Here are two charts for the full Moon on 21 March 2008, 6:41 PM (GMT).

• Chart based on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
• Full Moon in relation to U.S. natal chart

What the real astrologers have to say...
Taking a look at what other astrologers have to say about this full Moon:

Jeff Jawer at stariq.com in his full Moon report:

The opposition of the Moon in cooperative Libra and the Sun in autonomous Aries represents a contrast between the freedom to act independently and the compromises required of relationships. The dialogue is intensified now with penetrating Pluto and aggressive Mars forming tense 90-degree squares to the Sun and Moon. Conflict is easily triggered by the smallest differences of opinion. Transforming combativeness against others into fighting for a worthy cause elevates the argument from a personal dispute to bold actions that can advance your interests personally and professionally.

Lisa Dale Miller at astrowisdom posts about this full Moon:

When the Moon is full in Libra, it is reflecting the light from the Sun in Aries. The polarity of these two opposing signs represents knowing self in an effort to know others; thereby allowing others to truly know us. The Libra Moon reflects the light of Arian individuality and uses it as the fuel for greater understanding of others.

Know thyself and the true nature of all things will be revealed.

As with every Libra Full Moon, we have an opposition to a blatantly self-interested Aries Sun, but on this Full Moon this opposition is squared by a Mars in Cancer/Pluto in Capricorn opposition creating a cardinal grand square. So, take a deep breath, because this grand square is challenging us to work out relational problems no matter what it takes. Successful engagement with a grand square comes when we refuse to get caught in the idea that the way of any one planet in the configuration holds the answer to all the issues.

Robert Ayres at Astrological Alchemy says about the full Moon:

The Full Moon falls in Libra on March 21, the day after Spring Equinox. The Sun entering Aries, Libra’s opposite sign, marks the beginning of a new solar year. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and its energy is motivating us for new directions in the adventure of life. The archetype of Aries is The Warrior who embodies dynamic action and the virtue of courage. It takes courage to confront and deal with the challenges of life. These challenges provide us with the opportunities for growth.

With the Moon in Libra opposing the Sun in Aries, it demands that we consider the needs of others in our new directions. Diplomacy is the keyword for the Full Moon, which encourages us to engage others in a loving, understanding manner as we move forward with our plans. The tension of the Sun/Moon opposition is added to by a Mars/Pluto opposition with all four planets in square aspect to each other. This planetary configuration forms a grand cross, which is a very stressful and conflicted aspect. We have reached a crisis that demands change. It is necessary that we get centered and balanced and bring the conflicted areas of our lives into harmony. If we do not make the necessary changes, frustration, anger and conflict will most likely be the result.

There is also a mystic rectangle configuration which gives support for alchemical, transformative change. Now is the time to resolve some old conflicts and elevate your life to a new, higher level. Enjoy!

My take..
   »On the full Moon

I noticed on the Saturday following the new Moon, while doing my weekly grocery shopping, that many people looked like the walking wounded and several were limping, favoring the right leg/foot. And these two weeks has been tough for me, as well. The major problem has been a person at work who wants to, essentially, bully me. I think I stood up well for myself without inflaming the situation. In the past few days I've noticed people sighing ragged little sighs of relief and am guessing that the worst is over.

So my take on the full Moon is that it is indeed the culmination of what was started at the new. Had we all looked ahead, we would have noticed the Grand Square with Pluto and Mars in aspect to each other and the Sun-Moon dyad and braced ourselves. But looking ahead, i.e. predicting, has its own dangers, one of them being we create what we visualize.

In addition, the asteroid Juno (in my mind I'm referring to her as a 'pompom-on-a-stick' -- go figure) is approaching a conjunction with Pluto. One article says expect storms, another refers to "Girls Gone Wild." Take your pick.

I've set up a linkBlog entry about asteroids and Juno for reference.

   »On the full Moon as it relates to the U.S. natal chart

Again with the pompom-on-a-stick...

The Juno-Pluto conjunct occurs in the second house, in opposition to natal Venus and Jupiter, which are conjunct. Venus is the natural ruler of the 2nd house, so the opposition focuses her influence there in the form of awareness. Most of us are aware that U.S. economy looks like its faltering -- the stock market is taking periodic nosedives, lenders and borrowers that over-extended themselves in the real estate boom are being brought down (for an interesting, but very biased take on the current state of the housing market, see this. Remember, it's only a crash if we call it a crash.), and the U.S. government is trying adjust the economy with an 'economic stimulus'. I'm wondering if we're being bought off by an unpopular president.

Journal entry dated 17 March 2008
Category: Whatis Aquarian, Astrology

Here are two charts for the new Moon on 7 March 2008, 5:15 PM (GMT).

• Chart based on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
• New Moon in relation to U.S. natal chart

What the real astrologers have to say...
Taking a look at what other astrologers have to say about this new Moon:

Jeff Jawer at stariq.com in his new Moon report:

The New Moon in Pisces is a time to feed your dreams, opening your mind and heart to a more creative and compassionate life. Inventive Uranus joins this lunation to hasten the pace of change. Things may feel more hectic and unpredictable now, spurring desires to break from routine and discover alternative ways of living. Generous Jupiter's supportive sextile to Uranus from constructive Capricorn provides a practical framework that helps turn chaos into a new and more invigorating system.

Lisa Dale Miller at astrowisdom posts about this new Moon:

This is the New Moon to practice compassion and selflessness by radiating peace and calm through prayer and meditation. Pisces acknowledges our essential connectedness and realizes it through the practice of unconditional love and unwavering compassion. To help you practice, feel free to download my metta (lovingkindness) meditation recordings. Here is the link: www.lisadalemiller.com/metta.htm ...

The Piscean journey is a homeward bound one; an evolutionary ending of sorts. Ultimately, Pisceans are embodied in order to embrace the letting go of self-identification through learning to love unconditionally. Those who can commit their lives to working for the upliftment of all other souls are our everyday Bodhisattvas. Pisces is Bodhisattva consciousness embodied in self-sacrifice. Pisces’ bottom line is to learn to love unconditionally, and to work for the collective enlightenment of all sentient beings; no matter how hard it may be or how long it may take. This is the New Moon to commit to growing up and out of selfishness and hatred. Transcendence comes in many forms, but the first step is accepting personal responsibility for the condition of your life and the lives of all other sentient beings.

Robert Ayres at Astrological Alchemy says about the full Moon:

The New Moon this month falls is Pisces on March 7. The uniting of the Sun and Moon in the last sign of the zodiac marks the final chapter of the solar year. This New Moon is seeding intention for the last month of the winter season which contains the energy of completion.

Pisces embodies the archetype of The Mystic with the ability to see beyond the physical veil into the higher spiritual worlds. It is very important now that we are able to validate, through direct experience, the omnipresence of the living spirit permeating all of physical existence. The Mystic is inner-oriented because of the knowledge that the outer is based on the inner. The opportunity to align one’s consciousness with the universal light, the ground of Being, is available now. Cross the threshold between worlds through meditation, music, dance or poetry which are all under the rulership of Pisces. Open the inner doors to expanded awareness and let the light of higher consciousness shine through into your life.

Uranus is conjunct the New Moon, adding a special energy of enlightened expansion. Uranus the Awakener is the planet of cosmic consciousness and creates the opportunity to see things in a new light. It involves an expansion of heart and mind that is very uplifting. It also contains humanitarian impulses. These three planets are sextile to Jupiter, the planet of wisdom, providing a very positive influence. In addition, a very beneficial configuration of a mystic rectangle is formed by another six planets. The only real negative is a Mars/Pluto opposition which will most likely manifest as ongoing battles politically, economically, and militarily.

My take..
   On the new Moon

When I look at this chart, I see an amazing grouping of 14 astrological entities, including asteroids, in the span of the chart from the 4th to 7th houses. While this chart was drawn for Greenwich, England, so that house placements probably don't apply to most of you, there is something to be said for the reality of perception and the power of mind.

At the moment you perceive this chart, it becomes a reality in your consciousness. If a 1000 people perceive it, does that reality become larger and/or stronger?

• Ten of the astrological entities occupy the 2nd quadrant, the houses of which deal with an individual's focus on outward development, the moving out from oneself to connect with the world through home and family, creative self-expression, and service/servitude. I'm referring to the occupants of this quadrant as 'entities' because one is the vertex and one is the Moon's North Node.

• Four lights/planets, including the Sun & Moon, occupy the 7th house, which indicates marriage & partnership. One crosses the descendant to enter the 7th, and it is here that the soul begins to shine and the importance of the physical body recedes. In the words of Patrizia Norelli-Bachelet --

  It is the sign of Union, or Yoga, the Cosmic Sunset and the beginning of the soul’s emergence into Light. As yet the rays of the Sun are mellow, indirect and subdued, but they are cast onto Creation and illumine the inherent possibilities hidden until now.

• Vesta, because it crosses the eastern horizon immediately before the Sun/Moon dyad, is the practical director of this chart. This suggests this chart, therefore this Moon event is about sacrificing personality for beliefs. Also suggested is that restrictions and frustrations on the job will eventually be overcome.

   On the new Moon as it relates to the U.S. natal chart

Here the Sun/Moon dyad is conjuncting the cusp of the 5th house and in opposition to natal Neptune in Virgo. Since Neptune rules Pisces, this opposition is not so much about awareness of an opposing point of view as an awareness of being under the thumb of something larger than oneself. A sense of frustration associated with children, their attitudes and conditions, circumstances affecting minors, the public school system is indicated. Include in this list (from Devore's Encyclopedia of Astrology:

• amusements and amusement places, theaters, concerts, sporting events;
• public speculations and investments;
• the inclination of the people to play or express emotion;
• public happiness and sorrow;
• high society and the upper classes;
• ambassadors, senators, and government representatives;
• formal social functions and official ceremonies;
• similar activities not engaged in for the specific purpose of making money.

Journal entry dated 2 March 2008
Category: Whatis Aquarian, Astrology

Here is the March calendar with astrological notation.

Note that it's time once again for the Spring equinox, when the days and nights are equal in length. Here in Alaska the days grow longer and the major roads are clear of ice and life takes on new vigor.

Namaste.