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March 2024 Newsletter

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Greetings Everyone!

What a fascinating February we have had, many of you have reached out with personal stories that give me compelling information on the effects of these transits. Thank you!

February featured an Aquarian stellium that met up with Pluto at each ingress. February 12-18th were particularly potent, followed by the Full Moon In Virgo February 24th.

Welcome to March and all the Piscean shifts that we bring forward into meteorological Spring (March 1st) The Spring Equinox is March 19th in the Northern Hemisphere…welcoming Aries & Eclipse season.

March 8-9th Mars in Aquarius will square Uranus in Taurus, the challenge prior to Sundays New Moon is to look & think- before you leap. Mars in Aquarius is very independent minded, impulsive and potentially unreliable when butting heads with Uranus in Taurus. Two different fixed ideas are trying to move forward…It is a great time for spontaneity or breaking out of a routine that has been limiting. Although a quick and temporary transit…..it stimulates action, challenges and adapting to the weekend plan or program.

Mercury enters Aries March 9th-A more forward Mercury, we now initiate communication. Our thoughts and speech can enjoy the sharper, more focused and direct communications…..it will make a sextile aspect to Pluto in Aquarius stimulating more intensity or depth with the fiery element of Aries. Truth Sayer comes to mind. Truth that helps transform old mental patterns into new more enlightening views.

April 1st -26th Mercury Retrogrades in Aries. We may need to review or recalculate some of our plans in light of the energetic Cardinal energy mid March. The best route is to have a back up plan or be ready to adapt to any delays.

New Moon March 10th at 20 degrees Pisces. The Sun & Moon make a (sextile) aspect to Uranus in Taurus 19 degrees. Restlessness is part of the New moon energy, awakening and shaking up stagnant energy. Encountering exciting people, creating excitement in your personal space or changing your normal routine to be more flexible with what is being called for. Release emotional energy, on the heels of Mars/Uranus energy-start a fresh New Moon cycle with a new ritual or adventure in nature. The New Moon is bookended by Saturn and Neptune in Pisces, passing through some tests/responsibilities and hopefully ending with an inspiring or enlightening outcome.

March 12th-April 4th Venus enters Pisces, her exalted position. Keep in mind, during this timeframe she will have mutual reception with Jupiter in Taurus, meaning Venus and Jupiter welcome each other into realms (houses) of there influence. Jupiter offers growth and expansion to something long lasting and reliable. Venus is ever helpful and compassionately attentive to the needs of these current opportunities. 

March 19th Spring Equinox in Northern Hemisphere-Sun at 00 Aries trine Moon Leo and sextile Pluto in Aquarius~ (Moon opposite Pluto) A powerful start to a new season- self expressive & passionate energy abound. Use to your advantage to motivate projects or just getting creative juices flowing.

March 22rd Venus conjunct Saturn in Pisces- This transit of the planet of Love meeting the planet of work & responsibility can produce feelings of practicality, loyalty  and soberness-not exactly affectionate energy. But.. they will sextile Jupiter in Taurus (Venus reception) this fortunate helpful energy may assist in keeping things balanced in relationship.

March 23 Mars enters Pisces We now have entered the water… need to put on our flippers and flow. Things can take a little slower pace, you will get there, when you get there energy.

Mars in the independently minded Aquarius, asked what are my goals and my instinct guiding me to act on? Since Feb 13th Mars conjunct Pluto in Aquarius we were off to the races. Now… Mars in Pisces we are more comfortable to tap into options and flexibility with our motivations. Not a time to force issues.

March 25th Eclipses Season 

Lunar Eclipse(Full Moon)in Libra 05 degrees

This Lunation is ruled by Venus in Pisces and will trine Pluto in Aquarius. I get a very abundant and powerful relationship feeling with this eclipse. The Aries Sun exalted, Venus ruler of the Lunar Eclipse is exalted and in mutual reception to Jupiter. Eclipses can be wildcards and bring big beginnings and endings. Comings and goings….It is all part of the magic in change.✨✨

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New Lunar year of Dragon & New Moon in Aquarius

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Today is the New Moon in Aquarius, here on the East Coast of Massachusetts, we finally are seeing some sunshine and blue skies…..fresh energy. Perfect timing.

February 9th The Aquarius New Moon is exact around 5:57PM in square aspect to Uranus in Taurus….Square energy has a feeling of friction,conflict or stress encouraging us to act or do something to alleviate the discomfort.Squares help us get unstuck and move ahead. New Moons are symbolic of the dark quiet Moon, completing the past lunation cycle and starting to look ahead by planting new ideas. Maybe you have started something new today, that you weren’t sure of how it would turn out? Uranus can awaken us to a different level, shake us out of stagnancy and inspire new paths. The Square aspect from Uranus to this Aquarian New Moon, gives an added unexpected or unusual flip to the day.Plans or ideas can change on a dime, in hindsight, the change can turn out to be a good thing! .

Future goals are baked into the Aquarian New Moon, which is also the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Dragon!! Dragons are a mythical beast, this year be open to opportunity and magic.I’m sure we have some Dragon Year people tuning in,this is a big reset for you! 

Dragon Medicine: Magic is believing in yourself, if you can do that, you can make anything happen. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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February 13thMars enters Aquarius and conjoins Pluto at 00 Aquarius,these two planets can bring a strong action and intensity to whatever you are doing.Aquarius has an independent energy that may clash a bit with other agendas, be mindful on this day that everyone is feeling the rush.Same day~Neptune in Pisces sextile Venus in Capricorn,can support the urge to indulge in escapism. To sidestep the Mars/Pluto dynamic, by tuning into music, movies,nature, romance ect. Finding peace in a storm kind of feeling.

February 16th Venus enters Aquarius and conjoins Pluto at 00 Aquarius. When Pluto & Venus meet up the intensity rises and relationships can feel this, for better or worse.It can highlight the ebb & flow of finances, something very helpful entering or a debt coming to collect. Venus/Pluto keywords obsession, passion, depth of a relationship, recycling of possessions, transforming love,renewal,powerful attractions, hyper focus on creative projects, intense social interaction, secret love, jealousy. 

Saturn is the traditional ruler of Aquarius and Uranus is the modern ruler. Saturn=Restrictions Uranus=Freedom. Both hang in the balance.


Same day-Mercury in Aquarius Square Uranus in Taurus~Our mind is open to new ideas and solutions, we may get excited by unexpected change that helps us move forward mentally with an issue.


February 16,17,18th Moon in Gemini Trines the very busy Aquarian House-Pluto,Venus,Mars,Mercury and the Aquarian Sun are in compatible communication with a very curious and super busy moon.Good day for people with like minds to get together. Social activities can be quite lively and unique. An abundance of communications and discussions pointed at future plans and new ideas flourish.The Gemini Moon will go “out of bounds” for the weekend, sending the moon’s energy to high activity levels, sometimes too far out.. Be cautious while travelling or going about busy weekend errands.

Friday the 16th Mercury in Aquarius squares Uranus in Taurus. Another reason to be flexible, go with the flow and slow the pace.Unexpected changes can pop up, or impulsiveness may hit.Pump the brakes! A good day for creative projects ,as your thoughts can be full of quick solutions or ingenious ideas.

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Looking forward to the ever-interesting Chinese Year of the Dragon!!!!!
I am booking into March, if you’d like to get on the calendar for Year ahead, 6 Month ahead, Solar Returns or Birth Chart Readings please click link below:

Take care,

Laura

Laurataftastrology.com


“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.”  Alan Watts

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Saturn in Aquarius 18 degrees

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Saturn, the archetype of the teacher has been transiting slowly through the sign of Aquarius since December 17,2020. December 20,2022 Saturn was conjoined by Jupiter in Aquarius both at 00 degrees. This began a 2 1/2 year transit of Saturn in Aquarius and began a longer cycle of 20 years between Saturn and Jupiter through their Grand Conjunction. When we look back in our own charts and see the transit from a distance we really gain a perspective on how much we’ve grown and changed, especially those experiencing a 1st or 2nd Saturn Return. Saturn moving through the fixed air element of Aquarius has brought the work and discipline to our concept of community and how we work within that structure while holding onto our individuality and authenticity. The electric unbridled energy of Uranus transit moving through fixed earth element of Taurus has shaken the ground and foundations of our comfort zones numerous times. Uranus in Taurus squared Saturn twice in 2021 and has a last pass, although not exact, very close in square aspect in the first 2 weeks of October and then moves direct on October 23rd. Saturn teaches maturity lessons we learn from limitations. Saturn is ruler of Capricorn and Aquarius back to back winter signs, we are working on life lessons that help us stand as unique individuals in our community. Uranus is the architype of the rebel, in Taurus ruled by Venus we can experience uncomfortable or unexpected changes and breakthroughs within our relationships and finances. Uranus entered Taurus March 6, 2019 and leaves on April 25,2026. Roe vs Wade, inflation, door dash, personal shopping apps, supply chain issues all Venusian topics in 2022. In September 2019 emerging female artists were landing high-profile solo shows, museums were staging women themed exhibitions, grants were being awarded to boost female artists and long-neglected artists were being given overdue recognition. Thanks to Uranus type breakthroughs in the art world, in Venus ruled sign of Taurus.

When Saturn and Uranus meet in square aspect it’s time to work out the tension or challenges presented through responsibility, unexpected changes, freedoms and commitments, all designed to create new space for growth in areas where life was becoming too stagnant. The Venusian ruled Uranus puts a spin emphasis on creativity and the freedom to express through art, music, beauty and nature. It also spontaneously created remote job possibilities that weren’t allowable until the pandemic put down limitations.(Saturn)

February 22,2022 Saturn reached 18 degrees in direct motion until March 3rd, at that time Jupiter 12 Pisces applying to Neptune 22 Pisces, a hopeful and inspirational energy was building in the air. Mars 21, Venus 21and Pluto 27 Direct in Capricorn were in Trine aspect to the Nodes at 26 Taurus and Scorpio. The movement was slow yet forwardly productive, empowered by the Mars/Venus conjunction earlier on February 16th.

June 6, 2022 A change/shift was in the works as Saturn 25 Aquarius stationed Retrograde to go back over the area we just traversed since February and also separating from a square (presenting challenges) to the Nodes in Scorpio 22/Taurus 22. June 2022, Roe v. Wade was overturned by the US Supreme Court, creating a major upset.

October 1,2022 Saturn Retrograde at 18 degrees, back at same degree as (February 22 March 3rd in Direct motion)

October 23,2022 Saturn stations direct.

Aquarius will sit at this 18th degree as it stations from retrograde to direct motion for 45 days Oct 1-Nov 13,2022 Looking into the Sabian Symbols, specifically the 18th degree of Aquarius is a helpful way to see things in a different light.

*The Sabian symbols are the unique set of symbolic vignettes, or descriptive images, which were obtained by Dr. Marc Edmund Jones from an ancient Mesopotamian source in 1925 for each of the 360 astrological degrees of the zodiac.

The Sabian symbol for 18 degree of Aquarius is “A forest fire quenched”

“The keyword is Concern and theme is Rising to the occasion. “This symbol speaks to the successful resolution of an emergency or crisis, and to satisfaction in a job well done. The image of a forest fire quenched symbolizes the suppression or quelling of a dangerous and destructive force. The emphasis in this degree is on the opportunity in every group experience for discovering personal skills and abilities previously unrecognized, and on turning every ordeal into a productive adventure in social responsibility. On a practical level, this symbol alludes to defusing explosive situations, calming tempers, and bringing potentially volatile or dangerous situations under control.

Positive: At its highest , this symbol represents the ability to function efficiently and effectively under pressure. Negative: Lack of enthusiasm and a tendency to avoid getting involved in anything out of the ordinary. Accent :on 18 degrees of Aquarius is getting things under control. An emergency situation can be resolved to everyone’s relief. Opportunity: Your greatest advantage lies in recognizing the skills and abilities that a crisis reveals and making the effort to refine them. Risk: Guard against being a coward or telling yourself that you are ill equipped to deal competently with the problems of life. Don’t make a habit out of depending on others to get you out of situations you created.

Stepping Stones: Success, conquest, triumph, achievement, accomplishment, mastery, self-expenditure, victory, resolution, relief, suppression, arrest, cancellation.-From The Sabian Symbols A screen of Prophecy-Diana E. Roche

Saturn moves forward through Aquarius until March 7, 2023 when it enters Pisces to start a new journey for next 2 1/2 years.

I am booking now into the New Year 2023 for year ahead overviews, see what’s in store for 2023! Please check my services page to book a consult.

Peace and Health,

Laura

Laurataftastrology.com

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MERCURY ♒ SEXTILE MARS ♐JANUARY 25,2020

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Sextile energies are typically harmonious, yet assertive communication between two planets, energizing the connection with a little more caffeinated buzz. Mars in Sagittarius sextile Mercury in Aquarius is a stimulating aspect where conversations, mental work, creative problem solving, planning and plotting out a future adventure, or travelling and exploring in general are attractive. Ideas can be more openly discussed and actions taken in the spirit of the restless sextile that is looking for an outlet to plug into. Use it to your advantage and think out loud today. Monday the Moon moves into Pisces and floats towards Venus and Neptune squaring Mars in Sagittarius, which energetically cools the intensity, that Mercury /Mars fired up on Saturday.

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AQUARIUS/AQUARIUS RISING

January begins in a quiet reflection with all the Capricorn planets in your 12th house of meditation and consciousness raising territory. Moon in Pisces on New years day can inspire you by getting out in nature. On the 3rd & 4th there may be a synchronous feeling that your intuition may bring up, hidden opportunities can arise by working behind the scenes on something close to your heart.January 10th a Lunar Eclipse/Full Moon in Cancer in your 6th house of service,health and routines, may bring a shift in your self care or how you nurture others.The following weekend of the 11,12,13th in your 12th house of Deep Reflection there has been remodeling and rebuilding going on for some time. Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn represent the tests and truths that you’ve undergone, now you have an understanding of the limits, strengths and responsibilities to move forward.The Capricorn Sun and Mercury help shine some light into this arena as well with new and practical ideas.Saturn rules Capricorn and Aquarius these themes are familiar to you and help validate what is ready for change.On January 26-28th Mars and Venus create some tension between groups or friends and financial situations, this is where creative solutions such as bartering or volunteering could make a difference.January is a Capricorn, earth dominated energy, we are asked to become our most mature version of ourselves and put our best foot forward.You have been creating a new world for yourself, remember to be generous and share it with like-minded folks~ a new community can blossom.

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PISCES/PISCES RISING

January starts on a peaceful note with New Years day allowing you some down time with friends and family. January 3rd & 4th there is a favorable connection between your ideas and opportunity within groups/friends/alliances who support you.Jupiter in Capricorn meets Mercury to communicate new plans or creative solutions to old patterns that no longer work. This can motivate you and start a cycle of stable and gradual growth in the new year. January 10th a Lunar Eclipse/Full Moon in Cancer moving through your house of creativity could shift projects or endeavors by allowing change.Staying connected to friends may lend a hand in completing projects or deadlines.The following weekend of the 11,12,13th Saturn and Pluto in your house of friends/alliances has been building & remodeling in your life for some time. Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn unite on January 12th, we are now seeing the firm boundaries, strengths and weaknesses with our responsibility connected to groups.The Sun & Mercury in Capricorn help us shine light into the situation by grounding your ideas and creations. Earthbound Capricorn helps to prioritize and develop something stable. Mars enters your 10th house of career and public arena where you now can use this boost to move forward, especially on January 26-28th when Mars creates tension with Venus in Pisces in your 1st house of self and image.This energy can motivate healing of relationships or attract a connection that stabilizes your career goals.January asks us to be responsible and mature, as Capricorn energy dominates.We can strive towards our goals with patience and integrity, as we have been feeling this build all of 2018/2019.Use your faith in the universe and humility to persevere with connections that will help you succeed this year.

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DECEMBER HOROSCOPES

I’ve dedicated myself to monthly horoscopes which is a new practice for me, I’m ready for the focus in the new decade ahead.Sometimes you need to just start from where you are and have faith that the process will teach you along the way. Please note I use whole sign houses and below are Sun sign & Rising sign horoscopes so kindly read both . If you don’t know your rising sign, get a free birth chart at http://www.astro.com.

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AQUARIUS/AQUARIUS RISING

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Mercury in Scorpio traveled through your house of career during November ,in retrograde it may of shown you areas where you should upgrade and reorganize . If you work in groups ,fine tuning your operation could of come into play.Mercury now moving into Sagittarius on Dec.9th the intensity will cool down on whatever needed to be managed, and a bigger picture comes into view .Mars in Scorpio is running the show in your 10th keeping your productivity in high gear.Working alone will get a ton accomplished.Venus has entered Capricorn and is in your 12 house of healing, spirituality and karma where taking time out to reflect and be grateful in your own space heals .You may be inspired to create art or connect to spirit with oracle cards ,tarot or astrology to assist in your reflection.There are many ways to use this quiet time to your benefit.Dec.2nd Jupiter enters Capricorn in the 12th house and is likely to be a very beneficial time to be inspired by your spirituality .Exploring and expanding the realm of what brings you peace.You may choose to explore metaphysics or the occult. Compassion for yourself and others can bring healing during this time.Pluto and Saturn have also moved through this sacred house over the years reconstructing and building once again from a new foundation that inspires you.All this exploration through the 12th will energize when it bursts into the 1st house of self down the road…


Full moon in Gemini Dec.11/12 The social and curious moon will be an excellent time to get together with like minded folks,operating in your 5th house of pleasure and self expression .Get out to an art gallery or check a new restaurant with new friends.Venus conjoins Saturn on this lunation in Capricorn be mindful of being respectful and reliable within relationships if you make plans make sure you stick with it!


New Moon in Capricorn/Annular Solar Eclipse-Set intentions for this Capricorn moon may be tuned into your 12th house rituals.Eclipses are agents of change , with a wild card energy.One door can open as another is closed working in unison to allow change.Within hours after the eclipse the Capricorn moon will conjoin Jupiter you may get a sign connected to new intentions.