NEW MOON REPORT
March 13, 2002
by Maritha Pottenger

The New Moon in Pisces this month is also octile (semi-square) Neptune, adding to the emphasis on imagination, imagery, illusion, and intuition. This is a time to center on beauty, other realms, sacred spaces, or compassionate pursuits. What is inspirational has more importance than the mundane.

New Moon at 23 Pisces 19, Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 6:04 PM PST.
Opportunities for initiation and new beginnings will center around spiritual, aesthetic, or visionary realms. This is an auspicious time to begin projects that involve fantasy, dreams, philanthropy, artistic skills, healing talent, or anything that brings more beauty or goodness into the world. This New Moon could be more meaningful for people born around March 12-17, June 12-17, September 15-19, or December 14-17.

Sun enters Aries, Wednesday, March 20, 2002, at 11:17 AM PST.
Courage and integrity are accented. The emphasis is on independence, self-reliance and being a pioneer. Look for opportunities to do something you have not yet done. Aries thrives on being first. This is a chance to shine through assertive action, an adventurous spirit, a talent for breaking new ground, or demonstrations of valor. Enhancing personal freedom is vital. Your energy is fed through direct, open pursuit of your desires.

Pluto turns retrograde, Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 6:56 AM PST.
A new cycle begins in regard to research, investment, joint resources, intense emotions, life-and-death confrontations, or hidden matters. This next chapter will probably last until Pluto turns direct again-August 26, 2002. More inward probing, psyche-searching, hidden agendas, manipulation, or power plays are possible. The focus is on ferreting out what is beneath the surface and learning to turn liabilities into assets. Tearing down what is outmoded and unhealthy is the first step to replacing it with something better. Themes of renovation and rejuvenation are highlighted.

Full Moon at 7 Libra 54, Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 10:26 AM PST.
This Full Moon makes a grand trine in air signs with Saturn and Neptune. This suggests an opportunity to turn visions (Neptune) into form (Saturn), using communication skills, intellectual prowess, or interpersonal connections (air signs). Full Moons can be times of fulfillment (ending a cycle), and this one is likely to be more significant for people born around September 28 to October 4, December 28 to January 2, March 26-31, or June 27 to July 2.

Mercury enters Aries, Friday, March 29, 2002 at 6:45 AM PST.
People want to say what they mean and mean what they say. Communication is more direct (and sometimes blunt or brusque) as the planet of speech, writing and information enters the sign of speed. On the down side, hasty or sharp words are possible. On the upside, minds are a little sharper and quicker, and comedic skills are enhanced.

Venus enters Taurus, Sunday, March 31, 2002 at 10:41 PM PST.
The planet of pleasure enters the sign of feel-good activities. The pursuit of comfort becomes a higher priority. People are apt to eat, drink, and indulge all the physical appetites. Tactile experiences have more appeal. Gratification is tied to the bodily senses and to making (or spending) money or collecting possessions. Security and the familiar feel satisfying.

Saturn trines Neptune, Monday, April 1, 2002 at 6:38 PM PST.
This is an excellent aspect for the professional artist or the person whose vocation involves imagination or compassion. Individuals can step into other dimensions-envisioning higher potentials-and then take the necessary, practical steps to make manifest what they imagined. Healers of all sorts may be more effective. Artists may produce a significant work. People on a spiritual path may demonstrate progress in a very tangible fashion. The ideal and the real sides of life are working very well together.