March 4-10

By Geri Giannandrea

Thursday, March 4

A flowing 60-degree alignment of Mercury to Pluto takes center stage today. The moon travels in Scorpio, forming harmonious contacts to Mercury, Pluto, Jupiter and the sun. This combination tops the charts for productivity. Roll up your sleeves and take on a big work project. Influences are exceptional for making repairs, solving problems and mysteries. Launch important ventures before 3:56 p.m., when the moon interacts with Jupiter.

Friday, March 5

The moon continues active travel in Scorpio until 11:31 p.m., making this another “get things done” kind of day. Read yesterday’s advice. Although the Mercury-Pluto alignment has passed over, Mercury now prepares to conjoin Jupiter. This combination generates a positive, confident mood and highlights all new signings and decisions. You can cut through obstacles and make key discoveries. Lunar alignments to Neptune and Venus neutralize the emotional intensity of the Scorpio moon this evening, and set a romantic mood.

Saturday, March 6

Fun and games are back in the picture this weekend. Plan an adventurous getaway. Spur-of-the-moment ideas will be the most successful. If you have been thinking about embarking on a new venture, now is the time to go for it. The moon enters Sagittarius at 2:36 a.m., generating enthusiasm and optimism. The green light is on for new beginnings of all kinds, in your personal or professional life.

Sunday, March 7

Yesterday’s upbeat planetary influences remain in effect. Venus enters Aries at 7:33 a.m., remaining there until March 31. The moon continues active travel in fun-loving Sagittarius throughout the day. A harmonious alignment of Venus to Mars may spark romantic attractions. Mercury conjoins Jupiter, highlighting communications, and making this day ideal for signing important contracts or launching new enterprises of all kinds. 

Monday, March 8

It may take a while for the morning fog to clear. Allow extra time. The Sagittarius moon becomes inactive at 6:14 a.m., when it aligns with Neptune. Influences turn around completely at 12:13 p.m., when the moon enters serious Capricorn. This moon forms potentially-stressful alignments to Saturn at 4:47 p.m. and Pluto at 10:33 p.m. In addition, a polarity of Venus to Saturn, the planetary ruler of Capricorn, occurs. Don’t get caught up in fears, frustrations or self-doubts. Prayer and meditation can help you to find peace of mind.

Tuesday, March 9

Yesterday’s challenging lunar influences have moved out, and the positive side of the Capricorn moon affects today. Roll up your sleeves and take on a full work agenda. Tackle jobs you have been putting off, and responsibilities you have taken on. This is the day to get them out of the way. Business transactions, job applications and career moves get the green light today. Influences are particularly favorable, however, before 12:08 p.m, when the moon forms a harmonious contact to expansive Jupiter.  

Wednesday, March 10

The planet Mars takes center stage today. At 12:09 p.m. Mars, standing at the first degree of Leo, begins direct travel. Mars has been traveling in retrograde motion since Dec. 20, 2009. The next Mars retrograde period will begin Jan. 23, 2012. The moon continues active travel in pragmatic Capricorn, making this day ideal for accomplishing work and study projects. At 4:59 p.m. the moon interacts with Uranus and becomes inactive.