This appears to be a very sensitive week we have coming up. The highlight is the New Moon in Aries, which is potent for starting new projects and taking action on things. But Chiron is ever-present this week, reminding us of where it hurts. Our reaction to the stimuli can vary from deep self nurturing to hostility. That means you might withdraw, or you might lash out…and it means others may withdraw from or lash out at you as well. Committed relationships are likely to lean in to each other, whereas competitors may really “poke the bear”.
Speaking of the bear…
Biden has been in Ukraine, visiting with some of the millions of refugees. In Putin’s chart, this new moon occurs in his 6th house, whereas it occurs in Zelensky’s 11th house. The 11th house transit is a very optimistic one which can rally hope and new support from his allies. Putin is having to work much harder than he anticipated. Out of curiosity I googled “Putin’s physical health”, becaue the 6th house rules health, wellness, sickness etc. etc. I always assume I’m just a dumbass who is looking for dots to connect. But it seems I am not the only one who has been talking about his health. There are “rumors” that he has cancer and has been undergoing treatment for it. Some say he rushed into this invasion because of a health crisis. There is speculation about dementia, parkinsons, and even “roid rage” (steroids used for treating something, maybe cancer, are making him ragey). Parkinson's rumors began as early as late 2020 and resurfaced in September of last year. The full moon later in April will be in his 12th house. The 12th house rules hospitals and other types of isolation; he may start to truly feel cut off and isolated. It could be a difficult time for his mental health. And some of his secrets may be revealed at that time as well. So Idanno. You can throw a rock and hit an astrologer who is making predictions, but I found it very intriguing and had to share it somewhere!
Anyway, back to our personal journeys…
So we could feel defensive this week, or maybe even offensive and aggressive. One thing seems certain, there is a strong theme of wounding and healing. Aries is the sign of the warrior, and Chiron is the wounded healer. There will be triggers, and there will be nurturing. Sometimes it may all come from the same “hand”.
The Sun, moon, Chiron and Mercury are in charge of this New Moon gathering. Our thoughts and communication should be pretty clear, so we can communicate effectively and be productive if we want to be. Words are important in this new moon. So if you do moon rituals, spoken and written words should definitely be used. Be conscious of how you use your words and what you say to others, as well to yourself. Words can be weapons, or peace offerings.
Watch what happens on Wednesday when Venus sextiles Eris. I think we will be hearing more from Judge Katanji Brown Jackson, who has been a pillar of composure and eloquence. I also think there will be a significant event around Trans, abortion and/or women’s rights this week. The NAACP has already made statements about the treatment of Brown Jackson during the Senate confirmation hearings last week. It is hard to predict what a significant event looks like anymore, because it feels like every single thing is significant. And that is actually true. The US, and the world, are being reshaped. Pluto is doing what Pluto does, and will continue to hold feet to the fire until the impurities are purged. But living in these damn historical significant times also means that sensitive people feel overwhelmed. I do think it is important to stay tuned in to the world, but do so at your own pace.
Words matter, but sometimes silence is needed.
Here’s a playlist I put together for you to navigate the space in between.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0AfPBss8BQiRra3g453r9L?si=5e1485c89eef464b
Monday 28 March
- Chiron sextile Ceres - nurturing and healing are interconnected
- Venus conjunct Juno - attraction and harmony in relationships
- Venus conjunct Saturn - difficulty expressing love; feeling of isolation
- Neptune sextile North Node - imagination and intuition are boosted and may guide you toward your higher calling
Tuesday 29 March
Wednesday 30 March
- Venus square North & South Nodes - this is a choice-point about our values and our purpose. We can stay in the current, which (is very magnetizing) needs to be completed, or we can move toward the somewhat unknown and our higher goals
- Venus sextile Eris - this is a fundamentally feminist vibe. Confidence is high… outrage at anything disrespectful is also high
On the West coast, the new moon occurs at 11:24pm
Friday 1 April
- New Moon in Aries 11° - conjuncts Mercury and Chiron, and there is a strong theme of wounding and healing
- Sun conjunct Chiron - repressed anger or wounds can cause an outward reaction to someone rubbing you the wrong way.
- Sun conjunct Mercury - focused thoughts and communication
- Mercury conjunct Chiron - thoughts and words can offer either wounding or healing
Monday 4 April
- Mars conjunct Saturn - tension is a strong possibility. You can either get mad, or get busy on your goals. It may be a combination of both, and you may feel a bit overwhelmed and resentful of obligations.
ARIES - There’s quite a collection of energy in your 1st house right now. You are empowered to do your favorite thing: DO. Do things. Do it. Do do do do. You can get a lot of accomplished during this time. And we can’t overlook that new moon in your sign. This is a great time for you to start a new project! You may have a financial choice of some kind this week. It could be a choice of jobs, a choice of bank lenders, or a choice between which bills to pay. I probably don’t have to tell you this but I’m going to: always pay yourself first…use that as a guideline
TAURUS - You may hit a snag on your career path. If you have any control, consider postponing any sort of pitch or big meeting until at least next week. It isn’t that the meeting or plan is doomed, it is more a matter of your energy being strong and ready. You may feel a choice coming between remaining in partnership or going ahead solo. This could be romantic, but it could also relate to business. For the new moon, consider a mini retreat or some deep meditation. Look for answers to questions that come up now when the moon is full.
GEMINI - You may find yourself seeking deeper answers and reassessing your beliefs and your purpose. It isn’t really a question of being of use, it's a question of how you can be of use. Venus squaring the nodes falls on your 6/12 axis. The 6/12 house axis concerns opposites (like all axes): physical/psychological, embodied/ethereal, work/service. Some people thrive on manual labor, others thrive in spiritual “work”. It is clear in your chart that a group of like minded people is what you need to move ahead
CANCER - It's not a great week to refinance or to try to consolidate credit card debt. But it is a good week to exercise creativity in a big way. You may find your creativity being used in a way you hadn’t considered, such as a conversation where you have to be careful what you say. Conversations at work are likely to be delicate and nuanced, so try to keep your eye on the ball.
LEO - You might be feeling the strain between work and home. It’s a delicate balance that you’ll have to strike, and work might win temporarily. Make sure you are at your best at home to make up for the time away. This new moon opens a new spiritual chapter for you, so you may begin a process of leveling up. Watch for ascension symptoms to confirm this. It can be energetically draining at times, so be a good steward of our own energy.
VIRGO - Hard work is the order of the week (probably not anything new for you), so do what you need to do to meet the deadline and get “it” done. You may encounter some dissonance within yourself about the path you are on. Some information could pop up that makes you reconsider where you’re headed. It is NOT too late to change course or direction, even though the idea might seem crazy.
LIBRA - Taking a more conservative approach will benefit you in big ways down the road. This might refer to a number of things, but money is still a big theme for you, and will continue to be for a while. Things should be stabilizing. The new moon in your 7th house will help that stability, as it will either bring new relationship opportunities, or a leveling up of the one you’re in currently. The future looks bright, just keep your chill for a bit longer.
SCORPIO - The choice you have at the moment regards choosing yourself or your “other”. Choosing yourself does not always indicate selfishness. Sometimes we need to put ourselves first before we can take care of others. If there is an option for a job or career change, pick the option that feels like home, takes you home, brings it home, keeps you close to home…something like that. You’ll know it when you see it!
SAGITTARIUS - Progress over perfection is your mantra this week. Unusual or non traditional communication might lead to the breakthrough you need. It might seem to barely move the needle at first, but have faith. You may have to choose between something physical and something spiritual… practical vs esoteric, real vs imagined. Choose the option that makes you feel a tickle of joy when you think about it.
CAPRICORN - Finances look like they are on the upswing for you. This is a skill that not everyone has, so use it to your advantage, or just to make yourself happy. If spreadsheets and stock options make you happy, more power to ya! The new moon is in your 4th house of home. But rather than do the cappy thing and replace all the light bulbs and shower caulking, buy some new dishes or lamps or something pretty that is also utilitarian. It's a new chapter in your home and family…buy a new chair to fall into with satisfaction at the end of a hard day’s work.
AQUARIUS - Venus is in your 1st house, so now IS the time to get your hair done or make a change in your appearance. Maybe even take a short trip somewhere enjoyable. The new moon kicks off what looks to be a busy few weeks for you. Your energy may be equally divided between family and work, but there’s a strong possibility you are able to choose family for the first time in a long time.
PISCES - The struggle is real at the beginning of the week, or at least, it feels real. But what is “real”, really? Ha. The struggle is only as real as you make it. A change in how you view a task or job might make the difference between “this is hard” or “I’m in the flow!” The new moon sets up a new cycle for finances and income for you. If you are making a choice between old and new, what you know and what you don’t know, the reward is likely to be in the new and unknown.