Mar 28 Jupiter Opposite Saturn This is it’s 3rd and last one! Not only is it the last of the three, but the very last of all the 2009, 2010 difficult aspects that brought our economy down. Hooray and hallelujah! And in the grand scale of difficult aspects, this is not considered high on the list.
Jupiter is the big planet with the Great Red Spot, to me the Third Eye, the Seer – see-er, who looks to the future, far in the distance. It can afford to be joyful because it knows this too will pass, and if it really is unhappy, can educate people to a different way to improve its chances, or travel on where its offerings will be appreciated, often sharing stories along the way. In Aries, it thunders along, seven-league boots like never before!
Very different from the usually polite Libra Saturn animal who commits and won’t leave, ever. It said it would do it, and it will. Saturn is serious about making it work right here, pruning where needed, tucking in, using what’s at hand. It sets priorities, and knocks them off the list with great focus, not really minding the hard work. Great endurance and fortitude, righting and restoring balances, both in personal relationships and community wide. But don’t be too soft. Saturn will use its scythe, whether a look, a few to-the-point words, or simply turning its back on you. You know you need to step up to the plate for real. It commands respect.
Combining those strategies, or calling on them as you can, is a great skill, that makes a lot of sense, kinda the know ‘when to hold, when to fold’ principle. Are you running away, or have you over stayed your welcome? Is the work burdensome with little return, do you need to let go, find a better fit? Good. Work the balance, reach out to opposites to improve your style, extend your capacity, enjoy life more.
Mercury - Fleet Feet, Nimble Mind!
March 30 to April 23, Mercury Retrograde, 24 to 12 Degrees Aries! In firey spirited Aries it is truly fleet of feet, nimble of mind! The messenger of the Gods can’t wait this time! It tries out whatever presents itself in the moment, not a moment to lose! But, as you can, be especially careful not to have your car serviced during retrograde – do it well beforehand or after. Anticipate any mechanical or motion device needs. Not a time to buy a car, take up a new sport or dance, make art related to fire, start a new business, print a lot of cards. If you must do an installation or a seminar, expect delays and a ton of questions, a lot of follow up. New friendships may fizzle, the new place may lose its sparkle. As with all Mercury retrograde purchases, get exchangeable or returnable items, large warranties; don’t do anything you can’t afford to make a mistake about. Not a good time to repaint that wild new color. After the retrograde, and the Aries stellium is over, you will wonder what got into you! But, hey, it was spiffy while it lasted! Who would have ever thought you would do that?! Maybe it was worth it for that alone! Next!
Cerena Childress, Astrologer! 