Don’t know about anyone else but I am buzzing around feeling human again after the long winter of Mars Rx. The Sun has moved in Aries, Uranus in Pisces is transiting trine my natal Mars and Mars is direct – all adding up to a big boost in available energy. Even though we had a spring snow storm blow in last night and woke up to a white world, I know it’s temporary. The daffodils and crocuses are blooming and the grass is greening up underneath the blanket of white stuff.
Thinking on the Uranus/Mars transit and how transits work in general, my currant feeling of well-being is the result of changes instituted last fall. I left my day job then and started focusing my attention on my astrology practice. Mars turned retrograde shortly thereafter and essentially brought forward momentum to a crawl. During the same time period I noticed my right shoulder was getting progressively more painful. Over the months of the Mars Rx, I experimented to find out which movements and exercises made the pain worse and which helped alleviate it. About the time Mars turned direct, the pain started to lessen and now it’s practically gone. Of course, I have to maintain awareness of what I’m asking my body to do but that’s OK. Mars rules my chart and sits on my Ascendant and it follows an event like this past Mars retrograde with an out-of-bound Mars intensifying it would directly impact my body. The Mars Rx also acted as a “time out” giving me an opportunity to slow down and establish better sleep habits too.
Now Uranus is moving to form an exact trine to my natal Mars and while it’s not as intense as a Uranus square, there is still the feeling of being plugged into an electrical outlet I associate with Uranus transits! Over the last month or so I’ve been walking more as I find physical activity, especially walking outdoors, is very good for smoothing out Uranus energy zings. This regular activity also has many other benefits contributing to overall improved energy levels. When Mars in Cancer is trine to Uranus in Pisces forming a Grand Trine in Water with my natal Mars in Scorpio in late April, I will be running full speed ahead! Then Uranus will be moving to trine my Mercury . . . . yakkety, yak! ::smirk::
The Sun moving into Aries and the return of Fire in the sky is welcome too. We have all been feeling the lack of Fire around here and now we have Cardinal Fire and the beginning of the astrological year. Mercury will be joining the Sun in Aries shortly (April 3rd)!! If there are new projects in works or changes you’ve been contemplating making, now is the time to start. Enjoy the rush!!
My Jetfire mini-daffodils are just starting to open . . . if you look carefully you can see a trace of snow behind them. 
Yes, I can feel it! Been a lot more enthusiastic this past few days. Wish I had a nice garden to walk on.
Hi DM!! I just left a comment on your blog too! It’s wonderful to feel the enthusiasm returning, isn’t it. I don’t realize how blah and flat I’ve been feeling until the zip returns (I associate that with having lots of Fixed signs where change of state can be abrupt) So let’s enjoy this feeling!!
Sigh. As someone with Uranus conjunct my Moon, I’m happy with Uranus transits – what fun! Alas I have Saturn transiting too, and Uranus is transiting square my natal Saturn (and opposing my Sun). Lots of energy to break free and move forward, but also frustration with the pace of things! (Should be interesting when Uranus and Saturn oppose each other this fall!) But I did use the Sun’s move into Aries to try to set some things in motion – first pushes. I didn’t even think about Aries at the time, but it felt like time to get a move on.
Sigh. As someone with Uranus conjunct my Moon, I’m happy with Uranus transits – what fun! Alas I have Saturn transiting too, and Uranus is transiting square my natal Saturn (and opposing my Sun).Saturn is determined to rain all over Uranus’s parade all right! However with a natal Saturn/Uranus trine, you do have an idea of how to work with these very different planets . . . it’s just not much fun! ::grin::Aries blasting on to the scene seemed extra evident this year, maybe because of the lack of Fire in the sky preceding the Equinox. I see people gearing up and moving forward all over the place.
I see people gearing up and moving forward all over the place.Yup. I would be one of them.I got cut down at the knees — twice, for good measure — recently, but dang if that did not simply light a giant bonfire under my derriere!The one door got slammed in my face twice, but this puppy decided she was NOT gonna just wait there for ‘the hand that feeds’.'The hand that feeds’ has made it clear, twice, I was not to expect anything but crumbs.This puppy ain’t settling for crumbs no more!Puppy’s already moving on! Onward ho!
O I am so relieved spring is here…it has been a tough winter. I’ve enjoyed my 1st year of art school immensely, but I have been plagued by insomnia for the first time in my life and that has me confounded.Here’s to better sleeps and more energy for everyone!
May it be so, Chrispito! I don’t sleep well or soundly very often. I need to get re-evaluated for sleep problems but haven’t felt like doing anything. But I got a lot of stuff done this last day or so, probably prodded by the switchover into Aries.Beautiful photo! We got socked with more snow but it’ll vanish soon. Can’t wait to get my hands dirty!
I must say that this is the happiest I’ve ever been for the spring season. Winter wasn’t terribly long, but I think it’s time to see what seeds are ready to grow. I could use some help figuring out a situation. I’ve finally applied to acupuncture school and have my admissions interview for the spring this coming Friday the 28th. I really wanted to be in school for the spring, but my current dilemma is finances and moving out of my mom’s house as her fiance ( who I’ve met once) moves in. Staying in the house seems like sure torture, so that means moving out and finding a better job… but delaying school till hopefully fall.I’m still quite confused on the proper route. Any astrological insight Neith?
That Grand Cross in the sky… it involves my 8th house (where my core stellium is) — 8th house = taxes and death — yesterday I finally did my taxes — today I finally did my last will and testament) — !!:-D
I’m so glad you posted this. I was so often posting about how Mars Rx (before the Mars-Pluto opposition) was just killing me. I haven’t yet said that beginning on the day of the opposition, it’s as if my life turned around. I didn’t expect such an immediate result… but felt instant liberation from the fear and pressure I felt during Mars Rx… and though I know he hasn’t left his shadow yet, it was the day of the opposition that really made me feel this long haul was over. Thank goodness for spring. I, like you, am feeling the renewed energy. Spring is not even remotely here (in Chicago)– 4 inches of snow on the full moon… but the energy is springlike even though the environment is not. Happy Spring! Happy everyone.
This puppy ain’t settling for crumbs no more!Puppy’s already moving on! Onward ho!{{{{{Jane}}}}} Yes!! In fact, settling for “crumbs” isn’t good for any one’s self esteem. It is like acid rain falling on one’s heart . . . you deserve so much more!For some reason, checking your Chiron popped into my head and the interpretation from my software applicable:Chiron in 1st HouseYou put your life learning on the line and you not only can and do, you teach. Better than that, you can teach by example by taking risks and being willing to make your own mistakes be a part of the lesson. You can’t shed light on where you haven’t been, so being there is primary to passing it on with wisdom.
O I am so relieved spring is here…it has been a tough winter. I’ve enjoyed my 1st year of art school immensely, but I have been plagued by insomnia for the first time in my life and that has me confounded.It was a tough winter, wasn’t it! Insomnia? From an overactive mind or less daily physical activity than you were used to? If it’s mind, I’d say transits to Mercury/3rd house may be the culprit.
Beautiful photo! We got socked with more snow but it’ll vanish soon. Can’t wait to get my hands dirty!Our little snow shower is gone but it’s not warming up very fast here. I wanted to plant salad greens but am still waiting for the soil temperature to start to rise. So I take my hints of things to come where I can get them!!
Staying in the house seems like sure torture, so that means moving out and finding a better job… but delaying school till hopefully fall.I’m still quite confused on the proper route. Any astrological insight Neith?Right now Saturn is exactly conjunct the cusp of your 9th house(Koch House system) Rx, so it may be a good time for taking care of the paperwork/admissions process but it makes sense to have Saturn direct in your 9th when you actually start school. August/September when the Sun/Mercury/Venus are in Virgo sounds better.heh, moving out now is also right in line with Uranus conjuncting your Moon . . . hopefully Uranus will facilitate the process for you. Like making it easy to find a new place & job! Good Luck!!
That Grand Cross in the sky… it involves my 8th house (where my core stellium is) — 8th house = taxes and death — yesterday I finally did my taxes — today I finally did my last will and testament) — !!Taxes done here but still haven’t managed to get my Aries to do the Will thing . . . duh
I haven’t yet said that beginning on the day of the opposition, it’s as if my life turned around. I didn’t expect such an immediate result… but felt instant liberation from the fear and pressure I felt during Mars Rx… and though I know he hasn’t left his shadow yet, it was the day of the opposition that really made me feel this long haul was over. Thank goodness for spring. I, like you, am feeling the renewed energy.YAY!! Wonderful affirmation of astro-timing and how strongly a Mars transit & Rx can affect those of us with a Mars influence in our charts. It would be great if we could settle into a period of sustained, steady forward momentum again, wouldn’t it?!
You know what’s odd? I always fantasize about leaving my email and password as well as the location of my old journals (as well as school binders, stuff I collect) before I die. Just so they can remember my words and stories and share all the things I’ve found/learned.
“Then Uranus will be moving to trine my Mercury . . . . yakkety, yak! ::smirk::”Then you will be like I am right now!
It is like acid rain falling on one’s heart You always have the perfect image, my dear beloved Neith… I don’t know how you do it. You do have a gift.xoxo
Chiron in 1st HouseYou put your life learning on the line and you not only can and do, you teach. Better than that, you can teach by example by taking risks and being willing to make your own mistakes be a part of the lesson. You can’t shed light on where you haven’t been, so being there is primary to passing it on with wisdom.Wow. Another instance of the perfect timing of your info delivery — this will help me get myself back together (yes, again!) after this morning’s blow (yes, another! they just keep coming).Sorry. I know I’m supposed to get back to you about stuff, but right now, I’m busy trying to simply stay alive — literally. Not forgetting you.
Me too…just getting through the day. I appear to also attract “just the crumbs” and it does feel like acid rain falling on the heart. Pluto has only just entered Capricorn and with my sun at 3 degree cap. I suppose I haven’t even started to see it all.Mars is just about on my asc.which doesn’t help either.I was finally able to get the courage to move out and on, but since then my new house was robbed and due to alot of the emotion I have found myself biting down on my teeth and I have cracked and broken a back molar and can’t get in to see my dentist for a week! I have always had good control (cardinal cap and cancer)on my emotions but this Pluto transit already has me deperately intense and floundering.
just putting this out there because a big project will be decided tomorrow and we need to get it.I’m visualing a fountain of work — mucho abundance. so much work flowing out that we can’t keep up.Trying to hold that image in my mind. a fountain of work.please, mr. universe? a fountain of work.okay, thanks for the lending of your blog, dear neith. thought maybe some of you guys could visualize this for us too. law of attraction and all that.mom’s doing fine. so far so good.
Wow. Another instance of the perfect timing of your info delivery — this will help me get myself back together (yes, again!) after this morning’s blow (yes, another! they just keep coming).Sorry. I know I’m supposed to get back to you about stuff, but right now, I’m busy trying to simply stay alive — literally. {{{{{Jane}}}}}}Danged if this doesn’t sound like the Pluto transit to natal Saturn PLUS Saturn transit to natal Pluto/Vertex/Venus! That’s what I would call a “double whammy” all right or how find your neutral place within through sheer emotional exhaustion . . . this may be one instance where its better to ride this out on the feeling level and resist the Air sign urge to intellectualize the process. Big Cyber-Hug!!
I was finally able to get the courage to move out and on, but since then my new house was robbed and due to alot of the emotion I have found myself biting down on my teeth and I have cracked and broken a back molar and can’t get in to see my dentist for a week! I have always had good control (cardinal cap and cancer)on my emotions but this Pluto transit already has me deperately intense and floundering.{{{{{Denise!}}}}Ouch!! In so many ways!! Your broken tooth due to stress is linked to the Pluto transit & the all the action in early degrees of the Cardinal signs around the Full Moon. The key word is “control” . . . Pluto uses control issues/obsessions as a means to teach us to release them. With my Scorp stuff, Pluto had to use every tool in his arsenal to pry my fingers off my need to control myself! Having one’s home broken into brings all sorts of emotions to the surface too. What came to mind was wondering if you could sell that particular house and find another to start fresh. Mars is marching up to your ASC here soon and as he crosses it, Pluto will be stationing Rx (April 1-3). With Venus/Mercury currently conjunct in Pisces in your 8th (another tie to Pluto) allowing yourself to experience emotional catharsis may be very freeing for you. Blessings and Hugs to you . . .
please, mr. universe? a fountain of work.okay, thanks for the lending of your blog, dear neith. thought maybe some of you guys could visualize this for us too. Will do!!
I live with another SN in Virgo who is happiest working too! Good to hear your mom is doing well too.I just keep thinking of those amazing Texas bluebonnets covering the hills this time of year. Maybe because our Spring flowers went on hold due to cold weather and I’m still waiting for trees to start leafing out and our wildflowers to start blooming!! 
well, hee, to show you that winter can rear its ugly head even here in TX, here’s a pic from somewhere last year:http://jonbryan.com/uploads/EasterBluebonnets2008.JPGThe conversation in the car up to Dallas (and to Austin last week):(squeals of delight) Bluebonnets!!Pretty bluebonnets!!!Cows!Look at that fence! That’s a purdy fence. That fence cost a lot of money. Horses get better fences than cows. Horses!Ponies!Bluebonnets!Now, you know how I usually talk. hee.
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ADD a G — and you don’t.Don’t know where that was taken. It wasn’t near here! It only snowed on Xmas eve in 2006. That’s the last snow I can remember.
Sigh – more of the same that I’ve been dealing with since the onset of the calendar New Year – the astrological New year just resulted in an upping of the intensity.I want to get off this runaway train, right now.
Don’t know where that was taken. It wasn’t near here! It only snowed on Xmas eve in 2006. That’s the last snow I can remember.LOL! The link worked fine when I copied/pasted it! All those lovely bluebonnets in the fresh snow . . . speaking of snow we had another squall come thru this morning!
Sigh – more of the same that I’ve been dealing with since the onset of the calendar New Year – the astrological New year just resulted in an upping of the intensity.I want to get off this runaway train, right now.{{{Mandy}}}}Intensity is what’s happening around here too. Each day seems to add more to my “to do” list. The big influx of Cardinal energy is stirring the pot all right. Now we have to see whether we can survive the changes! All I keep thinking is “I can do this . . . just take it Saturn fashion, one step at a time!” Saturn is currently exactly square my natal Venus.
Thank you Neith for your words of encouragement, nurturing, reassurance and validation that I am not lost in the eternal pit of pluto. It is just so interesting that I am getting a “grip” on astrology and it is as though I have some semblance of awareness as to what I am going through and yet, I am not the master of the controls. I am watching myself from above reacting and playing the intense part that seems so foreign and oh so familiar. Just really pushing things is that the “friend” from work is also going through similar transits, from a square rather than conjunct pluto to sun. He has also had the full moon conjunct his sun and the square from mars / whilst conjunct my asc. He has a progressed scorpio sun and WHAT AM I ATTRACTING!!! Since moving out things have fairly soared there but are definitely VERY plutonic. Do I scream help? I have hovered between crying episodes and anger which is VERY unlike me…he still comes back for more…..do we ride the Pluto/Scorpio/8th House ride and learn, transform and rise from the ashes or do I amputate whilst still partly sane?..this is probabaly unanswerable as I am wallowing in the murk and partially enjoying it and yet simultaneously despising it.
{{{Mandy}}}}Intensity is what’s happening around here too. Each day seems to add more to my “to do” list. The big influx of Cardinal energy is stirring the pot all right. Now we have to see whether we can survive the changes! All I keep thinking is “I can do this . . . just take it Saturn fashion, one step at a time!” Saturn is currently exactly square my natal Venus.Thanks!Mars is passing over my true (?north) node right now. And Saturn and Venus were opposing but now are separating… Onto the legal team this afternoon…
Do I scream help? I have hovered between crying episodes and anger which is VERY unlike me…he still comes back for more…..do we ride the Pluto/Scorpio/8th House ride and learn, transform and rise from the ashes or do I amputate whilst still partly sane?..this is probably unanswerable as I am wallowing in the murk and partially enjoying it and yet simultaneously despising it.{{{Denise}}}The type of catharsis a Pluto transit can precipitate is an overwhelming experience . . . but if you can avoid labeling what’s going on as “good” or “bad” during the thick of it, you may find in the end your ideas about “good” & “bad” are quite transformed. Pat Paquette has a great post on Pluto well worth reading:Pluto’s Station: Questioning Wrong AssumptionsYou will have a breather when Pluto moves back into Sagittarius. This is an intense period of change is so many ways for you too. BTW, it’s normal to find oneself in tears and even more, healthy in fact. And the anger is too as I vividly recall. Big cyber-hug!!
Mars is passing over my true (?north) node right now. And Saturn and Venus were opposing but now are separating… Onto the legal team this afternoon…GO Mandy!!!