In
March, the transiting aspects, also known as cosmic events include
five squares, three conjunctions, two retrograde stations, two
ingresses, and a New and a Full Moon. Six of these events involve
Mercury. So, expect March to be filled with interactive communication
processes. Mercury's mental dynamic primarily forms a moving base
to a dancing T-square, beginning with strong edicts of unusual
intensity, shifting at mid-month to the master negotiator, and
challenging everyone involved in appropriate measure. "Facts"
continue to be in the eye of the beholder, with variable dynamics
governing all negotiations. Continuing as the focus of all energies,
Uranus brings out the unusual and the disruptive in all ventures.
Unexpected changes abound. Five Plutonian events manifest as an
undercurrent of the extreme and the radical.
3/5 Sun
squares Pluto: 15:14 Pisces/Sagittarius, 10:11 AM. Expect
many power struggles in the pursuit of accomplishment, some will
find value in the dramatic, or opportunities through creative
writing or poetry. Take care not to over-extend your energies.
3/8 Venus
turns stationary retrograde: 17:44 Aries, 5:05 PM. There is
a need to be loved for one's perception of who (s)he is. There
might be a chance encounter with an important person from your
past. It may take on the feeling a fated interaction, but may
not last beyond the end of May. Even so, a lot can be learned
from such a temporary relationship.
3/9
Full Moon: 19:12 Virgo/Pisces, 9:23 AM west coast; 12:23 PM
east coast. That which had its beginning two weeks ago at
the new Moon may, through previous hard work and many sudden shifts
and revisions may now come to fruition. However, there may still
be a bumpy ride ahead, with expansion and contraction involving
conditions beyond the control of individuals. West coast conditions
most likely depend on the supportive energy of like-minded groups
or investors; east coast conditions involve travel connections
or communications based on insight and foreknowledge. Do your
homework.
3/10 Mercury
conjuncts Uranus: 22:27 Aquarius, 1:51 AM. The two tricksters
are together in the same degree. Be ready for anything! Expect
unusual incidents. Order and tradition will be challenged, and
limits will be pushed. Karmic debts will fall due. Unreasonable
and irresponsible acts will not go unexcused.
3/13 Mercury
squares Saturn: 26:07 Aquarius/Taurus, 2:30 PM. The Moon's
Scorpio position creates a T-square. Revisiting last month's dynamic
balancing act, feelings of caution and concern for loyalty may
keep hopes under wraps. Uncovering secrets and previously unavailable
information can contribute to attitudes of growing confidence.
3/16 Mercury
enters Pisces: 10:05 PM. Moving out of shadow and into the
light of reason, mental and communication processes may feel free
from past patterns, but they need to be tempered with practicality
and compassion. Some may feel inundated with new ideas. Growth
can begin through the application of excellence and elegance.
3/1/7 Pluto
turns stationary retrograde: 15:17 Sagittarius, 6:36 PM. Demonstrations
of force may occur. Concealed power plays may be accidentally
revealed. Inner transformations are likely to occur, and are supported
by the universe for those who search for truth.
3/18 Mars
conjuncts Pluto retrograde: 15:17 Sagittarius, 3:45 AM. High
energy contributes to accomplishing difficult tasks. Feelings
of indestructibility can be deceptive, and overconfidence may
bring unforeseen difficulties and may destroy previous plans.
3/20 Sun
enters Aries: west coast 5:31 AM; east coast 8:31 AM. Spring
equinox is a time of renewal. This year the Sun is in a special
mode that supports the growth of personal consciousness. This
can prompt the experience of isolation, or of inner joy. West
coast processes deal with personal contemplation and awakenings;
east coast conditions are associated with groups of like minded
people, or with personal perspectives of spiritual teachings.
3/21 Mercury
squares Jupiter: 5:55 Pisces/Gemini, 11:41 AM. Psychic ability
is sometimes comparable to common sense and experience. Whatever
term suits you, this facility is sharpened now. This can be seen
as a gift of recognizing truth, or a fearful curse. Solid grounding
can be beneficial - a respected confidant or unswerving foundational
beliefs are invaluable.
3/24 New
Moon: 4:28 Aries, 5:21 PM west coast; 8:21 PM east coast.
This is truly a time for new beginnings. Different life directions
can converge into a great adventure. Sharing of sorrows and joys
can bring strength to relationships. West coast processes deal
with peer relationships; east coast situations involve speculation
or renewal.
3/27 Mercury
squares Pluto retrograde: 15:15 Pisces/Sagittarius, 10:28 PM.
The art of persuasion can be honed to a fine edge. Criticism can
be used as a tool or a weapon. Take care to be conscious of how
you use your influence. Without ethical consideration, serious
backlashes can occur.
3/21 Sun
conjuncts Venus retrograde: 9:32 Aries, 8:16 PM. Now there
is an opportunity to share your inner joy, or to find someone
to dispel the feelings of isolation. Active imagination and an
ability to contact higher realms of spiritual consciousness can
bring about great awarenesses. Awarenesses happen in least expected
ways.
3/31 Mercury
squares Mars: 20:33 Pisces/Sagittarius, 7:36 AM. The final
link of the dancing T-square manifests as crisis in action. Impulsiveness
in actions or in speaking can undermine previous thoughtful plans.
Quickness, dexterity and the ability to perceive true meanings
can bring success, if ethical behavior is observed. Careful choices
made now will determine future success.
MARCH
SYMBOLISM
March
was named for Mars, the great Roman warrior god, son of
Juno and Jupiter. This was an appropriate association, for in
the ancient world of the Mediterranean, the third month was known
for its violent weather. The inner theme of March deals with developing
wisdom and compassion, and finding one’s life path. The search
for self is associated with Mars, as it is a process that precludes
association with others. This process is a lonely path, and requires
great stamina and the development of inner strength.
March’s
gemstone is the bloodstone, also known as the heliotrope,
which means the "turning of the Sun." This refers to
the equinoctial passage of the Sun to the Northern Hemisphere.
In the Christian tradition, the bloodstone, deep green jasper
with crimson spots, is symbolic of the blood of the Christ spilled
at Golgotha by a Roman soldier’s spear. The stone is said to hold
a divine power to stop hemorrhaging, and was widely used in folk
medicine to stop nosebleeds and cure wasting diseases. The bloodstone
was employed in rituals at the time of eclipses to invoke invisibility,
and was used by Pliny, the Elder as a mirror with which to safely
view Solar eclipses. The stone was used as an amulet by the Gnostics
to prolong life, and in thumb rings (the Mars digit) by the Egyptians,
to sustain courage.
The
Spring Equinox is also known as Iduna, or Idunn (A Scandinavian
goddess), the equivalent of the Greek Hebe. This goddess is the
spring symbol of the triple goddess, and was charged with supplying
youth and strength to the rest of the gods and goddesses, by providing
them with the ambrosia and nectar of immortality. She is the maiden
form of Hera, whose name means "Our Lady", who was the primary
goddess before the advent of patriarchal gods. In the Christian
religion, Our Lady, the Blessed Virgin Mary is venerated on the
March 25th. In the British Church, Lady Day commemorates
the philanthropic works of twelfth century Lady Mabella Tichborne,
who overcame great physical odds just before her death, to make
sure that the poor were annually provided for. Known as the "Tichborne
Dole," her wishes are carried out to this day. In some of
the nature religions, Invocations are made on March 25th to many
of the major goddesses: e.g., Isis, Venus, Tara, and Persephone,
to bring enlightenment to women regarding their missions in life.
Equinox means "equal night", and is the moment when the Sun crosses
the equator in the juncture between the dark and light halves
of the year, when the days and nights are equal at the equator.
It is the midpoint between the Solstices (the turning points of
the Sun’s yearly motion).
Jewish
festival of Purim begins on the eve of the 14th day of
Adar in their Lunar calendar (March 7, 2001 in the Solar calendar).
It is a joyous time, celebrating Queen Esther’s victorious intercession
in an ancient plot to kill Persian Jews. The theme of Purim is
adherence to the law in a timely manner to enable the conquest
of good over evil.
Christian
symbolism celebrates the number three during the 3rd
month of the year. The Lenten cycle has constant reminders
of the Holy Trinity, such as cloverleaf rolls, and the lowly pretzel
(German for "little arms"), a tiny three lobed loaf
of bread, representing crossed arms. In the 4th century, one was
eaten each day of Lent, as a symbol of prayer, fasting, and pious
works. Salt was added for grounding and penance.
St
Patrick, a Celt with Roman citizenship, who converted
to Christianity in fifth century Ireland, used the abundant shamrocks
to teach the lessons of the Trinity. St Patrick, whose death is
commemorated on March 17, utilized an ancient Gaelic invocation
called the Lorica, or The Breastplate. He used it to shape-shift
himself and his monks into deer when they were pursued and persecuted
by King Loegaire’s troops. The Lorica has been used by many over
the centuries as a magical invocation of Divine energy, and reflects
the presumption of astrology throughout early centuries:
St.
Patrick’s Lorica
"I
arise to-day
Through
the strength of heaven;
Light
of Sun,
Radiance
of Moon,
Splendour
of fire,
Speed
of Lightning,
Swiftness
of wind,
Depth
of sea,
Stability
of earth,
Firmness
of rock.
I
arise today
In
acceptance of the Three,
Supported
by the One.
The
Sacred Fire Breath
This is the
third sacred elemental breath of the new millenium, and is a Solar
cleansing initiation that activates all levels of experience.
On March 20th at 5:31 AM PST, the Sun changes signs
from water to fire (Pisces to Aries); we can release the last
outbreath of Solar water and take in the first breath of Solar
fire of the millenium. Facing east, light a white candle and face
the flame. Take a long slow breath in through the mouth, visualizing
such a flame passing into the solar plexus where it is transformed
and flows into the Heart Center. See it blossom and radiate throughout
the body, turning your aura into a body of pure Light. Next exhale
through the nose, projecting the Light from your Heart Center.
The Light can then be directed to those who need cleansing. Continue
inhaling sacred fire, and exhaling Light for two more cycles.
This is a most powerful rite, and may be repeated each day at
Sunrise, while the Sun is in Aries.
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