and reassuring, rather than big or flashy. But this will only happen if you work with Saturn’s rules – your patience and maturity will be rewarded. 

Aries

Influences from the Libra Full Moon continue with the Sun/Mercury Rx conjunction in your sign. Watch for a clarifying moment where you find the right words, or what you need to know emerges in front of you. The Sun’s trine to the North Node says this is progress for a creative or romantic goal, although Mercury Rx’s square to Mars/Saturn can keep you locked in placed due to pressure from authority. Your own ambitions/responsibilities may curtail your freedom, but you know that you have to put in the extra work if this is important to you. You’re climbing upwards, but you’ve hit a patch that requires patience and determination. Mars/Saturn describes your professional limits, or shifting your ambition into a lower gear in order to get ahead. 

Mars/Saturn finalizes what began on August 24th, 2016, with a previous conjunction in your sector of opportunities. Rules, extra work and limits involving travel, education, legal matters or publishing have led you to this moment in your career. What’s manifested since that time? 

Venus in your sector of personal resources trine Saturn offers quiet assistance by confirming a financial resource/salary issue or integrating your desire for security with a professional goal. If you’re prepared to take on more responsibility and play by the rules, you’ll experience this influence as gently stabilizing and reassuring. 

Taurus

Influences from the Libra Full Moon continue with the Sun/Mercury Rx conjunction in your hidden sector. A private matter can be acknowledged, or a secret/gut feeing confirmed. You may get the inside scoop on something few are aware of, and the Sun’s trine to the North Node suggests that what you uncover can be applied to a family or domestic matter. Perhaps some family secrets are coming to light.

Mercury Rx’s square to Mars/Saturn will remind you that rules/limits involving travel, education, long-range plans, legal matters or publishing continue to be a source of frustration. No matter what you know behind the scenes, external blocks or pressured actions can keep things at a standstill. Now is not the time to go public with what you know. Mars/Saturn suggests an enforced change of course (this is as far as you can go) or an intensified focus on something you’re fighting for. 

On August 24th, 2016 Mars conjoined Saturn in your sector of shared resources. A confrontation regarding intimacy or shared finances began a cycle of intensified work around what you owe/share, or where you’re most vulnerable. This cycle is now complete – consider how it’s impacting your long-term goals. 

Fortunately, Venus in your sign trines Saturn, so those same rules/limits can actually be part of a financial, lifestyle or relationship foundation you’re attempting to build. Work within the rules/the law, and accept the slower pace – the aspect will make the most of your desire for something that lasts. This influence favours a commitment (to self or someone else) or a confirmation that a distant goal will eventually be yours. 

Gemini

Influences from the Libra Full Moon continue with the Sun/Mercury Rx conjunction in your social sector. A repeat conversation with a friend, a public announcement or result of your reviews will illuminate what you need to know about a social issue, or the details of a friendship. You could be speaking publicly about a past issue. The Sun’s trine to the North Node indicates that this is an important part of your efforts to make your voice public or develop your ideas.

But Mercury Rx’s square to Mars/Saturn suggests you’ll run into some hard restrictions in the form of debts, tax issues, an intimate relationship or your partner’s finances. Too, this could be about buried anger around what you can’t reveal. Private matters will define your public connections. Mars/Saturn indicates a private boundary that can’t be crossed, or a new boundary being put into place. Refer back to August 24th, 2016, when Mars conjoined Saturn in your partnership sector – relationship goals, responsibilities or pressure will be concluded on a deeper level. This could mean a deeper commitment, or confrontation with buried issues.  

Venus in your hidden sector trine Saturn says that you’ve got a handle on this, despite any blocks or limits. Behind-the-scenes issues can stabilize if you dig deeper and follow your intuition- you’re on the right path if it feels right. A secret or undeveloped potential can be confirmed, despite any delays. 

Cancer

Influences from the Libra Full Moon continue with the Sun/Mercury Rx conjunction in your career sector. A job opportunity/contact from the past can reveal something crucial, or you could uncover valuable insight by reviewing your business details or a conversation with management. The Sun’s trine to the North Node reminds you that this is all part your quest to increase your financial and emotional abundance – a review of salary, or money-making strategies, could be beneficial.

But Mercury’s square to Mars/Saturn suggests you’ll also be contending with a partner’s rules/goals that challenge your plans. Or, increased competition/challenges (that feel unfair) may be just what you need to take a second look at your career plan. Mars/Saturn can indicate a relationship ending, or a limit that’s surpassed, and this will be connected to what began on August 24th, 2016, when Mars conjoined Saturn in your sector of routine. Unbalanced or excessive responsibilities (involving illness or a heavy workload) will now culminate, and the results should lead to something more balanced (even if there’s an ending). 

No matter what happens, Venus in your social sector trine Saturn indicates that all relationships can achieve some stability. Social contacts (or support) can be reassuring, and one-on-one rules/goals can blend nicely with social issues. Friendships and partnerships function together, if you acknowledge your relationship responsibilities, limits and realities. 

Leo

Influences from the Libra Full Moon continue with the Sun/Mercury Rx conjunction in your sector of opportunities. A closer examination, review or revisal of issues involving education, travel, legal matters or publishing can reveal important information. The Sun’s trine to the North Node in your sign suggests this will be in your best interests, as it helps you develop a future potential.

But Mercury Rx’s square to Mars/Saturn indicates that limits/pressure involving medical issues, work routines or service to others will narrow your options and keep you focused on an error or reality check. Mars/Saturn can be about reaching a limit in a work or health situation, or the increased need for more effort and discipline. This will refer back to August 24th, 2016, when Mars conjoined Saturn in your sector of self-expression- what you were striving for or trying to express/create is now being completed. 

Venus in your career sector quietly insists that, despite the excess work/pressure, you can move ahead, gain favour with authority or cement your professional reputation. Nothing flashy about this – your hard work and dedication to getting it right will get you noticed, even if you don’t realize it’s happening. 

Virgo

 Influences from the Libra Full Moon continue with the Sun/Mercury Rx conjunction in your sector of shared resources. A deeper examination of, or questions about debts, taxes, loans, your partner’s finances or intimacy can unearth something valuable. The Sun’s trine to the North Node suggests this can open up additional layers of understanding/intuition, or secrets.

Mercury Rx’s square to Mars/Saturn suggests external blocks/frustrations around a creative project, new attraction or your efforts to display your talents can trigger hidden insecurities, or doubts about what you share/owe. There may be a key financial or emotional doubt that needs to be worked through. Mars/Saturn will either demand more effort (to get what you want) or will indicate a reality about what you can’t have. Think back to August 24th, 2016 when Mars last conjoined Saturn in your domestic sector. A domestic responsibility, stalemate, construction project or concentrated effort is now reaching a conclusion, and could manifest as an ending or hard-won achievement regarding something you want. 

But Venus in your opportunities sector trine Saturn suggests that no matter what the outcome, there’s still room for forward movement. You may not get exactly the results you want, but your hard work and acknowledgment of your responsibilities can slowly but surely broaden your reach. Watch for encouraging developments involving travel, education, legal matters or publishing. Too, this can be about you choosing you move on and explore new territory.  

Libra

Influences from the Libra Full Moon continue with the Sun/Mercury Rx conjunction in your partnership sector. Going back over old relationship issues, or your partner’s change of heart, can reveal valuable information about the relationship. Too, this could be about a blunt conversation between the two of you that gets to the heart of the matter.  The Sun’s trine to the North Node suggests this will support social opportunities or a wider perspective – intensified partnership talks or thoughts will point you in the right direction.

Mercury Rx’s square to Mars/Saturn indicates a key point of disagreement/frustration involving family or domestic issues. Mars/Saturn suggests a domestic responsibility or barrier to overcome regarding relocation, home construction or family rules. 

On August 24th, 2016 Mars conjoined Saturn in your communication sector, kicking off the cycle that’s ending with this current Mars/Saturn conjunction. A hard decision, announcement or conversation has led you to where you are today. 

Venus in your sector of shared resources, trine Saturn, suggests that things may flow more smoothly behind the scenes. Issues around debts, taxes, loans, your partner’s finances or intimacy will actually be supported by the rules at home. The key will be how you handle family responsibilities, extra work or a family member’s authority. Patience along with a willingness to work on the uncomfortable stuff (while trusting that you’ll be ok) can keep you and/or your partner stable, as you deal with these obstacles. Venus/Saturn favours domestic finances and building something deeply rooted and permanent. 

Scorpio

Influences from the Libra Full Moon continue with the Sun/Mercury Rx conjunction in your sector of routine. Analysis, reviewing tasks, questioning work methods or going back over the details can uncover a significant error or lead to a diagnosis. The Sun’s trine to the North Node indicates this will have a positive impact on your career, professional recognition, dealings with those in authority or your future goals. Pay attention to the small stuff now, and receive your payoff in the future.

However, Mercury Rx’s square to Mars/Saturn will emphasize a key decision, responsibility or error that slows you down or increases the pressure. Mars/Saturn can represent an order, rule or tough conversation that demands extra time and patience – you may not be able to deliver everything or fix this right away. Slow down and focus on the essentials, while taking it one step at a time. 

This Mars/Saturn conjunction ends a chapter that began on August 24th, 2016 when Mars met Saturn in your sector of personal resources. Back then, you were facing stringent demands on your finances and emotional security – you had to toughen up. Consider how far you’ve come since then, and how those events are informing your current mindset.

Venus in your partnership sector trines Saturn, suggesting that your focus on rules/responsibility can stabilize a relationship. Perhaps part of your work involves a commitment; even as you’re getting a headache from the daily tasks/essentials, you can strengthen and deepen a close connection. Venus/Saturn can indicate an official commitment, or a shared vision of future goals.  

Sagittarius

Influences from the Libra Full Moon continue with the Sun/Mercury Rx conjunction in your sector of self-expression. A second look at an attraction, your efforts to gain attention or promote something you created can clue you into some vital intel. Watch for ideas about what you need to do next, or where you may need to refocus your energies. 

The Sun’s trine to the North Node says that you can take this further…much further. It won’t happen immediately, but this piece of information/understanding is your key to reaching a wider audience or exploring brand new territory. Your next step may involve travel, education, legal matters or publishing.

However, Mercury Rx’s square to Mars/Saturn suggests that first you’ll have to deal with a financial shortfall or emotional insecurity. The limits of what you don’t have will be very clear. Mars/Saturn encourages you to keep building your resources, while honouring your financial limits and working hard to stabilize your security. 

On August 24th, 2016, Mars conjoined Saturn in your sign. That may have been a heavy responsibility or physical burden/barrier. It was the start of a cycle that’s now winding down. As you close that chapter, consider where you’re at financially, and regarding your self-esteem, values and self-sufficiency. Can you look after yourself? 

Venus in your sector of routine trine Saturn can help. Events can unfold nicely in the areas of daily work, routine or health, aligning themselves with your efforts to stabilize and secure yourself. Your attention to detail, obligations or self-care can support your finances and self-sufficiency, although this is not about a huge windfall. Watch out for and appreciate the small, steady gains. 

Capricorn

Influences from the Libra Full Moon continue with the Sun/Mercury Rx conjunction in your domestic sector. Rehashing a family issue, delving into the past or going over home documents can deliver some insight, and the Sun’s trine to the North Node in your sector of shared resources suggests this can also take you a step deeper, regarding an intimate relationship, psychological issue or shared finances. This could be about learning to trust, or opening up a more profound level of discussion and understanding regarding your family and relationships.

However, Mercury Rx’s square to Mars/Saturn in your sign indicates that you’ll be pushing for a result, or hammering your point home (repeatedly). Slow, steady pressure will work better than brute force. And, remember that Mercury is still Rx, so don’t expect to jump ahead just yet. 

Mars/Saturn in your sign wraps up what began on August 24th, 2016 when Mars conjoined Saturn in your hidden sector – what was brewing in the background has emerged, and could manifest as a hard-won accomplishment, a definite ending or one more barrier that you have to surmount. 

Venus in your sector of self-expression trines Saturn in your sign, suggesting that you can make significant gains from the discipline you’re applying. An issue involving creativity, children, new romance or performance will be enhanced by your single-minded focus and maturity. You know exactly what you want, and you’re working towards it with determination. 

Aquarius

Influences from the Libra Full Moon continue with the Sun/Mercury Rx conjunction in in your communication sector. A contact from the past, repeat conversation, blunt question or closer analysis can open your eyes to important information. The Sun’s trine to the North Node hooks this into a developing relationship or your growing awareness of how you express yourself in one-on-one contacts.

But Mercury Rx’s square to Mars/Saturn says you’ll have to deal with hidden or background limits/anger-the intensified conversation or examination can show you how to get past this, or make it clear that this is a limit you’ll have to accept. Understand that some things about this block may be out of your control. Mars/Saturn in your hidden sector completes what began in your social sector, around August 24th, 2016. Public rules, frustrations or heavy responsibilities have led to these background issues – something is being completed or wrestled with in private.  

Venus in your domestic sector trines Saturn, indicating that the above limits may not be all bad. Watch for a gradual stabilization of home and family matters, or a sense of security/comfort about certain endings. Venus/Saturn can support a home business, domestic relationship or commitment to a family member (perhaps a family member’s illness triggers a mix of love and guilt, obligation and resentment). 

Pisces

Influences from the Libra Full Moon continue with the Sun/Mercury Rx conjunction in your sector of personal resources. Questions, second thoughts or deeper analysis of a financial or emotional security issue can clarify what you need to know, and the Sun’s trine to the North Node says that this is all part of empowering your daily work and health routines. This could be about getting more value out of what you do, or taking better care of yourself.

Mercury Rx’s square to Mars/Saturn will confront you with a rule or ending around a friendship, group association or your connection with the public. This can pinpoint what you’re lacking, or where you feel less-than, but it will also clarify what you can manifest (via hard work) on a public scale. Your reputation could be an issue. Mars/Saturn will refer back to the last conjunction (in your career sector) on August 24th, 2016- issues with authority, work responsibilities or your professional reputation have now reached a conclusion.  

Venus in your communication sector trine Saturn suggests that, despite any limits, you can still have a productive (even pleasant and reassuring) conversation. Something that you want can be confirmed, as long as you’re able to approach matters with patience and agreeableness. 

March 29th, 2018: Waxing Inconjunct

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A Waxing Inconjunct between the Virgo Moon and Aries Sun (8 deg) says there are some details to attend to, before you reach the peak of the Libra Full Moon.  Is there something you overlooked? What needs to be refined? The corrections you make will be adjusted with the Aries drive forward, so you’re not grinding to halt, but you’re paying attention to the little things. 

Reading the fine print may be annoying. Or maybe you don’t want to acknowledge the error. Just fix it or attend to it – it’s not a huge deal, but it will trip you up if you ignore it.

 

Horoscopes for March 25th, 2018 to April 1st, 2018

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Overview

Venus conjoins Uranus in Aries on March 28th for an event that will be sizzling, risky, jarring, or all three. This aspect is about the liberation of relationship, money and self-esteem issues. There will be a rapid acceleration that detaches you from what was, while encouraging the independent expression of what you want. This could be the hot new attraction, impulse buy or sudden revelation about what really makes you happy.  

This is the red-hot cherry on top of an intense sundae: last weeks’ aspects from Pluto and Jupiter to Venus amplified desires, expectations and obsessions. Now we have the resulting shock. And this shock will resonate into the Venus-ruled Libra Full Moon (March 31st) which squares Mars/Saturn in Capricorn and opposes Mercury Rx in Aries. Consequences could be hard to take, as Mars/Saturn enforces a temporary stop. Mercury Rx says it’s all up for review anyway, so it’s not time to move forward (just yet). The Sun/Mercury Rx conjunction on April 1st (the midpoint of this retrograde) can illuminate an answer.

This Moon’s trine to the Uranus-ruled Aquarius South Node encourages you to use this pause as a way to wrap up a past issue. What did Venus/Uranus reveal about what you want or love? Even an ending can be a valuable reveal. 

Venus’ Taurus ingress takes place on the same day as this Moon, so you can ground yourself in the present by developing the results into something that supports your happiness and self-sufficiency. No matter what challenging results were delivered, Venus in slow-moving, earthy Taurus can help you make the most of what you have in front of you, while reminding you that good things take time and patience. Maybe Mars/Saturn is slowing you down for a reason.  

Aries

Last week’s intense Jupiter/Pluto aspects (to Venus in your sign) concludes with an abrupt conjunction to Uranus. What’s been building (regarding personal image, money, a job, relationship or values) can suddenly snap, as you decide that freedom is most important. This can be a last hurrah, or a burning of bridges. In some cases, a new attraction can explode. This could be about success, love or recognition on your terms.  

But after the above fast-moving energy, things come to a halt during the Full Moon in your partnership sector. A relationship ending, turing point or result will accelerate then abruptly stop, as this Venus-ruled Moon squares Mars/Saturn. Your initial burst of rebellion/enthusiasm will be challenged by the rules or someone with control. You could feel trapped and pressured. 

Mercury Rx in your sign says that you’re in the process of reviewing or analyzing, so you you already knew that it wasn’t time for a forward charge. There may be a key conversation or detail (from the past) that you need to look at in order to rebalance things between you and another, and the answer may be revealed during the Full Moon, or on April 1st. 

The Moon’s trine to the Uranus-ruled South Node in your social sector also pulls in issues around a friendship, group or your social image. Maybe your unexpected meeting with a friend from the past makes you question a current relationship. Or, an abrupt development with your social image forces you to take a closer look at your professional image and how you relate to others. This Moon’s themes of projection, reflection and comparison can raise your awareness of what others see when they interact with you. 

Venus’ move into your sector of personal resources encourages you to place that crazy/rebellious declaration about love/values/money/self-esteem in the context of your immediate security. Now you’re looking at how you can balance your freedom with the existing rules. There are some restrictions you can’t get around -what does this mean for your financial and emotional survival? 

Taurus

Last week’s intense Jupiter/Pluto aspects (to Venus in your hidden sector) will peak with a hidden burst of fire, as Venus conjoins Uranus. A secret attraction, private desire or unacknowledged want can heat up. If you’ve been ignoring prompts for change, this influence will remind you that everything cannot stay the same. This is about what you really want, and that may have changed from what it used to be. Uranus will be entering your sign as of this May, which will be huge for you – your life will be forcibly upgraded. The Venus/Uranus conjunction could be a hint about what’s coming up. 

The Venus-ruled Full Moon in your sector of health and routine takes that hidden issue and urges you to look at it. It’s time to get practical – how does this issue impact your daily life? What might happen if you exposed what’s undeveloped to the light of day? The Moon’s trine to the Uranus-ruled South Node in your career sector suggests this is a work issue – old habits related to success, professional image or future goals may need to be updated. Professional results or endings will be key. 

The square to Mars/Saturn will ensure that you factor in long-range goals/initiatives involving travel, education, legal matters or publishing. You won’t be able to move forward with those goals until you balance fantasy with reality, or what’s hidden with what’s part of your daily routine. Too, a barrier or consequence can push you to look at what you’ve been denying. 

Mercury Rx in your hidden sector says that you’ve already been in the process of re-examining what you haven’t openly discussed. The events of this Moon (from March 31st to April 1st) will help you gain clarity- watch for flashes of intuition, a dream or repeat message from an odd source that helps it all fall into place. 

Venus’ move into your sign (on the same day as this Moon) takes the background issue and makes it public. You’re owning it, and there’s no better way to do this than with Venus at her most powerful (since she rules your sign). This Moon’s prompts to take a practical approach to the immediate realities of your situation will enable you to grow your security and self-esteem. Will those hidden issues come out in glorious burst of success? Maybe, maybe not. But with Venus in your corner, you can attract what you want, if you ground yourself in what never fails – your solid sense of who you are. Sure, that’s about to change, courtesy of Uranus. But there’s still a core sense of where you stand, even if some of the landscape is going to be altered. 

Gemini

Last week’s intense Jupiter/Pluto aspects to Venus in your social sector has led up to the Venus/Uranus conjunction, which can deliver a surprising/disruptive introduction, public result or attraction. You may decide to show your true colours (no matter what others think) or find that your social expectations are abruptly upended. Some people may disapprove. This influence can also clue you into a social opportunity that’s odd/risky but impossible to ignore. 

The Venus-ruled Full Moon in your sector of self-expression will deliver results connected to the above, and the results will be public and frustrating. This could involve a performance, launch or public event. Or, it could be about you agitating to be yourself on the public stage. Consider what you project versus what others see. The Moon’s trine to the Uranus-ruled South Node in your sector of opportunities suggests this also involves the development of travel, education, legal matters or publishing. It could be time to conclude something in these areas, or break it down into plans/ideas that are immediately doable. 

The square to Mars/Saturn will be the frustrating part, as private limits involving intimacy or shared finances remind you that there’s more at stake and work to be done. Blocks or responsibilities involving a partner, debts or psychological issues will ensure that you slow down and reconsider what’s happening on a social level. There are two layers here – what everyone can see and what only you (and possibly another) are privy to. Mercury Rx indicates that you’re already in the process of questioning or analyzing , and March 31st to April 1st can deliver clarity regarding a friendship, group discussion or what you’ve been trying to launch publicly. 

Venus’ move into your hidden sector (on the same day as this Moon) suggests your immediate response to all of the above may be to pull back. What was public will now go private, or will push you to reconsider what you really want (in private). This could also be about a healing retreat that allows you to re-stabilize while taking stock of your secret  resources. 

Cancer

Last week’s intense Jupiter/Pluto aspects to Venus in your career sector deliver results in the form of the Venus/Uranus conjunction. A professional relationship, job opportunity or something involving your professional image can hit you with a surge of inspiration or shock. This could be about you as a trailblazer/rule-breaker in your field, or having your professional expectations rattled. Too, you may suddenly realize that it’s time to update your professional values or approach to others you work with.

The Venus-ruled Full Moon in your domestic sector brings the results home, as your family or private life are impacted. What happened out there will surely resonate inside, and the Moon’s trine to the Uranus-ruled South Node (in your sector of shared resources) says this is also about rebalancing what you share, or how you trust, with your own survival and financial resources. An unexpected change in your professional status, or the status of your partner, could be involved. 

The square to Mars/Saturn indicates that partnership restrictions/goals, or your partner’s insistence on doing things their way, will cause frustration. Challenging actions  could slow you down, as you balance what you want with what your partner is striving for. Mercury Rx indicates  this will be part of an existing process of re-evaluation of your career/future goals/professional image, and March 31st-April 1st could provide the information you need to plan your next step. Too, Mercury Rx suggests that a conversation with management is up for review. This could be about professional conduct, and the results. Another’s challenging rules will cause you to take a second look at what you’re communicating. 

Venus’ move into your social sector indicates that your next step may involve taking stock of your social resources. How does the Venus/Uranus surprise impact your relationship to the group/public? How do your new professional values translate to your social connections? You can attract favourable energy from others, despite whatever restrictions this Moon illuminated, by recognizing who (amongst friends or public connections) adds value to your life, and who is compromising your self-esteem. 

Leo

Last week’s intense Jupiter/Pluto aspects to Venus in your sector of opportunities culminate with the Venus/Uranus conjunction. Long-distance romance, education, travel, legal matters or publishing might be areas where you take a leap into the unknown or are shocked by a development. What’s new can be intriguing and/or unnerving. This could be about you taking that big risk in order to get something you want. Or, something you want can develop in unforeseen ways. 

The Venus-ruled Full Moon in your communication sector will delver results around the above, via an answer, conversation, decision or understanding. The Mars/Saturn square suggests you’ll be struggling with frustrating work or health rules – what you need to deliver, correct or work on can feel like an insurmountable task. Consider how your responses/ideas can be balanced with the actions you have to take (or the actions that are limited). Mercury Rx indicates  this will also involve a closer look at what you believe, learned, are teaching or writing, and there could be an “a ha” moment from March 31st to April 1st. Work and responsibilities in your immediate reality will factor into your review of big-picture goals. 

Fortunately, the Moon’s trine to the South Node (and the Sun’s trine to the North Node in your sign) indicates this is part of a process that should be progressing naturally – a relationship issue can advance to a place where you feel empowered, if you carefully consider certain nonnegotiable duties. A key theme may be unbalanced service. What needs to be corrected? 

Venus’ move into your career sector bodes well for you, as you immediately look at nurturing a strategic partnership, your professional image or a job opportunity. Mercury Rx may have put certain issues on pause, but you’re still working on those future goals. Venus can help you attract lucrative opportunities based on your patience and solid sense of your professional gifts. 

Virgo

Last week’s intense Jupiter/Pluto aspects to Venus in your sector of shared resources leads to the Venus/Uranus conjunction -an abrupt development involving debts, taxes, loans, your partner’s finances or intimacy. What happens will be clarifying, but can also make you feel out of control. There could be a surprising ending, or gift/reveal that opens you up on a deeper level. Too, you may be tempted to make an impulsive investment or large purchase. 

The Venus-ruled Full Moon in your sector of personal resources triggers results involving your earned money, self-esteem and security. You may need to rebalance what you have with what you owe, or what you want with what someone else has. Your resources versus their resources will be key, and the square to Mars/Saturn suggests a crucial area of desire/accomplishment will be the point of frustration – what you want to create, or the appreciation you’d like, will be limited. You may have to put in more effort, or accept that this particular goal may be undermining your security. How much is it worth to you? Mercury Rx suggests a key financial or intimate discussion will be featured, with some hard questions being asked. Too, you may have to take an unblinking look at your own fears, compulsions or addictions. Not getting everything you want will give you time to seriously consider the deeper issues. March 31st to April 1st can deliver an uncomfortable but profoundly honest answer. 

The Moon’s trine to the South Node in your sector of routine indicates that this is also about your daily habits, health or work – you may be confronting some limits about what you can do and what you have to do. Consider your current reality, and if it’s time to liberate yourself from unproductive routines. An ultimate goal and area of pride/power lies ahead, but you have to confront certain facts about your daily habits.

Venus’ move into your sector of opportunities sees you looking towards the future, despite Mercury Rx’s pause. There’s more out there, and with your slow, steady exploration, you can attract something of value. Despite the frustrations, this is part of the process of moving into newer, richer territory. Venus can attract favourable opportunities in travel, education, legal matters, publishing or long-distance romance. 

Libra

Last week’s intense Jupiter/Pluto aspects to Venus in your relationship sector have led you to the abrupt Venus/Uranus conjunction. A relationship can suddenly begin, or turn a sharp corner. A new relationship may have rapidly progressed through all the stages, and the finale hits you when you east expect it. 

The Venus-ruled Full Moon in your sign ensures that emotions will be at a peak as you attempt to process what’s happening. Projection will be a powerful theme – consider if surprising developments with someone else are a symptom of unavoidable change in your life. The square to Mars/Saturn suggests domestic/family responsibilities or arguments will provide pressure, as you attempt to balance those commitments with what’s happening in your love life. This is a time of patience and inner strength, as you struggle to arrive at a compromise, or move forward with your life.

Mercury Rx indicates that a previous relationship issue (or a past relationship) will be part of the equation. Some time apart may be called for, as you and your partner take a breather. If your partner has changed their mind about something, it can be difficult to wait, but know that you can’t force the issue. Even if things come to a standstill, know that Mercury Rx (from March 31st to April 1st) can deliver a clarifying message or decision.   

The Moon’s trine to the Uranus-ruled South Node in your sector of self-expression indicates that this will involve the development or completion of a new attraction, issues with children, or your desire for greater appreciation and recognition. These things can be yours, if you pay attention to the message Mercury Rx is delivering. And, if you use this pressured pause to consider what needs to be rebalanced, regarding relationship expectations. This could be about you speaking up, rather than waiting for the other person to say what you’re feeling. 

Venus’ move into your sector of shared resources gets you looking at deeper issues involving finances or intimacy. Whatever’s happening on the surface of your relationship, know that you can immediately turn your attention to enhancing security and inner resources, regarding what you share or owe. It may be time to turn inwards and consider what really belongs to you. 

Scorpio

Last week’s intense Jupiter/Pluto aspects (including Jupiter in your sign) to Venus in your sector of routine culminates with the Venus/Uranus conjunction. Watch for abrupt developments involving work, daily routines or health, as you experience a breakthrough or shock regarding something you wanted. Assistance can suddenly appear, or be yanked away. Too, your willingness to help someone may do a 180, as you make an impulsive yes or no decision. 

The Venus-ruled Full Moon in your hidden sector ties this in to the reveal of something secret or unacknowledged. What you’ve been ignoring, or what’s been in your blindspot, can now be made clear, and the square to Mars/Saturn indicates that you’ll have to stop and consider the implications. Instructions or discussions involving a diagnosis, work task or obligation can add pressure, as you’re pushed to deliver or correct. Mercury Rx says that this is not the final answer, but this is a point of clarification or reveal of an error – developments can extend to April 1st. Now that you know what you know, you can start planning. 

The Moon’s trine to the Uranus-ruled South Node in your domestic sector indicates that issues with family or your past will be part of this. You’re attempting to grow your career, future goals or status, and this Moon’s developments will help you do just that if you work with what it’s revealed. 

Venus’ move into your partnership sector suggests developments can assist you in nurturing a more balanced, secure partnership, even if things seem edgy at the moment. Consider what values you and your partner share, and where there needs to be adjustments. If you’re single, this can be about making some much-needed improvements in your daily life, and then seeing what this manifests for you. Others can be attracted to your assurance that you know exactly what you want, and what’s best for you. Consider if you’re waiting for someone else to provide abundance and stability, or if these are things you can develop on your own. 

Sagittarius

Last week’s intense Jupiter/Pluto aspects to Venus in your sector of self-expression culminate with the attention- grabbing Venus/Uranus conjunction. You may take a risk regarding love or a creative project – there’s a powerful urge to flaunt your talents or gifts. This energy encourages impulsive flirtations or lightening-bolt attractions. Too, there could be unpredictable events involving children, a new (uncommitted) romance or celebrations. If you’re partying or cutting loose, use caution. 

The Venus-ruled Full Moon in your social sector is about you in the spotlight, and this will be based on events from the Venus/Uranus conjunction. That attention you wanted will be coming at you, as events with friends, groups or the public come to a head. The square to Mars/Saturn will add insecurities or tough consequences, so all the attention may not be welcome. You could be confronted with a financial or emotional shortfall, as you discover there’s not enough. Judgements from others can feel unfair – not everyone may approve of how you express yourself or what you’re creating. 

Mercury Rx is already taking you through a process of revision regarding attraction, creativity or open self-expression. The drive to be you in all your glory will not be a quick journey – you may have to reconsider the public message you’re putting out. Does what’s reflected out there accurately represent who you really are? Too, an initial flirtation/attraction may require more questions or time. March 31st-April 1st can deliver some clarity. 

The Moon’s trine to the South Node in your communication sector can help, because this is a chance to advance an idea or plan- consider how much further you can take what you’re thinking, once you sort out the details and rebalance your personal goals with your public contacts. 

Venus’ move into your sector of routine insists that it’s time to get serious about the above. Even though Mercury is still Rx, you can focus on your immediate health and/or work routines – what do you have going for you in those areas (that can be nurtured) and what do you need to improve? Venus can ground you in solid approaches to self-care, while drawing your attention to any imbalances around what you do for others and what they do for you. 

Capricorn

Last week’s intense Jupiter/Pluto aspects (including Pluto in your sign) to Venus in your domestic sector will result in the disruptive yet liberating Venus/Uranus conjunction. A desired objective regarding family, relocation, a domestic partnership or home renovation can hit you with an unexpected benefit or minus. Either way, this is likely to be quite different from what you’ve been planning, and will signal a break from the past. 

The Venus-ruled Full Moon in your career sector adds results regarding future goals and/or career. The balance between home and professional life may be tricky, and the square from Mars/Saturn in your sign sees you hammering away at events as you attempt to keep everything under control. However, even you can’t make it all fall into place, although your extra effort will be demanded. Rather than trying to control everything, take stock of what’s worked so far, what needs more work, and what needs to be discarded. Take new developments in stride – a Plan B will be helpful. Mercury Rx suggests you’ll be revisiting a family discussion, reconsidering domestic details or digging into family history to get at the truth. March 31st-April 1st can reveal something substantial, which will help you adjust your future path. 

The Moon’s trine to the Uranus-ruled South Node in your sector of personal resources suggests the above events are part of the lessons about learning to trust, share or pool your resources. At the moment, you can gain power by aligning yourself with someone and building trust, or looking beneath the surface of this situation. Rather than undermining your security, this will add to it, even as you confront what you’d rather ignore. You may have discovered (to your shock) that your personal security/happiness is going to unfold very differently than originally planned. Home finances may be an issue.

As Venus moves into your sector of self-expression, you’ll be focusing on you, or something you’re trying to create. Now that Venus/Uranus has opened your eyes to new developments in love, money or personal values, you can concentrate on solidifying what will make you happiest, even as you deal with the frustrations of the Full Moon. You may not have even realized you wanted this, until now. 

Aquarius

Last week’s intense Jupiter/Pluto aspects to Venus in your communication sector have led to the Venus/Uranus conjunction. Watch for an answer, realization or piece of information that shocks you with its burst of clarity/excitement. This could be an unexpected piece of good news, or a flirtatious comment that takes you aback. Too, you may blurt something out because you can’t hold it in any longer. It may be time to rip the bandage off, or declare your true desires. 

The Venus-ruled Full Moon in your opportunities sector takes the above developments and projects them onto a wider screen. Results involving travel, education, legal matters, publishing or beliefs will be involved, and the square to Mars/Saturn suggests hidden or unacknowledged limits/responsibilities will slow you down. What’s revealed on the surface will be impacted by behind-the-scenes frustrations. What you can’t do, or what you have to do, will not be obvious to everyone, but these issues will see you reconsidering what you know, or what you have to deliver. Mercury Rx indicates a repeat conversation, corrections to what was said, or second thoughts about what’s being publicly announced. Use this pause (as frustrating as it is) to reconsider the information in front of you, and look carefully at what you’re communicating to others. You may need to adjust your dialogue to take background restrictions into consideration. March 31st – April 1st can clarify the information that’s been up for review. 

The Moon’s trine to the South Node in your sign says that this pause is actually part of your journey forward – what you’re working through will allow you to leave behind old issues of mistrust/alienation, while developing your one-on-one relationships (or your ability to balance your needs with another) more fully. If you’re in a relationship, this can be an important turning point -keep talking it through. 

As Venus moves into your domestic sector, you’ll also be looking at how the above issues will impact the security of your home or family. Venus can help you bring more beauty, happiness and stability to your immediate surroundings, as you consider where you feel at home, or where you feel uncomfortable/alienated. The key will be grounding yourself in what works right now. If home/family doesn’t feel welcoming, the events of this Moon  can help you figure out what needs to change.  

Pisces

Last week’s intense Jupiter/Pluto aspects to Venus in your sector of personal resources have led to the Venus/Uranus conjunction. A sudden change in finances or personal values might disrupt your security – more or less of what you want can be unnerving. Watch for sudden urges to spend or put yourself in a position that impacts your self-esteem. Is it worth the risk?

The Venus-ruled Full Moon in your sector of shared resources indicates that these results will impact the intimate side of your relationship, or your shared finances (debts, taxes, your partner’s finances). Imbalances between your security versus what you share/owe can be hi-lighted, and the square to Mars/Saturn will trigger reminders of what you don’t have enough of(financially or emotionally). You may be confronted by significant  debts or psychological pressure, as a social prompt or rule delivers consequences. You may need to deal with your social responsibilities in order to rebalance personal financial or emotional issues. Mercury Rx is already taking you through a revision process regarding earned money, personal values and self-esteem- use these developments to look closely at what needs to change in these areas. 

The Moon’s trine to the South Node in your hidden sector indicates that this is all part of going behind the curtain and confronting the shadow stuff. What’s hidden or unacknowledged (or undeveloped) needs a reality check. What do you need to get real about? This Moon will help you do just that. 

Venus’ move into your communication sector helps you put these things into words, as new ideas and conversations grow from your desire to enhance your wellbeing. Give it a name and start thinking about how you can make it real – you attract what you put out.  

March 24th, 2018: First Quarter Square

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By George Grie – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org

A First Quarter Square between the Cancer Moon and Aries Sun (3 deg) suggests an emotional crisis. New needs are emerging, but there is tension between wanting to be safe/mothered versus aggressive challenges that push you outside your comfort zone.

The tension is dialled up by the Moon’s opposition to Mars/Saturn in Capricorn: blocked actions or the demand for more effort can leave you feeling frustrated, unsatisfied and insecure. And yet the Sun squares Mars, which will fire up that pushy Aries energy. So there’s anger, and repression. You could be bruised. Or, if you’re doing the pushing, you may bruise someone else.

The key here is that certain needs will not be met immediately. But don’t ignore those feelings of discomfort – they’re a sign that you’re progressing. It doesn’t feel good right now, so what can you do (Mars)? Forward movement is essential, but Mars/Saturn will ensure that progress is slow. There’s work to be done, but if you’re focused and do what you have to do, you’ll eventually arrive at that place where your needs are honoured.

This is all self-reliant energy (Mars, Aries, Saturn) – you’ll have to look after yourself. We are working up to a Libra Full Moon, and Mars/Saturn will be a crucial part of this. Libra is the sign of relationships, so you’re building towards something that involves “the other.” But for now, your best approach is to be self-sufficient, and figure out what you need to do to meet your own needs.

Be aware that Saturn delivers consequences, and those consequences will be illuminated during the Full Moon. So even while you’re taking care of business, watch your actions. You don’t have to be cruel. Setting boundaries does not mean trampling over someone. 

 

March 22nd, 2018: Waxing Sextile and Mercury Rx

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A Waxing Sextile between the Gemini Moon and Aries Sun (1 deg) suggests ideas are fuelled by initiative. This energy is quick, sparky and impulsive – new choices/information may come and go rapidly, so you’ll have to be on the ball. This energy encourages conscious awareness of your choices, and what you can do with them. It also encourages the awareness that it’s up to you to do something.  

Note that Mercury (ruler of this Moon) is stationing Rx in Aries on this day. So put the Waxing Sextile’s energy in the context of Mercury Rx’s delays. Rather than trying to forge ahead, consider applying the sextile’s potential towards any questions, reviews or contacts from the past. Perhaps a hot new lead requires your intensified focus. Looking more closely, pausing or asking the pointed questions could unlock something special. 

 

Aries Season: A New Type Of Courage

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The Sun enters Aries on March 20th (12:15 PM EDT) and another Spring Equinox begins. The hours of daylight and darkness are equal, and after today the balance tips towards longer days. This is the celebration of light and new life. 

Warrior-sign Aries is impulsive, passionate and raw. What’s expressed is not planned , it just comes out instinctively. Ruled by Mars, this is aggressive energy that increases initiative and impatience. Get moving, and work things out as you go. 

Mercury Rx

The Spring Equinox is usually an ideal time to start something new or do some spring cleaning (on a physical or emotional level). And this year, a few hours before the Sun enters Aries, we have an intriguing Mercury/Venus conjunction in Aries. So this Equinox is marked by beautiful/desirable (Venus) information (Mercury). Could be a flirty intro or a hot business/lifestyle idea. There was a previous Mercury/Venus conjunction (along with Wounded Healer Chiron) in Pisces on March 4th, so there could be a connection – the March 4th conjunction may have featured a mix of pain and loving words, or a beautiful/compassionate picture of what might be. The themes were release and undefined magic.

Now, as Mercury and Venus unite again, the fantasy, release or healing has led to a happy (Venus) new potential that sounds (Mercury) tempting or uplifting. And, it’s powered by this major seasonal shift. 

But. Mercury stations Rx on March 22nd, at the degree of its conjunction to Venus. Seems a bit unfair – you’re just out of the gate and already you have to backtrack, second-guess or deal with someone changing their tune. Well, life is rarely a straight shot. This fresh start is still valid, you’ll just have to slow down and examine the raw potential more closely – instinct tempered with thoughtfulness. 

Chiron

A major part of this Aries season is Chiron’s ingress, on April 17th. In a previous post, I described this transit as:

“...fighting for what’s essential, even if it hurts, and even if it puts you on the outside (you’ll actually be ahead of the curve – Aries is the sign of the pioneer). Chiron in Aries can stick out like the proverbial sore thumb, and you may be confronted with situations where you’re lacking courage and initiative. And that’s exactly what you’ll need to access. Note that Chiron does not deny you courage and initiative, he only urges you to deal with your insecurities about these things. You may have to step forward when you really don’t want to.” 

The Sun will conjoin Uranus (exact on April 18th) suggesting this new approach to wounds and healing (or new type of wound) will involve a shock, or sudden break for freedom. So this equinox’s beginnings may demand that you find a new type of courage to confront your own vulnerabilities. 

Here are the aspects the Aries Sun will make: 

  • Mar 24th: square Mars (3 deg Capricorn)
  • Mar 25th: trine Ceres (4 deg Leo)
  • Mar 29th: square Saturn (8 deg Capricorn)
  • Mar 31st: Full Moon (10 deg Libra)
  • Apr 1st: conjunct Mercury Rx (11 deg)
  • Apr 2nd: trine the North Node (13 deg)
  • Apr 6th: square Black Moon Lilith (16 deg Capricorn)
  • Apr 11th: square Pluto (21 deg Capricorn)
  • Apr 11th: inconjunct Jupiter Rx (21 deg Scorpio)
  • Apr 15th: New Moon (26 deg Aries)
  • Apr 18th: conjunct Uranus (28 deg)
  • Apr 19th: Taurus ingress

Notable aspects:

  • March 29th, square Saturn: limits can make you feel stuck as the impulse is blocked. But Saturn’s enforced focus can also help you channel that energy in a productive direction. Initiative (Aries) plus discipline (Saturn) equals eventual success. 
  • April 1st, conjunct Mercury: an inferior conjunction which is also the midpoint of Mercury’s retrograde. At this point, the delays/reviews should reveal an answer. 
  • April 11th, square Pluto: power and ego are driven by subconscious fears of losing that power. Aries can make everything seem like a fight, and when you add a tense square to Pluto, there’s a crisis between established power/the big guns versus the agitator/upstart. Whether you’re exercising power or being challenged by it, know that attempts to dominate will be about much more than what you see on the surface. Ask yourself what this struggle is really about.