HeartwingsandFriends.com - Tasha's AstroPlanner (March)

With much of the month involved with a retrograde Mercury, we have time to rethink, redo, repair, restore, and perhaps remember. There are several very active days astrologically, near the beginning of the month. Expect busy energy on and around the 4th and the 6th. Things then quiet down for a couple of weeks. New Moon falling on the 11th in Aries gives our spirits a boost as the Equinox approaches. Set your goals and intentions for what you want to begin for the year ahead.

Mercury turns direct on the 17th, so it's not only good luck for the Irish that day, but good for us all as stalled or delayed projects and goals now begin to get under way. The Equinox on the 20th brings the energy of Aries to the world stage. We are coming out of a period with a number of planets all in Pisces. Now it's Aries turn. The Sun in Aries will soon be joined by Venus, the next day and the two traveling side by side could spread some sunshine around.

Aries is a time when beginnings may be planned and set into motion. Powered by Mars, Aries energy is strong and vibrant, sometimes too much so. Aries teaches us to be quicker to notice what direction we're going in or face the consequences. Aries can bring us out of the winter doldrums and sing us into the thrust of spring.

What may be helpful to note is that this month Uranus, planet of esoteric wisdom as well as unexpected circumstances will be joined by the Sun, Venus, and Mars which could make for some excitement during March. Perhaps we will have an interesting Spring. The Full Moon in Libra on the 27th makes contact with a great many planets during the course of the day. This may make for a high energy day, with important legal activity a possibility.

The last days of the month hold the promise of considerable energetic expression. The dates in and round the Full Moon look very busy, with the 28th having a strong focus on Uranian energy. It could be a "hold onto your hats" day, and it could pass completely quietly only to emerge with a bang at some other time in the future with the hatching of something that began on the 27th.

Enjoy the Month, and those of you who write New Moon Abundance checks, know that your timing is from 3:51 PM on the 11th, until that time the 12th.

	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 celebrated usually on the second Thur of March, this year it falls on March 14th in 2013, 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 10th in 2013* (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 celebrated on March 17th
	The Equinox or First Day of Spring in (Northern Hemisphere) this year is March 20th 2013, (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.
	Palm Sunday (Western Hemisphere) is March 24th 2013
	Prince Kūhiō Day, is celebrated March 26: state holiday in the State of Hawaii
	Passover (Begins at sun down) March 25th 2013 and (ends at sunset) 7 days later on Monday April 2nd 2013
	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 19th 2013 Wikipedia) ; however, the Championship Game is played in early April (April 8th 2013). 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 .
	Good Friday this year falls on March 29th 2013
	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.
	Easter Sunday (Western Hemisphere) is March 31st 2013
	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
Fri	1st	A fine day to get done what needs doing and to finish up a project or task of long term value.
Sat	2nd	Dr Seuss's Birthday - Moon in efficient Scorpio keeps us on track as we get our chores done.
Sun	3rd	A deep, probing morning is followed by a hospitable, indulgent evening.
Mon	4th	Self indulgence is featured, Think big!
Tue	5th	Thinking big is easy. Make plans for projects. Tomorrow will be busy.
Wed	6th	Practicality reigns, Kindness to unfortunate folk will pay off. Inspiration and artistic endeavors are featured.
Thur	7th	Working on projects already in place does well. Communication flows.
Fri	8th	International Women's Day - Rethink what isn't working and try again.
Sat	9th	Think big, however tell the truth and don't exaggerate.
Sun	10th	Day Lights Savings Time Change (Spring Ahead 1-Hr) - Moon in Loving Pisces suggests visits to those in need of cheering.
Mon	11th	New Moon in Pisces means last chance to finish up tasks begun last year. Remember your New Moon abundance checks; write them after 4 PM.
Tue	12th	Mars has moved into Aries; energy abounds! Spring is on the move.
Wed	13th	Moon in aggressive Ares signals energy for whatever you wish.
Thur	14th	Get started early then carry on with a steady effort.
Fri	15th	Moon in laid back Taurus can make a lazy day. Plan to relax if possible.
Sat	16th	Enjoy yourself diligently. Try gardening and outdoor work
Sun	17th	St Patrick's Day - Mercury turns direct and it is now safer to purchase machinery and implement plans.
Mon	18th	Mercury in chatty Gemini suggests catching up on communication.
Tue	19th	Get correspondence done in the morning, focus on food and household issues after 2:30 EDT
Wed	20th	The First Day of Spring (Northern Hemisphere) - Vernal Equinox! Sun into Aries sends spirits soaring! Greet Spring!
Thur	21st	Venus into Aries suggests new clothing, jewelry, etc. catches the eye.
Fri	22nd	Mars joins Uranus for an impactful day. Find energetic ways to use it.
Sat	23rd	Good day to have fun with the kids and/or your beloved.
Sun	24th	Palm Sunday - This could be a practical day, helpful for diet and exercise.
Mon	25th	Moon in efficient Virgo says organize and execute necessary tasks.
Tue	26th	This could be a disruptive day if you let it. Stay cool and try to accomplish some needed changes you might be resistant to.
Wed	27th	Moon in Libra sings beauty and harmony to all. Sing along.
Thur	28th	An impactful day: Choose well what you will do as it could have long lasting effects. Changes will be made so choose well for yourself. Try the new and uncharted ways presented with care and enthusiasm.
Fri	29th	Good Friday and Passover (begins at sundown) - Exaggeration might bring problems. Stick to the truth. Avoid mindless overindulgence.
Sat	30th	A fun day to plan a trip or adventure.
Sun	31st	Easter Sunday - This day could bring unexpected difficulties involving change. Go with the flow and let divine guidance hold your hand.

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

1st Day of Spring Northern Hemisphere	- March 2013 - Find out more information about March (Click Here)	Dr Seuss's Birthday March 2nd 1904 - Sept 24th 1991