As we see from the above chart wheel, there’s a pile up of planets in Aries and Taurus. The Full Moon in Libra opposes the Sun, Chiron, Jupiter and Eris, all in Aries. Therefore, this waning 2-week lunar cycle spotlights courage and taking bold actions (Aries) to heal wounds (Chiron) related to wealth protection (Jupiter) that has experienced discord (Eris).
 
Taurus ruled by Venus represents our money, banking and currencies. Planetary symbols depicted in Taurus include Mercury, the (North) True Node, Juno, Uranus, and Venus. The markets will be heavily focused on the development of financial systems, especially through commercial trade (Mercury), partnerships (Juno), innovation and technologies (Uranus) for our money needs (Venus).
 
I expect we'll see some big news and extreme trading with Mercury conjoining North True Node at the onset of this full moon. This emphasis of planets in Aries and Taurus suggests an overall bullish phase for U.S. markets, although it will likely still be choppy with a few bearish days in between.
 
April 5 to 8: Coinciding with the Libra Full Moon, the Sun conjoins Chiron (inflation) in Aries while Mercury in Taurus sextiles (harmonizes with) Saturn in Pisces. Venus (money) in Taurus (again, money) sextiles Neptune (Oil) in Pisces (again, Oil) on Good Friday suggests a potential for higher oil prices. Mercury (trade) sextiles Mars (actions, defense) in Cancer early Saturday morning. The confluence of all these energies is mostly positive for markets, although investors have a tendency toward indecision during a Libra Moon, seeking to find balance.
 
April 10 to 11: Venus enters Gemini and makes a flowing trine to Pluto in Aquarius. As Venus (money) aligns with Pluto (power, energy) in Air signs, stocks could easily lift higher for a nice bounce. More importantly, the Sun conjoins Jupiter in fiery Aries this Tuesday, so we’re lit to be bold and expand our horizons in all life areas. The shadow side of Sun-Jupiter in Aries is that leaders (Sun) might expand (Jupiter) war or be aggressive (Aries), so we shouldn’t rule out that unfortunate potential. On a mundane level, anger among politicians or between governments is a threat to market calm.
 
April 12: There are mixed planetary signals on Wednesday with a Capricorn Moon opposition to Mars, then trine to Mercury and Uranus, plus the Moon will square Chiron. We might encounter emotional (Moon) anger (Mars) about inflation (Chiron) that could dampen market spirits. The tech sector (Uranus) and commercial trades (Mercury) look more promising. As astrological theories go, the outer planet usually wins; for this situation that’s Uranus.
 
April 13: Thursday will also likely be tricky and confusing with a void-of-course Moon for most of the trading day. Oil and technology are in the spotlight with Moon in Capricorn (governments) sextile Neptune (oil) then Moon conjoining Pluto in Aquarius (tech, energy, power) later in the day. Neptune tends towards fantasy, idealism and confusion. Hopeful but confused investors is an appropriate vibe description.
 
April 14: We might see a financial reality check or pull back on Orthodox Good Friday with Venus (money) in Gemini square Saturn (limitations) in Pisces. Both planets in edgy alignment and mutable signs suggest a potential albeit brief reversal. The Moon in Aquarius also squares Mercury and Uranus in Taurus for added tension. Will the bulls push on through? Let’s flip a coin, then wait to see how it lands.
 
April 17 to 18: We’re now under the influence of the upcoming Solar Eclipse (a 6-month cycle) plus Jupiter (wealth) conjoining Eris (discord). Enjoy these two days if you can. Monday should be full of big dreams and wishful thinking with the Moon conjoined Neptune in Pisces. Traders may even appear giddy, and oil prices are spotlighted. Tuesday is divergent as the Moon in Aries sextiles Venus and then squares Mars. People may end up seeking security and sell off by end of the trading day.
 
April 19 to 20: I’ll have more to say next time about the new moon Solar Eclipse and Jupiter-Eris conjunction. Solar Eclipses usher in new directions that can last six months or longer. Prepare in advance for some dramatic shifts as the eclipse takes form.
 
ADDITIONAL CHARTS BELOW:

Here’s what stands out in the New York Stock Exchange - Full Moon synastry chart comparison:
 
House area 11: Transiting True Node (our collective direction) and transiting Mercury (commerce, trade) conjoin NYSE Venus (money, banking) PLUS transiting Venus (money, banking) conjoins NYSE Mercury (commerce, trade) – all in money sign Taurus! This is a rare set up showing the focus for these two weeks is on communications, commercial trading, money, banks, and currencies. The 11th house represents our long-range dreams and goals. These configurations reinforce optimism and bullish markets as well as the most paramount market issues during this waning lunar cycle.

Next for the DJIA - Full Moon synastry chart below:
 
House area 9: Transiting Venus (money, banks) conjoins DJIA Venus (money, banks). Clearly issues about money and banking are of prime relevance as here again it’s the major theme. I consider this Venus pairing a bullish indicator for the Dow Jones Index during April’s waning lunar phase.

Below is the NASDAQ - Full Moon synastry chart:
 
House area 1: Transiting Uranus (technology, innovation) conjoins NASDAQ Saturn (structures, limitations, restrictions) in money sign Taurus. Surprise bullish trends for the NASDAQ are likely while tech companies restructure their businesses with cost cutting measures such as employee layoffs.

See below for the S&P - Full Moon synastry chart:
 
House area 10: Transiting Saturn (limitations) conjoins S&P Venus (money, banks) in Pisces. The S&P index trend during this cycle is more bearish than bullish. A somewhat restrictive or moderate tone is probable with lower break outs than the DJIA or NASDAQ. Companies in the S&P that are structurally sound with solid cash flow should fare best.
 
House area 11: Transiting Sun (leaders) conjoined transiting Chiron (healing wounds) conjoins S&P Moon (people, investors). Government leaders in Congress, the Fed, and S&P corporate CEOs will be under pressure to keep markets from crashing so that investors keep bigger long-term goals in sight.

For the Federal Reserve Board - Full Moon synastry chart:
 
House area 9: Transiting Neptune (illusions, confusion, fears) still conjoins the Fed’s Juno (partners) and Eris (discord) in Pisces (wishful thinking). Neptune implies deception and/or a lack of clarity. The Fed will continue to be uncertain about how to lower inflation and how much to raise interest rates in the aftermath of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse.

Thanks for reading my forecast. For further info you might want to select one of my 2 top-tier consultations where clients receive complimentary reports of 2023 and 2022 financial astrology forecasts.
 
Until next time, I wish you a joyful and prosperous full moon cycle.
 
Disclaimer: The above content is for informational and educational purposes only. No guarantees to accuracy are being made. The information contained herein should not be interpreted as personal advice for finances or investments. This is not a solicitation or endorsement to buy or sell financial products, equities and/or securities. The author and website publisher do not accept or assume any liability or responsibility for any private asset choices and purchases made. An individual’s own mental thoughts, free will and actions always create their unique destiny.
 
© 2023 Trudy Carol

The Northern Hemisphere Spring Equinox on March 20 reinforces the March 21 New Moon energy as both are on a world axis degree at 0° Aries. This means impactful events are brewing. As of late with FTX and then Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapsing that’s quite an understatement.
 
Is it coincidence, synchronicity, or esoteric karma that the next FOMC meeting is on the very same day as the new moon? Fire sign and cardinal creator Aries implies a tone of independent warrior spirit. The Fed is bound to initiate something impressive.
 
The Aries New Moon chart above shows Mars next to asteroid Chaos in the Washington, DC 12th house section. This suggests how actions taken for or in the USA could be rather chaotic. The dualistic sign of Gemini can also infer trickery. Mars as the guardian warrior planet of Aries doubles the impetuous energy while conjoining asteroid Chaos.
 
Everyone, please watch your temper!
 
For this new moon 10th house area, both Venus (money) and asteroid Juno (partners) play a leading role in the upcoming lunar cycle. I think the Fed will continue to assist the banking sector since rapidly raising interest rates backfired and reduced liquidity to the point of chaos as we just saw with a depositor run at Silicon Valley Bank.
 
March 22: Chairman Powell will announce whether interest rates will rise yet again or pause. Expect emotions to be markedly fueled as the Moon (emotions, people) conjoins Chiron (healing, wounds) and then Jupiter (expansion, wealth).
 
March 23: the most crucial astrological event in 2023 happens: Pluto enters Aquarius! There’s no doubt this ties into the sudden upsets we’ve recently seen, whether with power players or society. Pluto remains at 0° Aquarius until June 11 when it retrogrades back into Capricorn for one final hurrah of this 248-year cycle.
 
We’re entering a very critical and challenging phase for all societies: economically, emotionally, spiritually and scientifically. The last time we had Pluto in Aquarius was 1777 – 1799. Those 20 years coincided near America’s revolutionary birth and the French Revolution. History repeated in perfect rhyme last week with riots in Paris, France.
 
If you’re risk averse, you’ll want to be well protected, especially at the start of Pluto’s Aquarius ingress.
 
March 24: the Moon conjoins Venus and then Uranus in Taurus. Financial matters are accented along with potential surprises for banking, currencies and cryptos. Emotional eruptions about money and relationships are all too likely.
 
March 25: Mars finally leaves Gemini for Cancer, emphasizing renewed interest in security, home, family and real estate. These matters dominate until May 20 when Mars exits Cancer.
 
March 27: is more favorable for markets and all commercial enterprises as Mercury is meeting Jupiter, however the Moon in Gemini may be fickle. By the next day on March 28, the Moon and Mars conjoin in Cancer inferring escalating or angry emotions. Markets up Monday can quickly recede on Tuesday.
 
March 28: check out the night sky to the west to see Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, plus Uranus if you have a telescope or very strong binoculars. Venus is easiest to see right after sunset. Mars is reddish towards the southwest. You’ll need an unobstructed view for Mercury and Jupiter near the horizon. Stargazing is fun! Use a mobile app to confirm what you’re viewing.
 
March 30: is another pivotal day to watch during this waxing Moon phase. Mars (war) in Cancer will trine Saturn (structures) in Pisces, both water signs. Also on this day, Venus (money) conjoins Uranus (shocks, tech). This suggests a volatile and upsetting time period, including one day prior before these pairings exactly align. [P.S. Addendum: on a mundane level, this is the day when past President Donald Trump was indicted, facing over 30 counts relating to business fraud.]
 
March 31: appears to be an easier day for everyone with the Moon in Leo trine Sun and Chiron in Aries. Fiery energy toward accomplishment could end the month and markets on a high note.
 
April 3: Mercury enters Taurus and then squares Pluto in Aquarius. I expect more instability and challenges in commerce and communications and/or with governments and markets.
 
I offer more detailed analysis in my 2023 Forecast Report which is included with one of my 2 top-tier consultations.
 
I’ll talk about additional short-term lunar cycles soon as we near the upcoming April 5th Full Moon in Libra.
 
ADDITIONAL CHARTS:
 
Investor focus now is on what the Fed and Chairman Powell will do next. Below is a “synastry” relationship analysis of the Federal Reserve Board birth chart with this new moon transit:
 
House area 10: Transiting Sun and New Moon link exactly to the Fed’s 0° Aries Midheaven arrow. This is quite remarkable astrologically coinciding with this Aries New Moon. It suggests a brand-new beginning for how the Fed will handle interest rates moving forward. The fact that 0° Aries is a world degree or point underpins how whatever the Fed does now will echo exponentially and globally. This combo infers the Fed might announce a temporary pause from raising interest rates.
 
House area 9: Transiting Neptune conjoins the Fed’s Juno. Confusion, disillusion and/or deception with partners are indicated. Why didn’t the Fed and U.S. government foresee the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank? Neptune-Juno also infers the Federal Reserve is wearing rose-colored glasses and hasn’t the foggiest idea about how to resolve inflation. Based solely on astrological cycles there’s little that can be done except try to ride out this economic storm.
 
House area 12: Transiting Mars with Chaos conjoin the Fed’s Pluto. Lurking in the hidden and secret 12th house, the Fed must now use its power to take assertive actions that might bring chaos. We’ll see the end results as Mars and Chaos precisely conjoin the Fed’s Pluto at 0° Cancer around March 24 to 26.

Below is a mundane “synastry” relationship analysis of the USA Sibly birth chart with this new moon transit:
 
House area 4: Transiting Jupiter conjoins USA Chiron April 4 to 7. I’m giving you a heads up since this exact meeting doesn’t occur until we’re almost at the next full moon. This suggests some good news that at least for now we’ve reached peak inflation in the U.S. in relation to Chiron’s cycle as an inflation indicator.
 
House area 7: Transiting Mars conjoins USA Venus March 31 to April 1. The end of this lunar cycle is amplified in an assertive or aggressive tone where money and partnership matters are concerned. It reminds me of the alien in the film, Independence Day who eerily conveyed, “Peace? No peace.” IMHO, the Fed should proactively expand liquidity and loan money to banks in need. At this point bank runs and financial collapse seem scarier than inflation.

Moving on to stock market indicators, here’s what stands out in the NYSE - New Moon synastry comparison:
 
House area 10: Transiting Sun and New Moon in Aries conjoins NYSE South Node (Desc. T.Node). This implies an overall bearish trend for U.S. markets during this cycle and certainly at least until the Sun reaches 3 – 4° Aries on March 23 – 24.
 
House area 11: Transiting Juno conjoins NYSE Venus. Again this speaks to the importance of partners and financials in money sign Taurus for long range investment goals. The banking sector will figure prominently.

Next for the DJIA - New Moon synastry chart:
 
House area 7 and Whole House area 8: Transiting Sun in the area of partners (7th) and finances or debt from others (8th) meets DJIA Mars near March 23rd. This coincides with Pluto entering Aquarius. The Sun shines a light and triggers Mars to initiate bold, courageous actions. The Dow Index will be infused with aggression and likely choppy trading.

For the S&P – New Moon synastry chart:
 
House area 10: Transiting Saturn conjoins S&P Venus on April 3rd. Saturn implies limitations and restrictions on Venus which rules money. Therefore, the overall trend for the S&P around that time is lower.
 
House area 11: Transiting Sun, Moon and Mercury all conjoin S&P asteroid Chaos at or near 4° Aries during this lunar phase. These movements also suggest a downward trend for the S&P as this cycle begins.

For the NASDAQ - New Moon synastry chart:
 
House area 1: Transiting Uranus connects with NASDAQ Saturn. Surprising price swings for this index are likely during this new moon cycle. There are potential bullish days depending on individual stocks or groups within the tech sector. Examples include Nvidia for chip makers, or Microsoft for artificial intelligence like OpenAI ChatGPT, etc.
 
House area 10: Transiting Pluto will conjoin NASDAQ Mercury. We’re within 1° of this pairing, which is like a slow, boiling pot of water about to spill over. That’s a good analogy for what happened with Silicon Valley Bank. Unfortunately, this transit suggests the worst is yet to come for the tech sector before it ultimately takes control as the almighty power for trade and commerce. IMHO Elon Musk and Cathie Wood have been far ahead of the curve by many years.
 
House area 12: Transiting Mercury conjoins NASDAQ Chiron on March 22nd, the same day Chairman Powell announces any interest rate hikes. Mercury is commerce and communication while Chiron is our wounds that need healing. This pairing makes me think a March pause is in order given the recent SVB collapse,  extraordinary bailout circumstances, and problematic concerns for other banks. My forecast guess is Mr. Powell will talk about the recent chaos and say, “This is merely a pause, not a pivot.”

For Oil 1st Trade Date - Full Moon synastry chart:
 
House area 4: Transiting Neptune conjoins Oil’s Neptune in Pisces. We’re slowly nearing a new oil cycle since Neptune and Pisces rule oil. Note how transiting Saturn newly in Pisces is now in Neptune’s same sign and therefore line of sight. This indicates oil prices should decline for the time being. I’ve noticed more relief at the gas pump lately. Falling gas prices could help reduce inflation.

If you’ve made it this far, you may be wondering where I think you should be investing your money these days. Personally, I’m risk averse and a big fan of financial guru Suze Orman. Listen to her March 16, 2023 podcast for sound advice. That’s what I’m doing.
 
Until next time, I wish you a bold, productive and prosperous new moon cycle.
 
© 2023 Trudy Carol
 
Disclaimer: Trudy Carol is not a financial advisor. The above content is for informational and educational purposes only. No guarantees to accuracy are being made. The information contained herein should not be interpreted as personal advice for finances or investments. This is not a solicitation or endorsement to buy or sell financial products, equities and/or securities. The author and website publisher do not accept or assume any liability or responsibility for any private asset choices and purchases made. An individual’s own mental thoughts, free will and actions always create their unique destiny.

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