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Astrology March 30, 2021: Venus Sextile Saturn

30 Tuesday Mar 2021

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“Treat your relationship as if you are growing the most beautiful sacred flower. Keep watering it, tend to the roots, and always make sure the petals are full of color and are never curling. Once you neglect your plant, it will die, as will your relationship.” Suzy Kassem

Venus in Aries Sextiles Saturn in Aquarius (11:47 am) – We’re adopting more of a long-term outlook regarding our relationships, finances, and values. Favors making hefty deposits into our friendship accounts. Positive for solidifying valued connections. There’s also more of a willingness or ability to work patiently on projects that tap into our desires.

The Waning Moon, still in its Full Stage, also entered investigative Scorpio, early this morning (1:34 am). Ideally, this helps to facilitate a keener awareness of the workings of the world. We also tend to be more guarded or circumspect with our emotions now.

(Speaking of the Moon, in the Wall Street Journal today there is an interesting article entitled, “How a Supermoon Helped Free the Giant Container Ship (the Ever Given) From the Suez Canal.” It mentions how the “stronger tidal effect made it easier to partially float the Ever Given but also gave engineers a hard deadline.)

Numerologically, March 30, 2021, is a “2” and “3” day. A plus for social interactions and creative problem-solving. Favors mediation and cooperative ventures. A strong feminine vibe to the day!

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On This Day in History: On March 30, 1870, the 15th Amendment to the US constitution is adopted, guaranteeing the right to vote regardless of race.

Astrologically, that day, wounded healer Chiron, action-oriented Mars, and the empowering Sun were all conjunct in pioneering Aries, with Mars (the ruler of Aries) exactly conjunct the Sun-Chiron midpoint. Philosophical Jupiter was also conjunct transformative Pluto, in anchoring Taurus, suggesting strong convictions coupled with an intense desire to make changes or improvements.

Hope it’s a good one! Please be safe and well.

Patrice Thompson

Sisters, Heart, Sunset, Sunrise

Copyright 2021

Source Notes:

https://www.onthisday.com/today/events.php

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/building-relationship

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Astrology March 29, 2021: Sun Conjunct Chiron, Mercury Conjunct Neptune

29 Monday Mar 2021

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“I am the bended, but not broken. I am the power of the thunderstorm. I am the beauty in the beast. I am the strength in weakness. I am the confidence in the midst of doubt. I am Her!” Kierra C.T. Banks

Sun Conjunct Chiron in Aries (4:08 am) – An opportunity to acknowledge our wounds/insecurities/vulnerabilities and (ideally) using them to press forward in an empowering manner.

Mercury Conjunct Neptune in Pisces (11:23 pm) – Sensitizes us to what others are feeling or going through. Words or communications may also poignantly inspire. We are also poised to envision/imagine a labyrinth of possibilities for ourselves, even though, at the moment, we may still be a bit sketchy on all the (Virgo-ish) details. On the shadow side, there can be a tendency to turn away or recoil from what we don’t want to admit.

(By the way, this Mercury-Neptune conjunction is simultaneously occurring with word that the cargo ship Ever Given is partially refloated and nearly free after being stuck in the Suez Canal for nearly a week. Keeping fingers crossed!

In astrology, Mercury governs news and information. Neptune also rules matters pertaining to the shipping industry and seas and waterways. Too, the Moon in Libra continues in its Full Phase, helping to raise the tides!)

*All times EDT

Hope it’s a good one! Please be safe and well.

Patrice Thompson

Fantasy, River, Statue, Lantern, Light

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https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/trials-of-life

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Astrology March 27, 2021: Virgo Moon Opposes Neptune, Trines Pluto

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“Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it.” Andy Rooney

Venus and the Sun in Aries semi-square Jupiter in Aquarius: We are dazzled by the new. Looking for greener pastures. However, one pitfall here: We may overlook or discount some of the abundance/blessings already around us.

“Be thankful for what you have, you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” —Oprah Winfrey

Moon in Virgo opposes Neptune in Pisces (11:05 am): The answers we are seeking may be hidden from view or confusing. Making assumptions about things could also backfire now, especially perhaps when it comes to figuring out other people’s motives. Striving to really listen to what others are saying now, though, could help to clear things up or cut through any confusion. On another level, this is nice energy to concern ourselves with the metaphysical/transpersonal realms or for guided imagery work.

Moon in Virgo trines Pluto in Capricorn (7:47 pm): This is an excellent time for repurposing, decluttering, recycling; getting in touch with our feelings or deeper motivations. We may experience powerful emotions.

Numerologically, March 27, 2021, is an “8” and “9” day. There’s a strong yearning to advance or get ahead. Also, a desire for self-mastery. Humanitarian impulses may also be prominent.

*All times EDT

On This Day in History: On March 27, 1980, Mt. St. Helens becomes active after 123 years.

Astrologically, that day, energizer Mars Rx, in Leo, was applying to an exact square to volatile, disruptive Uranus in the rebirthing sign of Scorpio. (Scorpio rules volcanoes; Uranus often prominently figures in with earthquakes. Mars-Uranus is often linked with raw, explosive energy.)

On March 27, 1980, a series of volcanic explosions and pyroclastic flows began at Mount St. Helens in Skamania County, Washington. It initiated as a series of phreatic blasts from the summit then escalated on May 18, 1980, as a major explosive eruption. The eruption, which had a Volcanic Explosivity Index of 5, was the most significant to occur in the contiguous 48 U.S. states since the much smaller 1915 eruption of Lassen Peak in California. It has often been declared the most disastrous volcanic eruption in U.S. history.

The eruption was preceded by a two-month series of earthquakes and steam-venting episodes, caused by an injection of magma at shallow depth below the volcano that created a large bulge and a fracture system on the mountain’s north slope. An earthquake at 8:32:11 a.m. PDT (UTC-7) on Sunday, May 18, 1980, caused the entire weakened north face to slide away, creating the largest landslide in recorded history. (Wikipedia)

Hope it’s a good one. Please be safe and well!

Patrice Thompson

Mount St Helens, Volcanic Eruption

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Source Notes:

https://www.onthisday.com/events/march/27#

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/growth

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_eruption_of_Mount_St._Helens

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Astrology March 26, 2021: Venus Conjunct Sun

26 Friday Mar 2021

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“When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.” Shannon L. Alder

The Sun conjuncts Venus in Aries (2:58 am): Puts us more in line with our heart’s desires. Bestows a greater ability/finesse to attract what we want. We also move more quickly, ardently to pursue personal objectives or to act in our own self-interest.

Mars conjuncts the North Node in Gemini (11:34 am): This conjunction is a very nice, supportive tie-in to the Sun-Venus energy as it fosters an eagerness to forge ahead, to embrace the unknown. To meet our destiny!

The Waxing Moon is also spending its first full day in corrective Virgo. Admonishing us to refine our processes/methodologies.

Moon trines Uranus in Taurus (2:16 pm): Sets the stage for some lightbulb moments. Facilitates our inventiveness.

Moon square Mars (10:16 pm): Moods and restlessness are intensified.

Numerologically, March 26, 2021, is a “7” and “8” day. Vision and idealism are coupled with determination and a strong drive for success.

*All times EDT

On This Day in History: On March 26, 1953, Dr. Jonas Salk announces that he has successfully tested a vaccine to prevent polio, clinical trials began the next year.

Astrologically, that day, propitious Jupiter was in stabilizing Taurus and forming an exact trine to wounded healer Chiron in utilitarian Capricorn. Earth trines are opportunities to bring things into manifestation. Newsmaker Mercury Rx in Pisces was also involved here: It was sextile to both Jupiter and Chiron and conjunct the Jupiter/Chiron midpoint. 

Hope it’s a good one! Please be safe and well.

Patrice Thompson

Milky Way, Starry Sky, Night Sky, Star

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Source Notes:

https://www.onthisday.com/day/march/26

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/attraction

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Astrology March 25, 2021: Leo Moon Opposes Jupiter

25 Thursday Mar 2021

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“Too much of a good thing can be wonderful!” Mae West

With Waxing Luna still in playful Leo, this morning, and forming an opposition to expansive Jupiter, in eccentric Aquarius (9:27 am), it may be more challenging to dial things back. Also, easier to overpromise.

Mars in Gemini also sextiles Ceres in Aries (11:32 am), motivating us to take action to safeguard or protect what’s most important. (Home and family interests could be key here.)

The Moon will also enter fastidious Virgo, late tonight (11:25 pm). An excellent period for organizing our affairs, detoxing and refining our routines.

Numerologically, March 25, 2021, is a “6” and “7” day. Caretaking or nurturing is supported and highlighted. Intuition is also facilitated as we seek to ponder the deeper meaning of things.

*All times EDT

On This Day in History: On March 25, 1969, newlyweds John Lennon and Yoko Ono stage their first “bed-in” for peace in Amsterdam, as the Vietnam War raged on that year.

Astrologically, that day, philosophical Jupiter and unconventional Uranus were conjunct in peace-loving Libra. Libra’s ruler, relationship Venus, was also exactly conjunct dutiful Saturn in war-ruling Aries.

As Yoko Ono later said to a reporter (in March of 2016), “We thought that Amsterdam was a very important place to do it because it has a very fresh and alive interest. And we’re thinking that, instead of going out and fight and make war or something like that, we should just stay in bed: Everybody should just stay in bed and enjoy the spring.”

Hope it’s a good one! Please be safe and well.

Patrice Thompson

John Lennon, Memorial Plaque, Plackette

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https://www.onthisday.com/day/march/25

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/excess

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Astrology March 24, 2021: Waxing Moon in Leo

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“Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.” E.E. Cummings

With the Waxing Moon ensconced in commanding Leo, the sign of the lion, this is a natural time of the month for us to go about expressing our courage, creativity, and self-confidence.

An early morning lunar trine to the pioneering Aries Sun (12:54 am) also primes us for adventure or risk-taking. This is also excellent for any cooperative venture.

Luna’s square to erratic Uranus in Taurus (9:45 am) may find us temporarily more concerned with self-preservation, money, and or security matters. While we may want to embrace our personal freedom and self-expression, we are also possibly concerned about upending some of our stability, in the process. Incorporating a bit of flexibility into our outlook, however, can be the key to our getting ahead now and also a positive way for us to enjoy even more personal growth and well-being in the future as we are able to discover that there are often more choices available to us then we are sometimes able to grasp or perceive in any given moment. All we have to do is be willing to ferret them out.

The Leo Moon’s opposition to cautious Saturn in collective-ruling Aquarius (1:38 pm) could find us wanting to pull back a bit from relationships/social interactions. It can also sensitize us more to other people’s remarks, particularly to criticism. Revisiting the past may also be tempting now and constructive, especially if we are able to find a way to capitalize on lessons learned.

Luna will also sextile Mars in versatile Gemini today (4:08 pm). This is excellent emotional energy for connecting us with our passions and talents. A wider array of opportunities may also suddenly appear on the horizon as we open ourselves to new ideas or ways of thinking.

*All times EDT

On This Day in History: On March 24, 1853, the anti-slavery newspaper “The Provincial Freeman” was first published in Windsor, Ontario, edited by Samuel Ringgold Ward and Mary Ann Shadd, the first Black woman newspaper publisher in North America and Canada’s first female publisher. It was the second newspaper in Canada to present the views and concerns of the Black community. The paper’s final issue was published on September 20, 1857.

Astrologically, on March 24, 1853, compassionate Neptune in unifying Pisces was exactly sextile to wounded healer Chiron in more traditionally-minded Capricorn. Transforming Pluto was also at 0 degrees of values-minded Taurus (a critical degree). Writer Mercury was also in trailblazing Aries and applying to an exact trine to philosophical Jupiter, the planet which governs publishing. This trine aspect is great for disseminating our ideas and teachings, or for shaping/influencing narratives. Jupiter was also strengthened by being in its home sign of scholarly Sagittarius. 

Hope it’s a good one! Please be safe and well.

Patrice Thompson

Lion, Animal, Head, Face, Mane, Mammal

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Historical Events on March 24 – On This Day

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Astrology March 23, 2021: Mercury Squares Mars

23 Tuesday Mar 2021

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“If we try to hold on to so many things, both real and imaginary, thoughts and emotions, fears, worries and expectations, then we begin to weigh our hearts down and make our minds restless.” Gyalwa Dokhampa

Some mental restlessness, edginess, and impulsivity are possible as thinker Mercury, in transcendental Pisces, squares off with assertive Mars in curious Gemini (at 11:26 pm). This aspect typically denotes a more forceful, expressive (and possibly more argumentative) time for communications. It can also signify an avid thirst for learning or knowledge. However, some facts, data, or information could also be missing, confusing, or perhaps just too vague to understand or figure out now (Mercury in Pisces), so we may want to put off any important decision-making, until more is known. (“Sleeping on things” or meditating might also help to provide us with greater clarity now.)

The Waxing Moon (in its First Quarter phase) also exits home-loving Cancer and enters theatrical Leo today (at 5:56 pm).

*All times EDT

On This Day in History: It was one year ago today, March 23, 2020, that the terrifying free fall for the U.S. stock market suddenly ended, ushering in one of its greatest runs. On March 23, 2020, the S&P 500 fell 2.9%. In all, the index dropped nearly 34% in about a month, wiping out three years’ worth of gains for the market. That turned out to be the bottom, even though the coronavirus pandemic worsened in the ensuing months and the economy sank deeper into recession. Massive amounts of support for the economy from the Federal Reserve and Congress limited how far stocks would fall. The market recovered all its losses by August. (From apnews.com)

Astrologically, on March 23, 2020, warrior Mars and transformational Pluto (in the business/government ruling sign of Capricorn) were exactly conjunct (to the minute!), that day, suggesting a period of symbolic death/destruction/implosion to be followed by a new rebirthing phase (conjunctions signify new beginnings). Too, Saturn “The Tester” (and the planetary ruler of Capricorn) had also just entered futuristic Aquarius, at zero degrees of the sign (a critical position). 

Hope it’s a good one! Please be safe and well.

Patrice Thompson

Stock, Trading, Monitor, Business, Finance, Exchange

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Source Notes:

Overstimulated? Stocks soar 75% in historic 12-month run (apnews.com)

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Astrology February 16, 2021: The Aries Moon Squares Pluto

16 Tuesday Feb 2021

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“There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.” Beverly Sills

The Waxing Moon wraps up her hectic stay in Aries, late tonight. But well before she does that, she will square forceful Pluto in dutiful Capricorn (1:32 pm), an alignment that tends to more fully enlist our passions, as well as endow us with a greater sense of urgency of what needs to be done. On the plus side, this is potentially excellent energy for giving a final push to something. On the shadow side, it can sometimes correlate with sudden power grabs/compulsively acting out our emotions. Fortunately, Luna will sextile the detached Aquarian Sun, early this evening (7:17 pm), which is also likely a chance for us to hit the equilibrium reset button if need be. Ideally, this is also a very nice, supportive aspect for fostering a lively synergy with others. The Aries Moon will go void, after this sextile, entering calming, earthy Taurus at 10:12 pm.

*All times EST.

On This Day in History: On February 16, 1923, archaeologist Howard Carter opens the inner burial chamber of Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun’s tomb and finds the sarcophagus.

Astrologically, that day, energetic Mars was in trailblazing Aries, at 18 degrees, and exactly quincunx to royalty-ruling Jupiter, at 18 degrees of Scorpio, the zodiacal sign of life, death, and rebirth.

Enjoy your Tuesday. Hope it’s a good one! Please be safe and well.

Patrice Thompson

Sarcophagus, Mummy, Egypt, Treasure

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Source Notes:

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/dedication

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Astrology February 15, 2021: The Waxing Moon in Aries

15 Monday Feb 2021

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“It will never rain roses: when we want to have more roses, we must plant more roses.” George Eliot

Luna kicks off our Monday in restless, enterprising Aries, perhaps inspiring us to take swift action on matters that (ideally) net immediate results. The Aries Moon is typically best for attending to short-term projects. With Luna also entering her Waxing Crescent Phase, mid-morning (10:40 am), the path toward illumination is really just beginning to build, so this is not the best time for massive leaps forward but rather for focusing on taking smaller action steps that can help to foster more faith and positivity in our capabilities over time. (Too, Mercury is still retrograde!)

There’s also an opportunity for empowering collaboration or networking with others on shared goals/shared purposes as the energetic Aries Moon forms several sextiles to a stellium of planets in collective-ruling Aquarius, including harmonizing Venus, which is also trining the futuristic North Node in Gemini (12:09 am). Too, it’s possible with the Venus-North Node alignment that certain people could appear on our path today who are very pivotal/instrumental to our future.

*All times EST.

On This Day in History: On February 15, 2005, “YouTube” the online video-sharing platform is launched in the United States. It was created by three individuals working at Paypal (Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawad Karim). The company’s original (more humble) headquarters was above a pizzeria and Japanese restaurant in San Mateo, California. In November of 2006, Google bought YouTube for a reported 1.6 billion dollars. Presently, it is estimated that nearly 5 billion videos are watched daily on the site. (Wikipedia)

Astrologically, when YouTube launched, artistic Venus and imaginative Neptune were exactly conjunct in tech-ruling, digitally-minded Aquarius (at 15 degrees), potentially boding well for brand new creative endeavors. (Neptune also governs films, visual images, and videos.) Enterprising Mars was also in entrepreneurial Capricorn and exactly sextile to Uranus in Pisces, an aspect favoring new approaches or innovative strategies.

Enjoy your Monday. Hope it’s a good one! Please be safe and well.

Patrice Thompson

Cinema, Landscape, Mood, Atmosphere

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Source Notes:

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/initiative

https://www.onthisday.com/events/february/15?p=2

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_YouTube

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Astrology February 14, 2021: Mercury Rx Conjuncts Jupiter

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“Science does a great job at reducing variables until they are small enough to be understood, but we aren’t doing a great job at reassembling the picture once it has been broken down into a thousand pieces.” – Katy Bowman

Mercury Rx conjuncts Jupiter in Aquarius (4:40 pm). There’s more of a flair or capacity for big-picture thinking, generating innovative ideas, or stretching our perspectives now (even if some things might need to be revised later). Mercury/Jupiter typically represents the “glass is half full” mindset, which can actually help to shift things around for us in a positive way by harnessing the brain’s power of expectation.

The Waxing Moon also rockets into “start-me-up” Aries (10:54 am). We are naturally primed now for new beginnings and endeavors that require self-assertion or taking personal initiative.

Numerologically, it’s a “5” and “3” day, suggesting there’s a plethora of curiosity and creativity circulating around. Also, an element of playfulness.

*All times EST

On This Day in History: On February 14, 1967, Aretha Franklin recorded “Respect” (Billboard Song of the Year 1967).

“Respect” is a song originally released by American singer-songwriter Otis Redding in 1965. The song became a signature hit for Aretha Franklin in 1967. The music in the two versions is significantly different. Redding’s version is a plea from a desperate man, who will give his woman anything she wants. He won’t care if she does him wrong, as long as he gets his due respect when he brings money home. However, Franklin’s version is a declaration from a strong, confident woman, who knows that she has everything her man wants. She never does him wrong, and demands his “respect”. Franklin’s version adds the “R-E-S-P-E-C-T” chorus and the backup singers’ refrain of “Sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me…”. Aretha Franklin’s interpretation was a landmark for the feminist movement and is often considered one of the best songs of the R&B era. (Wikipedia)

Astrologically, when Franklin recorded “Respect” on 2/14/67, romantic Venus, in dreamy Pisces, was exactly opposing transformational Pluto in corrective Virgo. Venus-Pluto oppositions can often intensify our feelings and emotions in our relationships as well as spotlight any imbalances of power within this realm.  We may also feel a real need to “clear the air,” at this time, in a bid to get our love life back on track.

Happy Valentine’s Day! Hope it’s a good one! Please be safe and well.

Patrice Thompson

Flamingo, Valentine, Heart

Copyright 2021

Source Notes:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Respect_(song)

https://www.onthisday.com/events/february/14

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/big-picture

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