Tonight we enter the Balsamic phase, preparation for the New Moon in Pisces on March 10. The Moon is losing light and will soon disappear from the night sky.
This is a time for letting go, clearing out, and cleaning up. Notice the Moon is tightly conjunct Pluto. It’s time for deep cleaning!
Aquarius, where we find Pluto and the Moon together, as well as Mars and Venus, is the fixed Air sign. Thinking here happens at a high level. We’re working through long range plans as we consider our core ideals and principles.
What do we stand for? Which of our values are so strongly held they go right down to our roots? With this Balsamic Moon, we let go of anything not aligned with our most fundamental principles.
Over the next few days, our values may be tested. We started the week with some fairly calm aspects, but things are getting complicated and potentially difficult.
The Sun, Saturn, and Mercury are beginning to separate, but both Saturn and Mercury remain under the Sun’s beams. We cannot see either planet in the sky. Getting clear on what we’re seeing, what we think, what we should say, and where the boundaries are is still a challenge.
On Friday morning, March 8, Mercury will conjunct Neptune. Thursday night will be a great for dreaming, but clarity of thought will not be easily found.
March 9, Mars squares Uranus. About five hours later, Mercury enters Aries. This could become explosive.
Mars in Aquarius squares Uranus in Taurus, both fixed signs. The irresistible force meets the immovable object. Something’s gotta give. Mercury, shifting suddenly from mutable Water into cardinal Fire, might have something to say about it, and say it loud.
Here’s where connecting to fundamental values becomes vital.
If we’re responding to explosive world events, we can work to remain centered and clear in our own thoughts and feelings.
If we’re drawn into conflict with others, we can likewise do our best not to ignite. Do try to avoid staring any fires of your own this weekend. With these aspects, fires can get out of control.
Pluto and the Moon invite us to align with what is most true, and most deeply ingrained. Accept this invitation. It will help prepare us for the New Moon to come.
