Hi Toni,

We are just emerging out of three areas of our country experiencing devastating loss: California, Florida and Asheville, N.C. And that is what is recent. Don't forget Maui's devastation two years ago. And it will take years for all these regions to recover. Now, you may say to yourself, "Whew! Glad that didn't happen where I live." You may be the lucky person to never have to go through an environmental disaster but I am here to tell you that I do not believe anyone is going to come out of 2025 without dramatic events happening in their lives.  

Just as Mars, the planet of action is finally going direct after almost 3 months retro, we have two of the inner planets going retro within 2 weeks of each other, both in the sign of Aries which is ruled by Mars. Venus, the planet that rules love, money, and aesthetics ( not a time for cosmetic surgery) began slowing down two weeks ago. It is now officially retrograde until April 12th. How many people do you know are going through major relationship upheavals? How about financial upsets? Well, communication breakdowns could get even more intense when Mercury joins Venus' backward dance also in the sign that rules war and aggression on March 14, the same day as the lunar eclipse! If you have personal planets in the cardinal signs of Aries, Libra, Cancer, and Capricorn, you may feel the heat more than others.

And just to make things more interesting, we have two big eclipses this month: The lunar eclipse on March 14th at 24 degrees Virgo portends the closing of a chapter.

So, pay attention to what is being called to complete. Those with planets in the mutable signs in late degrees of Virgo, Pisces, Sag, and Gemini will feel this the most. And then on March 29, it ends with the Solar Eclipse once again in... yep, Aries! If you happen to know your chart, whatever house that 9 degrees of Aries lands is calling for a big shift. And... the planet of the mystic, the dream time, and all things that are filled with illusion, Neptune is going into Aries for the first time since April 13, 1861, the day after the American Civil War began. Our country was completely divided on the subject of land and slavery. We are already seeing the division widening between the haves and have nots. There are people of all races feeling like they have to be a slave to their jobs to just barely make a living.

I know I started saying this in December when Mars went retrograde but it is never more relevant than now. Slow-w-w-w down. Make no new decisions right now except if they involve cleaning out your inner and outer garage. A great time to reorganize your space as well. But on a deeper level, look at what of your beliefs are holding you back? The positive side of Aries is their enthusiasm to take on new innovative paths. It is the archetype of the pioneer. Use this time to meditate and ask to be shown what is next. Ask to be given "divine coincidences" and dreams that can guide you forward. Just gather information and sit with it. We think of Aries as the sign that rules brave new moves but this month with it in retrograde, bravery looks like being still and holding your own counsel. Can you be in the space between what was and what is not yet? Breathe into it and sit with the feelings that come up around being on the bridge to "I know not what". Then hold your breath and make the feeling even bigger while focusing on where it is in your body. And then when you can't hold on any longer, just let go... and then notice what is present.

In my book The LifeQuake Miracle I talk about this stage as a time of birthing in the dark. You may not know that you are gestating something as tangible as a baby. When I work with my ongoing clients, we pay close attention to their night time dreams. Get comfortable with the words, "I don't know." And yet, give permission to let go of old concepts about who you are. Notice what is emerging that may be a new dimension of you.

One of the aspects of so many planets in Aries that is being offered during this retrograde is that we are being upgraded as a species. Although the Civil War was a horrific period, it brought about a paradigm shift around owning a human in this country. England had abolished slavery 30 years before in 1833, France in 1794 so we were slow learners in giving up the tyranny department.

The shadow side of Aries is the bully. Pay attention to where you bully yourself if you want to stop them from getting into politics. Ultimately, the transformation of the collective always begins with us.

In late April, things may start moving so fast, you will look back on this time and wish you had spent more of it in quietude.

Most importantly, refrain from fighting with others but work things out. Aggressive impulses may be rampant right now. Be nicer in traffic even if the other guy or gal is not. I am going to repeat these herbs that are recommended in medical astrology for the Aries ruled adrenals. Licorice root helps with reducing irritability and nourishing those little walnut shape glands that sit on the kidneys. Ashwaganda can improve patience, whereas ginger, dandelion root, and burdock with grounding if you feel impulsive. And vitamin C is both cooling and also a great support to the adrenals and immune system.

Practices that I find helpful for everyone are meditation, Chi Gong, and Yoga Nidra. Give yourself and the world a big gift by stepping up any practice that resets your nervous system this month.

I am extending my offer for my soul blueprint readings at 20% off to those with their Sun, Venus, Ascendant or moon in the cardinal signs of Aries, Libra, Cancer or Capricorn.

You cannot go to my website to schedule them as the original price remains $497. Please only go to drtoni@drtonigalardi.com to contact me. And lastly, I invite you to extend so much compassion to yourself and others right now. We all could use the healing salve of kindness as we walk each other back home.

Sending so much love to you from my heart to yours,

Dr Toni

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