Episode 226 | Aries Equinox: Irrational Exuberance!

This week, the Aries equinox initiates the astrological new yr, and the Solar’s facet to Pluto brings a trial by fireplace. Venus makes a conjunction with Saturn – are you able to get severe? What will we make of Warrior Mars coming into loving Pisces? And April solutions a listener query about beginning a brand new job when Mercury is retrograde. Plus, rising sap, defensive fish, and good boundaries make good relationships.

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[1:16] On March 19 (8:06 pm PDT), the Solar enters Aries (Mar. 19, 8:06 pm PDT), marking the vernal equinox within the Northern Hemisphere and the autumnal equinox within the Southern Hemisphere.

[4:06] The Solar sextiles Pluto (Mar. 21, 1:03 pm PDT) at 01°41’ Aries-Aquarius. Pluto is on the Sabian image 2 Aquarius, An sudden thunderstorm. A robust facet for initiating new initiatives and entrepreneurship; what we embark upon on the equinox has the potential to deliver us energy and affect over the following few months.

[5:10] Venus conjoins Saturn (Mar. 21, 4:09 pm PDT), at 12º26’ Pisces. How can we present kindness with out being taken benefit of? Relationships might be taken to the following stage of dedication.

[9:06] Mars enters Pisces (Mar. 22, 4:47 pm PDT) by April 30, 2024. Safety by way of escape. Get enthusiastic and centered about artwork, music, movie and musicals.

[11:52] Venus sextiles Jupiter (March 24, 9:37 am PDT), 15º48’ Pisces-Taurus. Jupiter is on the image, Previous man trying vainly to disclose the mysteries. Taking a little bit of a threat in relationships and/or monetary endeavors might show rewarding. Purchase a lotto ticket!

[13:58] Moon Report! No main lunations this week, however there’s a Lunar Eclipse on March 25 at 05°07’ Libra. April will cowl the eclipse in additional element subsequent week. Think about becoming a member of her upcoming on-line class, Lunar Phases and Eclipses, on March 23, 2024, at midday Pacific Time.

[15:37] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon Durations. On March 29 (11:52 am PDT), the Moon in Most cancers trines the Solar. It’s VOC for about 41 minutes, then enters Leo (12:33 pm PDT). A superb time to seize a espresso and pastry with a liked one.

[16:29] On March 21 (11:34 pm PDT), the Moon in Leo opposes Mars. It’s VOC for about one hour, then enters Virgo on March 22 (12:42 am PDT). Give attention to balancing your individual pursuits with the pursuits of the collective.

[17:20] On March 24 (8:49 am PDT), the Moon in Virgo opposes Neptune in Pisces. It’s VOC for about 4 ¾ hours and enters Libra at 1:37 pm PDT. Domesticate new habits that assist a greater steadiness of the sensible and the intuitive.

[18:17] Listener Elizabeth asks about beginning issues when Mercury is retrograde. Do you have to be terrifiiiiied?™

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