March 2017 Horoscopes

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Aries: The key themes for you this month are focus and intention as March opens with Venus retrograde (March 4th) in your zone of self-image and confidence. As Venus is the planet in charge of self-worth, relationships, and finances, your homework will involve reassessing your connection to each. Have you let money (how much you have or don’t have) define you? Are you putting your best foot forward when it comes to getting the things you want? In terms of your look and personal style, what can you do for yourself so that you not only look better but feel better too? These are just a few of the questions that will come up for answers now. On March 9th, when Mars (your patron saint) enters Taurus (your zone of income and values), your lessons in self-esteem continue as you’re encouraged to go after money-making opportunities that not only offer you financial freedom but pay you what you’re worth. At this time you may decide to go after a pay raise, a new client pool, or a new job. One thing to note – with aggressive Mars in your money zone, you’ll have watch out for sudden expenses. Try to hold on to funds in case of emergency.

On the 12th, there’s a Full Moon in Virgo landing in your zone of health, work, and routines. As your birthday season approaches, it’s time to clean house and get in things in order in preparation for your personal New Year. Look to this moon to highlight things that need improvement or trashing altogether when it comes to what you eat, how you physically feel, and your everyday habits. When it comes to work, this moon could give you the push you need to say goodbye to a current employment situation. On the 13th, when Mercury enters Aries, expect things to speed up significantly. With Mercury’s help, mark this as your time to get curious and get into new experiences with new faces and places. Mercury’s wit and charm can help you with meeting the right people at the right time, especially when it comes to business pursuits. On the 20th, the Sun enters Aries and it’s Happy Birthday to you! With the Sun in your sign, expect your swagger, creativity, and power to increase exponentially. Over the next few weeks all eyes will be on you so make sure you’re ready to strut your stuff. When the New Moon in Aries arrives on March 27th, you get an extra blessing from the universe. Harness this moon to reinvent yourself and start fresh. On the 31st, when Mercury enters Taurus, it’s time to pay better attention to how you earn, spend, and save your money.

Taurus: This month it’s all about finding your way back to what makes you feel alive and reconnecting to  your own unique style. Though in order to do this, you first need to get clear about what moves you in the first place. Expect this to be your focus during much of the month as your ruling planet Venus goes retrograde (March 4th) in Aries, your zone of rest, retreat, and dreams. With Venus retrograde here, you’ll have to draw inward and tap into the more soulful part of you in order to figure out what really speaks to your spirit. If there was a mantra for Venus in Aries, it should be – only do it if your heart is 100% in it. If not, leave it alone. This should become your motto by the time go-getter Mars enters Taurus (your zone of confidence and self-image) on March 9th. Having Mars on your team not only helps to turn up your swag one hundred thousand trillion, but it can also give you the eye of the tiger when it comes to getting things done. If there’s anything that you’ve been afraid to go after, look to Mars to help you take a balls to the wall approach. However, with Mars in Taurus, it’s about only going after what you’re truly passionate about. Under Venus retrograde, don’t be surprised if you’re not feeling the same stuff you used to before.

On the 12th, the Full Moon in Virgo lights up your zone of creativity, love, and adventure. With the help of this moon, you could have a light-bulb moment when it comes to a creative project, or receive clarity on how to improve your love life. You could also experience a breakthrough of sorts when it comes to connecting with a passion or determining what truly makes you happy. The old you is being slowly phased out to make room for a new and improved you. On the 13th, Mercury (your ruling planet) moves into Aries. With Mercury joining Venus retrograde, your focus turns back to your interior self. Use this time to work behind the scenes while engaging a therapeutic practice to help you unload all the stuff on your mind. When the Sun moves into Aries on the 20th, your source of warmth and well-being will be found in the company of one -- and that one is you. Don’t look to keeping too many dates with others as this is your time to chill and focus solely on yourself. When the New Moon in Aries arrives on March 27th, consider it a good time to turn over a new leaf when it comes to your self-care. Trying a new form of therapy or healing could help you make a breakthrough. On the 31st, life begins to pick up significantly when Mercury enters Taurus, your zone of self-image and confidence. Get ready to wow the crowd.

Gemini: Your friendships and associations are up for review as the month opens with Venus in Aries retrograde in your zone of allies, beginning on March 4th. With the planet of love and relationships spinning backwards in this area of your chart, it’s time to take stock of your relationships and whether they’re as balanced as they should be. At this time, you could have a falling out with a friend that could lead you to draw closer or kiss each other goodbye. The side this coin falls on depends on whether this person still adds value to your life. The same goes for any groups, organizations, or associations that you belong to. Do you still fit in? On the 9th, aggressive Mars enters Taurus, your zone of rest, healing, and retreat. With Mars in one of the most private parts of your chart, it’s time to channel your angry feelings into a creative or therapeutic outlet as holding on to those feelings or attempting to ignore them will only hurt you more than it will help. On the plus side, having Mars here is helpful for getting stuff done on your own and working behind the scenes. Keep your head down and stay focused.

On the 12th, the Full Moon in Virgo lights up your zone of home and family. This moon could highlight where you may need to improve a relationship with a parent or release something from the past. If having healthy boundaries between you and a family member have been an issue, the Full Moon could help you to fix the issue. You could also decide to move or fix up your living space to boost your sense of well-being. On the 13th, Mercury (your patron saint) moves into feisty Aries, joining Venus retrograde. Having Mercury here could help to repair and renew old friendships while introducing you to a whole host of new people. If you’ve been thinking of hosting a fundraiser or crowdfunding campaign, Mercury can help you bring attention to a good cause if you plan well. When the Sun enters Aries on March 20th, your source of warmth, creativity, and confidence will come by way of surrounding yourself with those that rally you and by paying extra special attention to your hopes, dreams, and wishes. Align yourself with the right people now and you can go far. On the 27th the New Moon in Aries can help you with making a radical change. Where could you use a breakthrough? Let this New Moon help you find the courage and the excitement to make it happen. On the 31st, Mercury enters Taurus and it’s time for you to mentally unplug. Be mindful of what you absorb.

Cancer: Your goals, status, and professional life are up for review at the top of this month thanks to Venus retrograde in Aries (your zone of fame, achievement, and career) beginning on March 4th. With the planet of love, relationships, and wealth spinning backwards in this area of your chart, you may find yourself reassessing and obsessing as to whether you should be doing what you truly love or whether you’re getting your due when it comes to all the work that you’ve been doing. At this time your relationship to your boss or supervisor may also come up for review. If you’ve been working under someone that makes you feel undervalued, you could find yourself working on your exit strategy. If you are the boss, you may want to review how you’ve been treating those under your leadership, as Venus in Aries can be a bit egotistical at times. Overall, now’s the time to dig in and find your courage to do something that you really want and command the respect that you deserve. When confident Mars steps into Taurus (your zone of hopes, wishes, and allies) on March 9th, you’re asked to step up where your future is concerned. While Venus retrograde can help you to reassess where you are, Mars can help you to move forward.

On the 12th, the Full Moon in Virgo illuminates your zone of ideas and communication. Under this moon you may experience a moment of clarity that can help you to get down to the facts and handle whatever comes up head on, especially if the situation calls for you to speak your mind. A relationship with a friend or sibling could also come to a head which could pave the way to improving the connection between you. On the 13th, Mercury moves into Aries and your career comes back in focus. Look to the next couple of weeks that follow to reach out and rub shoulders with the movers and shakers in your industry. If there’s a pitch, proposal, or presentation you need to make – Mercury in Aries will help you to be a true standout. Though you won’t really shine until March 20th when the Sun enters Aries. With the Sun at the pinnacle of your chart, you’ll be at the pinnacle too which could translate into a promotion or another form of prestige and recognition. On the 27th, the New Moon in Aries could help you to increase your chances to achieve something you’ve only dreamed of up until now. Harness the power of this moon to boost your reputation and show off your expertise as you could unlock doors in the process. On March 31st, when Mercury enters Taurus it’s time to work your network.

Leo: It may feel like the month of March is raining on your parade a bit, especially with Venus in Aries retrograde (March 4th) in your zone of travel, opportunity, and education. With the planet of love and pleasure spinning backwards in a zone that’s often associated with adventure, abundance, and growth; you may find yourself lacking your usual zest for fun and new experiences. That’s because Venus retrograde is pushing you to take a step back to reassess the things that used to get you out of bed. What moves you now? What are some of your biggest dreams? Have you lost your joie de vivre? Maybe it’s time for you to reconnect to it. The world is so much bigger than we often make it to be and it’s time for you to fall in love with it again. On March 9th, confident Mars moves to Taurus, your zone of fame, career, and achievement. With Mars on your team get ready to kick butt and take names when it comes to your professional life. At this time you could win praise or recognition that catapults you into the spotlight, or make some serious moves towards a promotion or new opportunity. For those of you who’ve been tinkering with the idea of entrepreneurship, Mars in Taurus could give you the courage and stamina to make it happen.

On the 12th, the Full Moon in Virgo lands in your zone of income and self-worth. Under this moon, you may decide to say goodbye to a current employment situation in exchange for something better or you may have a light-bulb moment around your self-worth and the money you make. If you feel like you haven’t been getting your due, this moon can show you how and what to improve to get on track. Perhaps it’s time to stop to giving so much of your hard work and skill away for little in return. On the 13th, communicative Mercury enters Aries, joining Venus retrograde. With Mercury working alongside Venus, it’s time to expand your mind with things that aren’t only fun but enriching too. Consider taking a trip or a class that exposes you to a new culture or new school of thought, while also stoking your passions. When the Sun enters Aries on the 20th, it’s all about steeping yourself in cultures, customs, and ways of thinking that are very different from your own. Your source of light and warmth this month will come by way of travel or experiences that push you beyond your microcosm. On the 27th, look to the New Moon in Aries to act as a reset button. What’s something that you’ve been wanting to do but have been putting off?  Let the New Moon help you find the hunger to do it. On the 31st, Mercury enters Taurus. If you want the world to know what you’ve been up to, it’ll be time to step up to the mic. Show them why you’re the expert.

Virgo: Security continues to be a big focus for you this month, especially as Venus in Aries is retrograde (March 4th) in your zone of intimacy, finances, and rebirth. With the planet of love and money moving backwards here, your homework this month will be to review your intimate relationships to determine whether you’re getting what you want. You’re often good at doing and caring for others that you can often overlook your own needs. This Venus retrograde will be pushing you to strike more of a balance between yourself and your partners. If you’ve been experiencing a block around intimacy or relationships, Venus retrograde can help you to delve inward to clear the blockage. Perhaps working with therapist or healer can help you break through. In terms of finances, Venus retrograde will help you to take a closer look at your money and debt. On the 9th, confident Mars moves into Taurus, your zone of travel, expansion, and opportunity. With Mars egging you on, don’t be surprised if you pick up and travel at a moment’s notice or find yourself following a whim just for the thrill and new experience. If you have a big idea or vision for something great, especially of a creative nature) Mars will give you the spirit and determination to get the ball rolling.

On March 12th, the Full Moon in Virgo illuminates your zone of self-image and confidence. Under this moon you may find yourself putting the kibosh on anything (or anyone) that’s been holding you back from living the way you want. If you’re in need of a pampering or a makeover of sorts, this moon can show you just where you need it. Think of this moon as a self-care moon for you. However, with Venus retrograde just try and hold off on making any drastic changes to your appearance or hair color as Venus rules beauty too. Do more for yourself that’s physically nurturing. On the 13th, Mercury (your patron saint) moves to Aries, joining Venus retro. At this time you’ll be motivated to come up with a plan to pay off debt or find yourself handling taxes and investments. If you have a partner with whom you share bills, a discussion around your finances could come up now, namely if someone has been feeling like they’ve been paying more than their fair share. On the 20th, the Sun enters Aries and you’ll find that your source of light now comes by way of going to the depths. Whatever is in your life that’s not able to withstand scrutiny, authenticity, or intensity will need to be tossed aside. On the 27th, the New Moon in Aries can help you to create a new story when it comes to your finances, love life, and sense of personal power. (You are not a victim.) On the 31st, Mercury enters Taurus and it will be time to move beyond what you know.

Libra: As the sign associated with partnership and marriage, relationships are where you tend to learn most of your lessons and put in a great deal of work. For March, this work will be especially important as your ruling planet, Venus, spends her time retrograde in Aries (March 4th) which is your zone of partnership and marriage. If you’re currently in a relationship you may notice that some of the issues that come up now to be addressed will center on fairness, balance, and personal boundaries. If you’ve been feeling like your partner (whether romantic or professional) hasn’t been keeping up their end of the bargain when it comes to your relationship, then you two should be able to find a way to work through your differences. Don’t be surprised if a break up happens too. In some cases, Venus retrograde can make things crystal clear if it’s time for you to move on. If you’re single, this Venus retrograde can help you move past challenges in love. Sometimes you have to let people be who they are and decide if it works for you, rather than try to force them to fit your ideal.

On the 9th, Mars moves to Taurus, your zone of intimacy, finances, and rebirth. When hotheaded Mars shows up in this zone, get ready for sexy time and lots of it. You’ll be in the mood to turn up the intensity in and outside the bedroom, which should turn up the passion and your sense of empowerment too. Don’t be surprised if you find you’re quicker to cut negative people off or exercise healthier boundaries. If your finances have been an issue, Mars can help you to step up and take action instead of avoiding it. On the 12th, the Full Moon in Virgo lands in your zone of healing, rest, and retreat. Under this moon, you may be especially emotional as it’s time for you to release all the psychic garbage you’ve accumulated over the last month. Use this moon to improve your self-care practices as well as your relationship to your own emotions. Don’t rationalize. Just feel. On the 13th, Mercury enters Aries and joins Venus retrograde. At this time, you may decide to enlist the help of a coach or counselor to help you work through a relationship block. On the 20th, when the Sun enters Aries, consider ways that you can strengthen the relationships you have and establish ones that are more mutually beneficial. Near the New Moon in Aries (March 27th), a collaboration could be in the works that helps you professionally. When Mercury enters Taurus on the 31st, it’s time to talk money.

Scorpio: Your health and routines come up for assessment this month, namely as Venus in Aries is retrograde (March 4th) in your zone of health, work, and routine. With the planet of love, beauty, and abundance moving backwards in this zone, you’re being asked to review whether you truly love what you do when it comes to your professional life and to consider ways you can make self-love a regular part of your schedule. If you’ve been under stress and feeling the weight of the world on you lately, Venus retrograde can help you to see where you may not be giving yourself enough attention. Hint: you’ll feel it physically. Relationships with your co-workers may also get wonky at this time, which could have you searching for a work environment with greener pastures, especially if the money is right. On the 9th, Mars moves to Taurus and steps into your zone of partnership and marriage. While hosting passionate Mars here can turn up the heat between you and your partner, you’ll have to watch out for arguments too. Though, that hotheadedness could be helpful if you need to let go of someone who is no longer good for you. The key thing to remember though, is that ultimately you don’t have to force anything.

Speaking of not forcing anything, On the 12th, when the Full Moon in Virgo lands in your zone of friendship and allies, you may find that you’re all too ready to let go of a friendship that been D.O.A. Look to this moon to show you exactly what’s wrong in your friendships as a means to help you make improvements (if it’s truly worth it) or let the trash go all together. Since this area of your chart also deals with your hopes and dreams, this moon can help you to stop procrastinating and get to work on a plan to see those dreams come true. On the 13th, Mercury enters Aries, joining Venus. With Mercury here, expect the pace to pick up significantly, which means you’re going to have to stay on top of your schedule to keep from getting overwhelmed. Allow Mercury and Venus help you to help yourself by learning to ask for help from others and recognizing your limits. Yes, Scorpio, you have limits. When the Sun enters Aries on March 20th, your source of energy will come by handling your biz. Schedule those appointments, clear out that closet, organize your desk, run those errands, eat nutritious food, get a good night’s sleep – these will be the activities that bring you the most happiness now. Look to the New Moon in Aries on the 27th to help you make healthier changes in your lifestyle if you’ve been dragging your feet. On the 31st, when Mercury enters Taurus, the same old boring stuff won’t do when it comes to keeping your partnerships alive and healthy.

Sagittarius: What kind of value do you place on your talent? Or do you place a value on it at all? And if you do value your talent, is it time to raise that value? These are just some of the questions that may come up over the next few weeks as Venus in Aries retrogrades (March 4th) through your zone of love, creativity, and adventure. If you want others to appreciate you for your genius, especially in the form of cash, you need to appreciate you first. As such, you can expect Venus retrograde to bring up feelings of being taken for granted as you crave equal exchanges of adoration and energy. This will also be the case when it comes to your lovers and potential lovers now as you won’t want to settle. Additionally, you may also be reevaluating the things you were once passionate about or may have found fun in the past. You seem to have a thirst for something more now and it’ll be your job to go out and find out exactly what that is. On the 9th, Mars moves into Taurus, your zone of health, work, and routine. In tandem to the take charge energy of Aries, it’ll be your turn to take charge of your health and schedule as the same old way that you’ve been doing things won’t work for you anymore. Use Mars to help you reconnect to your kick-ass spirit.

On the subject of work: between Mars in your work zone and the Full Moon in Virgo (March 12th) landing in your career zone, a job change could be in the works. Harness the earthy energy of Taurus and Virgo to help you find opportunities that offer you more stability, more money, and less stress. If you’re self-employed, this Full Moon could show you where you may need to make improvements or fixes to bring your business and your reputation up to the next level. Since this zone also rules fame and recognition, you may receive some for your hard work. On the 13th, Mercury enters Aries and joins Venus retrograde. With Mercury working alongside Venus, this is your chance to get curious again about the world around you and what moves you. By the time Mercury is done you may have found you have a whole new set of interests to keep you up at night researching and learning. Since Venus is retro, you may also decide to revisit a creative project. On the 20th, the Sun enters Aries and the spotlight turns to you once more. If responsible Saturn has caused you to shrink into yourself, look to Aries season to help you find the ferocity and playfulness that you’re known for. Look to the New Moon in Aries on March 27th, to help you start fresh and reboot. On the 31st, Mercury enters Taurus and things get busy quickly. That means it’s time for you to get busy staying on top of it all. What does efficiency look like to you?

Capricorn: Home and family are the focus for most of the month as Venus in Aries goes retrograde (March 4th) in your home zone. With Venus being the planet in charge of love and relationships, your relationships to your family – especially your parents – will come up for review. If boundaries have been an issue or you’ve been unable to forgive them (or one of them) for something that happened in the past, Venus retrograde will help you to work through these challenges. On the subject of forgiveness – often it’s more for your own benefit than theirs. You don’t want (or shouldn’t want) to be tethered to hurt and resentment. In terms of your actual home, Venus retro may have you perusing the market for a brand-new space or rethinking the benefits/cost of your current one. On March 9th, when Mars moves to Taurus (your zone of love, creativity, and adventure), it’s time to come out of the doldrums. Tap into Mars in Taurus to help you get more quality and comfort out of life. Creatively you should find yourself in the zone which means you could produce a true work of art. Since this zone also handles love, expect your love life to yield a few sweet spots. Whether single or not, you can still have a little fun, even if Venus is retro.

Speaking of fun, there’s a Full Moon in Virgo landing in your zone of education, travel, and opportunity on the 12th. Harness this moon to help you try something new, in a new place, with new people. The power of this moon can help you to beat the boring and the blues if you’re up for it. Meanwhile, you may have the opportunity to see your name in print or bring your work to a wider audience, which could look quite impressive on your resume. On the 13th, Mercury enters Aries, joining Venus – which could mark a good time to open negotiations on buying or selling a house or to address a family related matter. When the Sun enters Aries on the 20th, your source of warmth and light will be from time spent at home or in private with people you deeply care about. Don’t worry too much about work at this time, use this period to recharge you batteries and get fussed over for a change. You deserve it. In terms of moving or relocating, the New Moon in Aries on the 27th could be of assistance, just make sure to take your time and weigh your options carefully. Though overall, you can count this moon as big nudge forward as it’s time to release the past. On the 31st, Mercury enters Taurus which signals your cue to get out and get into something interesting.

Aquarius: How you best spend your time, energy, and resources will be the focus for you this month, namely as Venus goes retrograde in Aries, your zone of activity and communication, beginning on March 4th. With Venus being the planet of money and pleasure, you’re not only being asked to rethink what you do for fun but also how you can spend that time on something worthwhile, like making money from a passion project or creative venture. While you tend to be a friend to many and you usually have a variety of interests, the cosmos is asking you to be savvy about what you put your energy towards which means the things you used to do and the people you used to do them with may no longer fit anymore. Overall, it’s time to pare down and get more value for your time spent. On the 9th, active Mars enters Taurus, your zone of home and family. While Mars is here, expect things to get real busy when it comes to your private life. With Mars here, you may be motivated to renovate your space or move somewhere else altogether. Given the last year you’ve head and the goodies you’re in for, it may make sense now to upgrade your space. A note about Mars though: in this zone it can also stir up old resentments and disagreements with family. Channel that energy to draw healthier boundaries or to finally address an elephant in the room.

When the Full Moon in Virgo lands in your zone of intimacy, finances, and rebirth on the 12th, it’s time for a purge of sorts. Use this moon to help you come up with a practical plan to achieve financial independence or to say goodbye to a draining, dead-end relationship. If you’ve experienced trauma or abuse in the past, this moon can be a gateway to your healing, especially by way of counseling or therapy. On the 13th, Mercury enters Aries, joining Venus retrograde. You could reconnect with a long-lost friend or sibling, or revisit an idea that could make you money. On the 20th, when the Sun heads into Aries, your source of energy will come by way of interesting conversations and connections that you’ll have with the people around you. If there’s a project that you’ve wanted to launch, like a workshop or a website, look to the weeks after the New Moon in Aries (March 27th) to help you with spreading the word far and wide. In terms of money making ideas, perhaps it may be time to sign up of training or coaching that can help you to level up your skills and marketability. When Mercury enters Taurus on the 31st, you could find yourself signing a new lease or deed. Above all else however, it’s time to get to talking about your feelings. Don’t try to stuff them down.

Pisces: You’ve got your mind on your money and your money on your mind this month, especially as March opens with Venus retrograde in Aries (March 4th), your zone of income and possessions. With the planet of self-worth, pleasure, and abundance moving backwards in your financial zone, your focus will be drawn to reassessing how you make your money and whether you’re making enough based on what you have to offer. If you’ve been feeling underpaid and underappreciated, those feelings will be hard to ignore now. You’ll also find that the conflict between getting paid for what you love versus getting paid enough to pay your bills will also be a theme. Though with Venus, the underlying issue to each of these challenges will focus around how much you value yourself and your own happiness. With Venus in self-assertive Aries, put yourself first. About assertiveness, when confident Mars enters Taurus (your zone of communication) on March 9th, your anger and how you express it will come up for review. If you’ve ever had challenges with avoiding conflict or holding on to things past their due, Mars in Taurus will push and prod you to get to the bottom of it.

On March 12th, the Full Moon in Virgo lands in your zone of partnership which could bring a relationship issue to a head or pave the way for a new phase in a partnership, whether in business or romance. If you’ve been feeling that love has skipped over you, then look to this moon to highlight what needs to be fixed to draw in the kind of relationship that you want. As Virgo is a “facts only” kind of sign, the relationship work that you do will require you to be realistic and practical. On the 13th, Mercury enters Aries, joining Venus retrograde. With Mercury and Venus in this zone, your attention will be drawn to creating a financial plan or strategy that allows you more freedom whether it’s making more money, saving more money, doing more of what you love, or finding a job that doesn’t tether you to one place. On the 20th, when Aries season kicks off, the spotlight remains on your income and your self-worth. Expect to splurge and show off a bit as a means of boosting your spirits. Remember, how you treat you is how others will treat you too. When the New Moon in Aries arrives on March 27th, look to this moon to help you with finding new employment, clients, or other financial opportunities. If you’ve been stuck in poverty consciousness, this moon can help you with removing blockages to abundance. On the 31st, when Mercury enters Taurus, expect to apply the lessons you’ve learned about self-assertion.