Astrological Winds for Week of 3-11-13

Remarkable how many people are commenting on how this Mercury retrograde (even naysayers!) is a real strong one the likes of which they have not experienced before. This is a good lesson, because not only is it retrograde, but it’s also in it’s weakest sign traditionally, Pisces, where the rational mind/intellect (ruled by Mercury) do not work very well. In Pisces, Mercury is both in detriment and fall – a double whammy! Here our normal ways of communicating and thinking do not work in a linear fashion. We must seek alternative means to get the best results, which will still remain somewhat murky/mysterious even under the best of circumstances. Besides these misunderstandings, all projects seemed to be delayed right now and issues with water causing breakdowns seem to be prevalent. Also, religious movements seem to be lost in their normal focus (witness the cardinals being unable to choose a new pope quickly). There are so many stories in the news fitting this Mercury retro it’s incredible, and I know it’s totally messing with my normal day reality interactions big time. What about you?

This week starts off with our indoctrination into Piscean energy at its peak with a New Moon in Pisces at 21*. Over the past few weeks, new dreams and visions have been downloaded into your consciousness, now is a time to launch some plan of action to bring them down to earth’s current reality. Even the smallest of steps in that direction would be symbolic enough with intention today to get you moving in positive directions on your path/journey. This should be a journey centered on non-duality/oneness/merging/spirituality based on compassion/empathy for others and their pain. It is one of service to all/to life itself/to creation. This is a day when you want to reflect deeply within what you want to do to contribute to healing the world and thus yourself too. Pay attention to your dreams, daydreams, fantasies, ideals, psychic messages, intuition, subtle energies, synchronicities, coincidences today, as they will help show you the way. We have the capacity to understand/feel the pain of others and the earth itself and turn that into inspiration/creative energy/healing power. We can merge much easier with our version of the godhead now also. Look to the house 21* Pisces falls in your chart for the area of life that will be affected the most for you personally. Any tight aspects (0-2*) the New Moon makes to any planets/points in your chart will also color the energy for you personally.

And then a shift takes place heralding the beginning of the shift from Pisces right after this peak moment, as Mars leaves the sign of the Fishes for its fiery home in Aries, one of the signs the Warrior rules, and is thus quite strong in. Here Mars takes on the role of the Warrior, roguish hero, determined and willful actor, whose actions benefit both self and others. Here Mars protects life, as a higher manifestation, or can devolve into an egotistical efficient war machine, as a negative one. People will become more active, especially physically – it’s a good time to get involved in sports/athletics/adventures/physical projects, but they can also be more aggressive, angry, selfish, and temperamental. We use this energy well by taking initiative on the ideas brought to us by Pisces – to give spark to our lives and guarantee our survival/existence. It may be difficult to be patient with others now and the best recommendation is to do it yourself then, seriously! Also, be aware of moving too fast and getting involved in accidents during this period. This can get wars/military actions around the world fired up even more.

Tuesday’s Moon in Aries conjunct Mars and Uranus will make this a very energetic/exciting/stimulating day in some subjective/individualistic way for each of us.

Wednesday’s biggest event is the asteroid goddess Juno ingressing into Aquarius. Under this energy partnerships can form based on intellectual ideas, especially those surrounding justice and equality. Yet at the same time it has the need for each individual within partnerships to be able to shine/be recognized in their own unique way/for their own unique input.

Thursday’s biggest event is Sun square Ceres, which can bring up challenges/crisis over having to care for others in some way, to the point of an inability to meet all your own needs. Issues involving nurturing or resources may come up too. We could also be “over-mothered” by someone (or vice versa), or feel rejected by another or experience some forced separation.

Friday is pretty quiet, although a Moon/Saturn opposition in morning shows it may be a day surrounded by duties to others – fortunately, a Moon/Pluto trine helps us handle it well for the most part.

Saturday has a frustrating Sun/Saturn sesiquadrate. You may feel stymied by some authority or restriction placed upon you or by all that’s required for you to do today for others. This can get you feeling ornery, pessimistic, depressed Physical energy can be difficult to get fully going too.

Sunday is the second biggest astrological day of the week as Mercury goes direct! (yay!) However, remember at its station, each planet is strongest in effect, so expect one more big dose of Mercury retro in Pisces before that energy begins to tail off through the shadow period (to April 5^th) and finally out of Pisces on April 15^th (lots of mistakes on tax returns this year no doubt – or lying?).

Next week, the Sun and Venus join Mars in Aries as the Pisces energy continues to break up, while Mars conjuncts Uranus, which can bring some explosive/shocking events.