After the recent Full Moon that shone a light on Chiron in Aries, we are entering the last week of the retrograde phase of Mercury. However, don’t expect to be out of the fog any time soon, for as Mercury stations direct on the 28th, it will also be exactly conjunct deceptive and illusive Neptune.

The March Full Moon falls on the Aries Equinox this year. A portent of things to come, the Aries Ingress chart often sets the tone for the year ahead. Click through to read more about this Super Full Moon.

Uranus first entered Taurus last year where it was invested in all sorts of commotion. But eventually it retrograded back to Aries where it remained up until last week. And on March 6th, Uranus finally returned to Taurus. This week we revisit, Uranus’ entrance into Taurus.

Before the New Moon in Pisces on Wednesday, and after the station of Mercury retrograde on Tuesday, Uranus enters Taurus. This is a portent of great change in the months and years to come. But for now, we are being engulfed in the depths of the Neptunian waters. Dare to dive deeply into the void.

May we make the most of the Mercury/Venus sextile while we can, bringing greater hope, loving kindness and understanding into our lives.

We are now preparing ourselves for the next grand transition: Chiron enters Aries just before the Full Moon. And the Full Moon itself is illuminating Uranus which will soon change signs as well. Meanwhile the inner planets Mercury and Venus are highlighting the Saturn/Neptune sextile, making it personal.

Mercury enters Pisces this weekend where it will remain for 9 weeks. This is an unusually long time for Mercury to spend in any sign. This is due to its retrograde phase which lasts for most of the month of March. Read more about what to expect with Mercury in Pisces for the foreseeable future.

The New Moon in Aquarius welcomes in the Chinese New Year, the Tibetan New Year, and the Aquarius New Year as well. There is so much potential in this Moon! May we all sow positive and virtuous intentions with this glorious Moon!

In 2019 there is an underlying theme: a Saturn/Neptune sextile which opens a rare window of opportunity, allowing our dreams and ideals to become a closer reality.

The Lunar Eclipse on January 20th(21st) is also a Super Moon, meaning that it will appear to be larger than your average Full Moon. It is a total eclipse, meaning if you are located in the Americas, and weather permits, you will be able to see this fabulous Moon turn a deep soulful red. To learn more about the astrology and the times of the eclipse, read this week’s essay.