Week of 3.21.16
Taking Care of Business
The Moon will be in scrupulous and diligent Virgo on Monday. Under its influence, you're inspired to streamline activities and devise more efficient ways of doing things. But as the Moon will be out of sorts with both Venus and Saturn, delays and interruptions could interfere with your progress. It’s likely to be one of those days when you’re doing all the things you have to, not the things you want to. That said, Virgo is still an extremely productive energy, and you’ll want to try to accomplish as much as you can on Monday, because the Moon will be Void the entire day on Tuesday.
All-Day Void Moon Alert!
If you’ve been reading the AstroCast for awhile, you know the Void Moon drill: Routine tasks, brainstorming and daydreaming are okay; Scheduling important appointments, purchasing big-ticket items, signing contracts, not so much. When the Moon is Void for the whole day, we can expect delays, late starts, rescheduling and all-around mayhem, which, depending on your outlook, you could find exasperating, nerve-wracking or surprisingly enjoyable! Remember, while Void Moon periods are unpredictable, they can offer inspiration and a chance to think outside the box. Check out the dos and don’ts of the Void Moon here.
The Big Reveal?
Wednesday’s Lunar Eclipse is the bookend to the Solar Eclipse we had two weeks ago. If a Solar Eclipse is a New Moon on steroids, a Lunar Eclipse is a turbo-charged Full Moon, a time of illuminations and realizations. As this Eclipse is in Libra, relationships will come under close scrutiny. Lunar Eclipses shine a spotlight on all the stuff we’ve been trying to hide, or at the very least the issues we’ve been ignoring in our partnerships. But the bright side is that the revelations you glean at this time, just might help you recognize unhealthy patterns that have kept you from getting the most out of your relationships. Libra is always seeking fairness and a marriage of equals. Your mission now is to make like a Libra and strike a balance, making sure both your needs and you partner’s are being met. As the energy in the days surrounding an Eclipse tends to be unstable, wait about a week before making any life-altering decisions, like say, eloping.
Think Sharp!
The Moon continues in Libra through Thursday afternoon, giving us a chance to find our equilibrium and let the dust settle. There’s also a terrific aspect between brainy Mercury and ballsy Mars. This combo can be mentally invigorating, as it provides laser-like focus and sharpens our minds. Just be aware it could also sharpen our tongues, so think twice before talking smack, sending that nasty-gram or letting fly that stinging critique. But if you’ve been procrastinating or having a hard time with a report/ proposal/creative project, this bright and bold power blend could be just the impetus you need to take that mad-inspired strategy to a new level or in a daring new direction.
The Moon will be Void again from Thursday at 4:55p through Friday at 2:09p, when it enters Scorpio. Usually, I slap a skull and crossbones label on those days when the Moon is in Scorpio. But we’ve been lucking out these past few months with Scorpio Moons making nice with the other planets. So Friday night looks opportune for close encounters and bonding with that special someone.
WEEKEND FORECAST
I’m happy to report that our luck with Scorpio continues to hold through Saturday, when we’re sure to see the bright side of this often dark energy. That makes Saturday a great time for sharing deep and meaningful experiences with loved ones. The Moon will be Void all day Easter Sunday, but that doesn't necessarily mean it will rain on your parade or put a damper on that Easter egg hunt. Just in case, have a Plan B ready and, as always, when the Moon is Void, stay flexible. Happy Hunting!