Celestial Readings Astro Update-March 11-18 2012

Interesting aspect-patterns continue to emerge during March as we move towards the vernal equinox, the first day of SPRING (March 20th). With the Grand Earth Trine still in play *(see previous 2 updates~Feb 26-Mar 4 and Mar 4-March 11 for more info ) in exact aspect this week, we can expect to see some pretty amazing things right now. Although Mercury is RETROGRADE for the next 3 weeks in impulsive Aries (starting March 12, 3:49 AM, EST) which normally comes with it’s own peculiar set of obstacles, you may expect problems to resolve themselves almost as quickly as they appear, especially with the magical Venus/Jupiter conjunction as a part of the Grand Earth Trine. Retrograde Mercury along with Mars retrograde in industrious Virgo could be rather problematic and were it not for the blessings that this Grand Trine offers we might find ourselves in some distinctively unusual pickles. But with other such lovely influences co-current, it’s fair to say we are safer than usual. These would be the times for adversity to show up for the SOUL purpose of demonstrating the miracles that will appear (often through the kindness of people’s hearts) so that you may recognize the power of your own co-creativity!

Conjunctions are very common especially with the quick-paced transits of the luminaries and faster moving planets. For instance Mercury together with the Sun is seen in about 30 % all of birth-charts, imbuing the individual with a particular brightness and a visibility of characteristics specific to the sign they both occupy. It more or less doubles the impact of the Sun sign expression. For instance, (given generally favorable aspects) a Gemini or Virgo with Mercury in the same sign makes for a real communicator. In Capricorn a powerhouse workaholic. In Pisces, highly sensitive, to the point of psychic and often musically gifted. Mercury and the Sun together, regardless of sign, demonstrates a brightness within the mental faculty and is often an aspect of poets, writers and philosophers.

However, as a rule, most conjunctions are not visible to the naked eye. This week though, we have been the gracious recipients of Venus and Jupiter in tandem, dancing across the western skies in the early evening, giving anyone who chances to look up a striking glittering show. This diamond-like duo is truly a beautiful pairing and since Jupiter will not be in Taurus again for 30 years, a very rare one. This is a generous-to-a-fault conjunction, for Venus is ‘home’ in Taurus and Jupiter is most optimumly expressed here as well. Artists, poets, musicians, or ANY one with a creative streak should make an effort to capitalize on the moment, if they are not already so-inspired.

Such creative endeavors will be highly reciprocal, reaping reward in unexpected ways during this period, especially since Mercury (which usually clips right along ~ a Mercurial year is 88 days)~ has slowed down in its velocity, notably a quarterly event. More importantly, it is also renowned to be a moment which encourages the creative instinct. So, if your impulses therefore are of this nature, hesitate not; the end product promises to be fabulous with residual gifting. This conjunction becomes EXACT on (Wednesday March 14th ) at 9 degrees, WITHIN the Grand Trine, boasting Pluto in Capricorn at 9 degrees, AND Mars in Capricorn at 9 degrees… Yowsa!

Remember the words of Teilhard de Chardin as these powerful 2012 days unfold: “You are not a physical being having a spiritual experience. You are a spiritual being having a physical experience.”

Lunar transits:
Moon into Scorpio, Sunday, March 11, 0:24 AM, EST (exercise patience.)
Moon into Sagittarius,Tuesday, March13, 2:53 AM, EST (pace yourself)
Moon into Capricorn, Thursday, March 15, 6:24 AM, EST (give and it shall be given unto you)
Moon into Leo, Saturday, March 17, 12:11 PM, EST (efforts rewarded)

Keywords for the week: Creativity. Insight. Patience. Rewards.