by Nina Bouska
Nina Bouska and Maya del Mar became dedicated astrology students together about 40 years ago, and have met regularly with others from their first class ever since. While Maya went on to pursue astrology as a career, Nina still calls herself "an avid student" who does readings only for friends and family. We think she is far too modest. We are delighted to welcome Nina Bouska to the Daykeeper family.
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A long-lived Jupiter trine Saturn joins the prevailing aspects this month, an indication of a willingness to work diligently, long and hard, toward achieving goals. The Jupiter square to Uranus continues, clearly prescribing change as the only antidote to what ails us, but reminding us too of the good ol baby and the bathwater adage. Again, the Saturn-Neptune opposition usually dominates the days chartits interesting to note that during the last Saturn-Neptune opposition in 1971-72, Nixon started withdrawing troops from Vietnam after a massive anti-war march, and the new Disneyland extension opened in Orlando, Florida.
(Except as otherwise noted, all interpretations here are based on a natural chart, using the beginning of Aries as the ascendant, and times listed are Pacific Standard Time. A Void of Course Moon makes no significant aspects until it enters the next sign. Its void period is thought to be a poor time for starting new projects or making concerted effort toward existing plans.)
THURSDAY MARCH 1. A grand trine slides the generous influence of Jupiter down the slopes of this obvious triangle to fun-loving Venus and somber Saturn and, today only, the all-embracing Moon. Its okay to let your hair down a bit this evening and do something just for fun. Without Moon, the grand trine will persist until Venus moves into Taurus March 17. This evening, Moon, more than normally pleased to be out there in the spotlight in Leo, will completely occlude the always conservative rays of Saturn at 6:12 p.m. Pacific time. Moons habit of eclipsing Saturn every month through October this year is a hopeful omen in political interpretations, giving the public a possibility of overriding the entrenched policies of the establishment. In your own chart, today looks pretty enjoyableso long as you dont let the good times overcome your good judgment.
FRIDAY MARCH 2. Moon is Void of Course from 11:02 am to 1:32. The pleasant trine is still active and soon Moon moves forward far enough to pull Pluto into the grouping, mimicking Saturns longstanding trine to that power planet which promotes a sincere effort to get to the bottom of things. Emotions may get pretty intense today, verging on compulsive. But theres a developing willingness to embrace fundamental changes in our lifestyles and commit the considerable time and slow-but-steady effort to achieve our goals.
SATURDAY MARCH 3. Todays Total Eclipse of the (Full) Moon (13° Virgo at 3:17 p.m.) is unique because it is at least part of it is visible from every continent in the world. Observers on the eastern seaboard of the U.S. will see the moon partially eclipsed as it rises, on the west coast only the final shadow will be visible; the eclipse is centered over Nigeria and Cameroon, where unrest has been escalating for months, and will be full visible throughout Africa and Europe.
Eclipses always come in pairs, one Lunar, one Solar. The first sets the stage for the long-term changes that will start taking hold when the second arrives about two weeks later.
Timing this Lunar Eclipse for Washington DC makes the continuing triangular pattern dominant. This collaboration of Venus and Saturn, both linked to Jupiter, will continue as an underlying force through the coming week. There appears to be a relatively easy interchange between the established power of a sedate Saturn (perhaps the Senate), even when coming from the obscure twelfth house, to peace-loving Venus on the cusp of the eighth, the house of changes. The dialogue is anchored by Jupiter, who always wants to make everything better.
But that friendly formation is challenged by a newly formed t-square, with Jupiter, which is almost exactly at the bottom of the chart, as the focal point of an opposition from Moon to rebellious Uranus, conjunct the karmic North Node. With Jupitera referent to the nations wealthserving doubly as a fulcrum, Its the economy, stupid may resurge as a battle cry. We may even hear reverberations from the old movie "Network"We're mad as hell and we aint gonna take it any more.
Jupiter also represents the judiciary and the religious community, so the trine may indicate that they show kindly intentions toward traditional conservative views while placating womens groups and more-restrained efforts toward peace and harmony. The square, however, brings tension between public opinion and the noisiest, most zealous, most Uranian advocates on both sides of an issue.
Moon sits 3° above the horizon, so the eclipse can be read as occurring in the twelfth house, suggesting a need to join an organizationor for organizations to join together! It is also customary to read positions so close to a cusp as occurring in the following house, in this case the first. This would suggest that everybodys emotions and temperament will be very obvious.
Moon sits in a much more powerful position in the chart than Jupiter, a square away at the nadir. So theres the nut, thats the real conflict. Moon (a symbol for the people) is actually in a strong place for challenging Jupiters self-assured self-righteousness and condescension. Her opposition to Uranus and the Node becomes exact ahead of both squares to Jupiter. Perhaps there will be surprising support from labor or the services (probably the military).
To use the power of the eclipse in your personal life, call on the support of Saturns discipline and the sensory understanding of Venus to smooth the challenges youll need to meet when Moons sensitivity (perhaps newly discovered) has to counter a Uranian need for independenceboth egged on by Jupiters gregarious and sometimes overblown optimism.
The essence of any square is the need to make the necessary effort to reach the desired objective. I like to use the analogy of seating at a table. In an opposition, the two players are face to face across the table, so its easy for each to assess body language and subtle clues that will help them reach a compromise. When two in disagreement are seated at adjoining sides of a table, at 90° angles to each other, each has to shift his viewpoint a little to get full benefit from the information being conveyed. Whoever does the better job of adjusting to an appropriate position has the advantage.
The Sabian symbols offer provocative clues. For the Moon at 13 Virgo:
A powerful statesman overcomes a state of political hysteria; the focusing of the collective need for order and structural interdependence into a personage who incarnates the answer to this need.
For the Sun at 13 Pisces:
An ancient sword, used in many battles, is displayed in a museum; through the effectual use of his will a consecrated man can become a symbol of courage for all those who follow in his footsteps.
Who will rise to prominence on the waves of this set of eclipses?
It is interesting to note that the previous eclipse at 13° Virgo, in 1988, saw the first multiracial council elections in South Africa, as well as peaceful agreements between Ethiopia and Somalia, Chad and Libya, Egypt and Algeria, Iraq and Iran and the nuclear treaty signed by Reagan and Gorbachev.
SUNDAY MARCH 4. The concurrent trine and t-square described yesterday continue. At 10:56 p.m., Moon goes Void of Course following a square also to Pluto, which is still nagging Mercury a bit, trying to hurry along some direct communication.
MONDAY MARCH 5. Moon enters Libra at 1.25 a.m. Sun conjuncts Uranus at 7:35 a.m., setting the tone for the day. Its wise to be sure you have Plan B at the ready, and maybe Plan C too. You may find yourself doing or saying things that surprise even yourself. Embracing the long view and go-with-the-flow flexibility are key now.
TUESDAY MARCH 6. Now this is an interesting pattern! The Venus-Jupiter-Saturn trine remains in effect, boxed in by a strong rectangle topped by a gable, making it look almost like a childs drawing of a house. Moon is trine Chiron, Neptune and Pallasgathering healing powers, visionary inspiration and intuitive strategic positioning from them. She is also in an easy-going sextile to Jupiter who is linked by the same aspect to Chiron, Neptune, Pallas and Mercury. It appears to be a pretty stable and productive time. The most discordant note in the day is a square between Sun and Jupiterthe not-quite-contained demands of Ego and the powers of law and/or expectations have a lot to come to terms about.
Moon opposes Venus at 10:46 a.m., probably bringing a brief flurry of overindulgence and extravagance. The Saturn-Neptune opposition continues as understructure, an ongoing battle between the tried-and-true and utopian ideals. Just remember the age-old caution that nothing worthwhile is ever easy. Keep on keepin on.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 7. Moon briefly trines our denizen of communication and transportation at 5:00 a.m., cheering Mercury on to his change of direction at 8:45 this evening. As Mercury retrograde periods go, this hasnt been among the worst, but the world certainly could have used more productive input from the lord of communication these past few weeks. Then Moon goes Void of Course at 11:51, taking time for picking up the pieces and organizing the files before her dive into Scorpio at 2:17 this afternoon begins to bring newly impassioned involvement.
THURSDAY MARCH 8. A kite formation focuses the trines of Venus and Saturn to Pluto, and their sextiles to Neptune, on Saturn. This makes that familiar need for compromise between Neptunes idealism and Saturns realism a prime aspect today. Venus reaches her exact trine to Jupiter early this morning, which should augur well for International Womens Day. About the same time, Moon squares Mars, adding a bit of militancy to womens arguments for continued strides toward equality and more child-friendly values in the world. By nightfall, Moon is trine Uranus, envisioning wondrous plans for future accomplishments.
FRIDAY MARCH 9. New dynamics are added to yesterdays tensions. Sun is exactly squared to Jupiterbeware of overreaching. Moon becomes a focal point, exactly squared both Saturn and Neptune while trine Sun. Both Pluto and Jupiter are now tied into the grand trine with Venus and Saturn. Things are popping. Rational proposals and heartfelt desires seem to show chances of coming together; intuitive wisdom serves as intermediary for realism and idealism. Late in the day Moon squares newly invigorated Mercury and goes void at 5:51 p.m. We need the respite.
SATURDAY MARCH 10. Whew! A welcome day off. We get to enjoy a relatively quiet day, even though Moon moves into Sagittarius at 2:37 am. Your only critical chore today may be to remember to set your clocks ahead one hour. Daylight Savings Time begins early this year, at 2 am tomorrow morning.
SUNDAY MARCH 11. Last Quarter Moon at 21 Sag becomes exact at 8:54 p.m. As we work up to it, Moon and Vesta (all of our vested interests) join Jupiter and Pluto to quadruple the grand trine, suggesting a consolidating of efforts toward creating peace, stability and justice by making judicious efforts to advance mutual interests. This is an admonishment to truly listen to the arguments of those who differ with you, not merely hear their voices.
The kite persists, now bisected by quadrupled squares to Sun; the best-laid plans could be undermined by the intrusion of self-interest. Its critical now to concentrate on the long-range goal rather than immediate gains. Chiron has joined the opposition to Saturn, brightening the potential for resolution. The inquisitive minds represented by Mercury have been probing for effective strategies by picking the shrewd brain of Pallas, whos collecting transmissions from Juno, a trine away and an expert on the uses of anger in its many forms of manifestation.
MONDAY MARCH 12. Yesterdays pattern remains the stage for todays activities, and continues as the structure for most of the coming week. Moon goes Void of Course at 11:27 a.m. with her conjunction to Pluto, leaving a couple of hours open for productive self-analysis. Can you be sure that your point of view is objectively based on achieving a succinctly defined goal? Suns quincunx to Saturn could indicate that adjustment, or redefining, is needed. At 1:35 p.m., Moon moves into Capricorn where logic and common sense take precedence over emotionality.
TUESDAY
MARCH 13. Little
has changed to distinguish todays
celestial vibes. Its a
day for thinking through and
analyzing whats been happening
and working on where to go from
here.
WEDNESDAY
MARCH 14. Mars,
who has been sitting out all
the hullabaloo of recent weeks, has
moved in to join Chiron and is now
also clearly in opposition to Saturn.
Has there been more talk than action?
And is that about to change? At 1:21
p.m. Moon glides into a square with
Venus, adding a softening note
of sentimentality to the foray before
going Void of Course. She becomes an
Aquarian Moon at 7:52 p.m.
THURSDAY
MARCH 15. Its
a quiet day as Moon muses in the manner
of an airhead Aquarian, with an always
idiosyncratic approach, on the influence
and potential of various groups and
how those might best be used to further
her cause. Some goodand decidedly differentideas
for making progress can be gleaned
through mindless meditation.
Late tonight, Moon comes up on
Mars and Chiron to goad them
into putting their muscles where their mouths are. Remember
what worked in resolving with prior issues and calculate where
resolute assertion can be way more effective than outright
aggressiveness.
FRIDAY
MARCH 16. Ruckus
time! There are ten classical exact
aspects today, starting with Moon sextile
Jupiter at 4:31 amindicating
that friends understand and can be
helpful to each other. The first of
five exact contacts for a Jupiter to
Saturn trine occurs at 3:44 this afternoon.
The set will last through November
2008, and are interpreted as showing
an ability to work patiently and perseveringly
on practical solutions. At 8:56 p.m.,
Moon occults Mercury and moodiness
or triviality can overwhelm sound judgment.
The other aspects are culminations
of the long-lived kite and grand trine patterns, both of which
disappear overnight. Moon goes Void of Course with a sextile
to Venus at 9:01 p.m. and sails into Pisces at 10:30.
SATURDAY
MARCH 17. With all
the planets positioned in the latter half of the signs, Moon is
uninvolved all day. Venus goes
into Taurus at 3:01 p.m. No doubt weve felt that influence throughout
the day and have been inclined to pamper ourselves.
SUNDAY
MARCH 18. A
signal day that begins with Moon conjunct
Uranus, almost always a promise of
surprises. Then Mercury slides into
Pisces, on a forward path now but still
a bit fuzzy-headed in the ultimate
signs
unbounded vision. Moon is square
Jupiter virtually all day, leaving
us feeling self-confident and hopeful,
perhaps even overreaching, believing
in magic.
And then theres the Solar
Eclipse, at 7:43 p.m. Pacific
time, accentuating the very end
of Pisces 28°10. A
Solar Eclipse is a very powerful New Moon, a good time
for beginnings, not only those that will flower with the coming
Full Moon, but long-range projects that can change the course
of a life.
The eclipse falls minutes away
from the point of security, home and family in the most commonly
used chart for the U.S.A.
Moon soon goes void, with a square
to Pluto at 8:59 p.m.
The eclipse chart set in Washington
DC (10:43 p.m. EDT) has Scorpio
rising. Theres nothing
wishy-washy about a Scorpio-rising
chart, although much of the action
in this one happens at the bottom
of the wheel. Chiron, Mars, Neptune,
Pallas and Mercury are in a huddle
in the third house of all the things
we take for granted, hatching dreams,
schemes and healing measures, concocting
plans for action. Uranus and the
Node, separated by less than one
degree, join Sun/Moon conjunct
Ceres in the fourth of roots and
foundations.
Moon has drawn the shades on Suns brilliance long enough
for him to hear the nurturing advice of Ceres, typically focused
on the needs of young people and the preservation of their futures.
The North Nodes nuzzling up to Uranus suggests that offbeat,
futuristic, technological approaches
to any problem should be considered
as destined.
Overall, the chart pattern looks
like a sailboat. Saturn at the
top of the wheel casts the plumb
lines of a mast across the chart
to Mars and Neptune at the bottom.
A trine between Pluto and Venus
brackets the low-lying congregation
of planets, and each of them is
sextile Mars/Neptune. Trines from
Jupiter and Pluto, nine degrees
apart in late Sagittarius, form
the sail. Lets hope it means
clear sailing.
The Mars/Saturn opposition can
mean frustration. Richard Idemon
described it as trying to drive
while pressing equally on the accelerator
and the brakes. Venus/Pluto combinations
can indicate relationship problems
or a tendency to deny problem areas.
It can also show a need to allow
opponents some spacetoo much
crowding, or trying to manipulate
with charm, can make matters worse.
The trine from Jupiter to Saturn
forms a leading edge, a philosophical determination
to do things the right way, the best and most beneficial way even
if it takes a long, long time.
The Sabian symbol for 29 Pisces:
Light
breaking into many colors as
it passes through a prism. The
analytical power of the mind
necessary for the formulation
of life processes in their
many aspects.
Here we see the
importance of noticing details, of valuing the input of each
individual, of recognizing that any whole is made up of a multitude
of parts. This is quite a challenge in a chart signified by
Scorpios typical either/or this-or-that approach
to thingsperhaps even more difficult in an atmosphere
charged with youre either with us or against us. Careful
analysis would show that even wars are ended by compromise
(a surrender generally amounts to compromise), no matter how
loudly the flag-wavers proclaim it an accomplishment of might.
MONDAY
MARCH 19. A
quiet day for regrouping and starting
to lay out plans. Sun squares Pluto
at 3:13 this afternoon, so focus
on which old patterns of set behavior
need to be addressed first.
TUESDAY
MARCH 20. Spring
is here. The
Vernal Equinox, marked by the
Suns entrance into Aries
at 5:08 p.m., initiates a new
season of growth and light. Much
of the analysis of the Solar Eclipse chart remains
valid in this chart, although
the Moon has moved on to generate new aspects. Venus is now
comfortably settled in Taurus, urging us to enjoy the sights
and sounds, and find an agreeable partner for sharing a special
meal.
The kite pattern reappears,
linking a fiery grand trine
involving Jupiter, Moon and
Saturn with Mercury. Again,
its focused on Saturn,
and it looks like the power
of communication has finally joined
the fray, aiming its arrows
of information at the firmly seated
obstinance of convention and
old habits.
At home, with Sun on the ascendant
and Moon in the first house, pride in oneself is a useful stance.
The information that can be a valuable tool comes from the unconscious
through self-analysis, dredging up material long forgotten. Or
perhaps from helpful support from behind the scenes.
In an equinox chart set for Washington
DC, Sun has little power, carrying
only a waning square from Pluto,
a demanding insistence on deep-seated
change. Saturn is in the power
position, but now marked as the
bulls-eye
on a not-too-distant target. Libra
rises, the sign of justice, equality
and fairness. But Libra has also
been called the most devious of
the signs, all too willing to parade
the appearance of a clean house
when in truth the dirt has merely
been swept under the rug. Moon
and Pluto still trining Pluto warn
us to take nothing for granted.
WEDNESDAY
MARCH 21. Moon and
Venus get together, both tightly linked to Mercury while maintaining
their hold on Pluto. There is
still much to be gained by reassessing the past and recognizing that any problems
youve had
with self-esteem dont have a leg to stand on, and probably
never did. If self-image doubts
have been getting in your way,
this is a good time to start
dumping them.
THURSDAY
MARCH 22. Ooh,
ooh! Somethings
come up that doesnt feel too good. First it makes you
mad, then depressed, then just
ready to run away and ignore the whole trip. Fortunately, Moon
goes void just in time, 8:12 am Pacific, and youve got til
11:06 when she goes into Gemini
to sooth yourself and your ruffled
feelings. It looks like worthwhile information,
and as the Saturn/Mars opposition
becomes exact as 12:33 p.m., you can start gathering clues
about what you can do to make it useful. Just remember: accelerator
when needed; brakes when appropriate.
FRIDAY MARCH
23. All
things considered, a relatively laid-back
day. With Moon in Gemini, it may be
hard to stick to what youve started when other things
of interest come up. Try to stay
focused. Theres backup
available over the weekend.
SATURDAY
MARCH 24. I
dont
think Ive mention that the Saturn/Neptune opposition
thats been a standout in charts for months has a heavy
role in responsibility for the
bizarre weather weve been
having all over the world, especially
all the water or lack thereof. Its top of the chart again
today, supported by Moon and
Jupiter, and Mars within one
degree of its conjunction to
Neptune. Rain, at least, seems
a safe prediction. Probably major storms somewhere.
On a personal level, you may
feel boxed-in by all the things
youre trying to handle. Dont
let some breakaway impulse carry
you farther than you intend.
Sun/Pluto is still calling you
to look at changes you need
to wreak in yourself before
you concentrate on changing
your world or someone in it.
Moon opposing Jupiter says
a helping hand is offered,
or at least a well-considered
and carefully phrased request
willingly met.
SUNDAY
MARCH 25. A Void
of Course Moon starts the day (12:57 to 2:29 a.m.), set off by its opposition
to Pluto, and then The Mars conjunction
to Neptune mid-day. Sun makes a t-square with Moon/Pluto and restlessness sets
in.
Your efforts to get something
done seem to meet all sorts
of resistance, especially if
you havent
been out-front with others about what youre trying to do,
or perhaps even feeding a line to yourself. Clear-cut goals are
critical now, and well need to resolve the disparity between
what our striving, eager, external personality wants to achieve
and pleadings of our inner selves for some comfortable peace
and quiet. There appears to be a power struggle between the two
today. Maybe we should let ourselves admit that its okay
to do things just for fun as opposed to accomplishment.
MONDAY
MARCH 26. An irritable
day, with Moon void from 7:36
a.m. until tomorrow morning. While Moon may make no further classic aspects,
it carries its exact square to Uranus through the void period, which could
make a desert island look pretty
appealing.
Meanwhile, its picking
up the vibes of a Saturn-Uranus
quincunx, hinting that you may
drive yourself too ceaselessly
and then make sudden exasperated
moves that do not serve your
purpose well.
Finding a willing ear and sharing
your concerns, or really listening
with empathy to anothers,
offers productive breathing space.
TUESDAY MARCH 27. Its a rerun of yesterday. Moon sulks into Leo at 10:04 a.m. but refuses to have anything to do with anybody else in the Zodiac until she finally trines Sun at 11:52.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 28. Another relatively quiet day, as Moon saunters through a conjunction with Venus, which at least lifts the mood. At the same time, she quincunxes Mercury, bringing a modest change in attitude. Mars is still hanging around with Neptune, stirring up fanciful notions but dissipating energy.
By 9:55, Moon has joined Saturn, once again eclipsing his stern demeanor but renewing resolved to move ahead.
THURSDAY MARCH 29. A cohesive pattern involving all the planets except Sun (using 10° orbs) has developed. As an unaspected planet, in headstrong Aries, Sun may cause us to be preoccupied by ego needs todayor, conversely, more than usually willing to forego personal considerations in the interest of achieving a desired end.
You can feel unappreciated, thanks to an approaching square of Venus to Saturn and Moon still conjunct Saturn, but Venus square Chiron makes that easy to fix or overlook. We may be energetic, excitable or quick-tempered as Moons opposition to Mars sets the stage for the whole day. Moon goes Void of Course at 6:23 p.m., until she enters Virgo at 8:27, with her trine Pluto. Pluto is nearly stationary now, making the aspect unusually powerful and probably bringing the emotional intensity to a head and/or an end. Its influence will last through at least tomorrow.
FRIDAY MARCH 30. Again today, there are no exact aspects, because all the planets except Moon are in late degrees. Sun has moved into a wide trine with Saturn, and is gearing up for getting down to business again, fortified by a continuing sextile between Mars and Jupiter. Its still more talk than action, but unique ideas are a-borning.
SATURDAY MARCH 31. Things are starting to shape up. Sun introduces a grand trine with Jupiter and Saturn, putting some conviction into long-standing efforts once again. Moon creates a t-square as it opposes Mercury and the conjunction of Uranus and the North Node, all squared to Jupiter, heightening a spirit of innovation and service-oriented pursuits. A good day for reviewing and renewing your New Years resolution and making it to the gym or at least the exercycle. Venus moves into a t-square as its focal point, collecting the energies of Mars and Neptune opposing Saturn, modeling energy and enthusiasm with inspiration into a workable reality
Most significant of all, Pluto turns retrograde at 3:44 p.m. and remain so until September 7. (See Mayas March 2003 analysis of Pluto retrograde.) Once again we have opportunity to reevaluate our power and the powers that control our lives. It becomes increasingly important that each of us recognize both our individual power and our collective power when we pool our energies toward a common cause. While I laud the efforts of the multitude of bloggers, groups, and organizations dedicated to opposing the militant behavior of our current administration, think of what they could do if they worked together instead of competing with each other.
Numerologically, this is a 9 year, a year when each of us is called to appreciate that in our own life we are the only honest man and, rather than follow the dictates of a party line or social convention, must make decisions based on the sum total of our own experience and education. Therefore, we must constantly strive to increase that educationwhich is blessedly available and inexpensive through the marvels of the Internet, even if we must travel to the library to access it. But even when we havent time for pursuing further education, we can at least focus on exercising our own good common sense to assess all the information that is thrown at us every day. Pluto retrograde gives us this opportunity to realign priorities and strengthen the fabrics of our lives.
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