New Moon Report from StarIQ

Mars opposite Pluto
Friday, March 7, 1:01 am PST, 4:01 am EST

This fierce aspect is the third in a series that began on September 21 and is now finally coming to a head. It's a tense face-off between aggressive Mars in self-protective Cancer and potent Pluto in hard-edged Capricorn. Confrontation is possible, yet this can also be the final stage in a clearing process that began last year. Initiating Mars wants to lay a new foundation in Cancer, but the concentration required for a successful launch means that something or someone needs to be eliminated now.

New Moon in Pisces
Friday, March 7, 9:15 am PST, 12:15 pm EST

The New Moon in Pisces is a time to feed your dreams, opening your mind and heart to a more creative and compassionate life. Inventive Uranus joins this lunation to hasten the pace of change. Things may feel more hectic and unpredictable now, spurring desires to break from routine and discover alternative ways of living. Generous Jupiter's supportive sextile to Uranus from constructive Capricorn provides a practical framework that helps turn chaos into a new and more invigorating system.

Venus in Pisces
Wednesday, March 12, 3:51 pm PDT, 6:51 pm EDT

Venus is exalted in this spiritual sign, dissolving the borders of jealousy and distrust, allowing love to flow more freely. A gentle and generous spirit helps overcome competitiveness as we recognize the infinite connections that bind us together. Romance can flourish in these idealistic waters that wash away the fears of greed and unworthiness, inviting everyone to share in the infinite pool of pleasure that is too often hidden by self-doubt and insecurity.

Mercury in Pisces
Friday, March 14, 3:46 pm PDT, 6:46 pm EDT

Mental Mercury's objective edge is blunted in the wispy world of Pisces where feelings count more than facts. Compassionate communication can make for especially intimate conversations. Imagination and intuition flourish while details fuzz into the background. The mind's field widens to include concepts beyond words, requiring images to express the splendor and spirituality of what you can see but cannot clearly say.

Sun in Aries
Wednesday, March 19, 10:49 pm PDT, Thursday, March 20, 1:49 am EDT

The astrological year begins on the Vernal Equinox or first day of spring (fall in the Falklands) as the Sun fires into this pioneering, impulsive and independent sign. It's time to take the initiative and dive into new activities and projects. Patience may be lacking, but enthusiasm enables you to quickly recover from mistakes. Putting yourself in motion may seem risky and, at times, insensitive to others, yet it is preferable to act in haste than to waffle at a time when the winds of change are blowing so strongly.

Full Moon in Libra
Friday, March 21, 11:40 am PDT, 2:40 pm EDT

The opposition of the Moon in cooperative Libra and the Sun in autonomous Aries represents a contrast between the freedom to act independently and the compromises required of relationships. The dialogue is intensified now with penetrating Pluto and aggressive Mars forming tense 90-degree squares to the Sun and Moon. Conflict is easily triggered by the smallest differences of opinion. Transforming combativeness against others into fighting for a worthy cause elevates the argument from a personal dispute to bold actions that can advance your interests personally and professionally.

Jupiter sextile Uranus
Friday, March 28

This intelligent connection between visionary Jupiter and innovative Uranus sparks new ideas. Intuition soars as fresh insights reveal unexpected ways to solve current problems or present you with an exciting scenario for a brighter future. This aspect will return on May 21 and November 12, providing two more chances to hitch a ride on these shooting stars.

Pluto Retrograde
Tuesday, April 1

The planetary Lord of the Underworld's backward turn is a subtle shift that drives the forces of transformation inward. Radical change needs to be rooted in your deepest desires if it is to be effective. Pluto's penchant for power is best fulfilled with personal discipline and focus, which are prerequisites for increasing your authority in relationships and at work.

Mercury in Aries
Wednesday, April 2, 10:45 am PDT, 1:45 pm EDT

Thoughts move quickly and words can be fired off spontaneously with mental Mercury in fast-moving Aries. The mind is sparked by fresh perspectives that provide a new take on old situations. Impatience can lead to unnecessary combat and careless communication can unintentionally wound others. A moment's pause before making a significant statement can temper the flames of verbal passion with the right amount of caution and consideration for others.

This New Moon in Pisces is rich with inventiveness that shatters existing limits of emotion and habit. Energy is moving so quickly that it's easy to feel out of control, yet stifling creative impulses can be even more destructive. This is a time of imagination when the walls of tradition are falling, making way for discovery and freedom that may be beyond your wildest dreams