You’ve probably being seeing internet photos of the “alignment” of benefic planets Jupiter and Venus. However, in Vedic Astrology they are in what’s termed a “planetary war,” which is not a positive situation. They are at the exact same degree today. The planetary war began when Venus reached the point of just one degree away from Jupiter, in its approach. This condition will continue until Venus moves to the one degree past Jupiter’s location. The victorious planet will gain in strength and the vanquished planet will lose its significance or they will be considerably diminished. Jupiter loses this war to Venus. In addition, Mercury and Saturn are ALSO in a planetary war at this time, which Mercury loses! This year, these two situations represent the real “March comes in like a Lion” scenario.
March 5, 2023 – Saturn gets out of combustion. It has been traveling too close to its enemy, the Sun. When Saturn is combust, there may be a tendency to feel under pressure and over-burdened. This is especially true for those signs ruled by Saturn, which are Capricorn and Aquarius. So it will be a big relief once the Sun moves far enough away from Saturn, which is otherwise happy in its own sign of Aquarius now.
March 7, 2023 – Full Moon will occur in the outgoing, dramatic, and magnanimous sign of Leo, and in a creative, passionate, and fortunate nakshatra. Those with Leo Rising or Moon signs may feel more emotional than usual. Enjoy this bright Moon in your sign, Leos!
March 11, 2023 – VENUS enters the fire sign Aries. This brings love, partnership and money to those with Aries Ascendants or Moon signs. It increase expenses for the Taureans, as the ruler of their charts now enters their 12th house of loss and expenses. For Libras, also ruled by Venus, it is a positive transit through their 7th house of partners, business and travel.
March 12, 2023 – MARS moves into Gemini, finally leaving earth sign Taurus, after so many months there, due to a long retrograde period. The signs ruled by Mars are Aries and Scorpio. This new transit will inspire greater creative efforts in our Aries friends, while for Scorpios, Mars will be entering their 8th house of battles and disunion, transformation and vulnerability, so it is not as positive of a transit for them. Mars stays in this position until May 10th. Geminis should experience a burst of energy and ambition, but will need to watch for restlessness, temper and impatience.
March 14, 2023 – The SUN moves into Pisces. So for the next month, the ruler of Leo Rising and Moon charts will be in their 8th house of transformation, vulnerability, battles and disunion. Try to ride the wave of changes, Leos, and choose your battles carefully. Try not to take things personally to avoid over-reacting to situations beyond your control.
March 15, 2023 – MERCURY enters Pisces, joining closely on the Sun’s heels, meaning it will be in a state of combustion, which it will not get out of until March 31st. Plus, Pisces is the sign of Debilitation of Mercury. So it’s a good idea to focus on clear communication and tactfulness. With all that being said, at least this sign represents good houses for those ruled by Mercury, Virgos and Geminis.
March 27, 2023 – JUPITER goes combust the Sun. These two planets are friends, but the great benefic Jupiter will not enjoy the irritation of traveling too close to the Sun. It stays combust until April 26. We can’t expect Jupiter to be at its best during this time. Those who will feel it the most are Sagitarians and Pisceans, who are ruled by this great planet.
March 31, 2023 – MERCURY goes non-combust the Sun, which is good news. It also moves into the sign of Aries today. Geminis will enjoy this transit of their 11th house of income, gain and fulfillment of desire. For the other sign ruled by Mercury, Virgo, this sign represents their 8th house. They may feel some vulnerability and have to really think on their feet, handling all the changes coming their way. Mercury will remain in their position until June 7th, due to an upcoming retrograde period.
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