Mercury in Aries: Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Aries Mosaic

Communication planet Mercury travels through confident Aries from March 2 – 23. This creates an outspoken energy that makes it easier to say what you mean and mean what you say.

The downside of Mercury in Aries can be a case of foot-in-mouth disease, where you speak first and think later. While that can cause initial upset, ultimately the spirit of Mercury in Aries helps you get things off your chest.

First Quarter Gemini Moon: Up and At ‘Em!

The first quarter Moon phase starts now, bringing energy and impetus. The desire to move forward or create momentum increases, making this a great time to take action/power through your to do list.

March: Venus + Jupiter

What’s so good about March you ask? Even though Mercury is retrograde from the 11th (causing a few delays where communication, schedules and transport are concerned), lovely Venus joins Jupiter in Taurus, which is arguably the *best* time of the whole Jupiter in Taurus period (mid 2011 – mid 2012).

Whitney Houston: A Diva with Soul

Whitney Houston arrived in this world a little after sunset in the height of Summer. A Leo, with the Sun conjunct Venus, her beauty would catch eyes throughout her life – prior to making it as a singer, Whitney modelled.

March Horoscopes

Pisces Mosaic

Pisces – Attention to details re money and financial planning pays off this month. Double check anything you don’t understand.

Aries – Communication planet Mercury moves backwards through your sign. Repeat important conversations to ensure clear understanding.

Sun sextile Jupiter: Growth or Caution?

The moves into a supportive sextile link with jolly Jupiter, which is usually a time of optimism, growth and expansion. However, this time around, there are a couple of factors that may inhibit some of the typically lucky Jupiter energy.

Rudd vs Gillard: Astrology and Politics

NB – this piece by no means reflects my personal views on the situation, just my two cents on the astrology!

In the beginning, Rudd and Gillard worked as team. In 2006, Rudd challenged Beazley for leadership of the Labor party, winning the top job in early December. Rudd, as leader of the Labor party, won the federal election in November 2007.

Rudd’s deputy that emerged from the challenge in 2006? None other than Julia Gillard – a position Julia held until challenging Kevin for the leadership in June 2010.

Royal Stars, Fishes and Pisces

 Today’s New Moon falls conjunct a powerful fixed star known as Formalhault.

One of the four Persian Royal Stars, originally known as ‘Watchers of the Heavens’, Formalhault means ‘Mouth of the Southern Fish’. Historically the Royal Stars each aligned with a season and a direction – Formalhault was the star of the winter solstice and the south.

Pisces New Moon

Pisces Mosaic

New Moon, 3 degrees Pisces
The inspired and intuitive Pisces New Moon aligns with spiritual Neptune, marking this as one of the most energetic and emotive New Moons of 2012. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to start creatively inspired projects or a new spiritual/meditation ritual, this is it.

Monday morning….dreamtime?

The fact it’s Monday morning might suggest a grounded, routine approach to life, however this particular Monday morning arrives under a rather dreamy Sun/Neptune link.

This once-a-year pairing may have you gazing out the windows or caught up in a daydream, distracting you from normal back-to-work/school routines or obligations. Neptune’s energy is about escape and exploring the world of ‘what ifs’ or ‘maybes’ rather than the world of what is.