The Stars This Week by Amanda Owen


A New Week, a New Beginning
03/05/07 - 03/11/07

It's time for a change as the Sun conjuncts Uranus< /a> on March 5. Then, when Mercu ry turns direct on March 7, you can set in motion all of those plans you'd been reviewing during its retrograde period. You'll get all the support you need with Venus forming a tri ne to Jupiter< /a> on March 8 and then a trine to Saturn on March 9. But watch that your enthusiasm doesn't get the best of you as the Sun squares Jupiter -- also on March 9.
March 5: Sun conjunct Uranus
Are you ready to be liberated? Or is your life so fabulous that it couldn't benefit from something new and different? As the Sun travels through Pisces and meets up with eccentric Uranus, change is in the air. Conjunctions mark beginnings, and it's time for a new cycle. Surprises will occur, but know that this is appropriate for you now. It's time to reinvent yourself and leave behind old concepts that have nothing to do with you anymore.
March 7: Mercury turns direct
As Mercury ends its retrograde in Aquarius, it's time to incorporate everything you've learned since Mercury turned retrograde in Pisces on February 14. As this communication planet has traveled from a sensitive water sign back into a logical air sign, it'll be necessary to go back to old conversations with a more detached perspective. At times you may have felt that you were straddling two worlds: the emotions of your heart and the intellectual perspective of your mind. Now, however, with Mercury direct you can confidently implement the changes that you desire.
March 8: Venus trine Jupiter; March 9: Venus trine Saturn
Lovely Venus in feisty Aries forms a grand trine with enthusiastic Jupiter and serious Saturn -- providing a wealth of support! This is a great aspect for socializing and for advancing your personal and business relationships. Saturn provides stability, so you can go out on a limb and not risk falling. It seems like everybody loves you now, so take advantage of the goodwill.
March 9: Sun square Jupiter
Feeling misunderstood? Sometimes you can't fathom the world and the world can't fathom you. The Sun in sensitive Pisces wants to connect on an emotional level. Jupiter in Sagittarius is like an enthusiastic, well-meaning bull in a china shop. This is a highly optimistic square that is prone to overcommitment. Yet, at the same time, sometimes you need that over-the-top enthusiasm to accomplish things you wouldn't dream of otherwise.

From Kelli Fox's Astrology.com

5th March 2007 - 11th March 2007

If there was an astrological equivalent to a hurricane of change, this would be it. Uranus, the anarchist among the planets, is in spectacular form so we should be prepared to open the door, just a crack, to the new and totally different. I sometimes refer to this planet as the cosmic joker because you can never outsmart him: when you expect the worst, he'll give you a bunch of roses, and when you assume everything is nailed down, he'll find a way of blowing things apart. Babies born at this time will be the revolutionaries of years to come, whether they break through barriers in science, the arts or politics. Without Uranus we'd never have got to the moon, let alone the stars!

Penny*
From Penny Thornton's Astrolutey

The Stars This Week by Amanda Owen


Become Comfortable with Uncertainty
02/26/07 - 03/04/07

Last year in late August and September, a solar eclipse occurred within a month of a Saturn/ Neptune opposition. It may be useful to think back on that period as Saturn opposes Neptune on February 28 and a lunar eclipse occurs in Virgo on March 3. Information-oriented Mercury's entrance into free-spirited Aquarius on February 27 helps you think creatively while assessing your progress in the midst of these dynamic planetary events.
February 27: Mercury enters Aquarius
As retrograding Mercury, the planet of communication, re-enters altruistic Aquarius on February 27, you are returning to old conversations and ideas. Leaving behind the emotionalism of Pisces for now, you have the opportunity in this innovative air sign to develop your ideas and to return to conversations with those who can help you. If you know which house Mercury is traveling through in your chart, you can apply those ideas to that area of your life.



February 28: Saturn opposes Neptune
In this opposition, realistic Saturn is challenging idealistic Neptune to put in the hard work so that you can manifest your dreams. Last year on August 31, the first of three oppositions took place. Back then you had a chance to assess your life and see where necessary changes needed to occur. Letting go of fantasies is a part of this period. At this second pass, take time to step back and analyze what it is that you need to do to move yourself forward and live the life of your dreams. Have you left your fantasy life behind? Watch out for denial. This is still the middle of the process though so don't expect changes overnight! The third of this opposition series takes place on June 25 this year, when you will begin to get your ducks in a row.
March 3: Virgo lunar eclipse
Over the past year with eclipses occurring in the axis of Virgo and Pisces, the signs of physical and spiritual health, you and the world are focusing on becoming healthier. Issues of food and water purity, exercise, the medical system and the environment are all receiving attention. Uranus' influence on this eclipse clearly signals that it's time to institute major changes. Lunar eclipses are like an extra-intense full Moon, which is an emotional high-tide time when you can assess where you are emotionally. In the days following this Moon but before the next new Moon on March 19 -- which is a solar eclipse -- get a plan together to improve your body, mind and spirit. Invest in what's working or make changes that will make you feel more comfortable. Apply yourself to a goal, a project, a dream. This is a serious Moon that stimulates you to accomplish your goals. Analyze, plan, get organized and implement!

Astrology.com

The Stars This Week by Amanda Owen

Endings and Beginnings
02/19/07 - 02/25/07


The relationship planets enter new signs this week with Venus' entrance into fiery Aries on February 21 and Mars moving into independent Aquarius on February 25. But before Venus makes this transition, something needs to be left behind as she squares intense Pluto on February 19. In the middle of all of this relationship shifting, information becomes available on February 22 as retrograding Mercury joins the Sun in a conjunction that gives you something to consider before making any decisions.

February 19: Venus square Pluto

You know all the intensity that's been going on in your relationships? There's more here. Venus in sensitive, romantic Pisces can sometimes put rose-colored glasses on our outlook. Those shades come off now as Pluto's confrontation with Venus in this square makes you aware of what you can and can't control when it comes to relationships. Something needs to be released. Determine what you need to let go of. Is it a person or simply old beliefs that don't serve you anymore? It's time to transform your relationship values to reflect the person you are today.

February 21: Venus enters Aries

As the planet of love enters this highly active fire sign, it's time for you to get off the couch, turn off your computer and go out and do something! Looking for a mate? Try signing up for competitive sports: Racket ball, tennis or even getting into the batting cage are all fabulous ways to meet someone now. For those already with someone, keep in mind that Aries is the mythological god of war. This time can spark your passion; to fan those flames, choose an activity and get out of the house. Otherwise, you may turn your beady eyes on each other -- and that's probably not a good idea!

February 22: Mercury conjunct Sun

When retrograding Mercury connects with the Sun, you return to conversations that offer valuable information -- but it's not time to act on that data. For now, store it away. You'll be able to use it next month after Mercury turns direct on March 8. This conjunction takes place in Pisces, giving you a great opportunity to tune into the non-logical mind. Use your imagination and intuition to help you find solutions to big questions. Sometimes the answers are in the least likely places. Be open to that now.

February 25: Mars enters Aquarius

As action-oriented Mars leaves pragmatic, lets-climb-a-mountain Capricorn and enters one of the most independent signs of the zodiac, it's time for you to get creative, innovative and start coloring outside the lines. If you can harness the assertive energy of Mars and the determination of this fixed air sign, you can make inroads into areas you never thought possible.

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