Astrology: Spring Equinox, March 20, 2023, Part 2

Brave New World

The difficult Saturn-Uranus square faded at the end of January 2023.  On March 7, Saturn entered Pisces. On March 24th, Pluto enters Aquarius, so the Spring equinox could see significant developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and this period of passage itself could be quite tempestuous. Overall, it can be considered to be the beginning of the more optimistic aspects of the Jovian decade of the Jupiter-Saturn cycle.

Generally the middle ten years of the 20-year Jupiter-Saturn cycle are the most productive (2025-2035) (Now certain optimistic people will attribute the positive upcoming aspects, along with the Saturn in Aquarius energy, to some kind of oncoming hyper-mystical Aquarian theophany, but I will just be giving the traditional astrological interpretations along with observations on the concrete plane).

2020 saw the start of three major cycles with Saturn-Pluto, Jupiter-Pluto, and the Jupiter-Saturn shift into 200 years of air transits.  The new Jupiter-Saturn cycle and a waning Pluto in Capricorn phase coupled with a waning Saturn-Pluto square brought the Covid epidemic, followed by American election protests and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, often causing the sweeping away of non-essential structures in people’s lives , causing to begin this new phase with a more stream-lined perspective.

With Saturn shift to Pisces, the conservative, rigid, authoritarian, energies will ease into more inclusive, open, creative concerns. The big shift of Pluto into Aquarius, signalling an end to a 15-year period that saw the emergence of reform movements such as occupy Wall street, #MeToo, #BlackLivesMatter, and #FridaysForFuture as well as an increase in right-wing authoritarian government repression, should make way for more progressive outlooks.

We have a very interesting, intense chart (which can also serve as a preview of the whole semester) with a Mercury, Sun, Neptune, Moon conjunction book-ended by Pluto and Uranus sextiles and a Mars square to it. Moreover, it coincides with the New Moon. Besides the Sun, Saturn and Pluto shifts, three more planets will have changed signs within a three-week period (Venus in Taurus, March 16, Mercury in Aries, March 19, Mars in Cancer, March 26) for a total of seven changes between March 7 and March 26. Hang on to your seats folks, we could be in for a bumpy ride!

Around March 16, there was a close Sun, Mercury, Pluto conjunction, to those still active aspects, the full moon joins in for a four-planet conjunction. This will create a strong intuitive, imaginative, spiritual, altruistic mood which can be impractical or disconnected. There is also forceful, eloquent, communicative aspects that bring analytical propensities. To emphasize the powerful passage of Pluto into Aquarius, there is a tight Sun sextile Pluto aspect, that can be considered to summarize the main quality of the chart:

A drive towards realizing your inner self and your life ambitions; cutting through a lot that is unessential; special relationship with an authority figure or teacher, one could get overpowered or “swept away” by another person. Subtle but profound changes within can alter significant relationships; self-respect, personal empowerment, and deeper honesty arises; a time of births and deaths. Group work on conscious awareness, deeper learning, healing; creative change and renewal; motivation to pursue dreams and ideas. (Astrology Café)

So there is a strong impulse to look for deep solutions, deep changes with an altruistic, analytical bent as useful tools. Added to this, Moon (in Pisces) sextile Neptune brings more sensitivity, imagination and a bent for quirkiness and originality. The risk of being overly dreamy, impractical and spacey (conspiracy theories and millennialism predictions can get even more extravagant) is balanced by Mars trine Saturn, that brings some needed focus and concentration.

To this very productive and progressive outlook, two more challenging aspects could bring considerable tension. The Sun, Mercury, Neptune, Moon conjunction is square to Mars, which brings impulsive, high energy, conflictual tendencies that  can make for some feisty Spring Sun in Aries disputes (Jupiter in Aries until May 16 is quite brash, bold and boisterous). Otherwise actions can be productive if channelled productively. Another Pluto aspect, square to Venus (in sensual Taurus), can add passion, jealousy, suspicion and power games in close relationships.

Summary

The Sun sextile Pluto aspect brings a strong impetus for transformation and introspective, to which are added intuitive, and communicative tendencies. Spiritual inspiration can be quite vivid, but with tendencies for escapism and delusion. Deep personal transformations affecting close relationships are favoured. This is accompanied by some volatile energies that could see conflicts, power struggles, surprise turnarounds, and sudden shifts to the oncoming tendency for greater collective impetus to better understand social problems and actively discuss solutions. How this combination of intense, dreamy, quirky introspection with boisterous, outspoken extraversion plays out could make for some picturesque moments.

Pluto returns to Capricorn on June 11 and returns to Aquarius, in January 2024. Afterwards, Neptune enters Aries – 2025, Uranus enters Gemini – 2025. Between 2025-2028, the optimistic Jovian phase of the Jupiter-Saturn cycle will reach its height with some positive outer planet sextiles and trines before the more stern Saturn phase ensues around the Jupiter-Saturn opposition in 2030.

For the coming semester

April 20 Total Solar Eclipse in Aries

May 5 Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio

May 16 Jupiter moves into Taurus

May 17 Jupiter square Pluto

June 11 Pluto Retrograde enters Capricorn

June 19 Jupiter in Taurus sextiles Saturn in Pisces

 

Current Planets in Signs 

 

Sun in Aries  March 20-April 20, 2023.

In Aries, the Sun is enthusiastic and spontaneous. We are motivated by the desire to conquer. We are more impulsive and have the urge to initiate.

Moon in Pisces  

With the moon in Pisces, individuals are very sensitive, and they often lose themselves in the problems and feelings of others, towards whom they are extremely receptive. They are imaginative beings, and may seem to get lost in their own fantasy world at times.

Mercury in Aries  March 19-April 3, 2023.

We are less concerned with objective viewpoints and explanations, and more concerned with reaching a decision…quickly! Our thoughts and ideas are pioneering, and we tend to speak more spontaneously and directly

Venus in Taurus March 16-April 11

In Taurus, Venus is naturally very sensual, content, and possessive. We seek security and value those things that are long-lasting. Our appetite for pleasure is strong.

Mars in Gemini Aug. 20-March 25

In Gemini, Mars is versatile and flexible but not especially determined or focused, it’s an excellent period for diversifying our interests. We know how to maneuver things to get our way. We use words to charm and express anger. We’re very talkative, and animatedly so

Jupiter in Aries Dec. 20 - May 16, 2023

In Aries, Jupiter urges us to make our own opportunities, to believe in ourselves, and to take charge of our lives. Faith in our ability to reinvent our lives and to move forward with confidence in spite of any “failures” or other challenges we may be leaving behind is strong during this cycle. We enjoy competition as it pushes us to do better. We live in the “now” and quickly seize opportunities. Negative manifestations include a too narrow focus, a me-first attitude that can be insensitive, failing to consider others’ points of view and leaving opportunities behind as a result, over-confidence, not learning from past mistakes, and a lack of objectivity.

 Saturn in Pisces March 6, 2023 – May 24, 2025

Quietly working hard can be a real strength of this position. We’re learning to allow ourselves to be creative and imaginative. We’re also capable of considerable effort and hard work in support and service. It’s easier for us to put our ego aside in order to get things done.

Uranus in Taurus  March 6th, 2019-June 2025

We approach money and personal possessions in new ways and learn to free ourselves from certain material constraints. Innovative ways to make ourselves comfortable emerge. We’re less inhibited about expressing sensuality. There can be abrupt changes with money, valuables, possessions, and income that lead to a reshuffling of priorities or values. Income might come from non-traditional sources or ventures. In general, we’re bringing progressive ideas to the world of business

Neptune in Pisces  Feb.2, 2012 –March 30, 2025

Your vision of an ideal world may center around compassion, mercy, empathy, service, sacrifice, intuition, artistry, or spirituality. This Neptune sign position is especially sensitive, intuitive, and imaginative. It can also be rather escapist!

Pluto in Aquarius  March 23rd - June 11^th

During this long-term cycle, we will likely confront issues of control and power related to individuality, equality, friendships, and group associations. We can be on a quest to distinguish ourselves for our progressiveness, scientific minds, ideals, humanitarianism, or unique qualities. It’s also a time when we seek to change and overhaul society through science, inventions, and the mind/ideas.  

 

References 

https://cafeastrology.com/thisweekinastrology.html