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
This article by Eric from May 2011 examines the symbology and mythological background of the sign Taurus, before explaining the possible effects of Mars being resident there. These include the awakening of active desire, and bringing a certain fiery feel to this earth sign.
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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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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