Astrology for March 2006 by Susan Heinz, Astrologer
March begins with the Sun joining Uranus, the planet of revolution and crisis, bringing up unexpected situations and events around water, sea, deception, and strong feelings. (seaport management). Translated into personal levels, deep feelings surface.
Not only is Jupiter in watery intense Scorpio, but Mercury also is in watery Pisces, retrograding on the 2nd. Investigations of what has been hidden now come to our attention. People, situations, memories, reemerge from the past. Move into the inner realms. This is a strong time for art, music and poetry.
Intense debate takes place to uncover what is really going on. This truth seeking intensifies as Jupiter retrogrades in the 2nd week of March. Especially water signs, Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, experience strong feelings, be it love, fear, anger, sadness, compassion. Release allows for healing and/or action which prompt you to transform.
The Sun joins Mercury retrograde on the 11th. Take time to receive the message of this conjunction. A new perspective with clarity and direction is being pronounced.
On March 14th there is a lunar eclipse in Virgo with the Sun in Pisces, squaring Pluto, marking it with a transformative or destructive element. This may intensify the blame, victim game with the power to blast this old level of consciousness to a higher awareness of humanity’s and the earth’s needs. It certainly has the energy to blast open distortions and illusions that USA spins as it takes place on USA Neptune.
The thrust toward a massive shift in value and perspective bears down upon us. Can we break through to the other side, like chicks breaking down the enfolding shell of their egg to experience a new reality? Can we embrace our collective humanity and heal the wounds of violence and anger so anchored in the bones of humanity, polarized power struggles of winning and losing? As the light and consciousness of the emerging Aquarius Age moves within us and it’s light pours down upon us, in our whirling solar system, the vision of knowledge and truth of who we really are, fuels movements toward the paradigm shift. It is a time of birth and death. The water signs now work their deep clearing of the soul of humanity, with potential to release the powerful toxins that have clogged our perceptions.
Spring Equinox takes place on March 20 as the Sun moves into fiery, courageous and impulsive Aries, moving us into a three month period of tremendous energy. In Washington, the Equinox calls for accountability. Mercury retrograde conjuncts rebellious Uranus, with its energy to cut through the status quo, until the 25th.
A Solar Eclipse takes place Mar 29th in Aries, intensifying the reactive, initiating and aggressive energy of Aries, exposing how and where this energy is out of alignment and misused. It can also align us with truth and courageous action.
Twelve Opportunities:
Aries: (Mar 20-Apr 19): March opens with doors to celebration, love and relationship, enjoyment with friends. Be thoughtful of communication with siblings. March ends with strong energy stimulating your actions. You are making yourself more available to celebrate your life. Clear out negativity.
Taurus: (Apr 20-May 20): You are given the opportunity to move into receiving. The healing has begun. You experience a field of love existing around you. The opportunity now is to take up the courage to act from the deepest places of truth.
Gemini: (May 21-Jun 20): This is a time of movement and activity for you. The sign of the twins speaks of the inner and outer life, the challenge to harmonize the two. Don’t get too caught up with the flurry of activity. Take time to align with your inner life. Unexpected communication with friends may challenge your poise.
Cancer: (Jun 21–Jul 21): Time for you to take a break, surrender your agenda. You’ve been working so hard. Let go and rest deeply. You may want to take a stand for yourself, as deep feelings are surfacing, but first understand what your need is.
Leo: (Jul 22- Aug 22): As you have faced the difficult challenges before you, confronting each one as they present themselves, you are now moving into a period of inspiration, energy and new focus.
Virgo: (Aug 23-Sep 22): This month you experience much emotion. You feel into issues where you polarize into self versus or compared with other. You receive a clear message for life direction. Watch areas of compromise, so that you aren’t in a position to deny your own truth.
Libra: (Sep 23-Oct 22): The key word for this month is to let go. You have been looking at and carrying something from your past. It is coloring your present. But how does one truly let go? You leap to the other side and let your connection to spirit be your support. A specific communication with your partner marks a turning point.
Scorpio: (Oct 23-Nov 21): You have an opportunity to share your love, joy and laughter. Things seem to be coming together. People experience you as a person who has many talents and gifts. This month enjoy sharing the love you feel.
Sagittarius: (Nov 22-Dec 20): Tune into your feelings and the people around you. Situations are changing, with the potential of growth. As this incubates, pause and reflect. At the time of the solar eclipse you feel fueled to take action.
Capricorn: (Dec 21- Jan 19): This month you experience a holding pattern in relationship. There is a choice you must make and you are waiting. Take the chance and go for it. Let yourself be moved by your intuition.
Aquarius: (Jan 20-Feb 17): Love and affection are around you at this time. Open yourself to receive. It can be a rewarding and creative time for you. Don’t be afraid of change. There are opportunities present.
Pisces: (Feb 18-Mar 19): Emotions overflow. Perhaps fears and sadness are surfacing. Let yourself be cleansed by the waters. Listen for your spiritual connection. New beginnings are before you. A clear direction will present itself.
