1. The Full Moon takes place on the 9th, emphasizing family dynamics in its most patriarchal form. The Capricorn Sun is empowered by a trine to Mars in Virgo, so for those who have work, steady progress and a brighter future seem within grasp. Watch for improving economic indicators, especially in the housing and construction market.
2. Transiting Uranus hits the U.S. Midheaven (trioctile) on the 13th, but is a dynamic influence all month. Expect numerous surprises, reversals and unexpected developments in American politics, especially in the GOP primaries. With Uranus in the U.S. 5th house of the nation’s youth, the various Occupy movements may also become stimulated and agitated by restive students.
3. The U.S. progressed Mercury trines natal Mars on the 12th, a harmonious influence that has been in effect for the past several months. Since progressed Mercury is retrograde, this combination facilitated the withdrawal of troops from Iraq, and is leading to a broad re-thinking of military objectives. This becomes a good window of opportunity to scale back in Europe and other global theaters to reduce military spending.
4. Mars turns retrograde on the 23rd, kicking off an 80-day phase when initiatives seem to go nowhere. In Virgo, Mars here is best at re-working, re-analyzing, and discovering new methods of accomplishing tasks. Watch for short term market reversals sine Mars here octiles the U.S. Scorpio Ascendant. Later in this cycle, favorable aspects from Jupiter and Pluto allow more interesting, fulfilling ways to work.
5. Ceres conjoins Uranus on the 24th but in effect from the 19th through 25th. This combination can indicate the need for sudden first aid or relief projects due to natural disaster, industrial accident, or other calamity. Women become empowered to make changes. Expect leaders of the environmental movement to be in the news, and fascinating celebrity news about mothers, daughters, and pregnancies.
our collective relationship to the divine shifts away from bearded patriarchs toward recognizing our role as co-creators in global events. It means moving toward a global consciousness, a collective
self-awareness.
The Aquarian bumber sticker: one people living on one planet.
The Age of Aquarius is the networking power of decentralization and democracy. Signs of its arrival include the creation of the internet, which is moving us
toward a decentralized,
information-based society.
MAR 1, 2010 - NeptuneCafe is a virtual astrology magazine, one of the best I've seen online. There's something of the feel of coffeehouse conversations, if all the patrons were smart and savvy
astrophiles on espresso - the think drink. Don't miss Michael Wolfstar's weekly NewsScope column. Guest columns by well known astrologers - well, astrologers well known within the astrological community - can be quite an eye opener to people who think astrology begins and ends with Sun Signs. Who knew astrology could be popular without Sun Signs?
Juno, Queen of the Goddesses
If you want to know if you'll have a romantic affair, look to Venus. But, if you're more interested in a serious, committed relationship,
