Today is Thursday, March 9, 2017
Hebrew date is 11 Adar 5777
Islamic date is 10 Jumada-II 1438

Mayan Tzolk’in Day is 9 Kawak
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.4.4.19
Julian Day is 2457822

Today’s Birthdays: Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512), Vita Sackville-West (1892-1962), Samuel Barber (1910-1981), Ornette Coleman (1930-2015), Qayyum Chowdhury (1932-2014), Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968), Raul Julia (1940-1994), Bobby Fischer (1943-2008), PZ Myers (1957), Linda Fiorentino (1958), Juliette Binoche (1964), Emmanuel Lewis (1971), Jean Louisa Kelly (1972), Domo Genesis (1991).

“Growth is exciting; growth is dynamic and alarming. Growth of the soul, growth of the mind; how the observation of last year seems childish, superficial; how this year — even this week — even with this new phrase — it seems to us that we have grown to a new maturity. It may be a fallacious persuasion, but at least it is stimulating, and so long as it persists, one does not stagnate.”
— Vita Sackville-West

Moon Phase: Moon is in Waxing Gibbous phase and enters Full phase on March 12 at 7:54 am PDT / 10:54 am EDT (14:53:43 UTC).
Next Full Moon is in Virgo on March 12 at 7:54 am PDT / 10:54 am EDT (14:53:43 UTC).
Next New Moon is in Aries on March 27-28 at 7:57 pm PDT / 10:57 pm EDT (02:57:09 UTC).
Moon Sign: Moon is in Leo and enters Virgo on March 10 at 2:07 pm PST / 5:07 pm EST (22:07:04 UTC).
Sun Degree: 19-20 Pisces.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
Mars enters Taurus at 4:33 pm PST / 7:33 pm EST (00:33:32 March 10 UTC).

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
— Sun sextile Pluto at 12:33 am PST / 3:33 am EST (08:32:44 UTC).
— Mars trine Pholus at 1:40 am PST / 4:40 am EST (09:39:53 UTC).
— Ceres square Okyrhoe at 4:42 pm PST / 7:42 pm EST (00:42:20 March 10 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is March 9
(The Day of the Space Voyager) | Pisces Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
Creativity may be a product of the imagination to a great degree, but it is also inspired by what you know and by deep, fundamental truths. Friends, your wider community or your social life in general could be a potent source of this inspiration at present. Hang out with those you appreciate, and who appreciate you.

Written in the Planets
Mars entering a new sign can encourage a shift in how you use your energy. With Mars in Taurus, you may find yourself focusing on maintaining something you’ve begun; or you could experience a general slowing or settling of pace: tenacity as opposed to overt speed. Mars’ contact with Pholus shortly before changing signs may, however, provide a little extra burst of power.

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Today is Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Hebrew date is 10 Adar 5777
Islamic date is 9 Jumada-II 1438

Mayan Tzolk’in Day is 8 Etz’nab’
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.4.4.18
Julian Day is 2457821

Today’s Birthdays: Josephine Cochrane (1839-1913), Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932), Juana de Ibarbourou (1892-1979), Cyd Charisse (1922-2008), George Coleman (1935), Lynn Redgrave (1943-2010), Micky Dolenz (1945), Michael S. Hart (1947-2011), Jonathan Sacks (1948), Gary Numan (1958), Lester Holt (1959), Aidan Quinn (1959), Jaime Levy (1966), Boris Kodjoe (1973), Freddie Prinze, Jr. (1976), James Van Der Beek (1977), Benny Blanco (1988), Miriam Bryant (1991).

“Project Gutenberg is about education and literacy, and providing a level playing field. I don’t try to change people; I try to change the information infrastructure. We make
eBooks and give them away.”
— Michael S. Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg

Planet Waves FM: Venus Retrograde and the Affordable Care Act

Dear Friend and Listener:

I want to thank you for your amazing response to our membership drive. It’s so, so, so beautiful to feel your response in support of what we do. Many of you have written letters in response to my notes the past few days thanking us for the many services we offer in these troubled times. (Note, if you’re already a member, you probably have not seen these letters.)

Tuesday is my favorite day of the week: I get to do Planet Waves FM, our internet radio program now affiliated with the nonprofit Pacifica Network.

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It’s a two-hour talk and music program that covers the waterfront on social issues, astrology, spirituality and politics. Thanks to your membership support, we get to do this program free from commercial interruption and without the need for corporate sponsorship.

Planet Waves FM is where you get to hang out and consider your world, and the affairs of the world, in a peaceful environment. In a world of blaring, polarized and downright insulting media, Planet Waves FM is an oasis of good vibes and old-style freeform talk radio.

I get to speak to you about anything I’m feeling that day: what’s in the stars and planets, what’s in the news, or what’s resonating in my heart and soul. I’ve done more than 300 programs since beginning this particular series in late 2010. It began with me talking into a cheap digital recorder, and has evolved into a studio-quality production with thousands of listeners.

Tonight’s program [play episode here] looks more closely at Venus retrograde in Aries. I also have a segment on the political madness we’re currently living under, with a special segment on the Affordable Care Act (ACA or Obamacare) provided by Democracy Now!

In tonight’s Tantra Corner, which I often do at the end of the program, I talk about the value of yoga for holistic health and sexual health.

My musical guest is Johnny Cash, with a heart-rending cameo at the end of the program by Rosanne Cash in a duet with her father. (We’ll have Rose on the program when the Sun is in Gemini).

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Moon Phase: Moon is in First Quarter phase and enters Waxing Gibbous phase today at 3:00 pm PST / 6:00 pm EST (23:00:19 UTC).
Next Full Moon is in Virgo on March 12 at 7:54 am PDT / 10:54 am EDT (14:53:43 UTC).
Next New Moon is in Aries on March 27-28 at 7:57 pm PDT / 10:57 pm EDT (02:57:09 UTC).
Moon Sign: Moon is in Cancer and enters Leo today at 8:45 am PST / 11:45 am EST (16:45:20 UTC).
Sun Degree: 17-18 Pisces.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
Moon enters Leo at 8:45 am PST / 11:45 am EST (16:45:20 UTC).

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
— Mercury sextile Pluto at 9:25 pm March 7 PST / 12:25 am EST (05:24:59 UTC).
— Mercury square Varda at 10:01 am PST / 1:01 pm EST (18:01:12 UTC), and Chaos at 2:49 pm PST / 5:49 pm EST (22:48:44 UTC).
— Mercury trine Vesta at 12:13 pm PST / 3:13 pm EST (20:13:03 UTC).
— Mercury conjunct Borasisi at 3:48 pm PST / 6:48 pm EST (23:47:54 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is March 8
(The Day of Nonconformity) | Pisces Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
A riddle for you: What’s both a radical, revolutionary act and also one of the most crystallized concepts out there? Hint: the more you give it away, the more of it you have; and the more you offer it to yourself, the more those close to you benefit. The answer: love. Today your traditional ruling planet is set up to help you channel this riddle, which is essentially a message from the proverbial gods (and goddesses). The catch: to receive the full message, you have to actively express it.

Written in the Planets
Today Mercury in Pisces makes a sextile to Pluto in Capricorn (which the Sun will repeat tomorrow). Mercury also makes a quartet of aspects to minor bodies today. There’s a strong emphasis on deep, intellectual investigation with Mercury-Pluto. Yet with Pisces, it’s the kind where your emotions and psychic sensitivity are going to play a strong guiding role. It’s also the type of investigation you’ll need to take an active hand in. Whether you’re digging out a belief (especially a belief in something false); feeling compelled to shine a philosophical light; or need to address a complex, multi-faceted issue, it looks like you’ll feel supported in your caring devotion to uncovering the root of the issue.

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Today is Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Hebrew date is 9 Adar 5777
Islamic date is 8 Jumada-II 1438

Mayan Tzolk’in Day is 7 kab’an
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.4.4.17
Julian Day is 2457820

Today’s Birthdays: Maurice Ravel (1875-1937), G. I. Taylor (1886-1975), Betty Holberton (1917-2001), Ranulph Fiennes (1944), Townes Van Zandt (1944-1997), Bryan Cranston (1956), Rik Mayall (1958-2014), Taylor Dayne (1962), Wanda Sykes (1964), Rachel Weisz (1970), Peter Sarsgaard (1971), Krizz Kaliko (1974), Laura Prepon (1980), Brandon T. Jackson (1984).

“You can’t give up. It took me three attempts before I reached the summit of Everest. If your health forces you to stop, well, that’s different — that’s not mentally giving up. You get the irritating voice in your head when you’re feeling negative, saying, ‘You should stop’. But then I would have had to do it again.”
— Ranulph Fiennes

Moon Phase: Moon is in First Quarter phase and enters Waxing Gibbous phase on March 8 at 3:00 pm PST / 6:00 pm EST (23:00:19 UTC).
Next Full Moon is in Virgo on March 12 at 7:54 am PDT / 10:54 am EDT (14:53:43 UTC).
Next New Moon is in Aries on March 27-28 at 7:57 pm PDT / 10:57 pm EDT (02:57:09 UTC).
Moon Sign: Moon is in Cancer and enters Leo on March 8 at 8:45 am PST / 11:45 am EST (16:45:20 UTC).
Sun Degree: 16-17 Pisces.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
Vesta stations direct at 1:34 am PST / 4:34 am EST (09:33:52 UTC).
Huya stations retrograde at 2:08 pm PST / 5:08 pm EST (22:08:23 UTC).

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
— Psyche opposite Neptune at 6:22 am PST / 9:22 am EST (14:22:03 UTC).
— Mars opposite Rhadamanthus at 9:49 am PST / 12:49 pm EST (17:49:03 UTC).
— Saturn conjunct Galactic Center at 1:15 pm PST / 4:15 pm EST (21:14:42 UTC).
— Mars square Varuna at 3:44 pm PST / 6:44 pm EST (23:43:58 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is March 7
(The Day of Abstract Structure) | Pisces Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
Can you dream your way to healing and wholeness? Not exactly. But it does help to have a vision to guide the way — especially in the face of any persistent mental scripts that suggest it’s impossible. Healing is always possible. Sometimes it’s a matter of timing; sometimes motivation and support need to coincide to get the ball rolling. Either way, there’s a relationship between the reality of what caused the injury, and the power of love and idealism to open up realities that did not exist before. It’s less of a leap than you think it is; more like two sides of a coin.

Written in the Planets
In many cultures, there seems to be a question about who takes responsibility for messages of a religious, philosophical or spiritual/’universal’ nature. That is, we look to recognized ‘leaders’ (including those who are self-appointed) to set the agenda and the example. Today Saturn conjoins the Galactic Center in Sagittarius. Should you feel the breath of Spirit move you to step up your sense (and practice) of cosmic law and ethical, humane authority, take notes. The Galactic Core can feel too big and ephemeral to get a solid handle on. But the world needs people who remember how this works, and who are ready to accept their personal responsibility.

Today is Monday, March 6, 2017
Hebrew date is 8 Adar 5777
Islamic date is 7 Jumada-II 1438

Mayan Tzolk’in Day is 6 k’ib’
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.4.4.16
Julian Day is 2457819

Today’s Birthdays: Michelangelo (1475-1564), Cyrano de Bergerac (1619-1655), Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861), Lou Costello (1906-1959), Frankie Howerd (1917-1992), Gabriel Garcia Marquez (1927-2014), Valentina Tereshkova (1937), Kiri Te Kanawa (1944), David Gilmour (1946), Kiki Dee (1947), Rob Reiner (1947), D. L. Hughley (1963), Alan Davies (1966), Connie Britton (1967), Moira Kelly (1968), Shaquille O’Neal (1972), Beanie Sigel (1974), Chris Tomson (1984).

“Insufferable vanity has convinced humans that nature has been made only for them, as though the sun, a huge body four hundred and thirty-four times as large as the earth, had been lit only to ripen our crab apples and cabbages.”
— Cyrano de Bergerac

Feel the Momentum: Venus Retrograde, Full Moon

Well, it’s been an exciting weekend, hasn’t it?

Venus is now retrograde, which shifts the emotional momentum of our moment in one gesture. The retrograde lasts through April 15. And at the same time the Moon is heading into full phase; the Virgo Full Moon happens March 12, a week from now, but this one is going to gather energy and go off like a clap of thunder.

Leslie Jones, and Kate McKinnon as Jeff Sessions, on this week’s Saturday Night Live, in a Forrest Gump parody.

In case you weren’t following The New York Times or cable news this weekend, I was there watching it for you (in between planning my new class, on Karma, Reincarnation and Astrology).

As Venus stationed retrograde (literally within an hour), POTUS was awake at 3 am tweeting up a storm about how Pres. Obama allegedly ordered the wiretapping of Trump Tower. He offered no evidence, though given all the Russia business, it’s presumable that the CIA (not Obama) wanted to keep an eye on him. The remarkable thing is how closely connected the tweeting was to the station-retrograde.

He was also tweeting about Arnold Schwarzenegger and the ratings of Celebrity Apprentice, leading some to wonder if he needs a brain scan, or whether we’re all unwittingly caught up in an episode of Reality White House.

On Saturday Night Live, Kate McKinnon did an Emmy-ready impression of Attorney General Jeff Sessions waiting at a bus stop, conversing with his neighbors.

Read more…

Moon Phase: Moon is in First Quarter phase and enters Waxing Gibbous phase on March 8 at 3:00 pm PST / 6:00 pm EST (23:00:19 UTC).
Next Full Moon is in Virgo on March 12 at 7:54 am PDT / 10:54 am EDT (14:53:43 UTC).
Next New Moon is in Aries on March 27-28 at 7:57 pm PDT / 10:57 pm EDT (02:57:09 UTC).
Moon Sign: Moon is in Gemini and enters Cancer today at 4:54 am PST / 7:54 am EST (12:54:06 UTC).
Sun Degree: 15-16 Pisces.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
Moon enters Cancer at 4:54 am PST / 7:54 am EST (12:54:06 UTC).

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
— Sun sextile Bienor at 12:32 am PST / 3:32 am EST (08:32:16 UTC).
— Mercury sextile Bienor at 8:19 am PST / 11:19 am EST (16:18:46 UTC).
— Sun conjunct Mercury at 4:29 pm PST / 7:29 pm EST (00:28:40 March 7 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is March 6
(The Day of the Beauty Lovers) | Pisces Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
If you have a creative project in mind, it’s important that you understand you have the freedom to pursue it. It’s true that good ideas sometimes pass unrecognized by a public clamoring to be entertained constantly. It’s also beside the point. The essence of creativity is expression of yourself for the sake of art. Accolades can certainly be a welcome bonus, but nothing more.

Written in the Planets
Tonight sees Mercury’s direct conjunction to the Sun in Pisces. Given how the messenger planet appears to swing back and forth in the sky, these aspects might be considered almost literally ‘pivotal’. It may be worth looking back on all you’ve learned and accomplished since the station direct on Jan. 8 (anyone else feel as if it’s been years since then?) and considering your plans for the next few weeks.

Today is Sunday, March 5, 2017
Hebrew date is 7 Adar 5777
Islamic date is 6 Jumada-II 1438

Mayan Tzolk’in Day is 5 Men
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.4.4.15
Julian Day is 2457818

Today’s Birthdays: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696-1770), Rosa Luxemburg (1871-1919), J. B. Lenoir (1929-1967), Dean Stockwell (1936), Penn Jillette (1955), Andy Gibb (1958-1988), Matt Lucas (1974), Eva Mendes (1974), Papoose (1978), Joshua Coyne (1993).

“Without general elections, without freedom of the press, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, without the free battle of opinions, life in every public institution withers away, becomes a caricature of itself, and bureaucracy rises as the only deciding factor.”
— Rosa Luxemburg

Planet Waves TV: Get Over Yourself! Venus Retrograde in Aries

Venus has stationed retrograde in Aries. It’ll be retrograde until April 15, ending this phase in an exact conjunction to Chiron. This is about emotional healing! And it’s a journey that you’re invited on. In this new edition of Planet Waves TV, I go over the basics, and the nuances.

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Moon Phase: Moon is in Waxing Crescent phase and enters First Quarter phase today at 3:32 am PST / 6:32 am EST (11:32:18 UTC).
Next Full Moon is in Virgo on March 12 at 7:54 am PDT / 10:54 am EDT (14:53:43 UTC).
Next New Moon is in Aries on March 27-28 at 7:57 pm PDT / 10:57 pm EDT (02:57:09 UTC).
Moon Sign: Moon is in Gemini and enters Cancer on March 6 at 4:54 am PST / 7:54 am EST (12:54:06 UTC).
Sun Degree: 14-15 Pisces.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
No changes today.

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
— Mercury square Great Attractor at 9:46 am PST / 12:46 pm EST (17:46:01 UTC).
— Chaos square Borasisi at 10:20 am PST / 1:20 pm EST (18:20:38 UTC).
— Eros square Crantor at 11:29 am PST / 2:29 pm EST (19:29:03 UTC).
— Mars trine Saturn at 12:45 pm PST / 3:45 pm EST (20:45:30 UTC), and Galactic Center at 4:01 pm PST / 7:01 pm EST (00:01:13 March 6 UTC).
— Venus square Chariklo at 4:03 pm PST / 7:03 pm EST (00:03:31 March 6 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is March 5
(The Day of Heaven and Hell) | Pisces Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
You may discover a fact that has previously been concealed or obscured, and which may shine a new light on a belief you hold. If this requires you to alter your perspective, take all the time you need. Gather as much relevant information as possible, and reach whatever conclusion seems appropriate. The one thing to avoid is any attempt to bury your head in the sand. Everything else is entirely up to you.

Written in the Planets
Mars’ aspects suggest today could involve something of a grounding experience. If things have recently been a little too fast-paced or out of control, you’ll probably start to experience a more normal tempo. It might even be useful for you to try an exercise in ritual or psychological grounding, which can be as simple as going somewhere you feel safe, or doing relaxing things at home.

Today is Saturday, March 4, 2017
Hebrew date is 6 Adar 5777
Islamic date is 5 Jumada-II 1438

Mayan Tzolk’in Day is 4 Ix
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.4.4.14
Julian Day is 2457817

Today’s Birthdays: Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741), Rebecca Gratz (1781-1869), Garrett Morgan (1877-1963), Halim El-Dabh (1921), Patrick Moore (1923-2012), Barbara McNair (1934-2007), Bobby Womack (1944-2014), Jean O’Leary (1948-2005), Emilio Estefan (1953), Catherine O’Hara (1954), Patricia Heaton (1958), Khaled Hosseini (1965), Len Wiseman (1973), Jason Marsalis (1977).

“It’s the nuts and bolts of storytelling that has always drawn me to write. But with fiction, you write a story and then it takes on a life of its own and it has functions that exceed whatever intentions you had as a writer. Books can become windows into a world.”
— Khaled Hosseini

Moon Phase: Moon is in Waxing Crescent phase and enters First Quarter phase on March 5 at 3:32 am PST / 6:32 am EST (11:32:18 UTC).
Next Full Moon is in Virgo on March 12 at 7:54 am PDT / 10:54 am EDT (14:53:43 UTC).
Next New Moon is in Aries on March 27-28 at 7:57 pm PDT / 10:57 pm EDT (02:57:09 UTC).
Moon Sign: Moon is in Taurus and enters Gemini today at 2:05 am PST / 5:05 am EST (10:05:20 UTC).
Sun Degree: 13-14 Pisces.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
Venus stations retrograde at 1:09 am PST / 4:09 am EST (09:08:52 UTC).
Moon enters Gemini at 2:05 am PST / 5:05 am EST (10:05:20 UTC).

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
— Mercury conjunct Neptune at 3:10 am PST / 6:10 am EST (11:09:55 UTC).
— Sun square Great Attractor at 6:13 am PST / 9:13 am EST (14:12:53 UTC).
— Mercury opposite Psyche at 12:11 pm PST / 3:11 pm EST (20:11:14 UTC).
— Mercury conjunct Teharonhiawako at 12:32 pm PST / 3:32 pm EST (20:32:01 UTC).
— Mercury sextile Chariklo at 7:16 pm PST / 10:16 pm EST (03:15:50 March 5 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is March 4
(The Day of Creative Isolation) | Pisces Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
Today’s an excellent day to put your imagination to artistic use, or to immerse yourself in studying something mysterious or spiritual. Yet the flip side is that trying to be precise and clear in regular interpersonal conversation could be challenging. It’s okay to go with what flows more easily today, and then focus on more detail-oriented tasks another time. The trick is to be honest with yourself about where your mind is at, and choose accordingly. If you can do that, you’re more likely to be honest with others — and to avoid those who might mislead you, whether intentionally or through a misunderstanding.

Written in the Planets
Venus stations retrograde in Aries today, and will continue in apparent backwards motion until April 15. Retrograde planets can be seen as asking a question, prompting a review, or drawing you deeper within yourself. Among the possible themes you might encounter (particularly while Venus is in Aries): questions of individual and collective identity — especially identity as mediated by technology; the idea of relationships as mirrors; and questions about empathy. Also today, Mercury conjoins Neptune in Pisces. That’s a pretty dreamy, slippery mental environment. It suggests that as Venus changes direction, you might want to keep your expectations for clear, direct and firm communication on the low side, especially in intimate relationships. If you can aim loosely for the conversational equivalent of an impressionistic painting — while still being completely honest — things might flow better. You may even find that space to be beautiful, and creatively fertile.

Today is Friday, March 3, 2017
Hebrew date is 5 Adar 5777
Islamic date is 4 Jumada-II 1438

Mayan Tzolk’in Day is 3 B’en
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.4.4.13
Julian Day is 2457816

Today’s Birthdays: Thomas Otway (1652-1685), Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922), Beatrice Wood (1893-1998), Canada Lee (1907-1952), Jean Harlow (1911-1937), Jennifer Warnes (1947), Bonnie J. Dunbar (1949), Darnell Williams (1955), Miranda Richardson (1958), Ira Glass (1959), Julie Bowen (1970), Lil’ Flip (1981), Jessica Biel (1982).

“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.”
— Alexander Graham Bell

Moon Phase: Moon is in Waxing Crescent phase and enters First Quarter phase on March 5 at 3:32 am PST / 6:32 am EST (11:32:18 UTC).
Next Full Moon is in Virgo on March 12 at 7:54 am PDT / 10:54 am EDT (14:53:43 UTC).
Next New Moon is in Aries on March 27-28 at 7:57 pm PDT / 10:57 pm EDT (02:57:09 UTC).
Moon Sign: Moon is in Taurus and enters Gemini on March 4 at 2:05 am PST / 5:05 am EST (10:05:20 UTC).
Sun Degree: 13-14 Pisces.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
No changes today.

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
— Sun opposite Psyche at 9:51 pm March 2 PST / 12:51 am EST (05:51:21 UTC).
— Mercury square Altjira at 11:37 pm March 2 PST / 2:37 am EST (07:36:54 UTC).
— Sun sextile Chariklo at 1:01 am PST / 4:01 am EST (09:01:20 UTC).
— Mercury square Asbolus at 3:41 pm PST / 6:41 pm EST (23:41:01 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is March 3
(The Day of Design) | Pisces Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
The allure of social media is that it ‘connects’ us with so many other people. But what is the true quality of that contact? Notice whether you find yourself longing to break free from your habitual forms of online relating. You might also feel the need to create a little space within your in-the-flesh relationships. That can stir up anxiety. But remember: granting oneself (or a loved one) some freedom simply means that more of you (or them) can come through — and be appreciated.

Written in the Planets
How often have you stared a persistent psychological hang-up or hurt in the proverbial face and thought, “My mind is stuck, and I’ll never be able to fix myself”? If you experience that sensation today, bear in mind that it is just a sensation. Healing is always possible, even if it’s not always quick or easy. Even with professional help, sometimes we can’t just think or rationalize our way to feeling better. Methods that lean a little more on the energetic, physical, psychic or emotional side of things can help us to re-pattern and heal in ways that side-step mental blocks and loops. Today the Pisces Sun opposes the asteroid Psyche in Virgo. That’s the image of facing a psychological wound that feels like it can’t be healed. But that sensation is a lie. And with Memoria, Poseidon, Chariklo and Teharonhiawako all making favorable aspects, it looks like there’s help from your physical and emotional bodies — if you’re willing to give it a try.

Today is Thursday, March 2, 2017
Hebrew date is 4 Adar 5777
Islamic date is 3 Jumada-II 1438

Mayan Tzolk’in Day is 2 Eb’
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.4.4.12
Julian Day is 2457815

Today’s Birthdays: Bedrich Smetana (1824-1884), Susanna M. Salter (1860-1961), Kurt Weill (1900-1950), Dr. Seuss (1904-1991), Henry Katzman (1912-2001), Desi Arnaz (1917-1986), Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis (1922-1986), Mikhail Gorbachev (1931), Tom Wolfe (1931), Lou Reed (1942-2013), Karen Carpenter (1950-1983), Laraine Newman (1952), Jon Bon Jovi (1962), Alvin Youngblood Hart (1963), Daniel Craig (1968), Chris Martin (1977), Rebel Wilson (1980), Bryce Dallas Howard (1981), Adam Conover (1983).

“Nonsense wakes up the brain cells. And it helps develop a sense of humor, which is awfully important in this day and age. Humor has a tremendous place in this sordid world. It’s more than just a matter of laughing. If you can see things out of whack, then you can see how things can be in whack.”
— Dr. Seuss

Moon Phase: Moon is in Waxing Crescent phase and enters First Quarter phase on March 5 at 3:32 am PST / 6:32 am EST (11:32:18 UTC).
Next Full Moon is in Virgo on March 12 at 7:54 am PDT / 10:54 am EDT (14:53:43 UTC).
Next New Moon is in Aries on March 27-28 at 7:57 pm PDT / 10:57 pm EDT (02:57:09 UTC).
Moon Sign: Moon is in Taurus and enters Gemini on March 4 at 2:05 am PST / 5:05 am EST (10:05:20 UTC).
Sun Degree: 12-13 Pisces.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
Moon enters Taurus at 11:42 pm March 1 PST / 2:42 am EST (07:42:28 UTC).
Chaos stations direct at 7:05 am PST / 10:05 am EST (15:04:53 UTC).

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
— Pallas trine Vesta at 9:26 pm March 1 PST / 12:26 pm EST (05:26:25 UTC).
— Mercury sextile Juno at 11:49 pm March 1 PST / 2:49 am EST (07:49:24 UTC), and Ceres at 12:07 am PST / 3:07 am EST (08:06:53 UTC).
— Mars opposite Haumea at 12:08 am PST / 3:08 am EST (08:08:28 UTC).
— Mercury opposite Orcus at 2:50 am PST / 5:50 am EST (10:50:21 UTC).
— Sun conjunct Teharonhiawako at 1:11 pm PST / 4:11 pm EST (21:10:59 UTC).
— Jupiter opposite Uranus at 5:15 pm PST / 8:15 pm EST (01:15:18 March 3 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is March 2
(The Day of Undying Loyalty) | Pisces Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
Part of what constitutes integrity is being able to say what you mean and mean what you say. Words can have profound consequences. It may be prudent to choose yours with care, especially in a matter of importance. You can be both tactful and sincere.

Written in the Planets
Aspects involving Mars and Jupiter shed light on close relationships and personal interactions in general. You might be considering your place in your social circle, or reviewing your ideas about love. Or perhaps you’re pondering questions of purpose and direction, especially as regards your contribution to other human lives. It is possible for you, at this moment, to realign with your calling or your truth — as long as you know approximately where you want to go. If you’re not sure, it’s worth taking time to reflect.