Vedic Astrology/March 2015
Throughout the month of March, there is an overall theme of connecting to the heart, facing fears, and diving deeper to find happiness; commitment to devotional practices are all key for maintaining balance. The eclipse this month contains an energetic pattern that supports our ability to clear the dirt that is blocking our path to liberation.
March 1-3
March begins with a deep connection to the heart as the Moon joins retrograde Jupiter in Cancer. The Moon is the ruler of Cancer and Jupiter is exalted here, allowing both of these to be beneficial influences. This is a good time to connect the heart with your teachings, higher principles, and philosophies. However, Jupiter has been retrograde this year, so these aspects of life could be a source of confusion at the moment.
March 5
Personal self-will and motivation will be an important theme today, as the Moon is full in Leo. Full Moons provide a contrast to the current Sun cycle. In this case, the focus on self-will in Leo is in contrast to the greater 30-day lesson currently at the happening in Aquarius. That lesson has more to do with selfless service than our individual power. Connecting our desire to shine personally with a larger cause is important now. This may lead to some emotional frustration today, and we may feel buried by bureaucracy, culture or institutions not worthy of our attention. However, maintain your dignity throughout this process.
This Full Moon happens in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra, ruled by the God Bhaga, the God of delight. Deep inside we all want to share the thing we love the most, rather than hoard it for ourselves. This generosity must be a driving force today.
March 7-12
This week’s theme is impacted by the Moon’s placement with challenging or malefic and stressful planetary energies. The Moon will join Rahu, the North node, March 7-8, which will exacerbate the distortion and exaggeration of our emotions and emotional problems. On March 9-10, the Moon will be between Rahu and Saturn, where these distortions can lead to experiencing a fear of consequences. Then on March 11-12, there is an increased tendency to feel depression, stasis, or stagnation. In the middle of this, it can be more challenging to feel calm around the heart; connection to the breath and immersion in devotional practices are key for balance.
March 14
Saturn turns retrograde today in Scorpio, and will remain retrograde until August 1. Saturn is retrograde almost half of the time, showing that close to half the time we are in a state of flux relative to our long-term plans, which is the area of life that Saturn rules. In this retrograde cycle, areas of life related to Scorpio also affected. Overall, the lesson is to pay attention to strengthening your vulnerabilities for the next two years. Between now and August, allow space for new plans to formulate. Facing down your imagined fears will bring more clarity to your plans.
March 16-17
A sense of hope (Jupiter) and effort (Saturn) come together now with the Moon in Capricorn aspected by Jupiter and Saturn. These two outer planets shape our life purpose and our capacity to sacrifice for that purpose. However, you may feel in flux around these issues as both Jupiter and Saturn are retrograde now, but this feeling is normal. Go inward to find deeper answers. Face your past mistakes in order to move toward an improved future.
March 20
The first Solar eclipse of 2015 happens on the New Moon in Pisces, which is joined with Mars and Ketu today. This eclipse/New Moon will clarify and challenge our beliefs and spirituality—which are both Pisces themes. When the Sun and Moon come together, near the Node, an eclipse results, which shows a momentary disconnection and darkening of our power source (the Sun). This literally leaves us feeling in the dark, tempted to pursue a shadow side or quick fix spiritual solution: escapism, drugs, or other impure outlets come to mind. Be careful of this lazy, cynical option during the next 30 days.
The eclipse happens in Uttara Bhadra Nakshatra, ruled by the God Ahi Bhudnya, the celestial serpent. This is a divine cosmic force, related to clearing the last bit of dirt that is blocking the soul’s liberation.
March 24-25
The Moon will be exalted in Taurus now and aspected by Saturn, showing creativity and connection to the heart. The Moon is exalted in Taurus because it is in this sign of fixed earth where the ever-changing emotional waters of the Moon can rest. The aspect of Saturn brings more commitment to lasting forms of creativity and a willingness to look deeper for lasting forms of happiness and peace.
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