Spring Equinox, March 20, 2019

The equinox came on March 20th at 6:00 PM, EDT, at Washington DC.

The Sun was at 00:00 Aries in the 7th house. In the 7th house were also Mercury Rx at 18:59 Pisces, and Neptune at 16:41 Pisces. The Sun in the 7th house throws major emphasis on international affairs especially for 6 months; the ASC is 14:46 Virgo, to tell us that the effects of this equinox will last 6 months.

The equinox Sun is opposite Moon at 27:49 Virgo in the 1st house. This means that international affairs for the United States are reaching a culmination and a turning point.

Mercury, [ruler of the 10th house and 1st house, Rx in the 7th house, opposite the ASC], shows that the United States is very flexible, does not have a definite position, and will likely back down, and give in, from its prior position in matters of international trade, especially with China; meaning the trade war is not doing anyone any good, and calls for several new deals.
Venus [at 22:55 Aquarius in the 6th house] is square Mars [at 23:08 Taurus in the 9th house]. and Mars is sextile Mercury in Pisces, showing disputes in international trade.
Mercury, the equinox Sun, and the Moon are also square Jupiter [at 23:41 Sagittarius] in the 4th house. This forms a T-Square, it endangers matters of agriculture, and requires timely, executive actions.
Jupiter is quincunx Mars in the 9th house showing adjustments in trade that must be made. Jupiter is also sextile Venus in the 6th house which will improve the condition of farmers.

Neptune, the ruler of the 7th house, in the 7th house, conjunct retrograde Mercury is very unclear, and shows the condition of international negotiations. The situation appears to be extremely complex and will take time to iron out.

The Moon in the 1st house shows the people very active. The Moon is in grand trine with Saturn and Pluto in the 5th house, and with Mars in the 9th house. The people are concerned with practical matters. Every day business appears to be good.

Venus rules the 2nd house. Venus is in the 6th house, square Mars and sextile Jupiter. Employment looks good. People will be spending a lot. The general attitude is optimistic.

Saturn and Pluto in the 5th house with Saturn ruling the 5th house, Saturn and Pluto trine Mars shows matters connected to theater, and speculation very strong.

Uranus at 00:42 Taurus in the 8th house, suggests new developments coming that will revolutionize commerce.

Mars in the 9th house alerts us to the possibility of a catastrophe happening somewhere in the country, possibly in the southeast (Taurus = S-by-E) in the time period shown in this chart.

Raphael offers Tarot readings, and readings of the Oracle Belline, a French deck of cards, at Quest Bookstore of the NY Theosophical Society. Call for an appointment 212-758-5521.

Raphael studied western astrology with the late Ivy Jacobson, and was her teaching assistant.

Raphael also studied Chinese astrology (Bazi, and Jiu Xing) and Feng  Shui withTerry Lee,  and wrote three  books on Feng Shui, published by Crown and Random House (Feng Shui Step by Step, Feng Shui Strategies for Business Success, and The Feng Shui of Love). 

You can contact Raphael through his website: www.raphaelsimons.com or call 212-502-0775. 

New Moon of March 6, 2019

The new moon comes on March 6th at 11:05 AM EST. Sun and Moon are at 15 degrees Pisces, conjunct Neptune at 16 degrees Pisces, (intercepted in NYC) in the 10th house, and square Jupiter in the 6th house. This is a remarkable configuration, denoting waves of anxiety, and confusion related to matters in Government. Sun rules the 3rd house ruling the media.
Mercury, ruler of the Ascendent in Gemini, has just turned retrograde at 29 degrees Pisces in the 10th house, also square Jupiter in the 6th confirming the confusion that will happen. Also Mercury turning retrograde just before going into Aries, says this is nothing new.
What IS new, however, is Uranus just entered Taurus. Uranus will be in Taurus until May, 2026. The last time it was in Taurus was from July, 1934 to May 1942, a period of rising totalitarianism and outbreak of World War II. Uranus in Taurus could also bring about large scale economic reforms.
It is interesting to note the situation in Britain at this juncture of confusion and hesitation.
Financially, for the east coast, because Moon is the ruler of the 2nd house, this month will bring several changes. For two weeks, at least until the full moon, the watchword will be caution. Big expectations could backfire, although there is reason for hope nonetheless.
This new moon marks the 2nd Chinese month, the month of Fire Rabbit. Seen against the year sign, Earth Pig, this month is good, and productive. This will be a good month to get work done.

Raphael studied western astrology with the late Ivy Jacobson, and was her teaching assistant.

Raphael also studied Chinese astrology (Bazi, and Jiu Xing) and Feng  Shui withTerry Lee,  and wrote three books on Feng Shui, published by Crown and Random House (Feng Shui Step by Step, Feng Shui Strategies for Business Success, and The Feng Shui of Love).

Raphael also uses a Burmese system of astrology (Mahabot).

In addition, Raphael reads the Belline Oracle cards, and Tarot.

For personal readings, contact Raphael at www.raphaelsimons.com (212-502-0775).
If you are in New York, you can see Raphael at Quest Books of the New York Theosophical Society.
Call for an appointment (212-758-5521).