ASTROLOGY:
March 2020: Lambs and Lions By Vivacia Ahwen
“March comes in like a lion, goes out like a lamb.” -From Thomas Fuller's 1732 compendium Gnomologia: Adagies and Proverbs; Wise Sentences and Witty Sayings, Ancient and Modern, Foreign and British.
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early three centuries later, Fuller’s adage still rings true, and March 2020 is no exception. Since February 17th, we’ve been under the influence of Mercury retrograde, and have had quite enough of computers crashing, running into exes, and finding out we sent that email to the oh-so-wrong address! Hopefully, you’ve reaped the underemphasized rewards of the infamous Mercury’s tailspin. Perhaps you’ve been reconnecting with old friends, culling your wardrobe, and catching up on old bills? Either way, life is about to turn right side up, and not a moment too soon. As the days grow longer, the shadowy parts of ourselves and those around us are illuminated. We face the
fears, embrace the wondrous mysteries, and are ready for the evitable new beginnings of springtime. Let’s take a look, shall we?
notebook on your nightstand to scribble down details from revelatory dreams, as this month will bring some intense ones.
March 4th: Mercury Retrograde Enters Aquarius
March 5th: Venus Enters Taurus
This final lap of Mercury retrograde is full of surprises; expect to chase down creative means for solving unexpected issues which may arise. It’s okay to ask for assistance, and under this planetary influence a fine source would be either a former mentor, that cousin you haven’t touched base with in years, or phone call to your counselor? It’s been awhile, after all. Review and reconsider your old beliefs and theories, leaving room for fresh perspectives. Keep a
Sexytime. Have you lost that lovin’ feeling? Bring it all back with Venus’ unbridled sensuality and Taurean devotion. Whether you’re trying to light up a new flame or reignite an old one, this is the time to reopen the “naughty drawer” you’ve left closed for far too long. Enjoying your solo time? Treat yourself to new high-thread count sheets, a fascinating new toy, or maybe even a Superbowl-inspired poledancing class. The key words: pleasure and persistence.
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