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green lines represent the Yod March 5, 2015  I'm not sure why astrologers aren't calling the Uranus-Pluto Square with both planets at 14 degrees (February 20-28) an exact square. We're certainly feeling it as an exact square. Then in March, we will experience what the astrologers are calling an exact square between Uranus and Pluto (15 degrees) from the 11-28. However, for most of this, Pluto, Jupiter and Chiron form a Yod (ends on March 24) and Yods dampen the planetary energies. This Yod acts as our saving grace. First, let's look at the Yod with Chiron (an asteroid) in Pisces, Pluto in Capricorn and Jupiter in Leo.  It's ironic that I'm presenting this Yod at all since astronomers and some astrologers demoted Pluto from a planet to an asteroid several years, if not a decade ago.  But nonetheless, any of us who have suffered the wrath of this transform-or-die planet don't agree with Pluto's demotion.  And some of you are thinking, well, Chiro

  Inspiration strikes again.  For the remainder of the year, I will feature one sign in depth per month.  While Capricorn and Aquarius won't make the cut this year, I'll feature them in 2016.  I'm starting off this new feature with Pisces since the Sun just swam into this watery sign.  And as you know, I'm a huge fan of Neptune, at least in theory. So I'm starting with crucial transits for Pisces in March and then we'll look at outer planet transits for the remainder of the year.  As with every March, the Sun remains in Pisces until the Vernal Equinox.   And this Vernal Equinox is special too, not only for Pisces, but also for Aries. We experience another one of those double New Moons which is also a Super Moon (has anyone come up with a Superman "S" for these special Moons yet?) because the New Moon falls at 29 degrees Pisces and moments later the Moon transits into Aries along with the Sun.  Not only that, but we experience a Solar Eclipse on

Wikipedia  I worked on the video for March's Full Moon yesterday for three hours and decided to include the script here along with the video.  I'm not sure if Virgo had anything to do with me talking in a rapid fashion. Perhaps Mercury loaned me some of his quicksilver. This Month with the Virgo Full Moon the verbs are fix, perfect and serve, since Virgo represents the servant and also the sixth house in the natal chart of service.  So keep these verbs in mind for the first week of March.  And also treat those who serve you with respect and dignity. Consequently, we also grow restless and critical during this time.  Refrain from complaining and focus on service instead.  However, if we have dealt with bad service of any kind, it will be difficult not to criticize during this time.  It’s always better to focus on solutions rather than problems.  This would be good time to contact politicians and corporations you find troublesome and share your suggestions with them

photo by Patricia Herlevi  I've always had mixed feelings about March.  By the time March rolls around most of us have had enough winter rain, snow and sour moods.  The promise of spring comes during the last week of March and hope arrives in the form of crocuses pushing through moss and snow to reveal their purple and white petals.  And this March, we also require hearty petals as we push our way through challenging aspects, mainly the final Uranus-Pluto Square, a Solar Eclipse and a triple conjunction (Venus, Mars, Uranus) in Aries.  Ready, set, go! Since the transits in March remind me of a Seattle traffic jam with a semi-truck blocking two lanes and service vehicles zooming their way to the scene, I'm going to personalize this article.  I urge you to pay attention this month to road changes up ahead.  While on the surface this looks like the average everyday commute, big changes are underway and some happen without any warning, at least not any conscious warning

Cesar Chavez, Wikipedia  Here's another unintentional Whole Astrology post.  Last night I watched the 2013 movie Cesar Chavez and I kept noticing Pisces attributes for Chavez, but I noticed a fiery Aries quality too. So I had to look up his chart, you know how it is with astrologers and strong personalities. And I saw similarities between his chart and the charts of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi.  So a blog post was born. First let's look at Cesar Chavez' chart and I'll give you some background information in case you are not familiar with the Chicano activist and the grape worker boycotts that took place in the late 1960s winning a stunning victory in 1970.  Chavez, a son of a farmer who lost his farm during the Great Depression, eventually found work as a social activist in Los Angeles, but after aligning with the plight of the farmer laborers in California, he chose to lead the workers to joining a union and even forming a credit union.  Chavez emp

Wikipedia  For this video I chose fiery nature images of autumn leaves, flowers, cherry blossoms which I combined with images I found on Wikipedia. I chose Mozart's Overture to Figuero for the background music.

Photo by Patricia Herlevi  Since 2012, my passions have torn me in three directions until now. I finally found a way to combine photography, astrology and music research.  I uploaded videos that combine sound healing with nature photography with Zodiac elements in mind. I started with the Water Signs, Scorpio, Cancer and Pisces since most of my chart lands in deeper waters.  I don't just include water imagery as I include imagery that appeals to each of the water signs sensibilities so you will find images from Earth, Air and Fire in some instances. Since I don't work with a composer currently, I selected the piece of music, a composition called "Luna" from YouTube's selection of audio tracks.  Luna of course refers to the Moon which is ruled by Cancer. Once I uploaded the Water Sign video, I set out to produce a video for Air Signs, but how do you convey an invisible force? I didn't have photographs of hot air balloons or kites or even eagles hand

Wikipedia image  When I was a child, I loved Valentine's Day which I associated with little Valentine's Day cards that elementary school students exchanged with classmates.  Then later during my early adult years, I associated the day with lingerie, romantic dinners and chocolate truffles.  And now, entering my crone years, I associate the day with self-love and sharing one's heart on a deeper level to the planet.  So what can we expect on February 14, 2015? Well, if you're in Paris on that day, you could find romance at home, especially if you're married or in a long-term relationship.  A romance found at work could bring out childhood wounds.  Or if you're single you could meet a partner suddenly on social media or at a social event so don't just sit at home having a pity party.  The Fire Trine with Uranus, Jupiter and Saturn bring luck in the area of daily environment routine, social groups and home.  So you could meet someone without ever leaving h

Wikipedia  It's confusing enough that the New Moon for February lands at 29 degrees and 59 minutes Aquarius since it's one minute from a Pisces Moon.  Add 5 planets in Fire Signs and outer planets in tight squares and fireworks of one kind or another result. Aquarius represents the wildcard in the Zodiac Wheel.  When the Water Bearer comes along expect the unexpected with surprises at every turn.  And this winter we enjoy Mercury Retrograde in Aquarius along with two New Moons, though theoretically, the February New Moon could also fall in Pisces.  See how zany Aquarius is with a New Moon transiting at 29 degrees and 59 minutes, one minute away from a Pisces Moon. And this ambiguous New Moon takes place on February 18, launching planetary fireworks.  On February 19 the Sun and Moon arrive in Pisces.  Meanwhile on the 20th, Mars leaves watery Pisces and travels into his own sign, Aries where he feels comfortable.  His consort Venus follows him the following day.  You