This period is a response to the powerful energies delivered to us during mid -February. Let us not quibble over what we think the most dynamic transits might have been; it all adds up to weird times and explosive outcomes that left some people looking for the “next shoe to drop”! 

Fortunately, the upcoming transits provide an interesting array of conditions; an interlude where ideas, strategies, and the trivial details of everyday life allow a sense of returning to normalcy. Believe it or not, the Mercury retrograde in Pisces allows everyone an opportunity to rethink former plans and regroup. Until the end of March, there is a hiatus in many sectors, from pushing forward on earth-shaking new plans.

Lastly, Pisces and Aries play significant roles energetically because they occupy most of the planetary line-up. Oddly, these two signs make strange bedfellows with a Water and Fire sign combo- think boiling water making a lot of steam!

On Sunday, March 8th, Venus conjuncts Saturn in the hot sign of Aries. In this case, Saturn supports Venus’s dreams of taking charge and ensures that anything Venus wants, Venus gets, for better or worse.

A contretemps occurs on Sunday, March 15th, when Mercury conjuncts Mars in dreamy, visionary Pisces. This could be a case of being careful what you wish for. We can be certain, like Saturn, Mars is ready to provide the momentum for Mercury to communicate blockbuster plans.

In these scenarios, it doesn’t take much thought to see that everything is riding on the acquisition of power through persuasion and muscle. This period, tempered by a Piscean Mercury retrograde, will be followed by a spectacle not experienced in most of our lifetimes. This will be punctuated by high drama and intrigue that could put Shakespeare to shame. I am hoping that some of the noise is basic chest pounding and posturing.

Nonetheless, I encourage everyone to find centering activities that support overall balance and to hold on to the idea that this too shall pass. I can guarantee that much of what we will witness may have serious implications, but try to take notice of the comedy being enacted in certain corners of the universe. Slowing down to take careful notice will provide personal insight and the emotional tools needed to understand the play that is unfolding daily.