Spring!
With winter to our backs and a sense of hope in our hearts, we come to the Vernal Equinox this weekend, marking the Sun’s return to the Northern Hemisphere after a six-month absence. Not only is this the end of winter and the beginning of spring, but it’s also the end of the Sun’s yearly journey of the zodiac and the start of a new one. The official time of the Sun’s entrance into Aries and the Spring Equinox on Saturday is 1:32 p.m. (Eastern), marking the first day of spring as well as the Zodiacal New Year. Happy New Year!
Although the entire week appears active under a waxing moon, major developments over the weekend will set into motion prominent themes that will keep on giving until late June. Even as the Sun crosses the most potent degree of the zodiac (Aries Point), it engages both Mars and Saturn at once; like stepping on the gas and slamming the breaks at the same time. Here we have an irresistible force (Sun trine Mars) colliding with an immovable force (Sun oppose Saturn).This combination could indicate the ability to find strength and personal resolve to overcome obstacles or taking the surge of energy and channeling it into something constructive and concrete. Another expression may be found in temper-tantrums and hissy-fits as ego desires (Sun-Mars) are blocked or denied (Sun-Saturn), suggesting contents under pressure. Proceed with caution.
[As March 20 also marks International Astrology Day, I’m in the process of adding and changing content and perhaps another piece to this week’s Astroblogick, but have run out of time right now to do much more than post this brief introduction and the daily forecasts. Check back this weekend.]
Lunar Gardening Report
The Vernal Equinox arrives on Saturday, marking the start of another growing season in the Northern Hemisphere while the waxing Moon in Taurus primes the soil. Friday and Saturday show ideal conditions for planting, transplanting, bed-building, soil cultivation and enrichment; trees, shrubs, bulbs and plants requiring strong root development. Sunday and Monday host the Gemini Moon, better for planning, mapping, selecting and ordering garden stuff than for handling plants. Tuesday and Wednesday are by far the best days for germinating, planting, transplanting, cutting, fertilizing and watering we’ve had in weeks, thanks to the Moon waxing in ultra-fertile Cancer. The Moon’s journey through Leo on Thursday and Friday is best for weed/pest control, turning compost and cutting back anything you don’t want growing back right away
Daily Forecast (For all signs)
(Times are Eastern Daylight/-0500 UTC)
Friday, March 19: A stable, practical and somewhat optimistic tone sounds throughout this final day of winter, watched-over by the earth-bound Taurus Moon. A small financial boon is possible mid-afternoon while a more penetrating mindset asserts itself as the night progresses. Obsessing over words or details, cutting-edge insights and/or the manipulative use of words to influence opinion are possible (Mercury square Pluto).
Saturday, March 20: Vernal Equinox/Int’l Astrology Day. Today marks a major milestone on the seasonal calendar as the Sun crosses the celestial equator into the Northern Hemisphere and the (first) tropical zodiac sign of Aries at 1:32 p.m. With the Taurus Moon presiding over this event, an expedition into the natural world is an appropriate way to ring-in the Zodiacal New Year. Avoid forming new agreements, commitments or decisions between 3:40 and 8:30 p.m. Parties and other social gatherings are lively, witty and conversational with the Gemini Moon making the rounds later tonight. With a clear view of the skies, look to see the Moon joined with the Pleiades star cluster.
Sunday, March 21: Hurry up and wait! There are two spins on activity today: a positive energy surge marks the first half of the day, lending itself to physical activity and assertion; goosing desires and greasing the ego (Sun trine Mars). Creative expression and a willingness to exert yourself are positive qualities as long as you acknowledge boundaries and limitations. If you don’t, or won’t, the second half of the day could present consequences and the need to deal with harsh realities (Sun opposed Saturn). Balance, patience and acceptance will go a long way in dealing with discomfitting contradictions.
Monday, March 22: Information torrents, multiple errands and incessant chatter are a likely backdrop today under the Gemini Moon. Unexpected developments in the early evening hours could test your flexibility while there may be opportunities for applying your creative skills to pragmatic needs (Mars sextile Saturn). Avoid making promises you intend to keep after 9:50 p.m.
Tuesday, March 23: A more emotional tone may be in evidence with the Cancer Moon entering its First Quarter Phase first thing today. Avoid pushing on projects that refuse to move this morning – instead, look to see if the original plan needs tweaking or modification before proceeding this afternoon. Family, parents, home, real estate and security needs take precedence.
Wednesday, March 24: Moody, emotional states are possible under the Cancer Moon while women could figure predominantly throughout the day. A clash of tastes or values might be a source of discombobulation for those who fail to recognize the relativity of choice and desire.
Thursday, March 25: Fresh from its recent tour of whine country, the Moon enters self-expressive, fun-loving Leo first thing this morning, immediately encountering Mars as it does. Bang! This can manifest any number of ways, but for you, it should be heard as the sound of a starting gun for a highly creative and productive day. Work alone to maximize elbow-room and minimize dramatic digressions – work with others if you get bored easily. The use (or abuse) of authority plays an important role later tonight with extremes illuminating the shadow found in the roots of taboo, terror, greed, scandal and ruin (Sun square Pluto). Properly channeled, this same alignment can help you work tirelessly toward an immediate goal.
Copyright 2010 Gary Paul Glynn