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Wednesday, MARCH 3

The Moon spends the day in deep, perceptive Scorpio. However, Venus forms a sextile to Uranus today, lightening our load–and mood. This aspect gently frees us from over-attachment or concern, encouraging us to let go so we can move on. It’s a liberating influence, as we open ourselves up to new ideas, ways of relating, and different people or experiences. Venus-Uranus enables more comfortable and successful social interactions. We may be experimenting and improvising with our pleasures or approaches. It’s also a fine time for intuition and a good sense of future trends in business.

Tonight, Mars enters Gemini for a stay until April 23rd. In Gemini, Mars is versatile and flexible but not especially determined or focused. We should watch for becoming so scattered that we’re ineffective. However, it’s an excellent period for diversifying our interests and understanding the power of our communications.

Mars enters Gemini

Mars is in Gemini from March 3-April 23 2021.

In Gemini, Mars is versatile and flexible but not especially determined or focused. We should watch for becoming so scattered that we’re ineffective. However, it’s an excellent period for diversifying our interests and understanding the power of our communications. It’s an excellent time for strategizing and devising useful tactics to achieve our desires and goals. We’re resourceful and clever, and we know how to use words effectively.

Thursday, MARCH 4

With Venus and Saturn forming a semi-sextile this morning, we can feel somewhat reserved, not quite able to let our hair down without remembering our responsibilities. However, we’re capable of outstanding balance and understanding.

Mercury aligns with Jupiter tonight, and verbal expression flows smoothly, presenting an excellent time to come to agreements and resolutions. We see the big picture and consider what’s meaningful to us. We’re inclined to talk and think about our dreams, plans, friends, and connections, opening up and enjoying the process. We should watch for overstating and promising more than we can do, but it remains a good time to enjoy good humor and positive vibes.

We’ve seen this aspect two other times, first in January and then again while Mercury was retrograde in February. While there may have been false starts, we’re now fully on board. The Moon continues its transit of passionate Scorpio until 5:44 PM EST when it enters spirited Sagittarius.

The void Moon occurs from 11:10 AM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Pluto), until the Moon enters Sagittarius at 5:44 PM EST.

Thursday, MARCH 5

The Moon spends the day in the adventurous, truth-seeking sign of Sagittarius. With the Moon conjunct the South Node of the Moon and the Sun square it, we’re inclined to fall back on old habits and comforts, even if they’re not supportive of our growth. Attachments to the past are a strong pull. We might not easily find ourselves in agreement with the people around us today.

The Last Quarter Moon occurs this evening when the Sagittarius Moon forms a square with the Sun in Pisces. The Last Quarter Moon phase points to a crisis of consciousness. After basking in the awareness symbolized by the full light of the Moon at the time of last week’s Full Moon, we now feel the need to sort out what works for us–and what doesn’t. This is not the best time to start a significant project, as the decreasing light of the Moon symbolizes descent into unconsciousness. However, it’s stable for taking a mature look at a situation, and it’s a good time for finishing up details and processing recent revelations.

Mercury now reaches 26° Aquarius 29′. which is the point when Mercury first turned retrograde on January 30th. It’s official! Mercury has left its post-retrograde shadow/zone.

Mercury was retrograde from January 30, 2021, at 26° Aquarius 29′, until February 20, 2021, at 11° Aquarius 01′.

Mercury Retrograde Cycle from January 30 to February 20, 2021:

• January 15, 2021, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone at 11° Aquarius 01′
• January 30, 2021, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 26° Aquarius 29′
• February 20, 2021, Mercury stations and turns direct at 11° Aquarius 01′
• March 13, 2021, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone at 26° Aquarius 29′

Mercury enters Pisces

Mercury is in Pisces from March 15-April 3, 2021. When Mercury is in Pisces, our thinking processes are more visual, intuitive, and imaginative. We are especially attuned to the world of emotion, which colors both our thoughts and our communication style. We guess well, express ourselves with imagery, and make decisions intuitively. We are more attracted to consciousness-raising information.

Mercury in Pisces

Sun enters Aries

Sun is in Aries from March 20-April 19, 2021. 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. Aries is a sign that bounces back quickly–there is little in the way of shame with Aries. It is brave and pioneering, and somewhat innocent. We are direct and rather uncomplicated in our needs, but we can also be short-sighted and lack the desire to plan ahead.

Sun in Aries

Venus enters Aries

Venus is in Aries from March 21 to April 14, 2021. In Aries, love is spontaneous and direct. The chase is very exciting to us under this fiery influence. We are bold, fresh, and a little impatient when it comes to matters of the heart. We don’t look back with Aries energy. We are not interested in saying sorry or dwelling on the past. It’s a brand new day! It’s time to make things work right now.

Aries is known for a love of the chase and the conquest, but Aries love can be longstanding as long as it remains relatively fresh. Aries is blunt–there’s no sugar-coating with Aries. This can sting, but rarely is Aries energy mean or petty. Saying it like it is is important to Aries. Desires are strong and expressed spontaneously, enthusiastically, and directly. Aries prefers to seduce rather than be seduced, to chase rather than be chased.

Mercury enters Aries

Mercury is in Aries from April 3-April 19 2021. When Mercury is in Aries, 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 with the planet of communication in bold and assertive Aries.

Mercury in Aries

Venus enters Taurus

Venus is in Taurus from April 14-May 8, 2021. In Taurus, Venus is very sensual (naturally), content, and possessive. We seek security and value that which lasts. Our appetite for pleasure is strong. Taurus values the here and the now as well as the world of the five senses. Tangible and physical expressions of love and romance are most important now. Holding on to someone we love is our tendency under Venus in Taurus. The shadow side of this is excessive possessiveness and treating our partners as objects that we own or want to own. On the financial side, Venus in Taurus looks for high-quality, solid, practical, and long-lasting items. Holding on to our possessions is more likely now.

Mercury enters Taurus

Mercury is in Taurus from April 19-May 3 2021. When Mercury is in Taurus, our thinking is down to earth, solid, and grounded. Common sense reigns over more fanciful thinking. We communicate more deliberately under this influence, and our minds are oriented to the world of the five senses. We prefer the tried and true rather than new ways of thinking. Attention to one thing at a time can simplify our lives, but we may be in danger of narrow, overly conservative, or rigid thinking.

Mercury in Taurus

Sun enters Taurus

Sun is in Taurus from April 19-May 20, 2021. In Taurus, the Sun is methodical, sensual, and receptive. The Sun in Taurus is most active when it is defending or resisting things! As the Sun moves through Taurus when plants take root, our determination and security needs are strong. Taurus is loyal to all that is familiar and values longevity. The shadow side of Taurus is possessiveness and bullheadedness.

Sun in Taurus

Mars enters Cancer

Mars is in Cancer from April 23-June 11 2021. We pursue our interests ardently, but we avoid a direct approach to going after we want. As well, our goals and plans are subject to mood swings and vacillations. We are defensive rather than overtly aggressive. Much of what we do depends on our current mood of the moment.

Pluto now turns retrograde at 26° Capricorn 48′. Pluto is retrograde every year for approximately five months. In 2021, Pluto is retrograde from April 27th to October 6th.

• April 27, 2021, Pluto stations and turns retrograde at 26° Capricorn 48′ Rx
• October 6, 2021, Pluto stations and turns direct at 24° Capricorn 19′

Pluto stations and turns retrograde today and will be retrograde until October 8th. This shift of direction tends to bring about some initial confusion, heaviness, and magnification of problems.

Pluto’s retrograde cycle itself, however, is an excellent period for research and gaining new insight into our self-destructive tendencies, needs for control, and search for the truth by looking within. Outward pressures may ease somewhat during this period. Over the coming months, we may be reassessing how we use our power.

Mercury enters Gemini

Mercury is in Gemini from May 3-July 11 2021. When Mercury is in Gemini, we are especially communicative, curious, and sociable. Mercury feels right at home in Gemini, one of the signs that it rules. We tend to take more pleasure in gaining a superficial knowledge of many subjects rather than dig deep into any one topic. We are especially astute when it comes to arguing or making a point. We are attracted to wordplays, puns, and negotiations. We are easily distracted.

Mercury in Gemini

Venus enters Gemini

Venus is in Gemini from May 8-June 2, 2021. In Gemini, we have a finger in every pie. Curiosity motivates us on romantic and social levels. “Variety is the spice of life” is the attitude now. We are sociable, communicative, and interested. We can be animated and fun but may also keep our distance on an emotional level. Attractions now may begin with words, as we tend to bond more readily on a mental level with Venus in Gemini. The shadow side of Gemini is fickleness.

Jupiter enters Pisces

Jupiter is in Pisces

• from May 13, 2021, until July 28, 2021,
• and then from December 28, 2021, until May 10, 2022,
• and then from October 28, 2022, until December 20, 2022.

See also Jupiter transits Pisces.

Mercury doesn’t yet turn retrograde, but it enters its pre-retrograde shadow at 16° Gemini 08′. This means that in the coming two weeks before the retrograde period, Mercury will later return to the same degrees it traverses now. Reconsidering things may be in order.

Mercury will be retrograde from May 29, 2021, at 24° Gemini 43′, until June 22, 2021, at 16° Gemini 08′.

Mercury Retrograde Cycle from May 29 to June 22, 2021:

• May 14, 2021, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone at 16° Gemini 08′
• May 29, 2021, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 24° Gemini 43′
• June 22, 2021, Mercury stations and turns direct at 16° Gemini 08′
• July 7, 2021, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone at 24° Gemini 43′

Sun enters Gemini

Sun is in Gemini from May 20-June 20, 2021. Knowledge and diversity motivate us with the Sun in Gemini. We are more sociable, intellectual, and insatiably curious under this influence. We tend to scatter our energies as a result of this curiosity and awareness of all of our options. We are more communicative and versatile, but we can also be unreliable.

Sun in Gemini

Saturn now turns retrograde at 13° Aquarius 31′.

Saturn turns retrograde on May 23, 2021, at 13° Aquarius 31′
Saturn will turn direct on October 10, 2021, at 06° Aquarius 53′

Read about Saturn Retrograde here.

Mercury now turns retrograde at 24° Gemini 43′.

Mercury is retrograde from May 29, 2021, at 24° Gemini 43′, until June 22, 2021, at 16° Gemini 08′.

Mercury Retrograde Cycle from May 29 to June 22, 2021:

• May 14, 2021, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone at 16° Gemini 08′
• May 29, 2021, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 24° Gemini 43′
• June 22, 2021, Mercury stations and turns direct at 16° Gemini 08′
• July 7, 2021, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone at 24° Gemini 43′

Mercury Retrograde

Venus enters Cancer

Venus is in Cancer from June 2-June 27, 2021. In Cancer, Venus is nurturing, protective and self-protective, cautious, and fertile. We experience many emotional ups and downs in love under this influence due to increased sensitivity and impressionability. We are tender, romantic, and attached. Cancer love is dedicated, warm, and devoted. We show our love through our devotion, care, and concern. We are affectionate and cuddly, and are at our best when we feel safe and secure.

Mars enters Leo

Mars is in Leo from June 11-July 29 2021. In Leo, Mars is proud, self-confident, and grand. We are spirited and have grand goals. We go after what we want in a direct, self-assured manner, desiring dramatic results. We prefer not to worry about details, and take the least complicated route to our goals. The sex drive is strong, and passion for life is high.

Jupiter stations and turns retrograde today.

Jupiter now turns retrograde at 02° Pisces 11′.

Jupiter is retrograde from June 20 to October 18th, 2021, in the sign of Pisces and Aquarius.

Jupiter Retrograde 2021

• March 27, 2021, Jupiter enters the Retrograde Zone at 22° Aquarius 20′
• June 20, 2021, Jupiter stations and turns retrograde at 2° Pisces 11′ Rx
• October 18, 2021, Jupiter stations and turns direct at 22° Aquarius 20′
• January 8, 2022, Jupiter leaves the Retrograde Zone at 2° Pisces 11′

Note that Jupiter will return to the sign of Aquarius on July 28, 2021.

Sun enters Cancer

Sun is in Cancer from June 20-July 22, 2021. We are self-protective and insular under this influence. Our attention turns to our nest–our families, homes, and anything that makes us feel “at home”, safe, and secure. Nurturing and taking care of our loved ones and our pet projects comes into focus. Emotions run deep. We are more susceptible to the ups and downs of the Moon while the Sun is in Cancer.

Sun in Cancer

Mercury now turns direct at 16° Gemini 08′.

Mercury is retrograde from May 29, 2021, at 24° Gemini 43′, until June 22, 2021, at 16° Gemini 08′.

Mercury Retrograde Cycle from May 29 to June 22, 2021:

• May 14, 2021, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone at 16° Gemini 08′
• May 29, 2021, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 24° Gemini 43′
• June 22, 2021, Mercury stations and turns direct at 16° Gemini 08′
• July 7, 2021, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone at 24° Gemini 43′

Venus enters Leo

Venus is in Leo from June 27-July 21, 2021. Love is magnificent and grand. We take pride in love, and we are generous with our money as well. This is a warmhearted, teasing, expressive, proud, and extravagant placement for Venus. Love is a bit of a game–a game that is perpetual, as Venus in Leo is forever stuck in the romance stage of a relationship. We feed on attention, acknowledgement, validation, and adoration. Venus in Leo loves to be adored, pampered, and admired. Pride and passion are hallmarks of this cycle. We have a strong ego investment in our love lives during this period. The negative expression of this placement is overstating our feelings simply for the effect, as well as extravagance.

Mercury now reaches 24° Gemini 43′, officially leaving the shadow after finishing its retrograde on June 22nd.

Mercury was etrograde from May 29, 2021, at 24° Gemini 43′, until June 22, 2021, at 16° Gemini 08′.

Mercury Retrograde Cycle from May 29 to June 22, 2021:

• May 14, 2021, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone at 16° Gemini 08′
• May 29, 2021, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 24° Gemini 43′
• June 22, 2021, Mercury stations and turns direct at 16° Gemini 08′
• July 7, 2021, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone at 24° Gemini 43′

Mercury enters Cancer

Mercury is in Cancer from July 11-July 27, 2021. When Mercury is in Cancer, we move from the desire for quantity to the need for quality in terms of the information we are attracted to. We think, speak, and take in information on a deeper, more instinctive level now. We have less interest in what is universal, and more interest in what affects us personally and what affects the people around us. Our thoughts are colored by our emotions, so it is more challenging to be objective.

Mercury in Cancer

Venus enters Virgo

Venus is in Virgo from July 21-August 16, 2021. This is a time when we express our love through practical means and gestures–running errands, doing detail work, or just being there for our lovers. Love needs to make sense and have a purpose with Venus in Virgo. Virgo is an Earth sign, which is sensual but also quite practical. Besides our romantic natures, what we decide to buy and the types of entertainment we enjoy during this cycle is ruled by whether or not things make sense. We could easily feel guilty if we are too self-indulgent at this time. Rendering services to others can fill a need, and can be an expression of love. The shadow side of this position is being overly critical of our partners, picky, or worrisome.

Sun enters Leo

Sun is in Leo from July 22-August 22, 2021. In Leo, the Sun is proud, outgoing, and playful. The Leo Sun is intensely individual—not content with simply being just one of the team. It’s time to shine, add a touch of color and drama to our lives, and perform. Like the flowers and fruit of the season–blossoming and ripened–this is a time when we want to enjoy ourselves and express ourselves. We are more generous and grand in our gestures and attitudes. On the shadow side, we can also be self-centered and vain.

Sun in Leo

Mercury enters Leo

Mercury is in Leo from July 27-August 11, 2021. When Mercury is in Leo, our thinking is more confident and grand. The focus is now on the goal–and the more grand a goal the better! The details may not be quite as important now. We are more expressive, even theatrical and given to speech-giving and story-telling under this influence. We are also more convincing and persuasive, as we exude confidence when we speak or write. We may not listen as well as we normally do under Mercury in Leo.

Mercury in Leo

Jupiter Rx enters Aquarius

Jupiter is in Aquarius from

• December 19, 2020, to May 13, 2021,
• and then from July 28, 2021, until December 28, 2021.

Jupiter had moved on to the sign of Pisces, but in retrograde motion, now returns to the sign of Aquarius. See our Jupiter in Aquarius article.

Mars enters Virgo

Mars is in Virgo from July 29-September 14 2021. In Virgo, Mars is somewhat of a workhorse. We have a passion for details, as well as a need to do the right thing at just the right time under this influence. The satisfaction of a job well done is one of your greatest incentives now. We are more precise and concerned about performance.

Mars in Virgo