The Stars This Week: "Working at Cross Purposes" - March 17 - March 23, 2008

[I Have A Dream]

Working at Cross Purposes

03/17/08 - 03/23/08

This dynamic week has the potential to test you quite a bit! First, Mercury opposes rule-making Saturn on March 17, when you'll need to explain yourself and your ideas. Then, the Sun enters Aries on March 19, igniting a new journey for you and the world. On March 21, the full Moon in Libra with a Sun square Pluto adds to a general touchiness. Don't engage in power battles you have no hope of winning.

March 17: Mercury opposite Saturn

You have the right to remain silent! Knowing when to open your mouth and when to think long and hard before you do is the lesson of this opposition. Keep in mind that not everybody is going to agree with you right now. Furthermore, they may even grill you on your ideas. Yet, just like any natural cycle, this transit marks an essential time for you to clarify for yourself what's important.

March 19: Sun enters Aries

Each year the Sun enters the first sign on the zodiac, marking the Spring Equinox for those of us above the equator, and the Fall Equinox for those below. Whichever side of the planet you're on, this is the time to embark upon a new journey. If you can draw on the courageous and pioneering attributes of this sign, you'll have everything you need for a stellar start!

March 21: Full Moon in Libra

A full Moon in Libra is normally a time to tune in to your relationship ideals and to mind the balance between yourself and others. However, this particular full Moon is quite contentious! A Grand Cross, a major aspect pattern that has four planets squaring each other, is prominent in this full Moon, making this a potent time for people to challenge each other. Warrior Mars and intense Pluto are weighing in now, so power struggles are inevitable. If you find yourself getting overly emotional, think twice before you do anything. Take a deep breath, take a cold shower and give yourself the time you need to act in a thoughtful and intelligent way.

March 21: Sun square Pluto

No matter what you're initiating with the new energy of the Sun's transit through Aries, you'll need to contend with a dominating person who has his or her own agenda, and who demands that you make alterations to your own plans. It pays to listen carefully and to be mindful of other peoples' needs right now. You're also challenged to make sure you're empowering yourself, so don't be stubborn, but don't give away the store either! You'll know what you need to do if you think things through.

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[MorningGlow]

1. Oh good grief

What a week! If I didn't have a bunch of deadlines, I'd just...
:hide:

Thank the gods I love my editor. If I were still dealing with my previous boss it'd be a week of...
:nuke: :nuke: :nuke:

On edit: Well, now I know why I've been wanting to turn Mr. MG into a post toastie. Maybe I'll just keep my mouth shut, ride this out, and save myself a lot of grief.

[I Have A Dream]

2. Yeah, I'm *really* glad that I'm not going to be at work on Friday.

However, my husband and I are going on a long road-trip, and that's certainly not one of my favorite things even under good energies.

Yeah, these two smilies are the right ones for this week: :hide:  &  :nuke:

[Hermes Daughter]

3. Oh, Lordy...

The full moon is opposite my Mars at 1 degrees Aries. Maybe I'll just spend the week in an epsom salt bath :-) Actually, I feel sorta scared. My midpoint is 0 Cancer with Neptune at 29 Virgo. I was hoping to get so much done this week, but now... :yoiks:

[BlueIris]

4. Um, er, well...it's working out well for me.

Lots of creative energy and cooperation for me. Returning confidence. Not bad.