It’s almost spring! Longer days and warmer weather bring animals (and people) out of hibernation, birds start chirping, and rain brings landscaping back to life. There are eclipses happening on March 8 and 23, which means you should plan your March schedule lighter than usual. Eclipses bring sudden reversals, changes in plans, and unpredictable events. Mars is also beginning to slow down and prepare for its rare retrograde, so you should complete any last-minute projects you’ve been putting off — like finally listing your Albuquerque, NM, real estate for sale.
Excellent growth, money, opportunity day: 26
Good growth, money, opportunity days: 1-4, 6, 12, 16, 31
ARIES
This month, focus on how dedication and quiet strength can get you where you want to go. Channel your inner Rocky Balboa to go the distance. A full-moon eclipse in late March could push you further along in this journey if you strive to play the unsung hero rather than the star of the show. (Plan a surprise birthday party for a friend, perhaps?) With the new-moon solar eclipse on March 8, put positive karma you’ve accumulated to use and take some risks.
Best action days: 5, 9, 18, 24, 26, 28
Unfavorable action days: 4, 7, 13-14, 20
TAURUS
What do you dream about? It might be time to pay attention. Nebulous Neptune, a dreamy, idealistic planet, is more active than usual this month. Think about how you envision a better world, where what you believe becomes reality. This could be a good month to join a community group or canvas for your favorite political candidate. Your imagination will run wild on March 10 and 20, so on those days, consider following through on creative pursuits. With the new-moon solar eclipse, take part in a new networking opportunity and broaden your circle.
Best imagination days: 3, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 26, 31
Unfavorable imagination days: 1, 14, 21, 28
GEMINI
Pushy Mars shoots into your house of relationships this month before losing steam and retreating in early April. Don’t let this passionate rush and hasty excitement carry you into a hastily negotiated, binding romantic commitment or business contract with a buddy. Instead, channel that energy into building long-lasting ventures and mutual agreements. These issues and ideas will be revisited in May, but for now, cool it. And be on the lookout for unclear or confusing projects near the end of the month — if you’re confused about a new work assignment, make sure not to dive in blindly.
Best action days: 5, 9, 18, 24, 26, 28
Unfavorable action days: 4, 7, 13-14, 20
CANCER
Sometimes we are involved in cycles of change that last much longer than a month or two — in fact, the process of change can be a decade long. In your case, transformative Pluto has been in your house of relationships, partnerships, and collaborations since 2008 and will be there for years to come. Change can be exhausting, so self-care is important this month: You need to take breaks from these evolutions. Therapy can be a useful tool for dealing with troubling times. With the solar eclipse, work toward your beliefs and philosophies.
Best transformation days: 4, 6, 8, 12, 14, 16, 21, 26, 31
Unfavorable transformation days: 10, 17, 24, 30
LEO
Leos are usually fun, adventurous, and sunny. But these may feel like words that describe the person you used to be as obligation-oriented Saturn tiptoes nearby. How can you work with Saturn, who demands efficiency, mastery, and perfection? Focus on your strengths. Streamline your creative pursuits. Show off your talent and get an agent to handle the wheeling and dealing. This might also be the year to make some investments that can pay off over time (maybe time to finally buy an investment property?). Watch for false optimism, especially from now until mid-June.
Best building days: 1, 6, 10, 19, 24, 29
Unfavorable building days: 5, 7, 14, 21, 23, 25
VIRGO
Your ruling planet, Mercury, is moving fast this month after wading through a post-retrograde shadow period. At full speed, Mercury zooms through the zodiac and will be sprinting through three of your houses this month: the house of service and time management, the house of relationships and contracts, and the house of shared resources and intimacy. With so much traveling, Mercury will pick up a variety of information, skills, tools, and talents — so approach the month with a fresh notepad and an eagerness to learn. It might be time to finally sign up for that gardening class you’ve been thinking about! With the solar eclipse, consider a new commitment to others, whether it’s a romantic partnership, friendship, or business partnership.
Best research days: 2, 7, 10, 12, 17, 24, 29, 31
Unfavorable research days: 4, 14-15, 21, 30
LIBRA
A lunar eclipse is your biggest concern this month. Astrologers view these as a cosmic light switch: Turning energy off and on quickly can cause a power surge. Eclipses are rather unpredictable, so keep the two weeks around March 23 as open as possible to deal with issues that may pop up. This lunar cycle began a year and a half ago and will culminate now: You’re at your cosmic finish line. With the upcoming solar eclipse, put in some hard work to finally accomplish a project or goal that’s been on your radar for a while (like organizing your kitchen cabinets). It all begins with laying the groundwork, and March is a great time to get started.
Best action days: 5, 9, 18, 24, 26, 28
Unfavorable action days: 4, 7, 13-14, 20
SCORPIO
Dutiful Saturn has been traveling through your house of material worth, income potential, and physical resources, but now your ruling planet, brawny Mars, jumps into the same house and creates a bit of tension. Try not to listen to the impatient, brash nature of Mars because it’s moving into retrograde in early April. Simply notice what potential actions Mars is motivating within you and make tangible and practical plans to implement them during April and May. With the new-moon solar eclipse, it’s time to fall in love with a new project, place, or person!
Best action days: 5, 9, 18, 24, 26, 28
Unfavorable action days: 4, 7, 13-14, 20
SAGITTARIUS
March opens with magnetic Venus in your house of income potential and material resources. This means early March might be a good time to negotiate that raise or sit down with your tax preparer to look for additional write-offs. Midmonth, you’ll move into your house of communication, learning, and local environment. Venus is favorably received in the last half of the month and joins Neptune on March 20. This is an excellent weekend for a spiritual retreat or creativity. Be open to new opportunity in the first days of spring. This could even be a good time for a new romance. With the solar eclipse, set goals related to your family or your living situation.
Best beauty days: 2, 7, 11, 16, 20, 27
Unfavorable beauty days: 13-14, 21, 25, 29
CAPRICORN
If you’re struggling with challenges in your living situation, Capricorn, here’s why: Unstable Uranus is currently moving through your house of home and family, running amok and uprooting plans you may have set. So if your house sale just fell through, be patient: This is typical, unpredictable Uranus! It opens the windows to bring in fresh air, even in the dead of winter! Although this energy can be disruptive to a rule-abiding Capricorn, if you hang in there, you’ll come out stronger — and more steadfast.
Best change days: 2, 6, 10, 14, 19, 29, 31
Unfavorable change days: 4, 17, 24
AQUARIUS
You’re no stranger to the disciplinarian known as Saturn, which is currently creeping into your house of affiliation, association, and community and settling in for the long haul. You may be compelled to action: Seek out opportunities to join a community of like-minded people. Volunteering this election cycle or helping to advance a cause you believe in could make good use of this energy and create lasting friendships. Pair up with a Taurus who’s experiencing a similar pull right now. With the new moon, be open to new ways of expanding your income or managing your bank account.
Best building days: 1, 6, 10, 19, 24, 29
Unfavorable building days: 5, 7, 14, 21, 23, 25
PISCES
Welcome to your cosmic activation. There’s a cycle of eclipses that happen every nine years for Pisces, which seek to really change up your life. With the unpredictable March 8 solar eclipse in your sign, gift yourself two weeks of an open schedule to tend to whatever winds your sail might catch. This eclipse has a burst of energy coming your way — now is a good time to train for that 5K. Self-care is an excellent tool for you this month: Don’t be afraid to indulge in a massage or long soak in the tub.
Best change days: 2, 6, 10, 14, 19, 29, 31
Unfavorable change days: 4, 17, 24
