According to Sandy

Heads up! The first Mercury Retrograde of 2018 happens on Thursday March 22, in the first sign of the Zodiac – impulsive, energetic, “me first”, Aries. In the midst of the Communication planet’s backward move, there can be snafus, confusion, flubbed details, wild declarations while speaking, texting & FBing. Besides written / verbal interaction, this may affect business, education, small gadgets (back up your stuff) and transportation (travel delays, wrong destinations – a few weeks ago a German Shepherd destined for Kansas, wound up in Japan).

Mercury Retrograde is a challenging time for Aries’ natural Impatience & heat. Think first. Be aware, be clear, watch the tantrum trigger. If feeling the need to argue or admonish, do it without the scorched earth approach. (Put the flame thrower back in the closet. You might be blowing up over incorrect information.)

Rather than initiate anything new, review and revisit ideas, revitalize old projects, re invent an approach. If you must sign a contract and / or begin something important, check everything twice, make sure the details are precise. Avoid having to do it over again.

*Mercury Retrograde:  3/22/18 – 8:19 PM EDT / 5:19 PM PDT (Until 4/15/18)

**Next Mercury Retrograde will be 7/25/18 in Fire sign Leo

Reminder! March 20th is the beginning of the Vernal Equinox – Spring is here. At  10:32am  PDT -1:32pm EDT, the Sun moves into the dynamic first sign of the Tropical Zodiac – Aries.

This is a great time for beginnings, start ups, what to plant, etc – all that  Aries impulsive, physical, high energy can be used to snow board off that cliff of ideas and projects you’ve been contemplating all winter. The universe will support you.

Mars went direct on 3/10, there was a New Moon on 3/15 and Mercury moves out of  fuzzy Pisces into volatile Aries today,  3/17, (communication should be sharper, but watch for arguments – be nice). We should keep our eyes open for opportunities. Pay attention to our urges to “act” – especially, action with purpose, not just because we’re bored. Even with excellent timing, we still need to remember to “focus”.  Aries is also the father of rushing, risk taking and scattered energies.  Think a project through and complete it. At the end of the day, as you sit exhausted, you’ll have a feel good moment and be able to check – “done”. What’s next?

FYI – March 20^th is also the designated as “International  Astrology Day”. Always observed on the Equinox, it is a celebration around the world of the ancient art of Astrology.  (I will be serving ice cream and cake)