By The AstroTwins
If there's ever been a time to live in "interesting times," as the prophetic expression goes, it's now. As we step into March, the second month of the Lunar Water Tiger Year, we can feel the ripple effects of monumental change sweeping across our lives. The autonomous 2022 Tiger, ruled by freedom-fighter Uranus, brings with it surprises and radical shifts that demand our attention.
Your March 2022 horoscope is marked by the disruptive influence of the United States' Pluto Return on world events. The last time this astrological phenomenon occurred for America was on July 4, 1776. In perfect synchronicity, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the brave resistance shown by its military and civilians unfolded alongside this cosmic transit.
Piscean Traits: Mirrors of Our Times
As we enter the final month of the Western astrological calendar under the sign of Pisces, we approach the spring equinox on March 20. Pisces season represents closure and is known for its compassionate, artistic, and spiritual energy, guided by the planet Neptune. However, it is also associated with deception, including self-deception. In astrology, the 12th house of Pisces is often referred to as "the house of one's undoing," a timely omen indeed.
Picture: Map of Pisces Constellation
The Pisces zodiac sign's symbol, representing the two celestial fish of the Pisces constellation—Pisces Boreus and Pisces Austrinus—captures the essence of these "interesting times." These fish, swimming in opposite directions but bound by an energetic cord, symbolize our unconscious motives. In this light, Pisces becomes the ultimate symbol of conflict, rather than peace. It reminds us that the struggle to escape each other tightens the bond that holds us together. Interestingly, this challenging duality of Pisces, hidden from our awareness, reveals that the conflict within ourselves mirrors that of our "enemies."
Online Hacking Group Anonymous Joins the Fray
Adding yet another layer of Piscean distortion to the global conflict, the online hacking group "Anonymous" has launched a cyber war against Vladimir Putin and the Russian government in response to the invasion of Ukraine.
A Pisces New Moon and the Day of Miracles
The first week of March brings the Pisces new moon on the 2nd, initiating a six-month lunar cycle until the Pisces full moon on September 10. On March 5, the Sun and Jupiter meet in their annual conjunction in Pisces. Traditionally known as the Day of Miracles, this year calls for a different perspective. While this celestial event may bring more world powers to the table for dialogue and transparency, it also has the potential to inflate egos and spark self-serving demands, potentially escalating global conflicts.
This conjunction becomes even more significant as Mars, power-hungry Pluto, and diplomatic Venus align in Capricorn, the sign of governments and leaders, on March 3. The presence of the Sun in Pisces intensifies the already formidable Mars-Pluto conjunction, suggesting that inspired mediation in pursuit of peace may be misunderstood—keeping in line with the nature of the 12th house.
The Illumined Full Moon of March 18, 2022
On March 18, as the Virgo Full Moon opposes the Pisces Sun, we will have a moment to critically examine the state of the world through an enlightened lunar lens. Two days later, on March 20, the spring equinox ushers in Aries season and the astrological new year.
Will we witness hopeful new beginnings or a world further engulfed in flames? The answer may lie in the intensity of the Mars-Uranus square on March 22, as the god of war, Mars, clashes with volatile Uranus. With both planets in stubborn fixed signs, compromise seems unlikely on this day.
Despite these troubling transits, let us lean into the progressive energy of Aquarius and Uranus. Together, we can forge new pathways to change that preserve human lives and the structures that hold us together, rather than hold us down.
"I wish I could throw off the thoughts which poison my happiness."
—Frédéric Chopin, composer, Born March 1, 1810
