Refreshing change is on the way: As the sun in Aries speeds up our communal trek from summer to winter (and from winter to summer in the northern hemisphere), our various individual concerns will begin to gather momentum this week, and especially towards the end of this week, when we may get the opportunity to overcome obstacles which have arisen over recent weeks.
It’s an excellent time now to prepare to move forwards proactively and with confidence - and also to be aware that, towards the end of the week, events will gather their own momentum, and so keeping a firm hand on the rudder now could help us to navigate well through potentially swiftly moving events then.
The New Moon in Aries on Sunday will add to the feeling that we’re entering a fresh and dynamic new phase, and the more we can direct our thoughts and wishes to the refreshing outcomes we’d like to see, the more likely they will eventuate. More to come on the New Moon; stay tuned!
Astro data: Mercury trine Jupiter Wednesday/Thursday; Mercury sextile Pluto Friday.

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It’s the equinox; when night and day are equal; when the Sun enters Aries for the vernal equinox (marking springtime in the northern hemisphere and the start of autumn in the southern hemisphere).
Interesting fact: the sun rises due east and sets due west at the Equinox, no matter where you are on Earth.
Traditionally, the equinox marks an important turning point at the half-way mark between the solstices in June and December.
What’s more, Mercury will join Neptune this weekend, in the sign of Pisces the Fish and, Neptune being Pisces’ traditional ruling planet, all things Pisces will feature considerably – we’ll all enjoy dreamy, imaginative pursuits like the arts, dance and music; or daydreaming and being by the sea. Romance could sweep us off our feet…
Meditation and spirituality may appeal more than usual. You’ll also find out if you’re in the swim of things – or liable to be overwhelmed. And in both cases, you’ll get the chance to take stock.
Communications could be sketchy; inspired or simply tricky. But one thing’s for sure, when the Sun enters Aries, events will begin to speed up over the coming few weeks, so start daydreaming about what you’d ideally like to be doing; and then get set to put plans in motion over the next few weeks. x
The Sun entered Aries at 16h57m, March 20, GMT; and at 02h57m March 21, AEST. Mercury is conjunct Neptune at 20h16m, March 22, GMT; and at 06h16m, March 23, AEST.

As communications magnet Mercury enters mysterious and philosophical Pisces this week, we’ll get bang up to date with all the latest theories, spiritual news, ideologies, myths and their attendant debunkers; we can expect a week in which every single theory and myth about mysteries, spiritual matters and the unseen is given more attention. Conspiracy theories and pure conjecture may abound. What is true, and what is illusion? Witness MH370: where could it be?
Happily, all the searching, soul-searching and seeking the truth is sure to produce answers; when the Sun enters Aries on Friday, we should gain increasing clarity, enabling everyone to move forwards with more certainty over the weeks to come.
This is an excellent week to research areas which are unclear; areas where we need more clarity, as the alignment of Venus with Uranus midweek could bring a fabulous detail or outcome we’ve previously not been able to see.
And then, with the Sun’s move into proactive and dynamic Aries at the end of the week, we’ll be ready to begin to take action, especially as we’ll know all the better exactly where we stand.
Pictured: the Sun.
Astro details: Mercury enters Pisces March 18, 8h24m AEST; March 17, 22h24m GMT; the Sun enters Aries at 02h57m, March 21, AEST; at 16h57, April 20, GMT.

Sunday night's Full Moon will shine a light on the benefits of healthy choices and a smoothly running daily life, and help to clear up muddy waters by bringing clarity and direction our way. 
This Virgo Full Moon could be the turning point which brings so much more health and balance, clarity and ease of movement into our lives. 
Sometimes, the most wonderful events occur in the blinking of an eye; or they arise so effortlessly we simply don't realise just how significant or transformative they are... if you haven’t recently experienced a wonderfully uplifting yet relatively straight-forward event, then keep an eye out over the next week or so for real-life, practical and hands-on developments which could enrich your everyday existence.
Sunday night’s Full Moon could bring clarity and direction for many of us; plus the chance to add the detail and texture we're looking for in our own particular tapestry of life.
And, while for some of us, enlightening and clarifying events may come after a period of struggle, for others, developments will appear so simply and easily in our lives that they almost go unnoticed…
So keep an eye out for synchronicities and coincidences, as awareness of the simple pleasures in life can lead to a deep appreciation of the smaller details in life, many of which make the bigger picture so rich, fulfilling and valuable.
This is a great time to add the finishing touches to long-term projects, ventures and study; and to prepare for the next stage; to focus on the details of diet and health; and to consider new ways to create more work-life balance.
Sunday night’s Full Moon will help us to appreciate the many intricacies not only of our existing life, but also of the life we're constantly in the process of creating. Good luck x
Full Moon, 26°02’ Virgo, Sunday, March 16, 17h08m GMT; Monday, March 17, 03h08m AEST.

It’s quite a balancing act this week, as communications and efforts stretching back to late January and even to last year, may only just now begin to be answered or addressed. It’s a case of holding the dream – and, at the same time, being practical enough to make it happen. ‘Holding the dream’ is a life skill and a case of sticking with your plans; sticking with your ideals and beliefs; and yet being flexible enough to know when you’re better bending with the wind – and when you’re better just standing still.
And, if the news is not what you want to hear this week, bear in mind that sometimes, ‘bad’ news is, in actual fact, the chance to improve your plans; and it can even, in some cases, be a blessing in disguise…
This week, the more tenacious we are in our beliefs, the better for us; and yet the more we can nurture our bigger-picture goals in a compassionate way, the more likely we are to achieve them.
It’s a delicate balancing act, but one which, by Friday’s Sun-Saturn and Mercury-Mars links, should bring us all at least one step closer to at least one of our goals, however minor we may perceive it to be right now…Rest assured, it’ll all add up to the bigger dream.
Astro data: Mercury square Saturn; Chiron sesquiquadrate North Nodes; Sun trine Saturn; Mercury trine Mars.

Love and money: are you ready for a change in either of these two areas? Could you approach these major areas of your life in a new and inspiring way? Now’s your chance! 
With the transit of love and money magnet Venus into innovative Aquarius today for the next four weeks, the coming month is ideal for considering your new ideas, especially in the areas of love and money – and especially where you’ve thought up an idea but have deemed it too ‘out there’ or nigh on impossible…
The next four weeks are ideal to test the waters; to give wings to your prayers: and to trust that your wishes can come true, especially as abundant Jupiter will help you to believe that the best possible outcome is possible, after all. Good luck x
Venus enters Aquarius, March 5, 21h03m GMT; March 6, 07h03m AEST.

Good news! Jupiter, the celestial bringer of good luck and abundance, is about to take a step forwards, after being ‘retrograde’ (going backwards from our point of view here on Earth) for several months. This means we could gradually resume our ability to enjoy life to the max; and as a result, we’re more likely to attract fun, abundance and wellbeing too, so get set to become good-luck magnets again!
That said, it’s also a good week right now to take things step by step. Because while communications magnet Mercury ended its retrograde phase on March 1 (which will help improve our relationships), Mars turned retrograde at the weekend, and Saturn also turned retrograde on Monday, and these two planets are just as influential as Mercury, especially regarding our energy levels and ability to get things done.
When a planet is retrograde, we may feel that our efforts are hindered, or simply that we must revise and reconsider our future with more in-depth knowledge and commitment. And, depending on our own astro charts, we may experience particularly significant events on the day a planet changes direction, so this week could bring significant developments for many of us (if it hasn’t already), simply because of the planets involved.
And, with Mars and Saturn retrograde for the next few months, it’s certainly in our interests to pick and choose our paths with more care than usual.
The good news remains though that, with Jupiter, the planet which governs our approach to happiness and abundance, turning forwards after several months backtracking, we’re likely to appreciate who – and what – we have in life so much more, effectively enabling us to enjoy life that little bit more.
Suffice to say, four planets changing apparent direction plus a New Moon – all in one week – could bring about all kinds of energy surges – and also energy depletion, so it’s worthwhile taking things a little easier on ourselves and each other this week.
And with super-care and attention to both the details and the bigger picture, you may find that your dreams are so much easier to fulfil, especially with joyful Jupiter back on track later this week. Good luck x
Astro data: Mercury turned ‘direct’ on March 1; Mars turned ‘retrograde’ on March 2; Saturn turned ‘retrograde’ on March 3; and Jupiter turns ‘direct’ on Thursday, March 6.