� e Monthly Aspectarian

Appropriately, Mars is the first to enter its own sign, the Hero
heading into the unknown, blazing a trail for a caravan of
planets to follow. Heading into Aries, any planet is soon to
encounter Uranus and its globe-changing square with Pluto.
Mars will activate the square on March 21-27, releasing a
surge of power that can shift the balance and push forward
the revolutionary agenda. Aggression is one option when
frustrations can no longer be repressed. Prepare to step forth
with clarity that is cleanly assertive, not pushy or domineering.
MERCURY TURnS DIRECT at 6 PISCES, March 17
Impressions are the forte and fallback mental mode of Mercury
in Pisces. At this turn-around point, the Messenger of the gods
is close to both neptune and Chiron, altering perceptions either
toward confusion, even paranoia, or in serendipitous ways
that suggest magic. Mercury/neptune can be very distracting
and spacey if you don’t give it enough relaxing, napping or
meditation time. Take a break with nothing on the schedule that
calls for attention, so you can deeply tune in to inner directives.
SUn into ARIES, March 20
Equinox gets the Aries ball rolling in earnest!
Emerging anew from the ocean of universality, every Aries
knows s/he is first a child of the gods, the First (and sometimes
Only) Child, washed in newness, freshly energized to move
forth into undiscovered vistas, “where no one has gone before.”
The quest for the true self is the adventure of a lifetime. Aries
seeks to fully live the wonder of being human, to clarify the
divine impulse. There is an unmistakable flash, a warm glow,
a twinkle in the eyes of even the gentlest of Arians. This light
is a ray from the Cosmic Mind, the logos, shining in a keen,
knowing glance.
Aries is the Original Hero—Jason sailing in search of the
golden Fleece; young Parsifal naively stumbling along the
road to knighthood; Joan of Arc leading the French army to
enthrone the righteous King; Hercules with the strength to meet
the challenge of every task. “Follow me, warriors!” cry these
captains courageous. Even if no one else follows, they will
carry on alone if they identify with the cause. Aries knows it is
essential to face the challenge, and will often enough emerge
victorious through the integrity of his/her convictions and the
necessity to act upon them.
This becomes ever more so as the month ticks on. The Sun
shines its brightest light on the
Uranus-Pluto square from the 28th,
conjuncting Uranus, to April 1,
squaring Pluto.
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VEnUS into ARIES, March 22
now we’ve got a theme going!
Sabian Symbols are images relevant to each degree of the
Zodiac, often experienced in some literal way. The first degree
of Aries shows “A
woman rising from
the sea, embraced
by a seal.” This is
the mythic image of
the seal-woman or
Selkie shapeshifter.
She arises anew after
her sea change, clear
as a crystal or a bell chime. I’ve got two book suggestions along
this line from award-winning fantasy writer Patricia McKillip
(one of my top favorite authors): The Changeling Sea and The
Bell at Sealey Head. And for movies: Ondine and The Secret of
Roan Inish.
Rising from the seas of Pisces, Venus bursts into flame, needing
to match the initiative of Mars without overdoing it. Venus
meets the Uranus-Pluto square on March 28-31, with emotional
fire. What new initiatives are you going for in your life?
FUll MOOn in lIBRA-ARIES, March 27, 3:27am CST
This is an exclamation point Full Moon! one of the most
powerful of the year, right in synch with the Uranus-Pluto
square. Venus and Mars flank Uranus, with Venus exactly
conjunct Sun and Mars exactly square Pluto. This Moon will
move a lot of the energy!! incorporating new dynamics into the
global revolution.
JUPITER in GEMINI amplifies the WOW! NOW! factor of
this Full Moon manyfold in a precise, to the minute, activating
square with Chiron. The crazy wisdom potential is multiplied
exponentially when we bring an open mind to each and every
moment. If your mind seems to sizzle with faulty wiring, and
what appears to be cosmic interference turns out to be a silly
simplistic “mistake,” don’t worry. It may be inconvenient, but
kind of funny, eh what? Just a jump-up in the operating system.
We can’t cling on to any outer thing. new avenues spark and
sparkle in our neural pathways, offering new perceptions while
short-circuiting others. Saturn in Scorpio’s deep circuits keep us
plugged in to the regenerative currents in this process.
The Moon weaves cosmic energy into the mundane. The Full
Moon is like a flower in full blossom, revealing what was
planted at the new Moon. Water your seeds, with the waters
of Pisces. The Sprouts of potential emerge with the fireworks
of Aries. With clarity, integrity and a fresh open-mindedness
without expectation, watch the fireworks shimmer with
inventive possibilities and amazing outcomes.
Kelley Hunter, Ph.D. is an internationally known astrologer
and mythologist, author of living lilith: Four Dimensions
of the Cosmic Feminine and Black Moon lilith. She lives
in the Virgin Islands, where she leads stargazing nights for
star-struck visitors. A Sagittarian, she travels far and wide,
teaching, lecturing and consulting. Astrology parties are one
of her specialties. Watch for her online offerings. Visit her
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