The Sun, traveling through Aries this month, awakens us up from our winter
slumber and ignites our drive to exist more completely and fully inside
our lives—until it enters Taurus on the 20th and we settle more firmly
into our surroundings. Aries' energy brings things home and boils things
down to the fundamentals. We can look out into our shared world and it is
evident that not many of us are really expressing who we are on the ultimate
levels. Certain energies are dominant, but what is it that is lacking? Where
is our courage? It is the great energy of Aries that brings us back to the
simple reality that we all deserve to be and to express who we are in this
world. Depending on the nature of your spirit, this can be easier said than
done. But now is the time to try to be more expansive when it comes to giving
space for ourselves and to dare to take steps in new directions. The full
moon in Libra on the 2nd lures us out to be in relationship with others
while maintaining our equilibrium. Let the new moon
on 17th in Aries announce the birth of new part of yourself into the world.
Mercury traveling direct enters Aries on the 11th and moves into Taurus on the 27th. We are stronger, clearer and more grounded in our communications. Jupiter turns retrograde on the 5th and will move in that direction through Sagittarius until August 6. Jupiter represents our beliefs and how we quest for and synthesize new knowledge. So we turn inward to learn. Venus travels through Taurus until the 11th, when it enters Gemini and we find ourselves feeling curious about others and their values. Mars enters Pisces on the 6th and catches up with Uranus there on the 28th, empowering our urge for freedom. Saturn turns direct on the 19th in Leo; after three months of retrograde motion, we should all be feeling a little more confident in our choices about what to create. Neptune and Chiron continue their travels through Aquarius and Pluto continues its retrograde motion through Sagittarius.
Famous Aries: Hugh Hefner, Elton John, Rosie O'Donnell
ARIES (March 21-April 19)—Happy Birthday, Aries! This is the perfect time to assess how things are working or not working in your life and to summon that courage of yours to make any changes that you desire. They say there is no such thing as failure, but rather lessons learned. What have you learned? And how can that propel you toward the destiny of your desires?
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)—Hey, Taurus, you may find it easy to become overwhelmed these days. Try not to allow yourself to be saturated by outside circumstances and stimuli—take space when you need it. Use that strength of yours to maintain your boundaries and to remove yourself from circumstances that overwhelm you. You are sensitive.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)—Time alone reaps dividends for you now, Gemini. There is a wealth of insights that you gain access to as you take time out and give yourself space from others. When you turn down the volume and tune out the world, you find a new stability and sense of strength. There is a wonderful sense of calm that comes to you.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)—You can see progress now, Cancer. The need to see something tangible as proof of your efforts is fulfilled. You apply yourself with tenacity and sooner or later you are bound to reap the benefits. What do you wish to do with the resources in your life? You consider the possibilities and come up with successful plans.
LEO (July 23-August 22)—Issues of dominance arise, Leo. There is no time like the present to be courageous. Many times aggression is used to attain dominance, but you have the courage to stay strong and to not be bullied or overpowered by such forces. What controls you and what holds you back? You consider these questions now.
VIRGO (August 23-Sept. 22)—You work to maintain your center, Virgo. There is a balance that seems to take some work to maintain. It's like a tightrope walk of sorts. You can trust yourself and believe in your skills because you are adept. Be gentle and kind to yourself and take the time to nourish yourself and to tend to your needs first.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)—Whatever you decide on, you you act on with speed, Libra. There is nothing wishy washy about you these days. Once you see the path, you step onto it and move with determination. Change is afoot and you have the confidence, courage and will to rise to the occasion and make great choices.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)—You use your power to clear your mind and cast out energy that is not in harmony with you, Scorpio. How dare they? you wonder. Your curiosity leads you into realms that sometimes get the better of you, though not for long. You focus on ridding yourself and your space of anything unwanted or unbalancing
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)—You are healed through nurturing, Sag. Be with those who provide the gentle space and sense of safety that allow you to be in harmony and love. You give and receive in beauty and there are those capable of being with you there now. It is a gift.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)—You enter into exchanges of love, Capricorn. You are relieved of your duties when more enticing possibilities present themselves. What good is so much productivity if there is little pleasure? You choose what feels good and you connect to the wonder and beauty that love brings to you.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)—You shake up your world, Aquarius. There is nothing like a little truth to knock things around and disarm structures that are not what they should be. You seem to change the world as you move through it and this can be good for everyone. By truly expressing yourself, you create a new kind of balance.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)—You are able to use that dreamy nature of yours to find and feel your place in the cosmos and experience great comfort there, Pisces. There is a conscious link between life here and the realms of your soul's origin, and you bridge that gap and infuse your life here with a cosmic sense of belonging.
Motavenda Mekchizedek is a glass artist, writer and astrologer living in Silver City. She is available for private astrological consultations. She specializes in the areas of personal empowerment, family-of-origin issues, personal dreams and destiny, and the human potential. She can be reached by phone at 534-1024 or by email at moti@gilanet.com, or see www.innerworlddesigns.com.