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The Moon in Leo trine Mercury in Aries at 5:57 AM EDT. Lunar aspects have an 'orb of influence' of 12 to 14 hours 'before' and 'after' their exactness.

The Moon in Leo square Uranus in Taurus at 8:07 AM EDT. Lunar aspects have an 'orb of influence' of 12 to 14 hours 'before' and 'after' their exactness.

The Sun in Aries sextile Pluto in Aquarius at 4:03 PM EDT where it began in applying degrees on March 17, 2024, it is exact today, and will last in separating degrees until March 25, 2024.

Venus in Pisces conjunct Saturn in Pisces at 7:09 PM EDT where it began in applying degrees on March 12, 2024, it is exact today, and will last in separating degrees until March 30, 2024.

The Moon in Leo quincunx Neptune in Pisces at 10:42 PM EDT. Lunar aspects have an 'orb of influence' of 12 to 14 hours 'before' and 'after' their exactness.

The BIG NEWS today is the Sun in Aries sextiles Pluto in Aquarius and then Venus conjuncts Saturn accompanied by three (3) lunar aspects with a trine, square and then end the day with a weird and uncomfortable quincunx.

The Sun sextile Pluto began in applying degrees on Sunday - March 17, 2024, it is exact today at 4:03 PM EDT and ends in separating degrees on March 25, 2024. So this aspect lasts a little longer than a usual sextile, which is typically three (3) or four (4) days on either side of its exactness.

This aspect carries an enormous amount of will. Think of the Sun and how big it is next to the other planets. In fact, in the picture below you can barely see how colossol the Sun is compared to the other planets. It's so big you can barely see the edge of the Sun off to the left. Jupiter is a HUGE planet, but is dwarfed in comparison to the Sun.

The Sun naturally rules Leo and the Leo motto is, "I will therefore I am." Now take this energy and give it a sweet angle to Pluto and you have immense and substantial strength and willpower. Remember, whenever you see Pluto, THINK POWER!

If you have power, how do you use it? We all have power, but do you empower or disempower others with your power? Do you over-empower, where you help out so much that without your help, others would fail? So who is empowered and who is disempowered? Remember, the Universe (God) is watching.

We often hear 'Knowledge is Power' and I do believe that. For myself, as your Astrologer, it is important for me, to do all I can, to make certain you walk away from this write-up with knowledge or with news you can actually use. I give you 'an' interpretation with 'knowledge to use', but how you use that power is up to you. That's on you! Still, I will do all I can to help you 'want to' use your knowledge wisely.

I just hope and pray that you do the right thing with your knowledge and not hold your knowledge over someone's head and engage in any manipulative practices. Karma is a cruel mistress and she will check your ass with a Chuck Norris roundhouse kick. If you have knowledge, then empower others. You must always stand in integrity (the i word). That's an important word.

This aspect has more than enough willpower, for itself and others. Think about that for a minute. If you have enough of anything for yourself and others, how will you use it? With this aspect you can be a motivating force for others. You can definitely lead by example because remember, the Sun naturally rules Leo so this aspect has leadership energy. A leader leads by example, not by bossing others around and telling them what to do. That's a boss or a manager. That's Capricorn! A leader is on the frontline getting dirty too. A leader really does lead the charge, not bring up the rear.

This aspect is NOT ordinary in any way, shape or form. It's extra special with the greatest of all human strengths, again that is 'will', which when coupled with Pluto is 'willpower'. Whenever you see Pluto, think power.

Were you thinking about changing a habit or Lifestyle? If you decided you wanted to upgrade your Lifestyle, meaning your health, habits and patterns, this is the aspect to use because your willpower is so outrageously firm.

Whatever you start under the influence of this aspect, you will have an extra helping of endurance, stamina and willpower. Let's say that you want to quit smoking or give up sugar, then this would be the card to play. Through shear strength, determination and the application of will, this aspect breeds and breathes success. Keep reading . . .

Thu. March 21, 2024 Applying degrees begin March 17, 2024 at 4:03 PM EDT Separating degrees end on March 25, 2024

Thu. March 21, 2024 Applying degrees begin March 12, 2024 at 7:09 PM EDT Separating degrees end on March 30, 2024

The Sun sextile Pluto lends superpower to gifts that you already possess. This is like firing up a skill or talent that you already have and bringing it to the surface so it can be seen. Think of it as adding 'baking soda' to the mix and then the skill or talent bubbles up and then keeps bubbling over. Or maybe think of this aspect like your sourdough bread starter, where you keep feeding it water and flour, and it keeps growing.

I have been giving some serious thought about sewing again. I can sew, I just haven't in a long long time. I feel like I forgot how, but know that I haven't forgotten how. I use to make smocking dresses for my daughter when she was a little girl. Sewing is at the front of my brain to start sewing right now and I have a firm idea of what I want to start sewing. This aspect brings talents out you already have, if in fact you want to bring them out and use them.

For me, I'm done making smocking dresses, but there is something else I want to start making. I feel inspired, motivated and encouraged. I like to learn something new as often as possible - there was the yoga, the canning, the dehydrating, etc., which have become part of my activities of daily living (ADLs), my Lifestyle, and it's who I am. Now I'm ready to bring sewing back to myself and begin creating that new thing.

The Sun sextile Pluto is the willpower you see in movies where the actor is exhausted and has just one more inch to go in order to live or save someone else. Then at the end of the clip the actor lets out an uplifting roar and he succeeds.

This aspect is well-known for giving you your second wind. Just when you thought you were down for the count, you rose up out of the mud like Rambo and got your second wind. I would say like Chuck Norris, but Chuck Norris doesn't need a second wind.

The other aspect showing itself 'exact' today is Venus conjunct Saturn, meaning both Venus in Pisces and Saturn in Pisces are in the same sign and same degree. They are sitting side-by-side on the couch joined at the hip.

Conjunctions intensify the energy of the planets involved. Venus 'needs' some self-worth and net-worth now, and Saturn is putting the squeeze, limitation and restriction on it. The desires are not being met.

Venus is feminine, estrogen and yin energy, while Saturn is masculine, testosterone and yang energy. Conjunctions intensify the energy of the planets involved. Under this Venus conjunct Saturn aspect they happen to be in the sign of Pisces, which is a very tender, sensitive and intuitive sign. You might feel like saying to your Honey Love, "What's wrong?" Maybe your Honey Love has said this to you. There is a melancholy, despondent and sulky feeling in the air. There may be emotional and physical distance. Saturn is tough and he's serious, which can easily bring on the tears or a bout of unhappiness and loneliness for unknown reasons.

Venus conjunct Saturn feels lonely, neglected, abandoned and unLoved. This aspect can show up as pathetic and lonely as the little puppy. When it comes to our mother and father, we should feel nothing but Love and security, but that is not how this aspect feels. It feels unLoved and insecure. Saturn puts the squeeze on Venus. This energy can come across as painfully shy and inhibited.

Venus rules our self-worth, morals, values, earned income and personal finances, which translates into our net-worth. So you see, money and Love are very closely related. Maybe you are handing out money or buying the kids something to make them feel better, or to make yourself feel better. Saturn is putting the squeeze on Love and may be putting on squeeze on the finances. There might even be arguments or disagreements about money.

Venus likes to snuggle and play footies and says, "What are you thinking?" Venus wants the answer to be a romantic statement, "I was thinking about us." But that's not what happens with this aspect.

Since Saturn, the karmic planet is involved, this could bring a reminiscent Love back to the brain or heart. A past Love could reappear just to shake your world or check-in just to see how solid your current relationship really is. Perhaps that reappearing former Love is not about getting back together at all, maybe the reappearance was just to show how far you have come. Reappearing past Loves is not always the stroke to the ego that you might need.

Personally, I like not having reappearing past Loves because I believe it shows just how 'complete' and 'progressed' I am. I don't need proof or a reminder of what once was or what currently is. I'm living in the present, not the past.

When these two (2) planets are sitting next to each other, Venus wants to hold hands and cuddle, while Saturn says that kind of energy is making him too hot (temperature wise) and now he's complaining. Saturn is a cold planet (-288 degrees F) and Venus is a very hot planet (867 degrees F). This in turn makes the energy feel shy and inhibited. We want to get close, but our partner does not. Or maybe our partner wants to get close, but we do not.

This can also show up as a couple where one person is controlling and the other person is reserved and quiet allowing themselves to be easily controlled. Since Saturn is involved, there is an element of parental involvement here, which does not necessarily mean the father since Saturn is involved, but that is likely choice. This could have been a controlling mother who had a masculine demeanor. This energy is strict, which can make anyone feel inadequate. RATS!

This aspect does have its uses on an artistic level when it comes to sculptors, painters, musicians, composers and song writers.

Since Venus naturally rules Libra (blind justice) and Saturn rules discipline and responsibility, this can serve you well in the laws of man or in the laws of nature.

Venus conjunct Saturn can also lead one to depression if there are feelings of being unappreciated or unloved.

Folks, use the awareness of this ratty sad and depressing aspect to bring up your spirits, not bring them down. If you value yourself and each other, then act like it. Poor me syndrome will not fix anything with this aspect, so you may as well make the best of it. And watch the tendency to bring others down, if you are down. Misery does Love company.

Instead us the Sun sextile Pluto to pull out the talents and gifts you already have and channel the energy productively. The feelings you are feeling can turn into a project, a craft, a song, an article, a story, a book, a painting, a sculpture, etc. Channel these feelings into the physical manifestation of something else and by all means empower others to do the same.

On another note - this coming June, July and August 2024, I will 'not' be writing ANY Natal Charts or Solar Returns. It is also quite possible that I may stop sometime in May 2024, I just don't know that date yet. I'm lining up my Life so that I can take this break in order to complete a different project, which will take all of three (3) months to accomplish.

I believe EVERYONE should have their Natal Chart, which is pretty is the fingerprint of your Life. It never changes. At least 'they' haven't found a way to jack with your fingerprint like 'they' have your DNA. (Insert massive dose of smartassiness.) Thank God, the Natal Chart also reveals where health issues will arise, so there's that. Anyway, the Natal Chart never changes and it is something you are always working through and working on.

The Solar Return is the report that reveals what your 'year' will look like from one birthdate to another. So if your birthday is today, then your Solar Return chart begins and it will last until your birthday next year. Now keep in mind the Universe does not speak our language as in - Monday, March 11, 2024. The Universe rolls by math and coordinates. So your birthday may have actually been yesterday or maybe it is tomorrow, when your birth 'date' is March 11th.

The Solar Return is when the Sun 'returns' to the same degree and minute it was when you were born. So that could be a day earlier or a day later, depending on your residence (location) today, which is likely different than where you were born.

Some people will choose to go on a vacation on their birthday to change their location for their Solar Return and the Astrologer will calculate that location, but I do not agree with that method. It's not the Truth. You can't fool or trick the Universe. The Truth is it's a vacation, and you will still have to return back home to your Life, to your mortgage, your bills, your relationships, your neighbors, your job and dot dot dot.

In the Solar Return, each house represents one month. There are 12 houses, there are 12 months.

I advise you to get your Solar Return 'at least' three (3) months before you birthday, simple because the planets could already be coming into the 'orb of influence' and you would be feeling the energy.

For instance, Venus moves into Pisces today impacting all birthdays from today until April 5, 2024. Those of you with birthdays between today and April 5th will already in this Venus in Pisces energy. You need to know this, especially since Venus rules both Love and money.

So there ya' go. So I will take a chart writing break during June, July and August 2024, and if I get to the place that I want to be earlier, then I will start that break even earlier, which would be sometime in May 2024.

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