The Moon is in Taurus.- The Moon is waxing and in its New phase.
- The New Moon occurred in the sign of Pisces on the 17th and the First Quarter Moon will occur on March 24th.
- Mercury is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Mercury will retrograde from March 22nd to April 15th).
Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:
Aries
While the recent New Moon has you focusing on replenishment and rest, dear Aries, you’re also prompted to begin anew on a personal level today with the Sun entering your sign. You are doing some soul-searching, and a lot is going on behind the scenes, but you’re also highly noticeable and effective in the outside world. If you’ve been neglecting your psychic, spiritual, and emotional needs, then this is a time that forces you to pay attention. At the same time, you are encouraged to look ahead and “seize the day” as the new Sun cycle helps in making an impression. The Sun will stay in Aries until April 19th, and this cycle puts your goal and needs up front and center. Note that Mercury will retrograde in your sign from March 22nd to April 15th, and you may not be quite as decisive as you typically are at this time of the year, but you are sure to feel the momentum start to pick up.
Taurus
The New Moon just three days ago put the focus on making contacts and reaching out to others, dear Taurus. Today, however, the Sun enters your privacy sector, so while networking is important now, part of you needs some time to yourself to heal, forgive, and rest. The Sun will spend a month (until April 19th) here, and this is a time to tie up loose ends, put an end to projects and attitudes that no longer serve your purpose, and get in better touch with your dreams and inner world. You are more aware of the psychic undercurrents around you during this period. It’s a good time for forgiving others and for letting go, if necessary. You may have a difficult time seeing yourself as others see you, and decisions may require more time than usual. However, more than likely, they can wait! Today, the Moon spends the day in your sign, and you can be more intuitive or emotionally impulsive.
Gemini
The New Moon that occurred three days ago has brought more attention to your overarching life-plan goals or career, dear Gemini, and this theme does continue a while longer. However, the Spring Equinox brings the need to network and honor your connections with others. The Sun will transit your solar eleventh house from today until April 19th, and this is a period for prioritizing the relationships in your life. You have stronger influence on friends and groups during this period, and this in turn boosts your own self-esteem. Being a team player will bring the best rewards. While this transit typically promises a livelier social calendar, Mercury will be retrograde in this area of your chart from March 22nd to April 15th, which may tone things down a tad.
Cancer
The New Moon that occurred three days ago has encouraged a need to break out of the routine, dear Cancer. Even so, the Sun moves into your professional, public sector today, beginning a four-week cycle that brings more power and attention to your career and responsibilities. This transit lasts until April 19th and ties your ego and identity more strongly to your professional or social standing and your ability to meet your obligations. Recognition or notice for your efforts can be forthcoming in the weeks ahead. You’re more personally invested in your accomplishments and might be in higher demand than usual now. Note that Mercury will retrograde for part of this time in the same sector of your chart — from March 22nd to April 15th — and there can be some delays or backstepping involved.
Leo
The New Moon that occurred three days ago has brought extra attention to your intimacy sector, dear Leo. Even so, the Sun enters your adventure sector today, and a desire to come out of the woodworks is with you. The astrological new year begins, and this places a stronger focus on gaining new experiences and knowledge for you over the coming weeks. During this cycle, you are not as content with the daily grind, and instead you desire experience, adventure, and learning — of the mind, body, and spirit. You crave and seek out a little more from life than the ordinary. While on some level you could be feeling as if you are reawakening, Mercury’s retrograde during this time (from March 22nd to April 15th) can point to some delays, backtracking, or rethinking related to adventure-seeking and mind expansion.
Virgo
The New Moon that occurred three days ago has brought extra attention to your relationships, dear Virgo. This can be about ending or starting a partnership, redefining an existing one, or defining what you do and don’t want from others. Today, the Sun moves into your intimacy sector and will transit there until April 19th. The astrological New Year begins with the Sun’s entry into Aries and your solar eighth house, starting a month-long cycle in which you have more power or energy to make personal transformations. It’s a more introspective, deeper, intense period of the year. You are motivated to understand yourself, your relationships, and a significant other during this period, and you are also interested in projects, people, and experiences that stimulate your deeper feelings or that demand more concentration and commitment. Today’s vibes are lovely for cooperation.
Libra
The New Moon three days ago brought take-charge energy for new beginnings on the work and health front, dear Libra. While it remains a good time for taking care of business, handling details, and increasing your efficiency, today, the Sun enters the first degree of the zodiac and begins its transit of your sector of partnerships. The weeks ahead are important ones for bringing more balance into your life. This cycle, lasting until April 19th, brings out your need for others, and particularly a partner in some shape or form. Relationships with others provide a mirror for your relationship with yourself. While work continues to take on special importance, your social life is increasingly in focus. Today, Venus forms a creative aspect to Jupiter, and others are attracted to you, more so than usual.
Scorpio
The New Moon three days ago occurred in your sector of romance, creative self-expression, recreation, children, and hobbies, dear Scorpio, and your attention is pulled to these things, more than usual. While this continues a while longer, the Sun enters your work and health sector today and will transit there until April 19th. During this month-long period, your ego and identity are wrapped up in the work or services you provide, as well as the success of any self-care programs. It’s a good time to work on new health and fitness regimes, for attention to important daily details and tasks, and for organizing your life in small but significant ways. This is a time for paying particular attention to improving or maintaining health and wellness endeavors, daily routines, and work projects. Getting organized and enjoying what you do may be more complicated than usual this year with Mercury’s retrograde in this same sector from March 22nd to April 15th, however.
Sagittarius
The New Moon that occurred just three days ago pulled your focus to family and home, dear Sagittarius. While this continues for a while, today, the Sun enters your creative solar fifth house. This launches a month-long cycle in which you explore your creativity, romantic feelings, and the ways you express your unique talents and personality. During this self-expressive period, you thrive on others’ feedback and good vibes, and you are more openly affectionate and playful. The need to express yourself creatively and uniquely is strong. You might pay more attention to personal hobbies or recreation and entertainment. Keep in mind that Mercury will be retrograde in this area of your solar chart for some of this transit (from March 22nd to April 15th), and there may be some complications in these areas of life to deal with.
Capricorn
The New Moon just three days ago has provided you with more energy and power for communications, learning, and connecting, dear Capricorn. While this theme continues for a while longer, today, the Sun moves into your home and family sector, encouraging some downtime. There remains a lot of mental and physical activity in your forecast, but the Sun’s month-long cycle that begins today also reminds you of the need for downtime, family, and familiarity. Worldly ambitions tend to take a backseat now. You are tending to the hearth and deriving security from the familiar. Your focus now should be on making yourself feel secure and content in your personal environment and in your own skin. In fact, it’s a critical time for working on your self-esteem.
Aquarius
The New Moon that occurred three days ago put a strong emphasis on your resources and comfort needs, dear Aquarius. These themes continue, but today, the Sun enters your communications sector and will shine its light there until April 19th. This new month-long cycle can involve more reaching out, learning, and connecting. You take increased pride in your studies, communications, light travels, connections, and casual relationships or associations during this cycle. This is a time for exploring new interests and learning new things, but not the best time for concentrated efforts. This transit stimulates your curiosity and encourages diverse interests. With Mercury retrograde here for part of this cycle (from March 22nd to April 15th), you may be dealing with some miscommunications or backtracking, however.
Pisces
The New Moon three days ago brought special attention to your personality, image, and health, dear Pisces. While this continues, the Sun enters your resources sector today, shifting more of your focus to matters of money, comfort, and security. This cycle that lasts until April 19th puts your resources, finances, talents, and business on the front burner. You are more heavily invested in practical matters, stability, and money-making capacity. You can be more motivated to build your resources. It’s also a time for developing your natural talents and, on a psychological level, finding ways to boost your self-image and conduct yourself with increased self-respect and sense of your value. Take stock of what you have and work on building your feelings of abundance and comfort with yourself. Mercury will retrograde in the same sector for part of this cycle — from March 22nd to April 15th — and you’d be wise to look back at what worked for you in the past before moving forward with these themes.
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Astrology of Today – The Details:
If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are some of the factors considered in the forecasts:
Planet Color Key: The longer the bar, the slower the aspecting planet and the longer the duration of the planet’s transit.
Date & Time: Mar 20 2018 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Taurus
Description: The Moon in Taurus
This is a time for settling in, establishing and maintaining routines, and consolidating existing projects. We are building and developing. We crave predictability, stability, and security. This time favors ongoing projects and activities more than new ones.
Date & Time: Mar 20 2018 5:27 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Cer
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Ceres
There can be conflicts with loved ones, or we could be feeling unsupported. People could seem insensitive or uncaring, or our own needs seem to be at odds with the needs of family and friends.
Date & Time: Mar 20 2018 10:54 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Mercury
Date & Time: Mar 20 2018 12:04 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Sat
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Saturn
An auspicious time for any project demanding endurance or tolerance. Also good for establishing new habits and rituals.
Date & Time: Mar 20 2018 2:15 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Ura
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Uranus
Date & Time: Mar 20 2018 3:37 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Pal
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Pallas
Date & Time: Mar 20 2018 5:26 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Ves
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Vesta
We can be a little stiff with our emotions, and we can be distracted from our work or focus. There can be difficulty expressing tenderness, concern, or care.
Date & Time: Mar 20 2018 5:44 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Juno
We can gain strength through others or through our relationships, and we are especially comfortable in one-on-one situations.
Date & Time: Mar 20 2018 8:43 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Chi
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Chiron
Hurt feelings may be opportunities for healing. Now is the time for building bridges, not burning them.
Date & Time: Mar 20 2018 9:32 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting North Node
This is the trigger for out with the old and in with the new. We could feel at odds with others on an emotional level. Public relations are not as favorable now. Plans could need reworking. We could feel temporarily out of the loop.
Date & Time: Mar 20 2018 10:41 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Neptune
This is a feel-good time if we allow ourselves to relax and tune into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We absorb things easily, our senses are in good form, and we more naturally accept things and people as they are. There is no need to look for definite answers right now.
Date & Time: Mar 20 2018 12:15 pm
Event: Tr-Na Sun Cnj Ari
Description: Transiting Sun Entering Aries
Time to focus on being assertive and freedom-loving. Be a little selfish and let your individuality shine but don’t be too impetuous.
Date & Time: Mar 20 2018 0:02 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Cnj Ven
Description: Transiting Mercury Conjunction Transiting Venus
We are more agreeable, sociable, and focused on balance and harmony. Flowing social conversation. Spirit of compromise and agreement. Harmonious interaction. Clarity. Appreciation of beauty.
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac
ARIES STRONG
Initiating, pioneering energy. Independent, bold, courageous, assertive, fiery, inspirational, direct, decisive. Can be egotistical, impulsive, impatient, aggressive, lacking subtlety.
TAURUS STRONG
Stable and enduring, strong values, unyielding, earthy, acquisitive, strong desires. Can be stuck, stubborn, overly possessive, self-indulgent.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.
PISCES STRONG
Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.
Today’s Elemental Balance
EARTH STRONG
We are especially in touch with the physical world. We consider what we’ve learned and experienced in the past in order to make the most of the present. We can be cautious, practical, and possibly unimaginative. We are deliberate and can pace ourselves well. We need hands-on experience and are not impressed with theory as much as we are with results. Routines are tolerable and comforting.
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
Today’s Modal Balance
CARDINAL STRONG
We are ready to take action and to take on challenges, and we can become frustrated with stagnant conditions.
Today’s Lunar Phase
LUNAR PHASE: NEW MOON
Moon 0 to 45 degrees ahead of the Sun.
This is an energetic, impulsive, and subjective period of time. We are looking for new projects and opportunities.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on March 20th:
Note that when an aspect is applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. When an aspect is separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. Depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected–or will perfect–in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies.
Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours so that if an aspect involving the Moon is applying and has an orb of 5 degrees, the aspect will perfect (be exact) in about 10 hours. If the Moon is separating from an aspect with an orb of 2 degrees, it has already formed said aspect approximately 4 hours ago (since the following are positions at noon today, then it would have occurred at about 8 AM today).
**I suggest paying close attention to applying aspects. The energy of the aspect builds as it gets closer to exact. Once an aspect involving inner planets has happened, it’s over. Separating aspects are good to know for context, but in terms of energy that is with us today, applying aspects are most important. (This is the case for daily astrology influences involving inner planets, which pass quickly, and not natal astrology aspects, which are with us for a lifetime).
THE MOON
THE MOON IN TAURUS
This is a time for settling in, establishing and maintaining routines, and consolidating existing projects. We are building and developing. We crave predictability, stability, and security. This time favors ongoing projects and activities more than new ones.
9TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Jugular veins
Sabian Symbol: A christmas tree decorated.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
TRINE MARS Orb 6°44′ Separating
Feelings and desires seem to be in sync, making this a good time to take purposeful action. Healthy competition, resourcefulness, courage.
TRINE SATURN Orb 0°02′ Applying
We are more able to find a balance between our own emotional needs and our responsibilities. This is a strong time for establishing good habits. We are more tolerant, deliberate, and resolute.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN PISCES
You are an imaginative and serene individual. You need to express your fantasies and imagination, and may be a dreamer or be ungrounded.
30TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Toenails of left foot
Sabian Symbol: The great stone face (being the projection of an ideal).
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
SQUARE MARS Orb 1°42′ Applying
You love to take risks and can be accident prone. You have difficulty discerning the difference between assertion and aggression. You may believe that you are simply stating your own case clearly, while others claim that you are being pushy. You need to find a healthy outlet for your enthusiasm and energy.
TRINE JUPITER Orb 6°58′ Separating
There can be a nice, healthy feeling of optimism and confidence now. We might promote, publish, advertise, or market with greater success. We are generous and tolerant, giving people the benefit of the doubt, expecting the best from others and from ourselves. We can see the big picture.
CONJUNCTION CHIRON Orb 1°35′ Separating
You are wounded, either physically or emotionally. You are scared to express yourself because you are so sensitive to pain. At some stage in your early life you have suffered and this contributes to your adult fear of pain. You have a compassionate nature as you have the ability to understand other people’s hurts.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN ARIES
You are an independent thinker. You talk quickly, and like to think up new ideas. You may experience flashes of intuition.
17TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Vertebral canal
Sabian Symbol: Two prim spinsters sitting together in silence.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 0°26′ Separating
We are more agreeable, sociable, and focused on balance and harmony. Conversations flow nicely.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 4°28′ Applying
We can be worried or troubled, a little paranoid, and possibly suspicious with this combination. We are defensive about our ideas, intelligence, or perceptions, and might take it personally if others are not agreeing with or adopting our opinions.
VENUS
VENUS IN ARIES
You will pursue a partner ardently and hastily, and yet strive for freedom and independence, once you are in an intimate relationship. You like to be the initiator in relationships, and can be aggressive. You may be a spendthrift.
17TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Vertebral canal
Sabian Symbol: Two prim spinsters sitting together in silence.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 4°02′ Applying
Perception of value is skewed by fear or desire. There can be envy, jealousy, and manipulation now. Issues of over-attachment can arise. There can be difficulties controlling desires in relationships.
MARS
MARS IN CAPRICORN
You will pursue your personal desires in a responsible and methodical manner. You have strong ambitions, and may be domineering if threatened.
2ND DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left patella
Sabian Symbol: Three stained-glass windows, one damaged by bombardment.
ASPECTS OF MARS
CONJUNCTION SATURN Orb 6°47′ Applying
You sometimes feel that it is hard to express your energy fully, that something always holds you back. There is a feeling of “bashing your head against a brick wall” and this is frustrating. You are ambitious, and have the ability to slowly but surely reach your goals. You also have the ability to organise yourself and others, and good self discipline.
TRINE URANUS Orb 4°49′ Separating
It’s easy and natural to break through obstacles, to find alternative methods of going after what we want, and to take progressive action or to take the lead. There is more courage, confidence, and energy available to us. We embrace change, progress, and new methods.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 3°17′ Separating
You have difficulty being assertive. You fear that your requests will be met with anger, or you may fear your own anger. You may have a short fuse as you are easily hurt. You need to develop a strong sense of self worth and learn to honor your own way of doing things. You may also need to reassess your personal desires.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN SCORPIO
You are on an intense search for the truth. You have strong desires for sexual union and joint enterprises. You could be a transformative teacher.
24TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Nasal septum
Sabian Symbol: Crowds coming down the mountain to listen to one man.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 1°59′ Applying
You have a chance to achieve a great deal. Your knowledge is broad as you are interested in so many things. You may make a career in the occult or studying the deepest mysteries of life.
TRINE CHIRON Orb 5°23′ Separating
You have the gift of wisdom. You trust your own intuitive nature, and are able to teach others on the spiritual path. You are able to encompass other people’s personal philosophies without feeling threatened, so that others trust you with their spiritual problems.
SATURN
SATURN IN CAPRICORN
Conservation, moderation, definition, structure, simplicity, and realism are themes now. We might also be striving for more authority in a particular area of our lives now. This is a time for making clear choices and decisions, for weeding out what isn’t working for us, and for letting go of lost causes, particularly related to our life path choices, careers, and long-term goals. (from December 19, 2017, to March 21, 2020; and then from July 1 to December 17, 2020).
9TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Nerves of knee
Sabian Symbol: An angel carrying a harp.
URANUS
URANUS IN ARIES
The urge to start fresh, to break free from restrictive attitudes or circumstances, to totally redesign an area of our lives (or even our personalities), and to gain freedom through independence is strong during this cycle. (May 27, 2010, to August 13, 2010, then March 11th, 2011, to May 15, 2018, then November 6, 2018, to March 6, 2019).
27TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Fornix/frontal bone
Sabian Symbol: Through imagination, a lost opportunity is regained.
NEPTUNE
NEPTUNE IN PISCES
A long-term influence in which fantasy, imagination, compassion, and spirituality are in stronger focus. (April 4, 2011, to August 4, 2011, then February 3, 2012, to March 30, 2025, then October 22, 2025, to January 26, 2026)
15TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left cutaneous veins
Sabian Symbol: An officer preparing to drill his men.
PLUTO
PLUTO IN CAPRICORN
Tests of our boundaries; breaking down and rebuilding structures and rules. (From January 25, 2008, to June 14, 2008, then November 26, 2008, to March 23, 2023, then June 11, 2023, to January 20, 2024, then September 1, 2024, to November 19, 2024).
22ND DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Muscle insertions of upper to lower legs
Sabian Symbol: A general accepting defeat gracefully.
Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and in Aspect
CHIRON
CHIRON IN PISCES
Strong awareness of our own vulnerabilities and humanity stimulates compassion for others. (April 20 to July 20, 2010, then February 8, 2011, to April 17, 2018, then September 25, 2018, to February 18, 2019).
29TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Toenails of right foot
Sabian Symbol: A prism.
VESTA
VESTA IN SAGITTARIUS
You have the ability to work relentlessly for a cause in which you believe. You need to make sure you do not exclude other people’s points of view. You have visions and enjoy the adventure of discovery in your work.
27TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Gluteal muscles
Sabian Symbol: The sculptor’s vision is taking form.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN TAURUS
You have the ability to see the beauty in nature and the arts. You have much common sense and wisdom. You may become involved in either healing with your hands, or healing the earth through environmental movements.
26TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Nasal bone
Sabian Symbol: A spaniard serenading his senorita.
JUNO
JUNO IN PISCES
You want to be at-one with the world through your relationship. You crave for the highest romantic ideals within your relationship, and become disillusioned with reality.
12TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar artery of right foot
Sabian Symbol: An examination of initiates.
CERES
CERES IN LEO
You feel cared for when other people play with you and praise you. You like to show others you care for them by encouraging their creative talents and sense of fun.
5TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Right carotid artery
Sabian Symbol: Rock formations at the edge of a precipice.
THE NORTH NODE
THE NORTH NODE IN LEO
This a quest to develop your inner strength. You may find that you experience times of loneliness. These times are part of your lesson to forge your own creative life in order to give generously to the world.
14TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Left ventricle of heart
Sabian Symbol: Cherub-like, a human soul whispers, seeking to manifest.
THE SOUTH NODE
THE SOUTH NODE IN AQUARIUS
This a quest to develop your inner strength. You may find that you experience times of loneliness. These times are part of your lesson to forge your own creative life in order to give generously to the world.
14TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left tibial artery
Sabian Symbol: A train entering a tunnel.
**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on March 20, 2018.**
Aspects to Sun 29°Pi59 -00°00′
Cnj 29°Pi37 SCHEAT To be a thinker or intellect
Aspects to Saturn 08°Cp29 -22°17′
Cnj 08°Cp33 FACIES — Ruthlessness or the victim.
Aspects to Vesta 26°Sg28 -17°29′
Cnj 25°Sg59 ACULEUS Enduring attacks but success
Aspects to Pallas 25°Ta00 -10°07′
Cnj 24°Ta26 CAPULUS— Male, sexual and/or aggressive
Aspects to Black Moon 14°Cp37 -20°13′
Cnj 15°Cp33 VEGA Charismatic, magical, lucky
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