Astrology by Tara's Full Moon Forecast

Full Moon
March 1, 2018
7:51 pm
Washington DC

This month, we will get to see another blue Moon—the second full Moon in one calendar month.

The Moon will be at 11 Virgo in the 12th house, and the Sun will be at 11 Pisces in the 6th house. At the time of the Full Moon, Libra is rising, which makes the planet Venus the chart ruler. She adds a sense of balance, beauty, and kindness to this full Moon.

One of the first things to point out is that the signs Virgo and Pisces are occupying each other’s natural houses. Virgo is the natural ruler of the 6th house and occupies the 12th in this chart, while the natural ruler of the 12th house, Pisces, is located in the 6th house.

With four planets in Pisces in the 6th house—the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Neptune—it’s got the most activity of any chart location. The 6th house rules our daily tasks, our jobs, our routines, service to others, and our health. With a heavy 6th house, part of the full Moon focus is on 6th house matters.

The moon in Virgo, is a very analytical placement for the Moon, often referred to as the mother-in law-Moon due to its nagging nature. When the Moon is in Virgo, the emotional self is often very dissatisfied and overly attentive to the finest detail and losing the big picture in the process. With the Moon in the 12th house during this lunation, it can cause the mind to over analyze things that must be felt and not necessarily mentally processed.

The Sun and Neptune are conjunct in the 6th house and both oppose the Moon in the 12th house. Neptune rules Pisces and exchanges his energy with both the Sun and Moon. Neptune adds an emotional and spiritual component to this full Moon, affecting how we view others and ourselves.

Chart ruler Venus and Mercury are also conjunct in the 6th house. Venus is exalted in Pisces and Mercury is accidentally dignified by house, creating a powerful unit. All of these planets in Pisces add a dreamlike quality to how the planets express their energy. This could mean that we are doing a lot for others and ourselves with the highest good intended. Unfortunately, with such a heavy emphasis on self-sacrifice and service to others, it’s easy to overdo and overextend. Everything sounds grand, but realistically it can take a toll on you.

Venus and Mercury are aspecting to two other key planets, namely Jupiter and Mars. During the Full Moon Mars will be square the Venus/Mercury Conjunction in Sagittarius. Although this square is wide, the tension between Mars and two of our personal planets highlights the need to exhibit care in our daily lives. With Venus square Mars there is a thin line between love and hate.

With Mercury squaring Mars, one must remember words cannot be taken back once spoken. It’s best to err on the side of caution and think things through before acting or speaking about anything that makes us angry. This is especially true since Mars is also aspected to Uranus in Aries in the 7th house; it’s possible that our behavior could impact our interpersonal relationships.

Lastly we have Jupiter in the 2nd house in Scorpio. Jupiter is trine the Mercury /Venus conjunction. Jupiter is the ancient ruler of Pisces, and Venus is the natural ruler of the 2nd house. In this case this two benefics are exchanging energy; however, their placement in the 2nd and 6th houses ask us to pause before acting. Jupiter expands everything and Venus indulges. The 2nd house is about moveable possessions, our finances, and our comforts. Mixed with the 6th house matters of daily routines and health, it’s easy to see where the presence of Venus and Jupiter in both houses and in water signs could encourage “retail therapy”. With Jupiter trine Mercury, there is also a danger of overpromising and not delivering. Remember that you are only as good as your word.

The big message behind this month’s full moon is service over self-sacrifice: Where do you draw the line? Remember that it’s essential to find a balance in your life between caring for others and yourself. Also, don’t allow yourself to dilute what you’re capable of doing.

Thanks for tuning in, Sky Watchers! See you next lunation!