This week, busy Mercury brings imaginative breakthroughs; Mars square and the Sun sextile Uranus on the same day warn against moving too fast and taking the wrong opportunities; Mercury begins a long journey through energetic Aries; the Pisces New Moon initiates a new cycle of spiritual exploration, healing, and forgiveness; and a listener question about becoming a professional astrologer. Plus: Self-cleaning brains, travel advisory for the big eclipse, and just rolling with it.

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[1:14] Mercury sextiles Uranus on March 4 (12:24 pm PST) at 19º41’ Pisces and Taurus. Imaginative breakthroughs for the artists, writers, and creators of the world!

[3:04] On March 8 (7:06 am PST), Mercury conjoins Neptune at 27º01’ Pisces, on  Sabian symbol 28 Pisces, A fertile garden under a New Moon. Make sure you take plenty of time to drain your brain.

[4:56] Mars squares Uranus on March 9 (2:55 pm PST), followed only six minutes later by the Sun sextile Uranus, all 19º51’ Aquarius, Pisces, and Taurus. The Sabian symbol for Uranus is 20 Taurus, Wind clouds and haste. When Mars squares Uranus, curb tendencies to move too quickly or speak impulsively. Accidents and arguments can happen easily from about March 7-10. As for the Sun sextile Uranus aspect, pass on any risky opportunities that come your way.

[6:45] On March 9 (8:03 pm PST), Mercury enters Aries. It'll be in this sign through May 15, a long visit because it will be retrograde between April 1 - April 25. If you are planning on traveling to see the Total Solar eclipse on April 8, have a backup plan or two.

[8:50] Mercury sextiles Pluto on March 10 (3:20 pm PST) at 01º27’ Aries and Aquarius. Mercury is on the Sabian symbol 2 Aries, A comedian entertaining a group, and Pluto is on 2 Aquarius, An unexpected thunderstorm. Look for opportunities to use your mind in a future-focused, constructive way.

[10:13] Moon Report! The Pisces New Moon (March 10, 1:00 am PST, 20º16’ Pisces) is on the Sabian symbol 21 Pisces, Little white lamb, child, and Chinese servant. In the New Moon chart, the Sun and the Moon conjoin Saturn on one side, Neptune on the other, and also sextile Uranus. Check out this video and blog post if you want to find out where this transit will show up in your chart. Be willing to go with the flow while working hard to define your dreams. Racial issues could be prevalent in the news around this time.

[13:18] This New Moon initiates a three-year Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). The First Quarter Moon of this LPFC is on Dec. 8, 2024, the Full Moon on Sep. 7, 2025, the Last Quarter on June 8, 2026. Embrace your spiritual path. Release grudges.

[16:16] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon Periods. On March 4, the Moon in Sagittarius squares Neptune (7:41 am PST). It's VOC for just about 5 ½ hours, and then enters Capricorn (1:15 pm PST). Let go of the need to be certain in your beliefs and be willing to just experience the journey.

[17:38] On March 6, the Moon in Capricorn sextiles Neptune (11:35 am PST), is VOC for just about 5 hours, then enters Aquarius (4:38 pm PST). Use ambition and perseverance in the service of others.

[18:43] On March 8th, the Moon in Aquarius conjuncts Venus (10:55 am PST). It's VOC for just a little over six hours before it enters Pisces (5:03 pm PST). How can you create new habits that allow for personal freedom and intimacy?

[19:26] On March 10, the Moon in Pisces conjuncts Neptune (12:45 pm PDT). It's VOC for a little over 4 ½ hours, and then enters Aries (5:19 pm PDT). Relax and think about how you can make joyful pleasures part of your daily routine.

[20:14] Listener Jean asks about how to become a professional astrologer.

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