Fresh Starts: New Moon, Spring Equinox, Mercury Direct
From Essential Astrocast by Veronica Perretti
March 17, 2026 · 28 min · Episode 224
About this episode
This episode discusses the significance of the new moon, spring equinox, and the end of Mercury retrograde, encouraging listeners to embrace change and new beginnings.
The past month has been murky, messy, and emotionally overwhelming thanks to Mercury retrograde in Pisces and amplified by our recent eclipse season (Feb 17 at 28° Aquarius and Mar 3 at 12° Virgo). This week we get to say, "goodby to all that," with a Pisces new moon at 28° on Wednesday the 18th. With a sextile to Uranus you're encouraged to find new ways to move forward and embrace the inevitable change on the horizon. While the New Moon perfects, Venus squares Jupiter bringing opportunities, but also overwhelm. It's okay to say no, especially since these are the last moments of hibernation. The spring equinox (sun into Aries) on Friday the 20th invites us to step into the next chapter. Dry your tears, put your winter coat in the back of the closet, lace up your sneakers, and get ready to go. Join my email community Sign up for Cosmic Conversation 00:00 Welcome Back Update 00:22 Mercury Retrograde Recap 02:23 Eclipses And Pisces Fog 04:31 New Moon Themes 09:31 New Moon Aspects 14:11 Venus Square Jupiter 16:46 Equinox And Mercury Direct 18:28 Post Retrograde Shadow 21:26 Weekend Transits 24:28 Saturn Neptune Awakening 26:40 Wrap Up And Events
People in this episode
Host: Veronica Perretti
Topics covered
- astrology
- new moon
- spring equinox
- Mercury direct
- emotional healing
- change and transformation
Keywords
- Mercury retrograde
- Pisces new moon
- spring equinox
- astrology
- eclipse season
- Venus square Jupiter
- transits
- emotional overwhelm
- change
- self improvement
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Cosmic Conversation
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