The Day of the Great Leap: Birthdays and Planet News

If Your Birthday is March 12
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Focus on tying up loose ends before moving on to the next phase of your life. You can make your journey much smoother the less you leave unfinished; it can take energy to deal with matters you would prefer to be over, especially if they crop up unbidden. Sorting this out includes asserting your freedom from other people’s agendas. You can learn a lot by noticing who is willing to respect your boundaries, and who isn’t.
— By Amy Elliott

Written in the Planets

As the Pisces Sun moves into its square to Jupiter in Sagittarius (exact tomorrow), you may want to give yourself a reality check. Are you sure you’re being completely honest with yourself about a certain matter — especially something about yourself, which you may be unknowingly expressing? The flip side of this aspect is that it’s offering significant creative and spiritual energy right now. How will you use it to move something forward in your life?

Also, today Ceres in Sagittarius opposes Juno and the object Altjira in Gemini; Altjira was named for the Aboriginal creator god of the dreamtime. Overnight into tomorrow, the Gemini Moon will sweep through this aspect pattern. You may wish to pay particular attention to your dreams tonight. Anything related to your relationship needs, communication with a partner, certain friendships, or mentorship could try to get your attention in subtle, subconscious ways — or might be reflected back to you by someone else. Between this aspect pattern, Sun-Jupiter, and Mercury being retrograde in Pisces, it may be wise to fact-check what seems to be intuition before you barrel forward with it.
— By Amanda Painter

Planet Waves Daily Oracle for Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Today’s Oracle takes us to the Gemini monthly for November 4, 2008.

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These days of your life mark the end of an era: Pluto is now leaving your opposite sign, Sagittarius, and entering your 8th solar house, Capricorn. Pluto was in Sagittarius for about 12 years; depending on your date of birth, there were several key peaks of energy (two come to mind), resulting in some of the most profound changes of your life. Pluto’s move to the 8th house means that you are taking the energy of Pluto in a less direct way, but one that still calls for your full attention. If the past 12 years have taught you independence, this next phase is about interdependence: mastering the art of negotiating mutual needs and recognizing the power that these give us over one another.


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As we go deeper into this most unusual and challenging phase of history, intelligence is the thing we need the most. That is the theme of the 2019-2020 annual edition of Planet Wavesaudio now available for instant access. See more information here. If you’re looking for individual signs, order here.

The Day of Progressive Intuition: Birthdays and Planet News

If Your Birthday is March 11
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Review your ambitions, aiming for what nourishes you in body and soul. These are the goals that are most sustainable, as well as what feeds connections of all kinds between you and other members of the human species. Part of that involves being open about who you really are, and willing to share thoughts and feelings. You’ll discover that candor has a charm all its own.
— By Amy Elliott

Written in the Planets

Ceres in Sagittarius brings the potential for mentorship and maybe even a touch of ‘soul food’ to encounters with friends, acquaintances and organized group activities today. Do you find yourself in the role of mentor or mentee? Talking with a partner or peers about travel or potential adventures could lead to similar effects. Retrograde Mercury in Pisces is currently square the Galactic Core in Sagittarius. Consider taking notes about any big ideas, insightful intuitions, or humanitarian visions that you feel tension around or an urge to act on. Any such items with roots in the past are especially worth careful review. Once Mercury is direct and makes this aspect again in mid-April, you may see a clearer way to bring your thoughts to life here on Earth.
— By Amanda Painter

Introducing the Astrology Readings Channel

Planet Waves offers readings for all the signs and rising signs. These readings are must-haves among a core group of people who love them, though perhaps you have not heard what Eric is doing. We’ve taken many readings from 2018 and put them on a 24-hour audio stream, which anyone can tune into. Whatever your sign, you will find it interesting no matter when you tune in. If you’re up late and want something soothing and informative to listen to, or if you’re curious about astrology, tune in here. No login is required.

Planet Waves Daily Oracle for Monday, March 11, 2019

Today’s Oracle takes us to the Aquarius monthly for October 1, 2004.

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By most accounts, the 9th house of astrology is considered one of the two most fortunate and generous; the other is the 11th. Presently there is a major buildup of energy in your solar 9th house, Libra. Jupiter has arrived, as has Mars, Mercury, Ceres and the Sun. And an eclipse of the Sun is already taking shape there. The 9th deals with what we believe about ourselves; it gives images of what is beyond what we think of as ourselves; and it takes us beyond the world we know — our country and culture. You are now being given a once in a lifetime invitation to go beyond what you knew. You are being invited beyond your ego boundaries, and beyond your national boundaries. Your entire chart is howling, laughing and shaking your rafters with the message that there is more out there than you know, and begging you to find out.


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As we go deeper into this most unusual and challenging phase of history, intelligence is the thing we need the most. That is the theme of the 2019-2020 annual edition of Planet Wavesaudio now available for instant access. See more information here. If you’re looking for individual signs, order here.

Monday Morning Horoscope #167 for March 11, 2019

Aries

Aries (March 20-April 19) — You may feel like you have to take everything as slowly and as carefully as if you’re walking through a minefield. Actually your situation is not nearly so dangerous, and you have a considerable margin of safety — if you make sure to filter out anger as a motive for action. Anything else will do: desire, love, ambition, or altruism. Just not anger, which is likely to be false; that is, incorrect and/or based on something that is not true. A boatload of activity in your neighboring sign Pisces is taking place in a kind of blind spot, and you can assume there are some elements of your situation that you are not aware of. Be mindful of that, but also trust yourself to make the right decisions, especially if you make a conscious effort to take the needs and priorities of others into account. If anyone disagrees with you, see if you can turn their opinion into usable information or a helpful suggestion. Get your full Aries reading by Eric here.

Taurus

Taurus (April 19-May 20) — Mars and Uranus in your sign are giving you a burst of energy and excitement about life: the rare sense that something new is possible in the world. These are the two most energetic planets, and they’re inspiring you to get yourself moving. You can set aside your previous plans and do something interesting, giving preference to what you’ve never done before. I don’t know what that brings to mind for you, though with your ruling planet Venus transiting your 10th house of career and reputation, you’re in a position to co-create something helpful, with the collaboration of others. You would, however, be the one to take the lead, such as by proposing an idea for something you want to see happen. Your intuition is working well, with Mars harmoniously aligned with Neptune, and this will help any cooperative venture. Make sure beauty as well as practicality factor into your schemes. Outside of work, take the lead on making social plans. Get your full Taurus reading by Eric here.

Gemini

Gemini (May 20-June 21) — You may take an odd or circuitous route to reach your current goal. That suits you just fine, as it’s rare that you prefer to do things the normal or expected way. By taking your own path to get where you’re going, you learn more, you have more fun, and you encounter surprise developments. Let this work in various life situations, and also try it when you’re roaming around on the ground. Experiment with taking different ways of getting places. Turn off the GPS and let yourself get lost. The world at the moment is way too heavily invested in its false certainty, which does not foster creativity in any form. It’s even terrible for things like science and engineering. Therefore, allow yourself to be uncertain. When you encounter a mystery, establish a relationship with it, rather than trying to solve it. Use your imagination rather than your rational mind. Get your full Gemini reading by Eric here.

Cancer

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — You’re not a showy person by nature; you’re more private and retreating. Yet aspects this week and indeed for the foreseeable future will draw you out of your shell and into the world. You may be called upon to reveal things about yourself that you might never ordinarily express to anyone but an intimate partner. You will be doing this for two reasons: one, someone has to; and the other, you can. Of all the people you know, you can afford to be not just transparent but truly revealing. As you experiment with this, you may encounter the extent to which your friends and colleagues are verging on frantic in their need to conceal who they are, how they feel and what they want from life. This is likely to make you all the more eager to go against your own seeming nature and burst out of your bubble even if you make people squirm. They have too many secrets. You’re doing them a favor. Get your full Cancer reading by Eric here.

Leo

Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) — You may feel like you can conquer the world this week, and you probably can, but why work so hard? You can more effectively take on one valued goal and get it done in a beautiful way, with feeling. In recent weeks, your chart has taken on the sensation of exploration more than accomplishment. You can allow your curiosity to lead you into interesting places, rather than needing desire to drive you forward. Your ability to motivate yourself will come in handy when you discover something new that you want to do, though it does not need to be the main event. Meanwhile, there are elements of your world, intimate in their nature, that are calling for a certain delicateness of approach. These may involve arrangements or negotiations of a financial sort, the exchange of confidential information, or erotic pillow talk. Take those things gently, and proceed as if you’re moving under water, or in a zero-gravity environment. Get your full Leo reading by Eric here.

Virgo

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) — You’re likely to be undergoing a review of your relationships now and for the next few weeks. This is a good thing, as looking back and evaluating personal experiences is rare enough to experience. So take the opportunity to consider what’s happened in your personal affairs, particularly going back about five years (though in some situations, much further). The central questions involve truth and veracity. Who has been real with you, and who has not? Whose word have you accepted as valid? Who demonstrated themselves worthy of your trust, and who did not? What secrets have you discovered from your distant past, and how have you been influenced by their coming to light? The information you’re seeking will come out in layers, rather than in a big burst. However, as Mercury begins to slow down again and station direct toward the end of the month, you’re likely to make an unusual discovery, and you will benefit from what is revealed. Get your full Virgo reading by Eric here.

Libra

Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) — You may set in motion events far beyond what you’re able to perceive. It would be wise to assume your words and actions have both impact and influence, and act accordingly. While you don’t have control, you can be aware that your intentions and impulses ripple out through the world (meaning various forms of social networks, as well as on the subtle levels), and commit to being a source of good vibes. You can also serve in the role of translator. Many people have not quite mastered the skill of saying what they mean or meaning what they say. This may be from lack of precision, lack of understanding, or intentional misrepresentation. Give people the benefit of the doubt, and when in doubt, ask them what they mean by their words. You can do so without any emotional charge at all; if you’re even meekly uncertain, or if someone’s words may be taken a few different ways, politely ask for clarification and see what comes back. Get your full Libra reading by Eric here.

Scorpio

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) — If your amorous desires are off the scale of “normal,” you might consider going with the flow. The Kinsey Scale (one through seven, straight to gay) needs to go in about five more directions, such as monogamous to polyamorous, attached to not attached, not curious to very curious, and so on. Lately, your relationship patterns may be outside of what is typical for your peers: you may want things they don’t have an interest in, or be curious about taboo subjects. You may also be in a position to help another person work out what seems like a complex situation, and your ability to assist will be seeing it in some of its underlying simplicity. Remember that your main role is to hold space open, not to fix anyone. Holding space mainly means listening without judgment, and offering your support and encouragement. It’s best to minimize your personal involvement with people you’re assisting this way, though that’s not always possible. Be gentle and do what you feel is right. Get your full Scorpio reading by Eric here.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) — Mercury retrograde may be making an emotional or domestic situation seem larger than it is. Try not to be reactive, and say as little as possible. Instead, let people express their views, and allow the facts to come out. Some might argue that the facts don’t matter; only their feelings matter, which may be true for them. Gradually, you may need to present one specific idea at a time, which begins to complete the picture and reveal what is going on. But you don’t want to be forceful about this, and you would be wise to let things run their course. This could take two to three more weeks, and a deeper level of reality may not begin to emerge until Mercury stations direct later this month. The most significant things you can track are your own feelings and responses, which you don’t have to share with anyone. Just know what they are; be observant of yourself and of others, and watch the river of your responses and feelings flow. Get your full Sagittarius reading by Eric here.

Capricorn

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) — You’re often reluctant to express strong feelings or desires. You might not think so, though what you’re feeling on the inside does not usually match what you express on the outside. Is it worth putting all this energy into holding yourself down? Or do you prefer when others do all of the getting excited for you? Anyway, there would seem to be plenty you want to express. It might run the spectrum from sexual desire to anger; from some creative expression to wanting to go on an adventure. You’ll feel better if you get your emotions into physical form — get outside, get moving, get to the gym — though while these things will help, they won’t touch the deeper levels of your feelings. They will only get you a little closer. If you’re worried you might lose control of yourself, I suggest you skip that. You are surrounded by guardrails. You would be happier if you jumped one or two of them and went off-road for a while. Get your full Capricorn reading by Eric here.

Aquarius

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Venus in your sign will be offering you some reassurance, even if you might be feeling nervous about your finances, or unsure of yourself. You have the personal resources to turn any situation around: the intelligence, charisma and experience to get the results you want. Do your thing and be the voice of cool, calm reason. Strive to get your results one person at a time rather than trying to convince a group of anything. Remember that you’re what people trust in any situation, rather than a product, an idea or an organization. Trust is established one to one, and it emerges first from you being in accord with yourself. So, ask yourself questions if you must, though don’t take your doubts too seriously. There are answers, swimming around down there somewhere, and they will be informative. Yet you’ll still be in the same position of trusting yourself, which extends a hand for others to trust you. Get your full Aquarius reading by Eric here.

Pisces

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Mercury is retrograde in your sign, and this is giving you an opportunity to unravel or undo a situation that is not working for you. Or rather, just let it happen. This is a better time to take a passive role than an active one. Observe slowly and carefully rather than coming to conclusions. There is plenty that you cannot see, including a point of benefit or assistance that is waiting in the wings. Let people and things come to you rather than you going to them; or if you’re the one who shows up, do so, and see what they have to offer. Ease back and allow, as much as you can. This will shift your orientation, and open you up to possibilities you would have missed otherwise. I suggest that observing and noticing what’s available be your primary occupation during Mercury retrograde. That, and tidying up promises you’ve made, and making sure you’ve fulfilled your end of any agreement. Get your full Pisces reading by Eric here.

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Around and Around

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Ferry from Fauntleroy to Vashon, by the Vashon Photographer.

Well the joint was jumping, going ’round and ’round,
Hey! reelin’ and a rocking, what a crazy sound,
Well they never stopped rocking, till the moon went down.

Lately I’ve been looking at the astrology charts, and getting the same feeling, wondering the same thing: when does the story resolve?

When you get astrology, you usually get my words, translated into narrative format. I have to write each piece with a beginning, middle and end. I’m an English major, too old to be a postmodernist. I try to tell you a good story, one that makes sense, with interesting characters. When I get the astrology, I’m looking at a circle, and the planets are always moving in their cycles, around and around.

Maybe I have a murky feeling because everything is gathered around Neptune in Pisces these days, and Mercury is retrograde, heading for a 10-day conjunction to Neptune. This is not a picture of certainty or resolution. I’ve never seen this happen before, the end of Mercury retrograde occurring conjunct Neptune. This could turn the whole world into a seance. Get your Ouija board ready.

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The Day of the Soul Searchers: Birthdays and Planet News

If Your Birthday is March 10
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Take every opportunity you receive this year to turn on your powers of concentration, and direct your energy right at what calls most strongly for your devotion. Your imaginative skills can boost your focus exponentially at present; use that to learn what you need to know, from the best sources possible, and then refine that knowledge. Stoke your curiosity until it blazes within you like a bonfire, and don’t stop feeding it.
— By Amy Elliott

Written in the Planets

Today should be an easy day for friendships. Venus in Aquarius making a trine to Juno in Gemini bodes well for dynamic conversations, especially in groups of like-minded people or with acquaintances — or if speaking about eccentric or multi-level topics. (There could also be an affinity here for polyamory or group sexual encounters — or at least the idea of it.) Vesta in Pisces sextile Saturn in Capricorn suggests that creating a tangible space for someone or something you’re devoted to may yield results. But the opportunity needs you to activate it. The Moon in Taurus brings in emotional resonance with the Pisces planets — though its first aspect is a conjunction to Uranus in the first degree of Taurus. What you find beautiful today could surprise you. Are you open to that?
— By Amanda Painter

Introducing the Astrology Readings Channel

Planet Waves offers readings for all the signs and rising signs. These readings are must-haves among a core group of people who love them, though perhaps you have not heard what Eric is doing. We’ve taken many readings from 2018 and put them on a 24-hour audio stream, which anyone can tune into. Whatever your sign, you will find it interesting no matter when you tune in. If you’re up late and want something soothing and informative to listen to, or if you’re curious about astrology, tune in here. No login is required.

Planet Waves Daily Oracle for Sunday, March 10, 2019

Today’s Oracle takes us to the Libra monthly for December 19, 2005.

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Don’t squander your rare chance to totally reinvent yourself on coloring your hair purple. You absolutely must go for orange — and while you’re at it, I can see in my crystal ball that there’s an encounter of a romantic nature on its way. This will cause you to conduct an award-winning experiment with the definition of “integrity.”


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As we go deeper into this most unusual and challenging phase of history, intelligence is the thing we need the most. That is the theme of the 2019-2020 annual edition of Planet Wavesaudio now available for instant access. See more information here. If you’re looking for individual signs, order here.