HeartwingsandFriends.com - Tasha's AstroPlanner (March)

March prances in on an even keel, with Mercury's entry into Aries on the 2^nd, and Venus into Taurus on the 5^th. There's a possibility of a tug of war on the 3^rd, a potential for thinking outside of the box on the 4^th and 5^th, and the Full Moon on the 8^th. However, on the 12^th Mercury turns retrograde. That means things will begin to slow down in regard to communication and transportation, until the actual date of retrogradation.

As of the 12^th, do try not to begin anything new, but do use the next three weeks to clean up what you have done already and be sure to focus on all things "re:" Review, restore, rewire, return, repair, reorganize, etc. It is a great time to be throwing things away or at least pruning collections, accumulations, and piles of papers that seem to grow every time you turn your back. It is also true that you may see people you haven't seen since the last retrograde Mercury.

The week of the 12^th through the 16^th is likely to be very active, bringing a variety of possibilities. For the individual, it is an excellent time to make any needed changes, or to facilitate changes already begun with the further impetus that has been added by the planets—resulting from a variety of interactions with Pluto the planet of deep change and revision. Worldwide there might be some earth changes or heavy weather, it is to be hoped without violence or loss of life.

Saturday and Sunday the 17^th and 18^th may bring unexpected news or travel—days to expect the unexpected. The Equinox on the 20^th brings Sun into Aries. New Moon follows on the 22^nd, bringing renewal and rebirth briskly forward. The 23^rd and 24^th provide the potential for more surprises. Things get quiet until the 28^th and 29^th when there could be some disappointments arriving as a necessary pruning of expectations.

	Holidays & Other Interesting events happening in MARCH: Holidays and Other Cool Events brought to you by Doc Dingley
	Month Long & Week Long Events in March: American Dietetic Association National Nutrition Month (United States) American Red Cross Month Self Injury Awareness Day March 1 Colorectal Cancer awareness month Fire Prevention Month (The Philippines) Women's History Month (United States)
	March is Women's History Month (United States)
	March is American Red Cross month.
	Sea Turtles nesting period begins in Florida
	Dr Seuss's Birthday was March 2nd 1904 (Born March 2, 1904 - Passed Sept 24, 1991)
	Wikipedia - International Women's Day is March 8th (see also International Women's Day.org)
	World Kidney Day is March 8th in 2012, it is a global health awareness campaign focusing on the importance of the kidneys and reducing the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems worldwide. The campaign is celebrated every year on the second Thursday of March in more than 100 countries on 6 continents. )
	Day Lights Savings Time is March 11th in 2011* (Spring Ahead 1-Hour), (see also NIST Nat'l Institute of Standards and Technology). Beginning in 2007, Daylight Savings Time was extended one month and begins for most of the United States at: 2 a.m. on the Second Sunday in March Spring Forward (set clocks forward 1-hour) and DST Ends: 2 a.m. on the First Sunday of November Fall Back (or set clocks back 1-hour). Before 2007, daylight savings time began First Sunday in April and ended Last Sunday in October.
	The Ides of March, the anniversary of the assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca, and others (March 15)
	Saint Patrick's Day is March 17th
	The Equinox or First Day of Spring in (Northern Hemisphere) this year is March 20th 2012, (see also Equinox - Wikipedia) .
	World Water Day is March 22nd (click here for more). This day was first formally proposed in Agenda 21 of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Observance began in 1993 and has grown significantly ever since; for the general public to show support, it is encouraged for the public to not use their taps throughout the whole day, the day has become a popular Facebook trend. The UN and its member nations devote this day to implementing UN recommendations and promoting concrete activities within their countries regarding the world's water resources. Each year, one of various UN agencies involved in water issues takes the lead in promoting and coordinating international activities for World Water Day. Since its inception in 2003, UN-Water has been responsible for selecting the theme, messages and lead UN agency for the World Day for Water. In addition to the UN member states, a number of NGOs promoting clean water and sustainable aquatic habitats have used World Day for Water as a time to focus public attention on the critical water issues of our era. Every three years since 1997, for instance, the World Water Council has drawn thousands to participate in its World Water Forum during the week of World Day for Water. Participating agencies and NGOs have highlighted issues such as a billion people being without access to safe water for drinking and the role of gender in family access to safe water...
	Norouz: New Year's Day in Iran and several other countries. A holiday in Turkey, Japan, and Central Asian countries celebrating not only the start of the new year but the first day of spring also in the northern hemisphere. (Iran, Northern Iraq, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Albania, Georgia, the countries of Central Asia such as Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan, as well as among various other Iranian and Turkic people in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Pakistan, India, Northwestern China, the Caucasus, the Crimea, and the Balkans). It usually occurs on the March 21st or the previous/following day depending on where it is observed.
	Hanami, the traditional Japanese custom of enjoying the beauty of flowers starts in late March.
	Prince Kūhiō Day, is March 26: state holiday in the State of Hawaii
	Bangladeshi Independence Day, March 26, 1971
	The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship, colloquially known as "March Madness," is a 20-day tournament that begins in March (March 15th 2011 Wikipedia) ; however, the Championship Game is played in early April (April 4th 2011). The same holds true for the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship as well. See the NCAA.com the official website of the NCAA Championships for further detail .
	March is the third month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 Days. In ancient Rome, March was called Martius, so named after Mars, the Roman god of war.
	March was originally the first month of the Roman calendar before the winter months of January and February were added about 700 BC by King Numa Pompilius. It ceased to be the first month of the calendar year (the year when displayed as twelve months) about 450 BC during the time of the decemvirs, when January assumed that position. Roman consuls entered office in March between 222 BC and 153 BC, hence Roman events dated via the consular year began in March during that period. The numbered year began on March 1 in Russia until the end of the fifteenth century. Great Britain and her colonies continued to use March 25 until 1752, the same year they finally adopted the Gregorian calendar.
	In Finnish, the month is called maaliskuu, which originates from maallinen kuu meaning earthy month. This is because in maaliskuu earth started to show from under the snow. Historical names for March include the Saxon term Lenctmonat, named for the equinox and eventual lengthening of days and the eventual namesake of Lent. The Saxons also called March Rhed-monat (for their goddess Rhedam); ancient Britons called it hyld-monath (meaning loud or stormy).
	There is an adage that March "comes in like a lion, but goes out like a lamb", referring to the weather that some regions experience during the month. This saying is meant to demonstrate the unpredictable weather which often occurs as the seasons change.
	The equinox named the vernal or spring equinox in the northern hemisphere and the autumnal equinox in the southern hemisphere occurs on dates varying from 19 March to 21 March (in UTC).
	March in the Northern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent to September in the Southern Hemisphere (and vice versa).
	March begins on the same day of the week as February, excepting leap years, and as November every year.
	March's birth flower is the Jonquil or the Daffodil.
	March's birthstone is aquamarine for Pisces and diamond for Aries
More:	Bizarre & Unique Holidays for (March): ThinkQuest.Org - Holiday Insights.Com - Brownie Locks

**For more information on Astrological Signs and what they all mean please (click here).

Day	Date	Astrology
Thur	1st	Gemini Moon features errands, short trips, and communication of all sorts. You may feel restless.
Fri	2nd	Dr Seuss's Birthday - Mercury marches into Aries encouraging us to seek for what's new and innovative. Oppositional feelings may surface.
Sat	3rd	Stay alert to oppositional behavior and use the impetus to get needed work done. Duty may tug the heartstrings.
Sun	4th	As a theme sorting, discarding, or polishing possessions works well.
Mon	5th	Venus into Taurus gets us focused on practical choices. Innovative ideas abound--plan meetings.
Tue	6th	Moon in romantic Leo brings out the poet in us all. Write a love poem to your beloved or even to yourself.
Wed	7th	Moon in persnickety Virgo has us seeking out what needs organizing or perhaps healing.
Thur	8th	International Women's Day - Full Moon in Virgo suggests good energy for clearing up confusion and organizing desk, bureau and shelves.
Fri	9th	Moon in gentle Libra signals a good day for artistic pursuits or legal issues.
Sat	10th	Enjoy music or gallery shows; beautify your surroundings.
Sun	11th	Day Lights Savings Time Change (Spring Ahead 1-Hr) - Moon in passionate Scorpio suggests embracing your dreams, your significant other, or both.
Mon	12th	Mercury turns retrograde until April 4. Begin serious implementation of all things "re." Renew, review, restore, replace, etc.
Tue	13th	Change is in the wind, both for today and tomorrow. Make the most of it by choosing what you wish to change. Worldwide there could be heavy weather or upheavals. These could be tumultuous days.
Wed	14th	Plan an active day working on those changes.
Thur	15th	Moon in practical Capricorn gives good energy for accomplishing goals.
Fri	16th	Decide on your goals and work to further them.
Sat	17th	St Patrick's Day - Moon in friendly Aquarius suggests get-togethers with friends.
Sun	18th	Surprises may be in store. Expect the unexpected.
Mon	19th	Moon in compassionate Pisces suggests care of those in need.
Tue	20th	The First Day of Spring (Northern Hemisphere) - The Vernal Equinox brings the fresh new energy of Spring as the Sun enters Aries. Innovation is featured.
Wed	21st	New ideas, new ways to communicate are here. Minds work well.
Thur	22nd	New Moon in Aries suggests rethinking old ways for a new view.
Fri	23rd	Moon in energetic Aries says get started early, get much done. Retrograde Mercury backs into Pisces—revisit compassionate needs.
Sat	24th	This could be a day of surprises and/or sudden departures or arrivals.
Sun	25th	Moon in earthy Taurus suggests good shopping, gardening, or both.
Mon	26th	Plug along with whatever you need to get done, it will pay off.
Tue	27th	Moon in chatty Gemini features communication and errands.
Wed	28th	Stay clear of conflicts involving deep needs or strong desires. Not a good day to engage in battles.
Thur	29th	A potent day. Be aware of conflicts that can come from change.
Fri	30th	Moon in nurturing Cancer suggests having people over for a meal.
Sat	31st	Enjoy refurbishing your home environment, cooking meals ahead.

Fire Signs	Earth Signs	Air Signs	Water Signs
ARIES March 21-April 19	TAURUS April 20-May 20	GEMINI May 21-June 20	CANCER June 21-July 22
LEO July 23-Aug. 22	VIRGO Aug. 23-Sept. 22	LIBRA Sept. 23-Oct. 22	SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21
SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21	CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19	AQUARIUS Jan. 20-Feb. 18	PISCES Feb. 19-March 20