Astrologically Speaking

Forecast for the Month of February 2003

In February we see Saturn and Pluto coming to an opposition.

This pair can ignite wars or force systems to transform because of limitations imposed by reality.

They are not alone, Jupiter and Neptune are also opposing one another. Jupiter and Neptune can bring spirit and belief together to inspire the world. The question will be who's vision? These two pairs may appear to not be connected, but a closer inspection reveals Chiron will try to keep these four connected.

I associate Chiron with vulnerability and openness. When he ties these two pairs together he creates the opportunity for literal "inner realization of truth" or the treacherous growth of a hidden illness. Less prominent, the Sun and Uranus are off doing a final hoorah in Aquarius. Uranus is barely connecting to the main event. Staying objective, the good side of Uranus will allow you to compare and contrast propaganda for those kernels of truth.

Mars spends his time with Saturn and Pluto creating moments when some will have to fight for their very existence! Venus hangs out with Chiron, bringing the interrelatedness of systems into focus. Mercury catches Jupiter and Neptune which will encourage the sowing of visionary or seductive seeds into the world.

February 1st - Aquarian New Moon is at 3:48 am MST. Today you can plant big speculative dream seeds. Note the best dreams are ones that honour your personal truth. The highlighted degree symbolism is "A barometer'" * The keyword is "Indication." Mercury in Capricorn ties this map together. Today propaganda can take hold, you can start a journey or tackle a problem with an energetic boost. PS con-artists and spin doctors can have a field day.

The first week of February looks reasonable. The second week of February indicates the likelihood of a great struggle unfolding on the world stage. My hope is that this is not the out break of war.

February 16th - Full Moon is along the Leo Aquarius axis at 5:51 am MST. The light of the Full Moon shines on a moment quite like the pause at the top of a roller coaster just before the long plunge. Are we in a moment of grave danger. Can we change direction? The Map says yes! Look to vulnerability and openness to draw new boundaries. The degree symbolism* is "a tree felled and sawed," the key word is "immediacy." The day after the Full Moon will produce a major energy shift.

February 21st - Saturn stations and turns direct. The group who have been experiencing the thumb screws of reality this month can now expect that constructive change will make a difference. Those who do not take affirmative action are in danger of checking out. February will close out on a constructive note as Venus Uranus and Mars combine to ignite passion.

* taken from "The Sabian Symbols" by Marc Edmund Jones

Forecast for the Month of March 2003

The planetary picture in March is about the desire to shake off winter dullness and springing into action. Venus begins a new round of humanitarian relationships then joins Uranus prompting new spiritual relationships. Mercury with Uranus could be a break through in connectivity, a truly wireless world. Mars will catch Chiron, this starts a new round of construction in our social systems. The darkest note comes from Chiron who is highlighting the failures of our social structures to alleviate suffering. Saturn and Jupiter are asking people to let go of the familiar in order for a new order to emerge. This speaks well for people who want to introduce new products, new styles or new economic directions.

March 2nd - New Moon is at 7:35 pm MST. Today is an opportunity to align with life/spirit. The map speaks of separating from something stagnant and allowing a transformation through shared experience. Action creates an "ah hah!" There will be a moment when trust is required. The degree symbolism* is "a sword in a museum," the key word is "example."

March 10th - Uranus slides into Pisces. What happens when personal truth meets universal or transcendent truth? Water and Air will be vulnerable to chaos. Our experience or understanding of reality can change.

The third week of March has a very powerful upward moving energy pattern that can easily produce record achievements through collaboration.

March 18th - Full Moon along the axis is at 3:35 am MST. The light of the Full Moon shines on those who have reached a pinnacle of success. The amount of traditional good news aspects today could possibly drown out the voices of despair. There is also a ghost of a grand mutable cross suggesting a change of tide is not far off. same paragraph - The degree symbolism* is "a fertile garden under a full Moon," the key word is " ultimacy."

Spring equinox is at 6:00 pm MST March 20th. Chiron stands exactly between the Sun and Moon opening us at a spirit/soul level.

March 22 - Pluto turns retrograde. Those who's life has recently run a gauntlet of challenges, a word of advice: You are lined up with current history, here is your opportunity to advance the human species through making changes in your own life.

The tide turns the last week of March. Partnerships falter and can break up by the 28th. Those who are going solo may continue to be successful.

* taken from "The Sabian Symbols" by Marc Edmund Jones

By Moreen Reed