Up To Now ✩ Day-to-Day Transits

FULL MOON IN VIRGO

This Full Moon in Virgo marks the half-way turning point in the current 4-week lunar cycle. Ruled by rational Mercury, this is a time of "getting your ducks in a row" and reasoning out what needs to be done. It may present the need to perfect, improve, clarify or heal something that's broken, messy or incomplete. Its energy works best using a methodical approach with attention to detail. This Earth sign seeks practical actions that bring concrete results. As a Mutable sign, Virgo needs to be orderly yet flexible.

An in-depth article about this Full Moon will be posted in the Low-Down on the Far-Out.

LUNAR ECLIPSE: FULL MOON IN VIRGO

This Full Moon is also a Lunar Eclipse! An eclipsed Full Moon is especially powerful, and its effects tend to unfold over the next few months rather than the next couple of weeks like a regular Full Moon. The day of the eclipse (give or take a few days) can be a bit intense, and usually indicates something deeper rising to the surface that relates to the Full Moon chart. Just as the Sun's light is blocked as the Moon moves through Earth's shadow (turning the Moon dark or a reddish-orange), you could think of a Lunar Eclipse being a time when you can see things in a "different light." You may be more sensitive to events and experiences for several days before and after the eclipse, and may be more sensitive to events and experiences than usual.

An in-depth article about this Lunar Eclipse will be posted in the Low-Down on the Far-Out.

Sun conjunct Saturn

For a few days before and after this date, you may feel serious, studious, stuck, blocked, committed and/or hard working. It could be a good time to manifest well prepared plans, or you might have to get real and deal with difficult realities in new ways. You may have business with authority figures, or you might be called upon to act in a leadership role. It can also be a time to own your own authority – that is, to BE the authority figure, either to someone else or just to yourself. It might be a time of decision, when you have to choose one path or option over another. This can feel like an ending, as much as it is a new beginning, because selecting one possibility means you must let go of the other possibilities (at least for now). This is a necessary part of the process of manifestation and maturity. Doing closure on the people and situations that are passing out of your life will help to complete the process of growth and learning they have brought into your life, and can help clear the space for something new to begin growing in their place.

Mercury conjunct Venus

Social connections, diplomatic communication and receptive awareness mark this transit. It can be a great time to negotiate contracts or agreements because the communication can usually flow easily. Focus your awareness on achieving a mutual balance between you and the other person. A win-win solution is especially easy to achieve now – so much so, in fact, that it might be tempting to only say what you think the other person wants to hear (which may or may not be wise). This can also be a time of appreciating and expressing beauty, pleasure and sensuality. If there's someone you want to get closer to (in terms of romance, friendship, business, partnership, or even an adversary!), talking gently and listening receptively can be the key that unlocks the door. You may also get new creative ideas from your interactions with people or from observing them.

Moon comes In-Bounds

The Moon now comes back In-Bounds (InB) by declination after being Out-of-Bounds from Mar. 4 (25 TA 19) to Mar. 10, 2025 (03 LE 47).

While the Moon was Out of Bounds (OOB) your emotional state may have been a bit disconnected, detached, isolated, or pushing you to go beyond your usual potential. This could have been either a welcome change or a difficult energy for you to deal with. So, when the Moon comes In-Bounds, you typically return to whatever your "normal" is. If your OOB journey was stressful or intense, you may find some relief now that the Moon is back In-B, or you're now in a position to integrate what you've learned from your experience. If your OOB journey felt like a welcome reprieve from the everyday stress or "noise" of the world around you, coming back In-B will hopefully give you a fresh start, like coming back from a brief vacation. The Moon will go OOB next in about 10 days, give or take.

Sun trine Mars

Your energy, purpose, vitality and health are likely to be strong and clear during this transit. Your sense of purpose is supported by your ability to assert yourself and take a stand for what you want and what you believe in. In general, this transit is a great time to take action, especially if you have prepared the way and have all your ducks in a row. If you've been waiting for a spurt of self-confidence or motivation, this transit could give you the push you need to move forward in your plans or goals. Strive to be spontaneous rather than impulsive, and confident rather than arrogant.

Mercury Max Elongation from Sun
(Evening Star)

Mercury reaches his greatest elongation from the Sun approximately today. He is as far away from the Sun (from Earth's perspective) and as high in the western sky after sunset, as he's going to get during this period when he is known as the Evening Star. But it not easy to spot Mercury! He's extremely faint, and seen only in a clear sunset sky when it's dark enough, just above the horizon.

Greatest elongation occurs a few days after Mercury enters the Retrograde Shadow. It tends to bring clarity, when thoughts, awareness and decisions may come into sharper focus. It can be a good time to consider your path ahead, as well as to reconsider what you want to carry with you from past. A word of caution, though – thoughts that are clear aren't necessarily the best ones to act on. If you're in an emotional or volatile frame of mind, there's a risk of letting those feelings overwhelm or dilute your mental clarity. It's better to keep mind and feelings in a balanced awareness, with a little more emphasis on objectivity and thinking twice before you act.

Mercury makes the following aspects during this retrograde cycle (all dates in North American Eastern Time):

• Mercury conjunct Venus ~ March 11, 2025, (01:04 orb, April 3, 2025)
• Mercury conjunct Saturn ~ Feb. 25, 2025, (SD 01:29 orb, April 8, 2025)
• Mercury sextile Uranus ~ Feb. 27, 2025, (SR 01:44 orb, April 7, 2025), June 26, 2025
• Mercury conjunct Neptune ~ March 2, 2025, March 229, 2025, April 17, 2025
• Mercury sextile Pluto ~ March 5, 2025, March 25, 2025, April 20, 2025
• Mercury conjunct North Node ~ March 1, 2025, April 4, 2025, April 10, 2025

Here are the key dates of this Mercury cycle (for North American Eastern Time):

• Mercury enters the Shadow: March 1, 2025 ~ 26:459 Pisces
• Mercury stationary Retrograde: March 15, 2025 ~ 09:35 Aries
• Mercury Rx oppsite the Sun: March 24, 2025 ~ 04:24 Aries
• Mercury stationary Direct: April 7, 2025 ~ 26:49 Pisces
• Mercury leaves the Shadow: April 26, 2025 ~ 09:35 Aries

Mercury sextile Pluto

Penetrating insights and passionate communication are possible under this transit... although, so is speaking more forcefully than you intend to about things that require a bit of delicacy or discretion. It is also a time when your mental concentration can come together so easily that you become obsessed. You may prefer in-depth discussion to small-talk, and it might feel awkward if you aren't able to explore the depths in your interaction or communication with others. However, you likely have an increased ability to pick up on undercurrents of what's happening around you. This is also a time when you can start to shed and leave behind old worn out perceptions and ways of communicating. You also have an increased ability to take thoughts, ideas and information and transform them into something healing... or wounding. Choose your words carefully and mindfully. Writing down your thoughts and ideas to capture the energy of this transit can help you gather the deeper qualities.

Moon goes Out of Bounds

The Moon is Out-of-Bounds (OOB) by declination from Mar. 4 (25 TA 19) to Mar. 10, 2025 (03 LE 47).

During this time, your feelings and emotions may move in a different kind of rhythm. One possible effect is that you might feel more disconnected from the world around you; perhaps a bit alone, lonely or isolated. Or, this could be a welcome change where you can let the stresses of the world roll off your back more easily. Or, your emotions could be a bit erratic, extreme or harder to contain. The common thread through these diverse experiences is that your feeling state may reach beyond your usual range of feelings. If you're an artist, musician, writer or other creative person, this can be a very inspiring time as your creativity and imagination could more easily flow into unusual ideas, whims and impulses. Watch to see how you respond during this time. You can work on finding ways to channel this energy into positive, productive, creative experiences, or use it as an opportunity to take another step in your emotional healing.

Mercury enters Aries

Directness of speech, fast perceptions and an attitude of "just do it" mark this transit. While Mercury sprints through Aries, you may feel the impulse to cut through and get to the point in conversations and other forms of communication. Body language speaks loudly now, as do actions. At its best, this transit can help words, awareness and insight to arise spontaneously, combined with the courage to express them. On the other hand, you could also say things out of anger, impatience or impulse that you later regret. It may be a time when you'd rather cut to the chase – acknowledge things and move on – rather than hang around to process the details. It's a great time to spin ideas that can be developed later. It is also a good time to think independently and follow your thoughts into new perspectives.

Sun square Jupiter

You may be inspired to expand far beyond your usual boundaries during this time, although this may or may not work in the way you hope it will. It can be a time of challenge, when you decide that now is the time to move beyond your current horizons and make the ultimate push for something you believe will bring you happiness, fulfilment and prosperity. How successful you are will probably depend on how prepared you are for what comes next. Your judgment and your ability to see things objectively and realistically can be a little "off" during this transit, since your hopes and ideals might distort what is actually possible. It can be easy to overestimate the envisioned results, or you might underestimate the amount of work necessary to sustain your dream and prevent it from being just a flash in the pan. Try to avoid being overconfident and making promises you can't keep (including to yourself).

Mercury conjunct Neptune

The imagination soars under this transit! Possibilities seem richer, insights appear more magical and creativity flows like liquid honey. Your intuition is likely to be more fluid, and you may even have psychic experiences. Dreams may be more vivid and active, including daydreams. You may feel a need for quiet meditation or just being alone with your own thoughts. Your mental focus may seem a bit blurred, although in the outer edges you may catch a glimpse of ideas and possibilities that you don't ordinarily notice. It can be an inspiring time if you are involved in creative activities, like artwork, music, writing and other creative forms of communication and self-expression. This is a time when your "Right Brain" (intuitive, creative, non-rational) may be very active. In fact, it might be a bit difficult to bring a sharp focus to your "Left Brain" (logical, rational, realistic). Your judgment and ability to be objective may be off, and you could be more prone to wishful thinking and flights of fantasy. If you're making an important decision now, it may be wise to do a reality check with a trusted friend before you commit yourself.

Venus goes Retrograde

For up to a week or more before and after this date, you may experience intense energy in the areas of relationships, finances, beauty, self-worth and harmony. Similar to Mercury retrograde, Venus retrograde is a time when we go back over the same ground we just came through in order to refine, polish and adjust the affected areas in our lives.

Venus retrograde can be a time when latent problems in relationships (all kinds, not just romantic) become outright conflicts. Or, previous ongoing conflicts may take a rest and go underground for a while, as everyone regroups and reassesses what is important to them. If you have been keeping the peace at any price, this could be a time when that peace suddenly falls apart and you are faced with having to deal with old unresolved problems.

Finances also can shift direction. Income and resources might become somewhat scarce, forcing you to let go of or rethink your material focus. Or, you might find your material resources booming... possibly along with your spending. Issues about personal appearance, fashion, beauty and charm may also become conspicuous by their absence or by their sudden importance. In general, it is a time to examine your value system and decide whether the people and things that you have cherished still hold the same high priority for you, as well as whether you are truly living according to your values.

Venus makes the following aspects during this retrograde cycle (all dates in North American Eastern Time):

• Venus conjunct Mercury ~ March 11, 2025, (SD 01:04 orb, April 3, 2025)
• Venus trine Mars ~ Jan. 25, 2025,April 6, 2025, May 22, 2025
• Venus sextile Jupiter ~ (SR 01:26 orb, Feb. 27, 2025), June 4, 2025
• Venus conjunct Saturn ~ Jan. 18, 2025, April 7, 2025, April 24, 2025
• Venus sextile Uranus ~ Jan. 26, 2025, April 8, 2025, April 20, 2025
• Venus conjunct Neptune ~ Feb. 1, 2025, March 27, 2025, May 2, 2025
• Venus sextile Pluto ~ Feb. 7, 2025, March 21, 2025, May 6, 2025
• Venus conjunct North Node ~ Feb. 1, 2025, April 1, 2025, April 24, 2025

Here are the key dates of this Venus cycle (for North American Eastern Time):

• Venus-Sun max elongation: Jan. 9, 2025 ~ 06:53 Pisces
• Venus enters the Shadow: Jan. 28, 2025 ~ 24:37 Pisces
• Venus stationary Retrograde: March 1, 2025 ~ 10:50 Aries
• Venus Rx conjunct the Sun: March 22, 2025 ~ 02:39 Aries
• Venus stationary Direct:April 12, 2025 ~ 24:37 Pisces
• Venus leaves the Shadow: May 16, 2025 ~ 10:50 Aries
• Venus-Sun max elongation: May 31, 2025 ~ 24:48 Aries

Mercury conjunct North Lunar Node

Ideas are in focus, especially when they're shared with others. It could be a time when you observe or notice something new, giving you a new perspective that you will mull over for the coming several months. Or you might be called upon to give a talk or presentation that shares information with others. It might be an especially active time with emails, Facebook, Twitter or texting. Communication and collection of thoughts and ideas is the central theme here. Keep your eyes, mind and curiosity open – the world could be showing you something important and fascinating!

Mercury enters the Shadow

Mercury is now "in the Shadow" – the area of Zodiac where it will later go retrograde in about 2½ weeks. During its retrograde cycle, Mercury travels through the same span of the Zodiac three times (called the Shadow). The first time through, it is going in direct motion (moving forward), then retrograde (looks like it's going backwards), and then direct again. This means there is a more extensive process of development and change involved with things that Mercury influences—ideas, thoughts, frame of mind and mental focus. It also concerns the collection, exchange, analysis and organisation of information. All forms of communication are also affected. This includes not just talking, but also email and snail mail, the Internet, the media in general, books and magazines, as well as public transit (buses, trains, etc. ) and neighbourhoods.

The situations developing over the next couple of weeks (leading up to when Mercury actually goes retrograde) will likely require further research, deeper consideration and adjustments to unexpected discoveries over the next couple of months. Expect changes in your plans, increasingly disrupted communication, and new information coming to light that may not fit conveniently into your plans. It's wise to leave lots of extra time to do things, to plan future projects and get to wherever you're going. Patience is a valuable quality during this time. If you must make important decisions during this time, try to build some flexibility into your plans to allow for later changes—or if possible, you may want to delay final or irrevocable decisions until well after Mercury goes direct.

Mercury makes the following aspects during this retrograde cycle (all dates in North American Eastern Time):

• Mercury conjunct Venus ~ March 11, 2025, (01:04 orb, April 3, 2025)
• Mercury conjunct Saturn ~ Feb. 25, 2025, (SD 01:29 orb, April 8, 2025)
• Mercury sextile Uranus ~ Feb. 27, 2025, (SR 01:44 orb, April 7, 2025), June 26, 2025
• Mercury conjunct Neptune ~ March 2, 2025, March 229, 2025, April 17, 2025
• Mercury sextile Pluto ~ March 5, 2025, March 25, 2025, April 20, 2025
• Mercury conjunct North Node ~ March 1, 2025, April 4, 2025, April 10, 2025

Here are the key dates of this Mercury cycle (for North American Eastern Time):

• Mercury enters the Shadow: March 1, 2025 ~ 26:459 Pisces
• Mercury stationary Retrograde: March 15, 2025 ~ 09:35 Aries
• Mercury Rx oppsite the Sun: March 24, 2025 ~ 04:24 Aries
• Mercury stationary Direct: April 7, 2025 ~ 26:49 Pisces
• Mercury leaves the Shadow: April 26, 2025 ~ 09:35 Aries

NEW MOON IN PISCES

A new 4-week cycle begins with the New Moon in Pisces, ruled by visionary Jupiter and associated with mystical Neptune. Pisces is the sign of idealism, illusion, universal love, and creativity. This lunar cycle can be used to work with this energy – listen to your dreams, play with imagination, and feel the oneness with the world around you; or you may be more sensitive and impressionable than usual. This Water sign invites you to surrender to the flow of life through feelings and intuition. As a Mutable sign, Pisces seeks to expand your mind into dreams, imagination and non-rational awareness.

An in-depth article about this New Moon will be posted in the Low-Down on the Far-Out.

Mercury sextile Uranus

There is potential for brilliance and excitement under this transit. You may be more spontaneous, upbeat and eccentric than usual. If you are used to a fairly predictable lifestyle, it is a time when you may be inspired to experiment with something out of character. If you are used to being whacky, zany and impulsive, this transit can provide opportunities to express this. You may have an increased ability to "think outside the box" if you stretch your mind a little, and there is the possibility of having an "ah-ha!" experience, when answers and realisations fall into place. There is also the possibility of being mentally restless, so that it's hard to slow down your thoughts or apply yourself seriously to your responsibilities. Your attention span may be a bit short for a couple of days. This energy can be used to consider new ideas that seemed outlandish or impossible before, and see new potential in them.