Author: Nadia Gilchrist

Aries Season: Open The Window

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Leon Wyczółkowski

Leon Wyczółkowski

Aries season kicks off on March 20th. The Sun’s ingress into the first sign marks the Vernal Equinox. The hours of daylight and darkness are equal, tipping over into longer days as we move forward. 

Aries already has some significant action happening, with Venus Rx, Mercury, and of course, Uranus. This area of your chart is primed for a reboot, and the first day of spring may trigger it. All the usual symbolism applies: new life, primal impulses and unrefined initiative. This is raw energy, bursting with potential. 

This Aries ingress coincides with the last quarter square of the Moon. A few hours after the Sun enters Aries, the Moon at 0 degrees Capricorn will square it. This part of the lunar cycle was described by Dane Rudhyar as a “crisis in consciousness.” Old beliefs are challenged by newly emerging beliefs. Maybe you don’t fit in where you used to fit in. Maybe you find yourself disagreeing with the prevailing beliefs of your family, friends or industry. The discomfort of the square pushes you to find something new – new rules, new structures, new definitions of status (Capricorn). 

There may not be an obvious crisis. You might just feel a growing sense of restlessness – an urge to let some fresh air in. Do the usual routines, conversations or interests suddenly feel stale? Venus Rx has already been pushing you to reevaluate. Now the Vernal Equinox will up the stakes – something new is emerging. All the aspects the Aries Sun makes, plus the New and Full Moons, will be points of clarity, intensification or tension that are designed to stimulate progress. 

The March 27th New Moon will trigger your emergence from the crisis of the last quarter square. This will be your new idea/direction, and Venus Rx will play an essential role. 

Here are the aspects the Sun in Aries will make: 

  • Mar 23rd: inconjunct the Virgo North Node (3 deg)
  • Mar 24th: trine Black Moon Lilith in Sagittarius (4 deg)
  • Mar 25th: conjunct Venus Rx (4 deg)
  • Mar 27th: New Moon in Aries (7 deg)
  • Apr 4th: square Juno in Capricorn (15 deg)
  • Apr 7th: opposite Jupiter Rx in Libra (18 deg)
  • Apr 8th: square Pluto in Capricorn (19 deg)
  • Apr 11th: Full Moon in Libra (21 deg)
  • Apr 14th: conjunct Uranus (24 deg)
  • Apr 14th: square Vesta in Cancer (25 deg)
  • Apr 17th: trine Saturn Rx in Sagittarius (27 deg)
  • Apr 19th: Taurus ingress

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Horoscopes for March 19th to March 26th, 2017

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Philippe de Champaigne

Philippe de Champaigne

 

Overview

This week is all about fresh starts. 

March 20th brings the Sun’s Aries ingress, and the Spring Equinox. The blood flows a bit faster as fresh possibilities emerge. And the vibe is kicked up a notch due to a last quarter square between the Capricorn Moon and Aries Sun. Tension between old and new adds urgency – the push to move forward will be irresistible. 

On March 23rd, Mercury in Aries squares Pluto, then opposes Jupiter Rx on March 24th. Ideas/communication will be confrontational and enthusiastic. The conjunction between Mercury and Uranus (March 26th) tops it off with a clarifying burst of truth. What must be said or understood will come out, no matter what. Jupiter in the mix can emphasize lucky breaks or words that are out of control (maybe both). 

March 25th is the midpoint of Venus’ Rx transit. The Sun conjoins Venus, spotlighting a key issue of desire or value. What do you truly want? What makes you happy? These are basic questions, but the subject matter is often invalidated. Sun/Venus Rx won’t let you ignore a primal source of joy or self-esteem. And it may have nothing to do with what your heart’s currently set on. 

This will be a new beginning, directly connected to the Aries New Moon on March 27th. 

Aries

This spring is all about you. The Sun into your sign, and Venus Rx, can see you feeling fresh, motivated and ready for something exciting. A new phase for love, money and self-esteem has begun – a relationship or financial issue could reach a turning point, as you decide to invest more heavily in yourself. You have the power, so it’s your call. Also good for a makeover of your public identity/physical appearance. 

Aspects to Mercury in your sign suggest abrupt, verbal confrontations with authority. Or, surprising news that opens your eyes to what others are thinking. Too, you could decide that enough’s enough, and it’s time to declare your intentions with full force. Snap decisions with high impact are a possibility, so make sure you’re prepared for the consequences. 

Taurus

The Sun into your hidden sector, and Venus Rx, lights a new fire that will burn low for a while. This new cycle may not be obvious, but there are significant shifts in your approach to something you want. You may decide that you’re tired of hiding. Or, you may start working on a background, creative project. In some cases, it may be time to let go of a desire that’s just not happening. Kick off some deep spring cleaning and get yourself ready for a more satisfying chapter. 

Aspects to Mercury in your hidden sector suggest disruptive/surprising information that rips back the curtain on what you’ve been avoiding. Watch for a flash of clarity, intuition or truth. A secret could blow up when you least expect it – total honesty is your best response. For some, good news or unexpected opportunities could catch you off guard -it may be time to hit the reset button on certain plans. 

Gemini

The Sun into your social sector, and Venus Rx, hi-light a new social opportunity. Your social image, place in the group, or connection with a friend, are ripe for an overhaul. It may be time to reconsider how you’re presenting yourself, or if others value you. In some cases, this can mark an intensified push for public recognition, or the appearance of a significant relationship (romantic or platonic). 

Aspects to Mercury in your social sector suggest a public discussion or announcement that brings buried issues to light. The response from others could be surprising, or you may be caught off guard by the speed at which things develop. Too, discussions with a friend or colleague could rapidly expand beyond the original topic, as issues of control, resentment, or buried fears are stirred up. If you’re attempting to deliver your message to a wider audience, you’ll definitely be heard. Responses may be a mix of favourable and challenging, as others react strongly to what you say. Therefore, choose your words with care, even if you feel the urge to let loose. 

Cancer

The Sun into your career sector, and Venus Rx, sees a new chapter in your career path, your business, or how you promote yourself. This can be a successful new beginning, if you concentrate on a more courageous direction – move towards what you really want, while applying the intensity to make it happen. If you’ve been coasting or struggling, this influence can help you focus on what matters. If you want success, you’ll have to assert your values. You attract what you want through intensified passion. For some, this can mark a significant work relationship with lucrative potential. 

Aspects to Mercury in your career sector suggest a jolting discussion with management, or an abrupt realization that changes your future goals. There could be a verbal showdown with someone in authority. Or, your ideas/expertise may be publicly challenged. In some cases, an unplanned declaration could work in your favour, as others respond to your passion (maybe you blow the lid of something when you reveal the truth). These energies an unpredictable – be aware that your professional image will be impacted by what you say. 

Leo

The Sun into your sector of opportunities, and Venus Rx, suggests a new realization about how far you want to go. Travel, education, legal matters, publishing or long-distance romance are areas where things may intensify, thanks to your reevaluation of new experiences. Look more closely at what’s happening and consider if you want to keep moving forward. Or, consider if you’re moving in the right direction. A delay could be your chance to make a course correction. 

Aspects to Mercury in your sector of opportunities suggest leap of faith, or surprising announcement, driven by work or health challenges. This could be the result of studies, enquiries, efforts to improve, or a public declaration. Too, you could receive some news that unexpectedly restores your hope and validates a promise. 

Virgo

The Sun into your sector of shared resources, and Venus Rx, shine a light on debts, taxes, loans, your partner’s finances or physical/emotional intimacy. Watch for a new beginning in these areas, consisting of intensified passion/interest. The more you focus on what you really want, the easier it will be attract financial and emotional resources. This influence can help you readjust your approach to earning, sharing or getting close to someone. It’s time to dive into what really gets you excited. 

Aspects to Mercury in your sector of shared resources can trigger a conversation/piece of research that’s a bit jolting, but ultimately good for you. Difficult discussions, or uncomfortable realizations about money/intimacy may be on the menu. Be brave, and embrace this new information. Too, a financial opportunity can suddenly appear, as you dig underneath surface assumptions. You may have to verbally push some limits to see the benefits.

Libra

The Sun into your partnership sector, and Venus Rx, signal a new approach to relationships. Whether someone new and enticing makes an appearance, or you gain clarity on what you would really love to manifest in your relationships, this influence is primarily about attracting what you put out. Meaning, you’ll attract those who resonate with your passion, courage and self-interest. This could also mean fully committing your energy to a new relationship development – this is not the time to waffle.

Aspects to Mercury in your relationship sector (including the opposition to Jupiter Rx in your sign) can trigger a turning-point conversation with someone significant. An abrupt introduction, declaration or goodbye may rattle you, but the information you receive will clear the decks for something better. Now you have the freedom to grow. In some cases, you could receive news that completely changes your mind about someone. 

Scorpio

The Sun into your sector of routine, and Venus Rx, can reinvigorate your health or work routines. The realization that you need to treat yourself better can flip the switch on diet, exercise, medical issues, or your approach to obligations. Are you happy with your work, or have you just been going through the motions? This energy will urge you to inject more life and meaning into your daily routines. In some cases, you may take another crack at a past obligation or work issue – this time, you’ll do it right. Relationships with co-workers can turn an interesting corner.

Aspects to Mercury in your sector of routines clarify a problem, while pushing you to deliver the solution. There can be significant pressure to correct or upgrade, and extra tasks can come out of nowhere. Too, last -minute solutions can be your saving grace. Innovation and quick responses are your keys to making to work. If you’re alerted to a mistake, don’t hesitate to address it. 

Sagittarius

The Sun into your sector of self-expression, and Venus Rx, can increase your confidence and desire to play/celebrate. This is a love-of-life transit, emphasizing joy, indulgence or new romance. And it all goes back to the extra time and consideration you’ve been putting into a special project, creative effort, or your special purpose. Venus Rx has prompted a reevaluation of what makes you feel outstanding (or how you can stand out). Now, Sun/Venus Rx shine a light on your adjusted or intensified approach to success. For some, a previous attraction/flirtation could reemerge. 

Aspects to Mercury in your sector of self-expression suggest an exciting announcement, fresh idea or push to promote what you’ve got. Excellent for grabbing people’s attention with your words, and convincing them that they want what you’re offering. Too, you could be pushed to defend yourself (verbally) if others are jealous. 

Capricorn

The Sun into your domestic sector, and Venus Rx, signal new developments at home, with family, or with a home business. This could be about making more time for you, declaring your must-haves, or launching something that’s aligned with your ideas of beauty and comfort.  A redecorating project could gain momentum. 

Aspects to Mercury in your domestic sector (including the square to Pluto in your sign) suggest a discussion with family, or information about your home/home business, that pushes your buttons. You could lose patience with an ongoing issue and abruptly speak your mind. Discussions with a domestic partners could be volatile, but will also clear the air.  Too, a business or career opportunity could manifest in surprising ways. The key will be your urge to communicate honestly, even if that disrupts the status quo. 

Aquarius

The Sun into your communication sector, and Venus Rx, illuminate a key area of interest. This could be something you hear, read or study. You may have been pondering this for awhile, but now you’ll feel an unmistakable pull that captures your heart and mind. For some, this could signal renewed creative inspiration, or renewed interest in self. You may put yourself back at the top of your priority list. Returning to a conversation/contact from the past can reveal valuable news. 

Aspects to Mercury in your communication sector trigger a mobilizing discussion or realization. An announcement could hit you unexpectedly, or you could make a surprising discovery. While the results may seem abrupt, this has been simmering for some time. Alternatively, someone could push you too far, and your verbal smack down or no-going-back decision will be exhilarating (for you).

Pisces

The Sun into your sector of personal resources, and Venus Rx, hi-light a financial or emotional opportunity. New developments involving what you earn, how you earn it, or your personal value, could usher you into a more lucrative chapter. This is about recognizing what you’re worth, and demanding that others treat you accordingly. 

Aspects to Mercury in your sector of personal resources can bring some unexpected financial news. Information may abruptly realign your priorities/focus, or turn your attention to a new source of income. Financial or relationship discussions will be uncompromising, but you can also uncover some essential intel that puts you in a better place. 

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New Moon in Aries: What Do You Love?

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The March 27th New Moon in Aries (7 degrees) conjoins Venus Rx in Aries (3 degrees). It’s obviously a bold new beginning, but it will have more significance than your average Aries New Moon, courtesy of the Venus cycle. 

Venus has phases, just like the Moon. As I described in this post , her conjunctions with the Sun mark New or Full phases. The last Sun/Venus conjunction took place on June 6th, 2016, at 16 degrees Gemini. This was her Full phase- a culmination. Her next conjunction will take place on March 25th, 2017, and it will be her New phase. – the start of a new cycle, and the end of what culminated around June 6th. It will also mark the halfway point of her current Rx transit. 

So March 25th will be a new beginning involving all the Venus Rx in Aries themes. There should be clarity and fresh passion, based on reviews/intensifications. This will be a turning point, and the New Moon can be seen as an extension of this. Really, March 25th to 27th is the fresh-start zone. Appropriately, Mercury in Aries will conjoin Uranus (23 degrees) on March 26th. This will be the message that slaps you into awareness, or shocks you with inspiration. It won’t be subtle or polite. 

Yes, it’s possible to have new beginnings during an Rx period. The actual issue (love, money, self-esteem, values) will not be brand new, but your approach will be. Or should be. This Moon/Venus Rx may expose new potential in something you’re revisiting. Maybe you give it one more shot, and this time…voilà. Or, you see what you really want in an existing situation. This is where you put yourself first (finally). 

The theme of this New Moon will be renewed passion. Reinvigorated love for life. Sure, it could be about your feelings for someone. But it could just as easily be your passion for your career, your art, your identity, your self-esteem. You’ll be realizing that____ is what really makes you happy. This is what you love. And that’s L-O-V-E. Not like, accept, settle for, tolerate. “It’s ok”is not going to cut it.

 

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March 14th, 2017: Limited Healing And A Venus Rx Crisis

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José Ferraz de Almeida Júnior

José Ferraz de Almeida Júnior

  • Sun conjunct Pallas and Chiron in Pisces: 24 degrees
  • Pallas conjunct Chiron in Pisces: 24 degrees
  • Venus Rx in Aries square Juno in Capricorn: 10 degrees

Pallas and Chiron unite creative wisdom with wounds. Here is a prime opportunity to apply a solution (not just a band aid) to an area of difficulty. This won’t involve pure logic – intuition will be crucial. The Sun will bring this situation to life, and activate the sore spot. Watch for a pattern – how does the wound connect to other areas of your life? 

Having said this, know that the Sun is applying to a square with Saturn in Sagittarius (at 27 degrees) exact on March 17th. There will be restrictions, and the totality of healing may be limited. Meaning, this is not a magic wand – scars and aches will remain. Or, the necessary solution will be painful. But limits will force you to concentrate on what you can heal. What you must heal. Saturn=the work you have to do. Don’t discount the effectiveness of Pallas/Chiron; if you’re backed into a corner, you’ll have wisdom at your disposal.  

Venus Rx/Juno raise questions about freedom and values in committed partnerships. The rules of the contract between you and another will be challenged. One partner may feel repressed. The key issue will be how a newly emerging version of self creates tension within a relationship: change is inevitable. 

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Horoscopes for March 12th to March 19th, 2017

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Elisabeth Jerichau-Baumann

Elisabeth Jerichau-Baumann

 

Overview

Mercury enters Aries on March 13th, increasing the speed of ideas and communication. Words will be driven by impulse and courage, leading to a significant push on March 18th, when Mercury conjoins Venus Rx. The reevaluation or intensification of money, relationships and values will be put into words. If there’s a Venus-themed issue that you’ve been dissatisfied with, Mercury can bring it out into the open. The desire to pull back and put self first will become very clear. Too, intensified value in something from the past can be realized if you speak up at the right time. 

March 14th features an exact conjunction of the Sun, Pallas and Chiron in Pisces. What began on March 10th, with Mercury’s conjunction to Pallas and Chiron, will come to fruition. The March 12th Virgo Full Moon may have already brought things to a head.  

Pallas is about integration – she helps you see patterns. In this case, those patterns will involve what hurts, or where you feel weak. The Sun will shine a light on the situation, making the problem impossible to avoid. The healing strategy will also be clear. You can integrate a weakness into your life, because Chiron’s wounds never disappear. But they do heal. 

Aries

Sun/Pallas/Chiron in your sector of secrets suggests an “aha” moment about a hidden wound or vulnerability. Watch for intuitive understanding of unseen patterns that connect to a weak spot. These patterns may be ways of coping with what you can’t openly acknowledge. 

Mercury into your sign, conjunct Venus Rx, pinpoints an area where you want to pull back or put things on hold. Mercury makes it easy to communicate your changing needs, whether this involves a relationship, work you’re doing on yourself, or a creative/financial prospect. Second thoughts are a possibility –  give yourself time to sort through what you really want. You may have another change of heart when Venus stations direct. Alternatively, there may be a relationship or career issue that you want to concentrate on.  In some cases, Mercury/Venus Rx can attract a significant person who reminds you why you put yourself first. 

Taurus

Sun/Pallas/Chiron in your social sector help you connect the dots regarding a group issue or friendship. Empathy for the vulnerabilities of others can be integrated with ideas about helping them. Too, your moment of public embarrassment or insecurity could illuminate coping strategies for yourself. 

Mercury into your hidden sector, with Venus Rx , suggests that your intuition is bang on. Pay attention to what/who draws your interest – there’s a clue about what you really want (but haven’t fully acknowledged) or what you’re missing. If you feel an inexplicable urge to pull back, that’s another clue- you need time to reevaluate what makes you feel happy, loved and vital. For some, a secret attraction could intensify. 

Gemini

Sun/Pallas/Chiron in your career sector is a subtle but important turning point. Recent difficulties with management, lack of success or your professional image can be confronted and clarified. Watch for understanding about where you’ve been undermined, and how you can address this. Too, these influences could mark the launch of a project/strategy that tackles health issues, or weaknesses in your industry. 

Mercury into your social sector, and Venus Rx, suggest a conversation (with friends or groups) that clarifies why you want to step away. How others perceive you will be an issue. Too, you may realize that certain people aren’t aligned with your values. Networking, a public launch or announcement will have extra impact as you zero in on a key person/issue that can benefit you. In some cases, a relationship could heat up as a discussion flips the switch from platonic to romantic. 

Cancer

Sun/Pallas/Chiron in your sector of opportunities hi-light what you want to move towards, even as you doubt that it can happen. Travel, education, legal matters or publishing may be areas where you’re grappling with a sore spot or weakness. Allow yourself to step back from the worries, and you’ll discover a strategy is already in place. It may not be logical or traditional, but there’s a larger pattern that can help you. Your success will be based on your ability to address a new area where you feel unprepared or ineffective. 

Mercury into your career sector, and Venus Rx, suggest revisiting a past career opportunity, or looking more closely at your current work, attitude towards success or relationships with those in authority. How do you represent yourself in your professional life? Watch for a key conversation/meeting that draws you attention to this question. Lucrative professional opportunities can arise from intensified efforts to put yourself first. 

Leo

Sun/Pallas/Chiron in your sector of shared resources illuminate a sensitive spot involving money or intimacy. What you owe or share can make you feel vulnerable and out of control. Rather than denying this, embrace the feeling and you’ll discover a deeper strategy that can work for you (and your partner). For some, this can mark a therapeutic breakthrough.

Mercury into your sector of opportunities, and Venus Rx, pinpoint an area that’s up for review involving travel, education, legal matters or publishing. If you’ve recently plunged into something new and exciting (including long-distance romance) this aspect can indicate a pause and reevaluation. There may be delays, especially with travel. Use the time to consider if you’re prepared for this new development, and if it’s what you really want. For some, Mercury/Venus Rx suggests contact with a long-distance or foreign romantic prospect. 

Virgo

Sun/Pallas/Chiron in your partnership sector reveal strategic compromises for a relationship wound. An ongoing vulnerability can be approached with detached sensitivity. It’s possible to be empathetic while not being swamped by your own hurt feelings. 

Mercury into your sector of shared resources, and Venus Rx, urge you to revisit a discussion about debts, taxes, loans, your partner’s finances or physical/emotional intimacy. Shared values may need to be clarified. Or, you may have to dig deeper to make sense of what you really want versus what you’re getting, from an intimate connection. 

Libra

Sun/Pallas/Chiron in your sector of routine shows you the diagnosis or pattern in your daily work/health regime. A troublesome weakness or problem with work habits/prioritization can be tackled, as you integrate practical concerns with your intuitive sense of what’s better for you. In some cases, this could trigger an awareness of how your mind and body work together. 

Mercury in your partnership sector, and Venus Rx, suggests a conversation/meeting with a significant person. However, this will not be about them. The intensified feelings are meant to draw your attention to what you want, what you’re attracting, and how courageous/independent you feel. Watch for a message that reflects your values- you attract what you put out. 

Scorpio

Sun/Pallas/Chiron in your sector of self-expression hi-light creative inspiration about a performance, an artistic project or new romance. What you’ve been lacking, or where you’ve felt hesitant to celebrate yourself, can experience an alchemical transformation. Your acceptance of the wound can reveal a beautiful pattern/strategy that boosts your confidence. This could be your moment to turn tears into gold, and transform your sense of self from outsider to icon. 

Mercury into your sector of routine, and Venus Rx, can pinpoint an area where you’ve been ignoring self-care or giving too much. A full workload and various obligations may have pushed you to the point where you need to reconsider what’s left for you. There could be a key conversation with a co-worker or medical professional. 

Sagittarius

Sun/Pallas/Chiron in your domestic sector suggests solutions for childhood wounds, or present-day family difficulties. Watch for patterns (based in the past) that apply to current family issues. Here is your chance to trace or cut a troublesome thread that’s been woven into your life.

Mercury into your sector of self-expression, and Venus Rx, encourage you to speak up about what you want, or what you have to show off. New romance or creative efforts can be sources of intensified attraction. Others will be drawn to what you say, if you concentrate on that special potential – you’ve got more to offer. In some cases, a significant new attraction could make itself known. 

Capricorn

Sun/Pallas/Chiron in your communication sector enhance your ability to deliver strategies that are savvy, yet compassionate. A sore spot may be emphasized, but you’ll be able to look beyond your own, personal insecurities. This also suggests a diagnosis, or healing conversation. 

Mercury into your domestic sector, and Venus Rx, turns your attention to a home or family issue that needs more work. Conversations with a domestic partner or family members may centre on your attempts to beautify, make more money, boost a home business or move your relationship in the right direction. Progress is coming, but some issues need to be sorted through, first.  

Aquarius

Sun/Pallas/Chiron in your sector of personal resources can uncover a solution to financial or emotional insecurities. You may understand how to integrate your desire for creative freedom/happiness with the need to support yourself. There can be self-healing, as you address old fears of not having enough. 

Mercury into your communication sector, with Venus Rx, suggests a key conversation/meeting that hi-lights how you’ve been expressing your wants. If you haven’t been speaking up for yourself, that aspect may push you to do so. Or, you may decide to say “yes” to something you previously passed on. In some cases, there could be contact from a past attraction. How far have you come since the two of you last spoke? Conversations with siblings may focus on money, or your ongoing struggle to break away from old dynamics.

Pisces

Sun/Pallas/Chiron in your sign suggests a breakthrough related to healing (physical or emotional). Watch for sign that you’re on the right track, with solutions or awareness of a creative pattern/idea that integrates your wounds with your strength. You can become stronger by embracing a weakness, and being open about it. 

Mercury into your sector of personal resources, and Venus Rx, focus on a key financial or security issue. A previous financial opportunity may be revisited or questioned. Your comfort and happiness may be up for discussion – don’t hesitate to say what you want, especially if you’re having a change of heart.  Mercury/Venus allows you to identify what holds maximum value for you. 

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