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The Full Moon in Libra is acute. It is part of a harsh T-square that involves Saturn and Pluto and when you involve the emotions (Moon) and the ego (Sun) in this type equation there are going to be problems.

People will be cold and calculating and potentially brutal.  Venus in the fighting sign of Aries squaring Mars will not help matters. Humble people who pay attention to their gut will fare best.

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Read the rest of Transit Watch: March 29, 2010 - Full Moon In Libra - BRUTAL (75 words)

Yay! The Sun moves into Aries and we begin a new astrological year today and there is a Sun-Mercury conjunction in Aries making sure this is a much discussed event. Be sure to check out the incredible Blog-A-Thon for International Astrology Day with a wealth of information on Saturn, Uranus and Pluto – the featured planets in the cardinal T-square.

On a personal level, I had hoped to have my haircut when Venus moved into Aries and was trine my natal Venus but it was Friday before I could get an appointment. Curiously it turned out Venus was exactly opposing my Moon from the fifth house. Another major aspect pattern in affect was a Yod with my Moon as the apex planet and Jupiter in Pisces sextile the Moon in Taurus as the base. Ended up having about four inches cut off,…

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Traditionally, trines and sextiles are considered, “good”, squares and oppositions, “bad” or at the very least, “challenging”. Conjunctions are judged on a case by case basis.

For example, a conjunctions to Jupiter or Venus (considered benefices) are “good”, conjunctions to Saturn or Mars (considered malefic), “bad”.

You have to start somewhere and this is a likely place to start but I would not take this information too literally because the idea there are “no bad aspects” in astrology is actually more than a sign of our politically correct times.
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Read the rest of Demystifying Astrology: “How can you tell if your aspects are good ones?” (148 words)

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I don’t think I talked about the upcoming t-square configuration. I will have to find a couple of hours to really brainstorm this astrological pattern and offer up some ideas. I actually think Saturn and Pluto have a lot in common, Uranus sticks out like a sore thumb in the configuration, but Saturn and Pluto have been debating things for a while and we have already seen the rumblings and earthquakes of this meeting. The affect on the earth and on marriage, it must be depressing contemplating marriage in these times. The emphasis on addiction this year, particularly sex addiction, has been a major problem in relationships, and I would point the finger at Saturn in Libra (relationships) square to Pluto for the relationships coming down like a ton of bricks.

Mark Owen the “good boy” of Take That, and a…

The Suns emergence from Pisces brings creativity and imagination with it.  It is rather like the wanderer returning from a distant quest having achieved what he could and has now returned home - from where he set off.  The Sun burns bright with creativity and passion in Aries, ‘tooled up’ as it were - ready for the challenge and battle.  In this period, creativity can see the light of day, brought forth to shine - this is a time to consider oneself again - the raw, natural and unformed you.  Health could improve with a general feeling of robustness - this is particularly so if, during the…

This week’s question comes from Rossa in the UK:

I’m in the process of doing market research for a new business and product. It is early days but so far the feedback I’ve had has been positive. However, I have been out of work for over two years and have tried out various ideas and explored other employment avenues without success. I am a little wary that this may be yet another dead end and I’m going to end up disappointed again. Is there anything astrologically that would signify a change in my working life that you could share with me?

Diane’s response:

Rossa, it really is no surprise you are thinking about business ventures and working to improve your financial situation in general with all those transiting planets in your second house of “accounts receivable.” I would encourage you to continue doing…

by Lynn Hayes

Thank goodness for Amor conjunct Jupiter! Without a touch of Venus at the moment, except for her infusing the Moon (which can just make you hungry and want to spend money) – the skies are just so dry, serious and sort of dull! This Aries point action bops you on the head with reality versus fear, each and every time it connects. Thoughts wander to the financial condition, present security levels and even with a happy face, there is the under-current of worry.

You know, you are actually two years into this nasty pocket already and time is flying fast! Two years and so much of it only seems like yesterday.

As the heavens prepare for the Aries uprise, it is a great time to get busy, get plotting and get physical. With so much energy forcing you to ‘get serious’ – it’s…

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March Equinox
Sydney – Sunday morning, March 21
Toronto/New York – Saturday afternoon, March 20
London – Saturday evening, March 21

The Astrological New Year is celebrated as the Sun crosses into the sign of Aries – which also conincides with the equinox. It’s a time of rebalancing and equilibrium, as day and night match each other for a moment.

Historically, the charts of the March Equinox are said to reveal the energy and events of the year ahead. Ancient astrologers used this ‘Aries Ingress Chart’ – calculated for varying locations, usually a country’s capital – to help them understand what the next 12 months were all about. To honour this, I’ve included some Equinox mini ’scopes for each sign. They are timed for this weekend, but as this weekend is more important than most to us astrologers, you could use the themes…