Astrology of Today – Sunday, March 22, 2020

Today’s Transits (Eastern Time)

Date & Time: Mar 22 2020  0:00 am

Event: Moon in Pisces

Description: The Moon in Pisces

A time to observe, feel, and process. We may pay special attention to our dreams, both of the night and day variety, and the subtle areas of our lives. Focusing on creativity, philanthropy, spirituality, and artistry can be beneficial. Build your intuition, slow down and rest.

Date & Time: Mar 22 2020  0:44 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Jup

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Jupiter

Self-indulgence is more likely now. We’re not as inclined to consider the consequences of over-eating, over-drinking, or overdoing in general. We may be acting in a haughty manner.

Date & Time: Mar 22 2020  1:05 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Ura

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Uranus

Date & Time: Mar 22 2020  2:44 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Mar

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Mars

We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation.

Date & Time: Mar 22 2020  4:01 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Plu

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Pluto

Deeper feelings emerge suddenly, and possibly in a disruptive way. We may be over-reacting or going to extremes. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.

Date & Time: Mar 22 2020  10:59 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Pal

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Pallas

Date & Time: Mar 22 2020  12:00 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Mer

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Mercury

Date & Time: Mar 22 2020  2:46 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Sat

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Saturn

We could feel burdened, restricted, or limited during this brief influence. We could be feeling a little down on ourselves, excluded, or lonely. There can be some awkwardness or stiffness and difficulty showing affection and feelings. Patience is a virtue right now; otherwise, we might succumb to feelings of frustration and sadness.  All good things come to those who wait.

Date & Time: Mar 22 2020  4:56 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Jun

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Juno

There can be some inclination to manipulate others to further our own goals, which should be avoided. There may be indecision regarding feelings about a relationship. Alternatively, there can be a conundrum regarding family and a relationship.

Date & Time: Mar 22 2020  10:35 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Ven

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Venus

We are less inhibited and more willing to indulge ourselves. Love and romance can be favorable. Decorating, beauty treatments, the arts, creative pursuits, parties, dates, and recreation are generally favored now. Smile, laugh, and enjoy!

Date & Time: Mar 22 2020  10:38 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Nep

Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Neptune

We are easily influenced, vulnerable, compassionate, and sensitive. We could be led astray, and we are easily swayed. There is devotion but possibly inconstancy as well. A dreamy, possibly impractical time.

Date & Time: Mar 22 2020  9:18 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mer Sxt Ura

Description: Transiting Mercury Sextile Transiting Uranus

Intensity of mind. Experimental attitude. Expression of radical or unusual viewpoints. Technical interest. Inventiveness.

Date & Time: Mar 22 2020  6:10 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Ven Cpl Sat

Description: Transiting Venus ContraParallel Transiting Saturn

Date & Time: Mar 22 2020  11:07 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Ven Sxt Nep

Description: Transiting Venus Sextile Transiting Neptune

We are more sensitive to one another’s feelings and needs, and more aware of our higher or non-material needs at this time. 

Date & Time: Mar 22 2020  11:58 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Ven SSq Nod

Description: Transiting Venus SemiSquare Transiting North Node

We may be re-evaluating relationships in terms of whether or not they are contributing to our personal growth. There could be some disagreeableness or uncertainty.

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

ARIES STRONG

Initiating, pioneering energy. Independent, bold, courageous, assertive, fiery, inspirational, direct, decisive. Can be egotistical, impulsive, impatient, aggressive, lacking subtlety.

TAURUS STRONG

Stable and enduring, strong values, unyielding, earthy, acquisitive, strong desires. Can be stuck, stubborn, overly possessive, self-indulgent.

CAPRICORN STRONG

Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.

PISCES STRONG

Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.

Today’s Elemental Balance

EARTH STRONG

Earth signs are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. We are especially in touch with the physical world. We consider what we’ve learned and experienced in the past in order to make the most of the present. We can be cautious, practical, and possibly unimaginative. We are deliberate and can pace ourselves well. We need hands-on experience and are not impressed with theory as much as we are with results. Routines are tolerable and comforting.

AIR WEAK

We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.

Today’s Modal Balance

The modes are balanced today.

Today’s Lunar Phase

LUNAR PHASE: BALSAMIC

Moon is less than 45 degrees behind the Sun. 

Time to tie up loose ends, review, reflect, let go, and edit.

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on March 22nd:

Note that when an aspect is applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. When an aspect is separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. Depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected–or will perfect–in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies.

Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours so that if an aspect involving the Moon is applying and has an orb of 5 degrees, the aspect will perfect (be exact) in about 10 hours. If the Moon is separating from an aspect with an orb of 2 degrees, it has already formed said aspect approximately 4 hours ago (since the following are positions at noon today, then it would have occurred at about 8 AM today).

**I suggest paying close attention to applying aspects. The energy of the aspect builds as it gets closer to exact. Once an aspect involving inner planets has happened, it’s over. Separating aspects are good to know for context, but in terms of energy that is with us today, applying aspects are most important. (This is the case for daily astrology influences involving inner planets, which pass quickly, and not natal astrology aspects, which are with us for a lifetime).

THE MOON

THE MOON IN PISCES

A time to observe, feel, and process. We may pay special attention to our dreams, both of the night and day variety, and the subtle areas of our lives. We may have difficulties defining emotional boundaries. We might deal with stress through avoidant or escapist behavior. Focusing on creativity, philanthropy, spirituality, and artistry can be beneficial. Build your intuition, slow down and rest.

14TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Right cutaneous veins 

Sabian Symbol: A lady in fox fur.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE  Orb 5°15′ Applying

We are easily influenced, vulnerable, compassionate, and sensitive. We could be led astray, and we are easily swayed. There is devotion but possibly inconstancy as well. A dreamy, possibly impractical time.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN ARIES

You are an assertive and freedom-loving individual. You have a strong need for independence, and may tend to display self-concern assertively.

3RD DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Cerebellum 

Sabian Symbol: A cameo profile of a man in the outline of his country.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

SEXTILE SATURN  Orb 2°27′ Separating

We are taking pride in our responsibilities or performance. This can be a time of steady progress and increased self-discipline. We are more inclined to humble ourselves to authority or good advice, and tend to employ traditional methods.

CONJUNCTION CHIRON  Orb 2°41′ Applying

You are wounded, either physically or emotionally. You are scared to express yourself because you are so sensitive to pain. At some stage in your early life you have suffered and this contributes to your adult fear of pain. You have a compassionate nature as you have the ability to understand other people’s hurts.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN PISCES

Our thinking processes are visual, intuitive, and imaginative. We are especially attuned to the world of emotion, which colors both our thoughts and our communication style. We guess well, express ourselves with imagery, and make decisions intuitively. We are more attracted to consciousness-raising information.

5TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Right cuboid bone 

Sabian Symbol: A church bazaar.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

SEXTILE URANUS  Orb 0°05′ Separating

We are mentally alert and aware, and might be experimenting or opening our minds to new ideas. We could be feeling inspired, and our thinking is inventive. Varying our usual routine may be rewarding.

VENUS

VENUS IN TAURUS

We seek predictability, reliability, sensuality, and constancy in love as well as with our pleasures and entertainments. We value the long term and make personal choices (and purchases) accordingly.

19TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Maxillary artery 

Sabian Symbol: A new continent rises out of the ocean.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

TRINE MARS  Orb 5°51′ Applying

You have a talent for relating to other people. You are a loyal and fun loving partner with an ability to balance intimacy with independence. You may take your own creative talents for granted and fail to make the most of them.

TRINE JUPITER  Orb 4°39′ Applying

You have a talent for putting other people at their ease. Your natural enthusiasm is contagious. Your larger-than-life schemes have a habit of always paying off.

SEXTILE NEPTUNE  Orb 0°26′ Applying

You and a romantic and gentle partner. You like to share creative pursuits in your relationships.

TRINE PLUTO  Orb 6°13′ Applying

We’re a better judge of value right now — who or what is important to us. We might see one another, and our relationships, in a different light. We could reconnect with someone or improve an existing bond. We could be up for a challenge now. Increased insight in relationships, with money, and in business.

MARS

MARS IN CAPRICORN

This is a time for adopting a methodical, responsible, and structured approach to reaching our goals. We can be rigid and calculating under this influence, but also determined, focused, studied, deliberate, ambitious, smart, and realistic.

25TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Connections between femur and tibia 

Sabian Symbol: An oriental rug dealer.

ASPECTS OF MARS

CONJUNCTION JUPITER  Orb 1°11′ Separating

You are generous, self confident and lucky. Your energy level is high and you are courageous. You have a tendency to go where angels fear to tread, as you approach life with gusto regardless of the consequences. Travel and religious causes are likely to feature in your life. You may like to consider a career in the military or competitive sports.

CONJUNCTION SATURN  Orb 5°42′ Applying

You sometimes feel that it is hard to express your energy fully, that something always holds you back. There is a feeling of “bashing your head against a brick wall” and this is frustrating. You are ambitious, and have the ability to slowly but surely reach your goals. You also have the ability to organise yourself and others, and good self discipline.

CONJUNCTION PLUTO  Orb 0°22′ Applying

You are resourceful and have a pool of enormous energy available when needed. You also have strong desires and a volcanic temper.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN CAPRICORN

You have integrity and traditional values. You also seek professional status and recognition, and could be overly concerned with the letter of the law.

24TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Muscle insertions of upper to lower legs 

Sabian Symbol: A woman entering a convent.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

CONJUNCTION SATURN  Orb 6°53′ Applying

You may at first experience some difficulties making up your mind as you feel pulled between your need for freedom and expansion, and the need for discipline. However, once you have learned to work with both these sides of your nature, you have an ideal blend of enthusiasm and structure. You work well within a structured system and therefore can do well in business. Your approach to religion is usually conventional.

CONJUNCTION PLUTO  Orb 1°34′ Applying

You have the enthusiasm to live life to the fullest. What you do, you do in a big way. Keep your ego under control and you will achieve much and be a great leader.

SATURN

SATURN IN AQUARIUS

You have an ability to work well in groups. Your work is often original and innovative.

1ST DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right tibial nerve 

Sabian Symbol: An old adobe mission.

ASPECTS OF SATURN

SQUARE URANUS  Orb 4°38′ Applying

You work to overcome a feeling of inadequacy about your abilities. You have problems with authority figures and need to learn to compromise. When you have done this you will succeed, particularly in large organisations.

CONJUNCTION PLUTO  Orb 5°19′ Separating

You are an ambitious and powerful person. You are a powerful leader and must learn to use your unique insights for positive purposes.

URANUS

URANUS IN TAURUS

(1934 – 1942) We approach money and personal possessions in new ways and learn how to free ourselves from certain material constraints. Innovative ways to make ourselves comfortable emerge. We’re less inhibited about expressing sensuality, self-love, body love, and pampering. We’re challenging what we previously valued. There can be abrupt changes with money, valuables, possessions, and income that lead to a reshuffling of priorities or values. Income might come from non-traditional sources or ventures. We’re bringing progressive ideas to the world of business. New ways of doing business, as well as making, viewing, and handling money are likely. Income and the energy we put into making money can be variable. (May 15, 2018, to November 6, 2018, then March 6, 2019, to July 7, 2025, and then November 7, 2025, to April 25, 2026). 

5TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Pharyngeal cavity 

Sabian Symbol: A widow at an open grave.

NEPTUNE

NEPTUNE IN PISCES

A long-term influence in which fantasy, imagination, compassion, and spirituality are in stronger focus. (April 4, 2011, to August 4, 2011, then February 3, 2012, to March 30, 2025, then October 22, 2025, to January 26, 2026)

19TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Extensor muscles of the left toes 

Sabian Symbol: A master instructing his pupil.

PLUTO

PLUTO IN CAPRICORN

Tests of our boundaries; breaking down and rebuilding structures and rules. (From January 25, 2008, to June 14, 2008, then November 26, 2008, to March 23, 2023, then June 11, 2023, to January 20, 2024, then September 1, 2024, to November 19, 2024).

25TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Connections between femur and tibia 

Sabian Symbol: An oriental rug dealer.

Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and by Degree

CHIRON IN ARIES

Your sense of being has been violated in some way and you may fear asserting yourself. You may also over-compensate by attempting to be the first at everything. Physically you may suffer head wounds. You may become a pioneer in a way that will be of service to humanity.

6TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Eye Socket, orbital cavity 

Sabian Symbol: A square brightly lighted on one side.

VESTA IN GEMINI

Networking and coordinating are two key factors in your work. You enjoy communicating and exchanging information, particularly at work. You have a tendency to avoid emotions, in favor of intellectual conversations. You may be a committed writer.

1ST DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Trachea 

Sabian Symbol: A glass-bottomed boat drifts over under-sea wonders.

PALLAS IN CAPRICORN

You possess wisdom and the ability to structure your thoughts. Your mind copes well with plans and you like to put things in their proper place.

23RD DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Muscle insertions of upper to lower legs 

Sabian Symbol: Two awards for bravery in war.

JUNO IN LIBRA

It’s especially important to us that our partnerships are fair and balanced during this cycle, and we can be particularly bothered if the scales are tipping. We feel stronger if we are able to maintain harmony, negotiate effectively, and treat one another fairly.

17TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Suprarenal arteries 

Sabian Symbol: A retired sea captain.

CERES IN AQUARIUS

You feel cared for when others accept and encourage your sense of individuality. You feel comforted when surrounded by groups of people. You teach others to accept their eccentricities.

20TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Spinal nervous system 

Sabian Symbol: A big white dove, a message bearer.

THE BLACK MOON IN ARIES

7TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: The ears 

Sabian Symbol: A man successfully expressing himself in two realms at once.

ERIS IN ARIES

24TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Zygomatic muscle 

Sabian Symbol: An open window and a net curtain blowing into a cornucopia.

THE NORTH NODE

THE NORTH NODE IN CANCER

This is a quest to overcome inner pride and to tolerate your own failures. You have a tendency to make life harder than it need be. This is based on past lives where you had to work hard for people’s respect. You need to learn humility and to express your emotions honestly so that you can nurture others with your wealth of wisdom.

5TH DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: tenth to twelfth ribs 

Sabian Symbol: An automobile wrecked by a train.

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN CAPRICORN

This is a quest to overcome inner pride and to tolerate your own failures. You have a tendency to make life harder than it need be. This is based on past lives where you had to work hard for people’s respect. You need to learn humility and to express your emotions honestly so that you can nurture others with your wealth of wisdom.

5TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Cutaneous nerves of knee 

Sabian Symbol: People rowing a canoe and dancing a war dance.

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on March 22, 2020.**