HOWEVER THINGS SEEM...REMEMBER, IT'S A NEW YEAR!!!

(A Possible, B-RAE co-signing) Slow Start to the New Year
April 1st, 2009 by Jeff Jawer

On March 20 the Sun entered fiery Aries, marking the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere and the beginning of the astrological year. This represents a fresh surge of energy filled with inventiveness and impulse that is meant to launch new projects.

However, there are a couple of significant astrological factors that may find this season of the Ram feeling more sluggish than usual. First, we still have loving Venus backtracking until April 17, which tends to slow the pace of social activities. Venus is also the planet of resources, so her retrograde cycle can find us scrambling to come up with the goods we need to maintain comfort. A loss of income and doubts about self-worth undermine personal economy, deflating the value of our talents and inhibiting the innovation typical of Aries.

The main factor, though, in delaying the dynamic Aries effect is the position of the sign’s assertive ruling planet Mars. This planet is the “agent” of Aries, a leading indicator to how the sign is expressing itself. It’s swimming through the emotional waters of Pisces until April 22, blunting Mars’ sharp sword with caution and sensitivity that make initiating new enterprises more difficult. Rather than blazing with the fire of fast-moving Aries, the sign’s instincts for action are tempered by a heightened concern for others’ feelings, uncertainty, and an idealism that makes it more difficult to take risks. Instead of blasting through obstacles now, we’re more likely to be tiptoeing around them to avoid the conflict that Mars normally enjoys but which becomes intolerable when it’s in gentle Pisces.

On April 22 Mars enters Aries—where it will stay until May 31—for the first time in two years, commencing a period of increased energy and activity that is excellent for taking a leap forward. Whether you start a new exercise program or seek a new job, the passion and courage to advance is strong enough to overcome almost any barrier. And if you do get stuck somewhere along the way, you should find the drive to head off in another direction. In these unsettled times it’s especially important to know when to wait and when to forge ahead. While it’s easy to feel overpowered now, Mars’ entry into Aries will provide the determination to fight for what we want and the capacity for all of us to create the future we desire.

HAPPY (ASTROLOGICAL) NEW YEAR!

ARIES - "The Ram"

The FIRST DAY OF SPRING, or specifically, the Vernal Equinox used to be the New Year, not January 1st, this changed in the 17/1800's...Do the Science.

This Year's Key Phrases:
- You Might Need to Surrender, or Give Something Up - but not to Fret...
- Although this will be an INTENSE Year of HARD WORK...it will be WELL REWARDED.
- Keep Lines of Communication Open. Mediate.
- Pull Together/ Extract the Best Parts of the(Your) Past, make BRIDGES (get it) between your Past, the Present, and Your Future... aka REMIX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- "Solid Thinking Will Create Extraordinary Results."
- "A POWERFUL YEAR OF TURNING THINGS AROUND!"

TO HEAR THE ENTIRE CONVERSATION BETWEEN ASTOLOGERS RICK LEVINE and JEFF JAWER

QUINCUNX

ALSO WE JUST HAD A QUINCUNX:

On March 22, Jupiter is quincunx Saturn. A quincunx is an astrological aspect that is formed when two planets are 150 degrees from each other. This aspect is also referred to as the inconjunct. The two planets involved usually have very little in common, and their celestial meeting can be uneasy as a result. This aspect, above all, demands that adjustments be made. Things will appear muted or unclear, and it's important to focus on the matters at hand. A reorganization of priorities, as well as a change in the way things are done, is wanting.(NOTE TO SELF)
A shift in attitude, outlook and perspective can also be indicated.

Sometimes you know exactly where you're headed and how to get there. As optimistic Jupiter inconjuncts serious Saturn, this is not one of those times! It will be a strain to achieve balance between expansion and contraction. Jupiter represents your ability to find solutions outside the normal perspective of life. Saturn represents your ability to use the past and create a new foundation for the future. Adjust your vision of what you want in life so that you don’t repeat past mistakes. Rather, use the past as a stepping stone for the future. You may feel frustrated that you can’t do this immediately. However, the economic problems bubbling around you didn’t occur overnight. Creating and implementing solutions will also take time. Your ability to be flexible in the face of changing circumstances will help you navigate this time period. You will emerge a winner if you can mix optimism with a realistic approach.

The continual movement of the planets through your life affects the events that shape your future. Understanding the dynamics of your progressed chart will help you focus your energies for maximum return as you plan for the future.
(courtesty of astrology.com)