Episode 280 | The Sun Meets Mars: A Fiery Dance!

Episode 280 | The Sun Meets Mars: A Fiery Dance!

This week: It’s the calm before the astrological storm, but Mercury, the ruler of the First Quarter Moon in Gemini, enters zesty Aries and makes an aspect with Pluto. The Sun and Mars flow in a harmonious trine aspect, bringing plenty of energy and enthusiasm. And a listener question about how to work with planets in fall, detriment, and mutual reception. Plus: Important info up front, President Harrison Ford, and swinging Tarzan style!

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[1:43] Mercury enters Aries on March 3 (1:04 am PST). Mercury is going to turn retrograde on March 14, 2025. A good transits for fast thinking and self0 defense. But avoid moving too quickly without thinking; when Mercury goes retrograde (March 14), it will catch up with you.

[3:15] On March 5 (5:13 am PST), Mercury makes the first of three sextiles to Pluto (the others are on March 25 and April 20), at 3º00’ Aries and Aquarius. It’s the beginning of a three-part story about the truth of who we are, who others are, and the nature of situations.

[6:24] Moon Report! The Gemini First Quarter Moon is on March 6 (8:32 am PST) at 16º21’ Gemini. Take action on your Feb. 27 Pisces New Moon plans. Use Gemini’s best qualities, such as a love of variety and willingness to try new adventures, but curb gossip and the acerbic tongue.[8:33] This is the First Quarter in a lunar phase family cycle (LPFC) that began at the June 6, 2024 New Moon at 16º17’ Gemini. The Full Moon in this LPFC is on Dec. 4, 2025 and the Last Quarter on Sep. 4, 2026.

[10:15] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. All of the VOC Moons this week begin on aspects to Neptune because Neptune is so close to the end of Pisces. The Moon in Taurus sextiles Neptune on March 5 (2:53 am PST). It’s VOC for 1 hour 36 minutes, then enters Gemini (4:29 am PST). Manage insomnia with a book, or one of those ambiance videos on YouTube with a crackling fire or rain noises.

[11:23] On March 7 (6:57 am PST), the Moon in Gemini squares Neptune. It’s VOC for 1 hour 32 minutes, then enters Cancer (8:29 am PST). Initiate a creative healing outlet (perhaps a tarot journaling practice?) for occasional emotional surges.

[13:24] On March 9 (2:32 pm PST), the Moon in Cancer trines Neptune. It’s VOC for 1 hour, 27 minutes, then enters Leeeeoooo (3:59 pm PST). Life is stressful: enjoy a nice Sunday brunch! Indulge in joy, and in good food and drink.

[14:32] Mars trines the Sun on March 7 (9:13 pm) at 17º52’ Pisces-Cancer. Look for increased energy, enthusiasm, and focus. Dance off, anyone?!? Overall, this is just good, vigorous energy for tackling creative projects and to perform or entertain, especially with the Sabian symbol 18 Pisces, A gigantic tent. Mars’s Sabian symbol is 18 Cancer, A hen scratching for her chicks. Give your joy and your creativity to the service of the people and creatures that you love.

[16:30] Listener Percy on the PATH Train asks about working with planets in detriment, fall, and mutual reception. Astrologer Dana Gerhardt was mentioned.

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