Zuri's Astrological Starcast for March 2009

Have you been feeling stressed out? You're definitely not alone. The changes in the global economy have caused everyone to tighten their financial belts and look into new ways to simplify their lives for order and balance. The moon in Taurus on March 1st blocks our physical movements as the Saturn Retrograde urges us to reexamine the areas of our lives that are stagnant so we can revamp our course and create forward movement. Together they will have us uncovering new ways to get a handle on our finances, or finding that right approach to a housing issue. With winter saying goodbye and introducing the spring season, we are on the cusp of a completion of a cycle. This eloquently marks an end to certain ways of life and the shedding of old skin so that new life can emerge and form new beginnings. With new beginnings come restructuring to areas we once thought were stable, such as career, finances, relationships, and living arrangements.

Our energies are shifting towards a massive spring cleaning as we figure out what is outdated in our actions, belief systems and movements. The Pisces sun will illuminate psychic insights that will allow us to reclaim our authority once Saturn goes direct. Through meditation, we will reveal the meaning behind the fears that have us clinging to unproductive situations so we can reach new awareness and make the necessary adjustments.

The sun in Pisces until March 19th highlights a transformation in consciousness where the focus is on spirituality, past lives, dreams and meditation as we go internal for answers. This month Spirit creates an opportunity to reconnect with our higher self to look within and listen to those important intuitive flashes that guide us in the right direction for soul development. The subconscious will unearth deep karmic messages and insights that will serve us well for all of 2009.

If you have a business opportunity that hasn't gotten off the ground, then the Universe will be offering a second chance to start new projects and tweak creative ideas when Venus retrogrades in Aries until mid April. Mercury in Aquarius until the 9th will act as the project wingman encouraging great leaps of faith with new ways of thinking and innovative exploration. Networking and keeping thoughts clear are strongly advised between March 3rd and 4th as the moon slips into communicative Gemini. Passionate emotional and metaphysical dialogue are emphasized. To make the most of this energy, carefully choose your words during these next few days. Also keep an eye out for surprising revelations and support through friendships during this planetary coupling.

This Venus retrograde will allow us to reclaim those parts of ourselves that have not been nurtured and elevate our independent spirits. If your energies feel low, the Cancer moon on the 5th will electrify your empathic side. Pay attention to any emotions bubbling to the surface because they are working in tandem with your intuition. If your emotions don't match what you want, ultimately you will be blocked. Bring back serenity and harmony to your life by rebuilding your relationship with Spirit. When you have done everything on your own with no positive results, then it is time to go inward and call upon Spirit for an emergency SOS. Manifestation work is powerful this month so remember to match emotions with intent to get purposeful and clear divine aid.

Starting on March 7th, the Leo moon creates a weekend of self focus to pay attention to personal desires and stand up for ourselves. Don't allow fear to take over any situation. Instead research the options available. With just a little bit of effort, real solutions are just around the corner. Archangels Michael and Uriel are waiting in the wings to answer your prayers with practical results when you are ready. To channel angelic wisdom and surround yourself with angel energy, either place a piece of Celestite in your home or carry it with you.

In the second week of March, Mercury heads into psychic Pisces, calling attention to secrets and past life issues that need to be dealt with. Mercury will make an appointment with our inner psyche when the moon enters Virgo on the 9th to investigate areas of self-denial and learn where our happiness truly lies. While your subconscious is getting a therapeutic work out, the Full Moon in Virgo on the 10th will inspire journaling to purge old mindsets so you can rewrite the book of beliefs and restructure your thinking. Virgo will also motivate the research of any missing paperwork for tax, insurance or billing purposes. Complex issues undergo resolution during this moon phase.

With the Libran moon on March 11th, the emphasis is on new beginnings and equality in our relationships as we work on self love and using the law of attraction to draw in what is most important to us. Make room for what you want by clearing out the clutter from your life and allow the light in. Goddess Lakshmi is all about beautiful comforts, abundance, and prosperity so invite her into your space by doing a deep house cleaning and tidying things up. Right now is a perfect time to create a vision board to creatively visualize your goals and manifest them into your present reality. Universal timing is ripe to optimize your intuition and marry it with intent to design your ideal world.

Dream work, psychic phenomena and karmic answers are the theme of the Scorpion moon on the 13th. Listen to those prophetic dreams as a guiding compass to pursue artistic endeavors, metaphysical growth, reorganize priorities, and bring more meaning to our lives. On the 14th, Mars enters Pisces, teaching us that if one wants to manifest physical change then calling upon Divine help is the order of the day. The Hindu God Ganesh is known as a removal of obstacles so don't be afraid to ask for his aid to spiritually bulldoze through an issue and open a door. For the next two months during this transit, take advantage of the heightened magical energy to explore past lives and expand your metaphysical activities to shift energy in a positive direction. By going back to the past, we can understand what needs modification, where we are going and how to get there with confidence.

Ever heard the phrase, when the student is ready, the teacher will appear? The Pisces sun combined with Sagittarius moon on the 16th has all sorts of mentors and teachers coming out of the woodwork to impart their wisdom. Ask for guidance and allow the Universe to mapquest directions to the ideal workshop and bring you in contact with your guru.

Turn to family obligations as the moon enters Capricorn on the 18th. This will be a time of prioritizing family, as well as trying to stabilize and secure the heart. During this period of economic upheaval, the people we know we can always count on for support is our family. So look to ways to keep your family together and create an environment of protection and nourishment.

On March 21st, the Aquarian moon combined with the Aries sun heralds a powerful astrological year ahead. The Aquarius moon brings about great transformation through sparks of insight and thinking outside the box for future success. From March 23rd to 25th, our intuitive side will direct us to a new life chapter and enhance awareness of major cosmic lessons during the Pisces moon. The Aries New moon on March 26th is a great time for wish making on new beginnings, to infuse power into new projects, and for a boost of personal energy. With a Taurus moon on March 28th, shopping therapy will yield awesome buys on Saturday. Great clearance and final sale prices are in store if you do your homework and comparison shop. Monday the 30th kicks off with the moon heading into Gemini. Watch out for impatience and disclosing information prematurely. You may be urged to leap, then think about the consequences later. So, allow your actions to follow your thoughts and not the other way around. Take some time before presenting your ideas to your intended audience so that your thoughts match your meaning clearly.