March 2014 Astrocast

Key Events:  

New Moon (10:39 Pisces):  1 March 2014

Mars Retrograde Station (27:32 Libra): 1 March 2014

Saturn Retrograde Station (23:19 Scorpio): 2 March 2014

Jupiter Direct Station (10:27 Cancer): 6 March 2014

Full Moon (26:02 Virgo): 16 March 2014

Aries Ingress: 20 March 2014

New Moon (09:59 Aries): 30 March 2014

Retrograde Planets: 

Mars (27:32 Libra - 09:02 Libra) 1 March - 20 May 2014

(Shadow until 22 July 2014)

Saturn (23:19 - 16:38 Scorpio) 2 March - 21 July 2014

(Shadow until 27 October 2014)

Mercury (03:20 Pisces - 18:18 Aquarius) - 6 February - 28 February 2014

(Shadow until 21 March 2014)

Venus (28:58 Capricorn - 13:37 Capricorn): 21 December 2013 - 30 January 2014

(Shadow until 5 March 2014)

Uranus (12:31 - 8:35 Aries): 17 July - 17 December 2013

(Shadow until 3 April 2014)

Jupiter (20:30 - 10:26 Cancer): 7 November 2013 - 6 March 2014

(Shadow until 2 June 2014)

Neptune (05:22 - 02:34 Pisces): 7 June - 13 November 2013

(Shadow until 5 March 2014)

Easy Reference

Sun   Moon  Mercury   Venus   Mars   Jupiter   Saturn   Uranus   Neptune   Pluto  

1st House   2nd House   3rd House   4th House   5th House   6th House   7th House   8th House   9th House  

10th House   11th House   12th House

Aspects     Sign Rulers     Fire-Earth-Air-Water     Cardinal-Fixed-Mutable

Eclipses  Solar Returns  Retrograde Planets

Lunations and Long-term Aspects

This month there is so much cosmic activity out there that it makes my head spin.  There are two New Moons, a Full Moon, two planets stationing retrograde, another stationing direct and the Aries ingress, marking the equinox and a new season, which many are definitely waiting for given the nasty winter many have suffered through.  Since the Mars and Saturn retrograde stations occur within days of the New Moon they all reinforce each other in what is likely to be a very interesting way.

The New Moon on March 1 is in fellow Mutable Sign, Pisces, your 10th house of career, public image, reputation and status.  This lunation squares your natal Sun if your birthday is right around June 1 which means it will have a stronger effect.  The conjunction between the New Moon and Neptune, ruler of Pisces, provides even more dreamy, other-worldly energy to it which, depending on your career field, may not be a good thing.  However, it also brings inspiration which can always be used.  Jupiter is trining the Sun, Moon and Neptune from Cancer, your 2nd house of income, finances, possessions, needs, comforts and pleasures, which has positive implications but it's going to take some effort on your part to make it so. 

Rumbling in the background as it has for quite a while is that T-square between Jupiter, Pluto and Uranus.  Jupiter has been retrograde for a while and stations direct this month but more on that later.  Meanwhile it might be useful to determine how this aspect pattern is operating.  As noted earlier, Jupiter is in your 2nd house of money which is usually a very nice placement which this lunation could assist.  However, when RX Jupiter tends toward ethics and philosophical issues more than his usual expansion.  If you've been pondering why you're in the line of work you are lately this could be the impetus. 

Jupiter is opposing Pluto in Capricorn, your 8th house of transformations, death and rebirth, sex, debt, things you suppress and shared resources.  The god of the Underworld is accidentally dignified in this house where he will have a lasting effect during his long sojourn.  The 8th is also a "money house" that includes such things as taxes and the opposition to Jupiter may indicate a Catch-22 where any extra coming in goes out just as quickly.  Pluto is also about power, control, eliminating things you no longer need and exposing corruption so it can heal.  If you find yourself struggling financially this could be related to something in your past that needs to be resolved, such as being raised with the adage that rich people are evil or something along those lines.  Venus, ruler of your 12th house which includes your subconscious mind is also in your 8th house which makes this a favorable time to take a look at that possibility. 

Uranus, at the apex of the T-square, is in Aries, your 11th house of friends, groups, organizations, networking, goals, hopes and wishes.  Uranus is innovative, original and unique but can also be disruptive and full of upsets, disturbances and surprises.  This implies that your money goals may be continually disrupted by unexpected events.  So bear in mind that this T-square is there as new ones develop which may or may not relate to it directly.

Mars stations retrograde about 8 hours after the New Moon so has virtually the same chart other than the Sun and Moon moving a few degrees.  In order to fully understand a Mars retrograde cycle, which only occurs about every 26 months, please go here.  Then mark the dates mentioned in the table at the bottom of that page on your calendar for future reference.  If you don't use astrological energy then it will use you so it's good to recognize what's going on and act in a proactive manner.  Mars stations RX in fellow Air Sign, Libra, your 5th house of creativity, ego definition, children, romance, entertainment and speculation.  The page I directed you to mentioned the pre-station trine between the Sun and Mars but I did not provide a date for that which is February 14 or Valentine's Day.  This may help job your memory for whatever may have occurred at that time that has a bearing on Mars' mission, especially if your birthday is right around June 18 since this trine created a Grand Trine with your natal Sun.  Think about anything you got really enthusiastic about at that time then brace yourself because it just may be about to fall flat.  I hate to be the bearer of bad tidings but if you felt as if you found the Mother Lode or solved the Grand Unified Theory you need to know that reversals are extremely likely.  Aspects in the station chart may provide a few clues.

Venus is squaring Mars from Capricorn, your 8th house as defined above.  There are some implications in this aspect for clashes between the sexes which of course is probably yesterday's news but worth noting with Mars in the 5th which includes romance and Venus in the 8th which includes sex.  Of course there are numerous other possibilities that you can figure out by doing the mix and match routine with the matters related to the 5th and 8th houses as defined earlier.  It could just as easily be related to going into debt for your child's orthodontic work.  Saturn in your 6th house of work, health and pets may bring some assistance such as through some extra hours but don't hold your breath because Saturn goes RX the day after Mars.

Saturn's chart is mostly the same as well except for the Moon moving into Aries, which may provide some emotional support from friends or the emotional energy you need to keep pursuing your goals even if there's a hiatus during this retrograde relay.  Taking a moment to recap the last few months, Venus was retrograde from late December through January, Mercury RX honked up February and now Mars and Saturn are jumping in.  Venus reminded you what you value and are willing to fight for and Mercury may have brought some of your beliefs into question.  Now Mars may be messing with a creative project or even your ego to say nothing of kids and lovers.  Saturn is typically about restructuring something which is likely to relate to your work or health in some way.  This may be the result of news or information that comes along and causes a few challenges.  The possibilities here are endless as well so jumble up work, health and pets, matters of the 6th house, with your beliefs, expectations, legal matters, other cultures, long-distance travel, religion and politics and see what you come up with that relates to your circumstances.  Then expect delays and obstacles in those areas coupled with everything else.  Nonetheless remember that the Universe isn't hostile and really has your best interests at heart.  Retrograde periods remind you that sometimes you have to stop, look back and assess where you are before going any further.

Jupiter stations direct on March 6 which in your money house sounds like a good thing when his expansive nature returns.  However, while Jupiter is usually looked upon as a benefic planet since he expands what he touches, this is not always a good thing if what he touches is not friendly.  This is the case with the T-square he's in, i.e. Uranus and Pluto as described above.  So this could set something off that's been cooking in the background for a while and demand attention.  On the positive side, Jupiter is trining the midpoint of Neptune and the Sun in your house of career and status which could bring something good your way financially.  Another T-square in this chart involves Saturn and Mercury, key players in the Saturn RX chart, with the Moon in your 12th.  This suggests some emotional involvement at the subconscious level that relates to that restructuring.

The Full Moon on March 16 is in fellow Mutable Sign, Virgo, your 4th house of home environment, cultural roots, memories, endings and new beginnings.  A Full Moon typically brings an ending, culmination or shift to a new phase.  There are three quincunxes in this chart, an aspect that demands an adjustment, defending your position or sometimes a Catch-22.  Something needs to change and it's often hard to predict how but your expectations or beliefs particularly as they relate to your career or status are likely to be involved. 

The Sun enters Aries on March 20.  An unexpected opportunity may arise but it is going to require some financial tweaks to achieve.  Inspiration is available to figure it out so give your logical mind a rest and go with intuition.  The New Moon on March 30 is in Aries and conjunct Uranus which will give it some extra sparks and probably bring a few surprises.  Remember that Aries is your 11th house of networking, friends, goals and such.  There is some potential conflict, however, since the lunation squares Jupiter, thus giving it some extra punch, especially with Pluto in the game as well.  If up until now you didn't know what that T-square was up to you probably will now.  Career news and opportunities that may require a significant change are possible while your belief in a creative endeavor or a special person in your life is likely to be validated with a few tweaks.

As you can see if you've made it this far, it's a very busy month with a lot going on that is going to continue for a while.  The most important thing is to recognize what themes are playing out for you at this time and go with the flow.  With Saturn and Mars retrograde forward progress may be minimal so keep your expectations reasonable and use the time to rearrange a few things that will help you be more efficient when things take off again a few months hence.

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