March 2007

A major planetary contact this month occurs on the 16th – Saturn in Leo trine Jupiter in Sagittarius. This will occur again on May 6th. Saturn is the planet of responsibility, structure, management, security, control, career and consolidation. Leo is the sign of leadership, performance, entrepreneurs and creative talents. Jupiter is the planet of opportunity, travel, education, foreign countries and global concerns. Sagittarius is the ruling sign of Jupiter and emphasizes all of these issues. The trine (120 degree relationship) is positive but depends on the choices which are made by leadership and chances which are taken. There are also two eclipses this month: A Lunar Eclipse at 12 Virgo on the 3rd and a Solar Eclipse at 28 Pisces on the 18th. In ancient times eclipses related to the rise and fall of leaders as well as fateful events. The Pisces/Virgo eclipses relate to dedicated service, sensitivity to the needs of others and volunteering vs. properly preparing, doing what is practical and attention to health and well-being. Sending more troops to Iraq would certainly fall under this energy. Eclipses focus attention on issues in the chart. How they will manifest for you depends on the houses of the chart in which they occur. (See Sun Signs for individual indications.) The Sun in Pisces until the 20th supports the Solar (New Moon) eclipse energy of sensitivity, service, art, music, dance, dedicated professions, volunteering, escape, intuition, meditation, illusion, help for those in need, dreams and “going with the flow.” The Sun in Aries after the 20th supports independence, pioneering, action, aggression and selfishness. “Just do it” is an Aries mantra.

Mercury (communication, writing, contracts, commerce, workers) retrogrades in Aquarius until the 18th where it goes direct on the 7th at 25 degrees. Mercury in Aquarius supports communication within groups, communities, governments and among friends. Mercury in Pisces after the 18th communicates with sensitivity, service, caring, need and creativity. It can also relate as “Cinderella” or a victim. Mercury turned retrograde on February 14th, Valentine’s Day. (You might want to wait until Easter to offer an engagement ring.) Between January 30th and February 14th was the “entry shadow” of the retrograde. During that time an issue arose or transitional situation began which relates to group, community or societal concerns as well as sensitivity, service, creativity or those in need. During the retrograde, from February 14th to March 8th, this issue is worked on or transition in process. The completion phase spans from March 8th to the 28th when agreements can be finalized, details confirmed and transition can be completed. During a retrograde it is best not to make major purchases, agree to long-range or expensive plans of action or sign contracts. It is a good time to organize, catch up or review prior contacts.

Venus (values, money, social connections) in Aries until the 17th values taking care of yourself, reviewing your values and doing what you need to acknowledge and affirm a sense of self-esteem. Venus in Taurus after the 17th supports beautification, improvement and working with the land, plants and earth. Venus in Taurus is also a time to review your values in regard to relationships, associations and using your talents in your career.

Mars (initiation, energy, aggression) in Aquarius all month supports humanitarian, community, group and political goals. Since most of March will be under the Mercury retrograde influence and its exit shadow, attempts to move forward and take action could be blocked, frustrated or delayed until late in the month.

Jupiter (expansion, opportunity, optimism, travel, foreign trade, education, religion, legal matters) transits from 17 to 19 degrees Sagittarius where it will repeat in April, May and October. Jupiter will be in Sagittarius from November 2006 thru mid-December 2007. Jupiter in its own sign brings issues of and opportunity thru education, travel, foreign countries, politics, religion, trade, public relations and legal matters. Birthdays most affected by these degrees are December 10th-11th, June 9th-11th, September 10th-12th and March 8th-10th as well as companies or persons whose charts have planets or angles from 17 to 19 degrees Sagittarius, Gemini, Virgo or Pisces.

Saturn (structure, foundation, responsibility) retrogrades from 20 to 18 degrees Leo where it was in September 2006 and will be in May/June 2007. Saturn has passed the middle degrees of Leo and has brought career changes and shifts in responsibility to many Leos in addition to restructuring in the house of the chart it rules or where planets in Leo are found. Leo relates to royalty, leadership, performing, entertainment, children and creative talents. During Saturn in Leo hobbies can be developed and turned into businesses. This month’s transit most directly affects those born August 11th-13th, February 7th-9th, November 11th-13th and May 9th-11th as well as those whose charts have planets or angles from 18 to 20 degrees Leo, Aquarius, Taurus and Scorpio. Saturn’s last transit thru Leo was 1975 to 1978. Review what was happening in your life about 30 years ago, during the half-cycle of 14-15 years (in Aquarius), the quarter cycle of 7 years (in Taurus) and 21 years, the third quarter cycle (in Scorpio) to understand what Saturn in Leo from July 2005 to September 2007 will mean for you.
Uranus (freedom, rebellion, surprise, invention technology) transits 14 to 16 degrees Pisces, repeating where it was from May to July of 2006. Most affected are birthdays of March 5th-7th, June 5th-7th, September 7th-9th and December 6th-8th as well as persons or companies whose charts have planets or angles from 14 to 16 degrees Pisces, Virgo, Gemini or Sagittarius. Between May 2006 and March 2007 they will need freedom, experience chaos or make radical changes. Uranus will be in Pisces until 2011 and supports social revolution. During 1920, the start of the previous Uranus thru Pisces, Congress granted women the right to vote. It was the “roaring 20s.” Uranus in Pisces supports artistic creativity with innovation and intellect with sensitivity, leading to modern ways of helping those in need and suggesting that the only way that humanity will survive is by caring for each other and doing what is best for all, addressing humanitarian and global issues such as disaster relief and political decisions made for the good of the masses, not just special interests and the wealthy.

Neptune (sensitivity, inspiration, escapism, dreams, trust) transits 20 to 21 degrees Aquarius, where it was in July/August 2007 and January 2008. Neptune relates to intangibles such as imagination, inspiration, art, dance and creative writing as well as prayer, healing, dreams and escapism. Birthdays most affected are February 9th-10th, May 11th-12th, August 13th-14th and November 13th-14th as well as charts with planets or angles from 20 to 21 degrees Leo, Taurus, Aquarius or Scorpio. During the retrograde of Neptune (May-October 2007) will be an excellent time to release addictive habits, attitudes or behaviors. Neptune transits bring a lack of focus or direction, a sense of drifting or the inability to see a disappointment, betrayal, error or weakness until it’s too late. It dissolves the past in order to make space for the future. On the positive side this can be a time for healing, faith, psychic insights and artistic creativity. Under Neptune in Aquarius you can develop intuition, musical talents, practice meditation and pay more attention to your own inner guidance. You may also need to watch your back and balance faith with fact to see events clearly, not with wishful thinking or being attached to the dream or vision of what you think might have been.

Pluto (power, control, resources, transformation) transits 28 degrees Sagittarius, where it will repeat in April and December 2007 and in July, August and October 2008. Most affected are birthdays around December 21st, June 20th, March 19th and September 22nd as well as charts with planets or angles around 28 degrees Sagittarius, Gemini, Pisces and Virgo. Between April 2007 and the fall of 2008 they will experience major changes in life such as marriage, divorce, relocation, and career/financial challenges. These are times when counseling or therapy may be required and self-awareness/motivational work necessary. Now that Pluto has completed the 24th degree and is three-quarters of the way thru Sag, it has brought focus, transformation and paradigm shifts in travel, education, travel, religion, politics and global trade. Specific indications for the twelve signs are as follows:

Note: In addition to reading about your sun sign, you can get additional information by reading about your moon sign, rising sign and the sign on the Midheaven of your chart.

Nancy Bahlman is a professional astrologer with special interests in relating persons to locations using Astro*Cartography and Local Space Charts. Classes now forming.
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