Spring Equinox-March 20,2021-Washington, D.C.
The Spring Equinox is the beginning of the Astrological year so its an important day and the chart for the minute the Sun enters Aries is the blueprint for the next year. The ascendant depends on where the chart is done and I have done this chart for Washington, D.C. since I am interested in the government of the United States, particularly in this transitional phase.
The ascendant has 20 degrees of Aquarius rising which is very positive since Jupiter is sitting right there at 20 degrees of Aquarius indicating tremendously positive energy for accomplishing things at this time and over the next 6 months. This expansive energy is heartfelt and inspirational and communicated well as shown by the Trine aspect to the Moon and the North node of the Moon in Gemini, the sign associated with communication. Since the Jupiter and Ascendant are both in Aquarius there will continue to be activity associated with humanitarian goals as that is part of Aquarius. Saturn is also in Aquarius which means that things will be carefully planned out-not done in a haphazard way.
The Sun in Aries is conjunct Neptune, the Planet of compassion and Venus the Planet of Love in Pisces, the sign of deep compassion. Pisces is sometimes all feeling and no action but here it is conjunct the Sun in Aries, the sign of action. I think this indicates that the administration will be forging ahead to accomplish its goals, to show its compassion towards all citizens of our country and around the world. The Sun is also in a wide conjunction with Chiron, the wounded healer, which could mean healing of some of the old wounds and divisions we have had in our country. I hope so.
Pluto, the planet of transformation and radical change is in a positive aspect to Venus, the planet of creativity so there will probably be new forms of creativity arising out of this pandemic.
There are 2 challenging aspects. One is a square between Saturn and Uranus showing some struggle between setting boundaries and limits versus radical changes. We are already seeing that happening in the branches of government. Another challenging aspect is between Mercury, the communicator, in Pisces and Mars, the fiery god of accomplishment, in Gemini, Mercury’s sign. This could mean struggles in actually accomplishing certain goals in Congress as some members get bogged down in emotions whereas others just want to forge ahead.
On a personal level this is a good time for new creative projects, particularly music, It’s a wonderful time for trying innovative things that are outside the box. It’s also fulfilling to get involved with humanitarian projects as that is badly needed at this time. If you want to write, it’s a great time for that since the Moon is conjunct the North Node in Gemini, the sign of writing and in the positive Trine aspect to Jupiter in Aquarius-the innovator. Let your rebel side come out or your poetic side. There could be challenges with too much caution holding back your innovative side due to the Square between Saturn and Uranus. One needs to strive for a balance between the two.
On the personal level these are generalities applying to everyone. To find what is specific to your own chart and aspects it helps to have a chart reading.