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Horoscope:
Aquarius (January 20-February 18)
March 2009
Money’s on your mind as March begins. The Sun is in Pisces, your second house of material security, until the 20th. The year has gotten off to a roaring start, bringing many changes. Now, you’re ready to lock in a little more stability. Take a pause from all the newness, Aquarius. Dial down and focus on the basics.
For starters, look at your everyday lifestyle—from habits to routines to how you spend your time. Before you add a bunch of bells and whistles, you need a good framework. Otherwise, it will be like pouring a gallon of liquid into a teacup—not enough space to hold it all. Rearranging your priorities will help you have it all. You might even want to work with a coach to help you design a good system for managing life. Make sure all the pieces are in place before you launch a new master plan.
First priority? Taking care of yourself. Healthy eating, proper rest, a clear workspace, and a healthy dose of pleasure are all part of a balanced lifestyle for you. A touch of luxury will go far, so don't skimp on the finer things. Even if you need to cut back in some areas of your life, you need not sacrifice everything.
It’s all about making smart choices. Along with that comes with the dreaded “b”-word: budgets. You may not be a fan of them, but making one now will allow you to relax and enjoy life more in the long run. Don’t avoid looking at the bottom line or your spending habits. Planning will help you prepare for anything—including the good stuff.
You’ll be fired up even more after the 14th, when motivator Mars visits your money sector through April 22. Mars supplies drive and ambition, so if you’re looking for new work or financial opportunities, it’s a great time. Just be sure to manage your energy, since Mars can also cause stress. Don’t drive yourself to take on more than you can handle.
On March 11, a full moon falls in your eighth house, a complex part of the chart that rules everything from money and property to sex to inner transformation. It covers all the areas where we “merge” with another person or entity. That can mean investing in real estate, signing a binding legal contract, kicking up your sex life, or even getting engaged. With the full moon bringing you out of your shell, you may open up and pour out your heart to someone—rare for a more jokey, casual sign like yours.
Full moons can escalate matters to the point where action must be taken. A joint venture could be signed, or a large sum of money could appear on the table. You may need to deal with a legal settlement or tax issue, and you could make a chunk of cash, too. The eighth house energy may also lead you to break away from somebody. You might end an affair or sever ties. Jealousy and suspicion could flare, and you might notice control issues coming up. Sounds like a paperback thriller or a soap opera—we know. Take it easy!
There will be a karmic element to this full moon, or a sense that there are forces at play beyond your control. Pluto in your mystical twelfth house is teaching you how to let go, surrender and allow things to flow into their natural place. Don’t force anything around this time. Whatever doesn’t remain after this moon will make space for something new to be born in its place. The eighth house rules the reproductive system, so news of an actual pregnancy is possible.
Romantically, this isn’t your strongest month. On March 6, love-planet Venus goes retrograde (backward) for six weeks in your communication sector. Watch what you say with friends and lovers now. Arguments could flare more than usual, or you could utter regrettable words in anger. You need to be extra understanding, or to go back and ask your sweetie, “What did you mean when you said that?” It’s okay to request clarification; just don’t hurl accusations without gathering the facts.
An ex could come back into the picture, possibly by email, the Web or a phone call. Make sure you want this person around before you start chatting for hours or making plans to meet. Retrogrades bring back the past, but often it’s so you can heal any lingering pain. The best approach may be to focus on closure. You could even write a symbolic “goodbye” letter to someone for whom you still hold a torch, or feel some anger toward. You can mail it to yourself. It’s the act of writing it that really does the healing.
Aquarius, your own confidence is the key this month, so make sure you do what it takes to feel good about yourself. When you're happy, everyone's happy. Keep that in mind!