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Get ready for a cosmic reset button. March is your cosmic turning point, preparing you for your powerful emergence. The month starts with Venus's retrograde in Aries, which pulls you inward to tune into your relationships and see what is not working. This retrograde is rare, happening only once every eight years in Aries, echoing similar patterns from 2017 and 2009. It signifies a time when you are no longer willing to meet others' expectations. Instead, you're tuning into your needs and reconnecting with your true self. It is a time to recalibrate your relationships while asserting your autonomy. Mercury in Aries turns retrograde on March 15, signaling to slow down, pause and look honestly at how you communicate. It is a time to assert yourself and reflect on the impact of your words and actions. Aries season arrives on March 19; charge ahead confidently, ready for new challenges. The final Aries solar eclipse on March 29 marks the end of a two-year growth cycle where you've redefined your identity. Neptune enters Aries on March 30, beginning a 14-year cycle that merges visionary depth with fiery drive.
Retreat, reflect and reclaim your inner peace. The month starts with Venus, your ruler, turning retrograde in Aries in your hidden 12th house of solitude. You're in exile, on an inner journey to reclaim yourself. She goes underground for 40 days and 40 nights; so will you. This is a time of introspection—evaluating relationships with friends, family and yourself. What brings joy? Are your needs met? Do you feel seen? Past romantic interests might resurface, offering chances to rekindle or finally close chapters. It's a cosmic course correction. Venus retrogrades to the same sky position every eight years (2017, 2009), bringing similar themes. Mercury in Aries turns retrograde on March 15, joining Venus, deepening inner confusion. But on March 23-24, Venus and Mercury unite with the Sun, bringing clarity and profound insights. A total lunar eclipse in Virgo on March 14 illuminates your house of romance and creativity. This south node eclipse releases what no longer serves. Mercury rules this eclipse and is about to retrograde in your 12th house. This alignment with Venus retrograde signifies that former pleasures no longer interest you romantically or creatively. March brings profound inner shifts you're working through internally.
Past friendships resurface—who stays and who goes? March begins with Venus retrograde in Aries, in your 11th house of friends, allies and aspirations, prompting introspection. This 40-day retrograde invites you to reflect on past friendships, particularly from 2017 and 2009, as old connections may resurface to influence your future. Expect shifts in alliances, with some friends falling away and new ones emerging. On March 14, a potent Virgo lunar eclipse will illuminate your home life and foundations, bringing emotional shifts. It is a south nodal eclipse, all about releasing and letting go as you revisit old family dynamics and childhood patterns. It is a time to release the micromanaging and perfectionist tendencies absorbed from your upbringing and lean into a more relaxed version of yourself. Mercury retrogrades in Aries the following day, making it a time for pause, reassessment and reevaluation. Try to slow down. As your frustration and impatience are amplified in Aries, focus on what needs your attention due to delays and the snafus that will arise. If you're experiencing a professional transition, new insights may come in bursts throughout March, especially around early March and on March 24. Embrace this month's chaos and unpredictability and be ready to pivot!
Buckle up for an interesting professional month. March is a pivotal month with your career in the spotlight. Venus's retrograde in Aries sets the tone in your 10th house of career. As Venus goes underground, she beckons you to turn inward. This rare opportunity for introspection and reevaluation is a chance to acknowledge how much you've achieved and overcome. For the past 18 months, your professional life has been your focus. As you've grown and triumphed, you have learned to balance work and home life, which is not easy for you. You may feel burnt out. As Mercury in Aries turns retrograde on March 15, joining Venus, you're genuinely scrutinizing your career path. What is next? Venus returns to the same spot every eight years, reflecting on 2017, 2009 and 2001. What career shifts occurred then, as similar themes may arise? The final solar eclipse in Aries on March 29 wraps up an 18-month cycle that propelled and empowered you in your career. It is an ending, a new beginning and a potential for growth and change. Instead of dreading the retrogrades, embrace them, review the past and envision your future. While March brings uncertainty and challenges, don't despair. Lean on your intuition and what inspires you. Trust in your inner wisdom to guide you through this period of change and uncertainty.
Big questions await—are you ready to grow? March begins with Venus retrograde in Aries, in your 9th house of travel, spirituality and higher learning. This retrograde invites you to turn inward, providing a unique opportunity to reflect on the relationships that align with your beliefs and those that have influenced your worldview. Venus retrogrades into Aries every eight years, so consider what events occurred in 2017 and 2009 that might echo your current experiences. Think about how your worldview, education or spiritual path has evolved during these times. On March 15, Mercury will also turn retrograde, joining Venus. It's a time to rethink and revise your plans; careful consideration now will help propel you forward later. Be prepared for potential frustrations, delays and uncertainties. You'll feel energy and empowerment when the Sun enters Aries on March 20. Have the clarity and confidence to make crucial decisions based on your beliefs. For the past 18 months, you've been on an inner journey seeking greater meaning. You have embraced new ideas and perspectives through travel, returning to school or finding your Guru. The final solar eclipse in Aries on March 29 concludes an 18-month cycle that has expanded your core beliefs and added significant meaning to your life. You are now ready for a fresh beginning.
Let go of perfectionism and embrace change. March begins your catalytic shifts in your relations and yourself. This chaotic month brings two retrograde eclipses with Venus and Mars, making it intensely transformative. For you, Virgo, the lunar eclipse holds profound significance. The karmic nodes moved into the Pisces-Virgo axis in January, beginning an 18-month cycle. The North Node in Pisces illuminates relationships, teaching you to trust love's natural flow. The South Node in Virgo calls you to release perfectionism, excessive control and the need to micromanage every outcome in your life. The first eclipse in Virgo is a south nodal eclipse. You'll loosen your grip on self-criticism and rigid patterns. This two-year unfolding might find you too attached to familiar ways to see that they're holding you back. March 14 brings the first Virgo lunar eclipse, illuminating your house of vitality, body and self. This powerful lunation encourages clearing clutter from your stuff, body and mind. When overwhelmed, you worry and overanalyze. As the celestial currents carry you toward transformation, remember that surrendering control doesn't mean losing yourself—it means discovering parts of yourself that perfectionism has long overshadowed.
Your relationships are up for review. March is a month that puts relationships in the spotlight. Venus, your cosmic ruler, turns retrograde in Aries in March and graces your house of committed personal and business relationships. This rare retrograde offers you an opportunity for profound introspection. You will quickly recognize what isn't resonating in your relationships—those elements holding you back or no longer serving you. Venus in Aries is all about boldness and self-assertion; rather than compromising for the sake of peace, you will prioritize your own needs and desires. This newfound confidence will foster authenticity, inviting more genuine interactions into your life. As Venus retrogrades in Aries—an event that occurs only every eight years—you may find echoes of significant themes from 2017 and 2009 resurfacing. Adding to this dynamic, Mercury's retrograde in Aries, beginning March 15, may bring about a few communication hiccups that test your patience. However, as the month unfolds, the final solar eclipse in Aries on March 29 signifies the grand finale of an 18-month journey of profound transformation in your relationships. This is a time of empowerment when you feel ready and capable of taking your relationships to the next level.
Your work-life balance is under construction. March arrives with turbulent energy as you navigate between two vital areas of your chart: your 5th house of creative expression and joy and your 6th house of health and work—the latter commanding your attention since July 2023. With Venus and Mercury retrograde in the 6th, you've entered a period of reflection. What needs to change? Are you burnt out? Let your well-being be your compass—not merely physical health but the flourishing of work and creativity in harmony. You might be contemplating professional changes or a new position. You must recalibrate your work-life balance. If transformation beckons, prioritize arrangements that nourish your creative spirit and capacity for joy—not as luxuries but as essentials. The retrograde period may reconnect you with people from your past, such as co-workers who can assist you with projects or ideas that align with your authentic vision. The Aries solar eclipse on March 29—culminating a two-year cycle—offers a gateway to meaningful change. As this cosmic chapter closes, you're naturally turning toward your 5th house, preparing the ground for a new phase where creative fulfillment takes center stage.
Your passion projects need a revival. March signals a period of awakening for your creativity. With Venus and Mars retrograde in your house of creativity and pleasure, you might feel a sense of disenchantment in your pursuit of joy. You've reached a plateau in both your creative and romantic endeavors. Reflect on what truly ignites your passion and creativity; these are significant questions to explore within yourself over the next six weeks. Venus retrograde in Aries occurs every eight years, so consider what was happening in your life during 2017 and 2009 for similar echoes or milestones. On March 14, the first of a series of eclipses takes place, urging you to find a balance between your professional and personal life. Eclipses can be unpredictable, and this one may be dramatic and messy, but it can also lead to breakthroughs that help you evolve into a better version of yourself. The first lunar eclipse in Virgo on March 14 will shine a light on your career, encouraging you to let go of perfectionism and micromanagement at work.
March is calling you home. With Venus retrograding in Aries, which affects your 4th house and innermost self, you may feel the urge to turn inward. This retrograde lasts 40 days and nights and can be challenging as it invites deep introspection and encourages you to examine what needs to change in your life. Venus in Aries is known for not compromising its principles for the sake of harmony, which may lead to difficulties in your home life. You might feel alienated or unsupported right now. However, this is a rare opportunity to reevaluate your family dynamics. Remember, Venus retrogrades in Aries only every 8 years, returning to the same house and inviting reflection on the years 2017 and 2009. Consider what milestones or recurring themes from those times can provide you with insight. The final solar eclipse in Aries on March 29 concludes a 2-year cycle. Since July 2023, balancing your home and work life has been a priority with home taking precedence. It may be a challenging period; you are growing and evolving, ideally becoming a better version of yourself. As a new cycle begins, shift your focus to what brings you joy!
Your words hold more power than ever. March is calling you to reflect on your communication style; consider adding a happy emoji to all your texts and emails this month. Venus retrogrades in Aries every eight years, bringing back themes and challenges similar to those from 2017 and 2009. You may find yourself in an introspective mode and feel somewhat alienated from your siblings and your daily environment. While you might feel misunderstood, this is not the time to aggressively express your needs. Remember, the pen is mightier than the sword; you don’t have to be harsh with others. Venus retrograde allows you to recognize what needs adjustment. It's a time to go inward and revise how you engage, whether that’s through writing projects, social media or reducing your texting. Clarify how you express yourself. This period can also bring people back into your life for reconciliation, such as a sibling, neighbor or childhood friend. The final solar eclipse in Aries on March 29 marks the closure of an 18-month cycle in the third house. Eclipses are unpredictable game-changers that push you out of complacency, helping you become a better version of yourself. Since July 2023, this is where your growth and most significant challenges have occurred. You're empowered and ready to start a new cycle!
Get ready for a month of financial transformation. March brings significant changes for Pisces with Venus and Mars in retrograde in your second house of money. It's essential to rein in your spending and review your budget, providing you an opportunity to assess what isn't working. Reflect on your financial habits and their value in your life and think back to similar patterns from the years 2017 and 2009. This period will enhance your financial awareness and decision-making. Additionally, expect some people from your past to reappear, potentially offering valuable support. A major event this month is the lunar eclipse in Virgo on March 14, initiating a series that will unfold over the next year and a half. Eclipses act as disruptors, helping you break free from complacency and guiding you on where to let go and heal for personal growth. While you are a devoted partner, you might feel pressure to be "perfect" in relationships. As you grow personally, some of your relationships may need to change to align with your evolving journey. Embrace this transformative energy and let it lead you to connections that truly support your growth.
