Adar Bet, 5784
March 10-April 8, 2024
The second half of the Double Adar season is upon us! Increased joy gave us strength during Adar Aleph; joy reinforces our faith now, during Adar Bet, keeping us afloat when others may be sinking.
Venus/Noga entered Pisces/Dagim on Rosh Chodesh, with Mars/Ma’adim following on March 22. The transformative emotional energy fuels our interpersonal relationships, urging us to meld into undifferentiated, blissful one-ness. Venus conjuncts Saturn/Shabbatai in Pisces on March 21, saving us from altogether losing our boundaries.
Mercury/Kochav stations retrograde in Aries/Taleh at the Last Quarter Moon in Capricorn/Gidi, April 1. Plucky declarations meet practical realities. The less you say, the more you’ll gain. The April 3 conjunction of Venus to Neptune/Rahav in Pisces is the stuff that dreams are made of.
Double Adar season climaxes April 8, Erev Rosh Chodesh Nisan, at the New Moon/Total Solar Eclipse in Aries. For individuals, a new vision is triggered wherever Aries is placed in one’s chart. In the State of Israel’s natal chart, this eclipse occurs at the cusp of her Seventh House, the place of partnerships and relationships. In the United States’ natal chart, the eclipse conjuncts Chiron and opposes Saturn. Will there be a rupture in the Israel-U.S. relationship? Or, when the light re-emerges, will both partners see themselves and each other in a new way? “Without a vision, the people perish.” Let’s hope and pray for a new vision for all of us.
Aries / Taleh
Adar Bet’s energy strengthens your faith in yourself. The Sun enters Aries on March 19-20, Tekufah Nisan aka the Spring Equinox, refilling your reservoirs of self-confidence. Planetary ruler Mars/Ma’adim enters peaceful Pisces/Dagim March 22; you’ll tend towards passive-aggressive behavior unless you speak your truth without fear. The Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse in Libra/Moznayim on Shushan Purim unmasks a love interest; diplomacy will get you further than directly assertive advances. Your big transformative event comes April 8, the New Moon and Total Solar Eclipse in Aries on Erev Rosh Chodesh Nisan, with the Sun conjunct Chiron. Acknowledging your vulnerabilities creates compassion and empathy for others.
Taurus / Shor
Faith in your personal value system is reinforced during Adar Bet. Venus/Noga enters Pisces/Dagim on Rosh Chodesh Adar Bet, confirming the veracity of your beliefs. Timing is everything March 21 when Venus conjuncts Saturn/Shabbatai; trust your instincts and let the spirit guide you. Reject rigidity on Purim when Venus sextiles Jupiter/Tzedek; the Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse on Shushan Purim restores health and balance when you embrace gratitude for your many blessings. Idealism peaks April 3 when Venus conjuncts Neptune/Rahav, before entering Aries/Taleh April 4. Powerful passions are triggered when Venus sextiles Pluto on Shabbos HaChodesh. Think before speaking!
Gemini / T’omim
If you’re doubting the strength of your interpersonal connections, Adar Bet renews your faith in those strong bonds. The First Quarter Moon in Gemini on Shabbos Pekudei asks whether every contact is worth keeping; planetary ruler Mercury/Kochav conjunct Chiron March 20 sensitizes your heart to feelings you may have overlooked from others too shy to express them directly. Mercury in Aries/Taleh stations retrograde on April 1, at the Last Quarter Moon in Capricorn/Gidi. Focus your attention on your friends, community, and affinity groups you’re involved with, reevaluating your energetic investment in practical terms. Not all that glitters is gold.
Cancer / Sartan
Though you’ve invested heavily in emotional security, there’s always a degree of doubt. This year Adar Bet renews your faith in divine protection. The New Moon in Pisces/Dagim on Rosh Chodesh Adar Bet, with Mercury/Kochav sextile to Pluto, triggers powerful feelings of romantic love. The First Quarter Moon in Gemini/T’omim on Shabbos Pekudei awakens long-buried memories. Uncover family secrets during the Libra/Moznayim Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse on Shushan Purim. The April 8 New Moon and Total Solar Eclipse in Aries/Taleh on Erev Rosh Chodesh Nisan, with the Sun conjunct Chiron, exposes vulnerable feelings around your career and vocation. A powerful pivot is coming!
Leo / Aryeh
If you’ve felt like you’re running on empty, Adar Bet renews your faith in your creative spirit. Originality abounds when the Sun conjuncts Uranus/Oron March 17; the Sun enters Aries/Taleh on Tekufah Nisan aka the Spring Equinox March 19-20, beckoning you to boldly go where you haven’t gone before. You feel imbued with power when the Sun sextiles Pluto March 21; the Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse in Libra/Moznayim on Shushan Purim supercharges your social life. The New Moon and Total Solar Eclipse in Aries April 8, Erev Rosh Chodesh Nisan, with the Sun conjunct Chiron is a vital turning point. Step up and lead.
Virgo / Betulah
Feeling a little fuzzy during this Double Adar season? Even if everything isn’t 100% clear yet, the energy of Adar Bet strengthens your faith in your natural powers of discernment. Planetary ruler Mercury/Kochav in Aries/Taleh conjuncts “Wounded Healer” Chiron on March 20, prompting you to turn your famously analytic mind towards what truly ails you. Whether it’s trauma, drama or mama — it’s time to release what has kept you stuck. Mercury stations retrograde April 1, at the Last Quarter Moon in Capricorn/Gidi. Practical solutions involve actions you know very well but have neglected lately. Nourish and value balance and alignment!
Libra / Moznayim
Adar Bet tests your faith in partnerships. Planetary ruler Venus/Noga enters Pisces/Dagim on Rosh Chodesh Adar Bet, blurring boundaries. Exercise your “no” muscle on March 21 when Venus conjuncts Saturn/Shabbatai; love isn’t love without respect. Venus sextiles Jupiter/Tzedek for big-time fun on Purim, while Shushan Purim’s Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse in Libra temporarily conceals and then publicly reveals your true feelings. Share your big dreams when Venus conjuncts Neptune/Rahav April 3, spring into action April 4 when Venus enters Aries/Taleh. The April 8 Aries New Moon and Total Solar Eclipse on Erev Rosh Chodesh Nisan, with the Sun conjunct Chiron is a make-or-break confrontation. Don’t settle.
Scorpio / Akrav
Your faith in the restorative power of personal intimacy is renewed during Adar Bet. Mercury/Kochav sextiles Pluto on Rosh Chodesh Adar Bet, with the Pisces/Dagim New Moon, creating the perfect circumstances for powerful passionate self-expression. The Sun sextiles Pluto on March 20, supporting a period of emotional renewal. Confirm your true values when Venus/Noga sextiles Pluto on Shabbos HaChodesh. You can’t partner with someone who doesn’t share your passions. Choices become crystal clear at the April 8 New Moon and Total Solar Eclipse in Aries/Taleh on Erev Rosh Chodesh Nisan, with the Sun and Moon conjunct Chiron. Honor and protect your fundamental truth.
Sagittarius / Keshet
Your personal belief system has been bruised and battered, and you’re weary of shadow-boxing elusive opponents. Adar Bet comes to strengthen your faith in what you believe and why. A deep dive into personal pleasure can renew and redirect your heart when Venus/Noga sextiles Jupiter/Tzedek on Purim. Trust your basic instincts to lead you in the right direction. The April 8 New Moon and Total Solar Eclipse conjunct Chiron in Aries/Taleh on Erev Rosh Chodesh Nisan has the potential to both reveal and heal your fears concerning possible partners. Renewed faith in a benevolent universe offers a new chance to love and be loved.
Capricorn / Gidi
Enduring vexatious times has been a character-building exercise, but Adar Bet comes to shore up your faith in a sustainable future. Venus/Noga conjuncts your planetary ruler Saturn/Shabbatai March 21, with the sun sextile Pluto. Remember that our Creator “makes everything beautiful in its time,” including things that feel awkward and undeveloped right now. The Libra/Moznayim Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse on Shushan Purim awakens powerful emotions around your career. Are you truly content with your work now? The Last Quarter Moon in Capricorn on April 1, with Mercury/Kochav retrograde in Aries/Taleh, is an opportunity to review and rethink your vocational trajectory.
Aquarius / D’li
Your faith in your core beliefs about our common humanity has been shaken by external circumstances, but Chodesh Adar Bet is here to renew your vision of a better world. Original ideas rain down on your head when the Sun conjuncts Uranus/Oron on March 17. The Libra/Moznayim Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse on Shushan Purim reveals an imbalance in your spiritual nourishment! Ingest less extreme and more balanced soul nutrients now. Trust in your personal uniqueness to differentiate yourself from the rest of the crowd when Venus/Noga sextiles Uranus on March 28. You’re in no danger of being just like everyone else.
Pisces/Dagim
Your intuitive faith expands at the New Moon in Pisces, with Mercury/Kochav sextile Pluto, on Rosh Chodesh Adar Bet. Venus/Noga enters Pisces on Rosh Chodesh Adar Bet, enhancing your creativity; Mars/Ma’adim enters Pisces on March 22, strengthening your will. Purim brings a sextile of Venus to Jupiter/Tzedek, imbuing you with enough Purim Power to last another year! Dream big with purposeful passion on April 3 at the conjunction of Venus to Neptune/Rahav. Secrets you’ve hidden from yourself emerge at the April 8 Aries/Taleh New Moon and Total Solar Eclipse on Erev Rosh Chodesh Nisan. Your subconscious mind is a treasure to be excavated.