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2017 March 3

Sivan 2 to M31
Image Credit & Copyright: MDW Sky Survey (David Mittelman, Dennis di Cicco, Sean Walker)

Explanation: From within the boundaries of the constellation Cassiopeia (left) to Andromeda (right), this telescopic mosaic spans over 10 degrees in planet Earth’s skies. The celestial scene is constructed of panels that are part of a high-resolution astronomical survey of the Milky Way in hydrogen-alpha light. Processing the monochromatic image data has brought out the region’s faintest structures, relatively unexplored filaments of hydrogen gas near the plane of our Milky Way Galaxy. Large but faint and also relatively unknown nebula Sivan 2 is at the upper left in the field. The nearby Andromeda Galaxy, M31, is at center right, while the faint, pervasive hydrogen nebulosities stretch towards M31 across the foreground in the wide field of view. The broad survey image demonstrates the intriguing faint hydrogen clouds recently imaged by astronomer Rogelio Bernal Andreo really are within the Milky Way, along the line-of-sight to the Andromeda Galaxy.

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Your Weekend MahJong Tile Reading

That Which is Behind You

Wan 5
Symbol: House
The House tile represents a building in which you spend much time. If your reading is positive it may well be that this building has the important function providing you with a stable environment in which you are comfortable. If the reading is negative it may represent a structure in which you are stressed and uncomfortable.

Your Current Place

Bamboo 9
Symbol: Willow Tree
The Willow Tree tile represents adaptability and survival in the face of harsh conditions. The Willow bends before the bitter winter winds, but does not break. The Willow tile suggests compromise. You must be willing to give some to get some

That Which is Before You

Wan 7
Symbol: Seven Stars
The Seven Stars tile signifies creative growth and power. Creativity should be applied to the area this tile appears. This is a place to let your imagination run free. The Seven Stars tile also indicates hope for the future.

Your Ancient Symbol Card for the Weekend

The Protector

The Protector represents the presence of a strong ally ready to assist you when your path is full of difficult challenges. The Protector is represented by the Archangel Michael: God’s warrior angel. Archangel Michael is in the writings of many religions including Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. While Michael is male, in the context of this Oracle, The Protector is not gender specific. Regardless of whether Your Protector is male or female they can have a powerful positive influence when you find yourself facing trying times.

Your Power Card for the Weekend

This reading represents the strengths you were born with and will emerge this weekend.

The Magus

The Magus is the physical embodiment of decisive action based upon knowledge and aimed squarely at specific goals. While firmly set in the material world, he none-the-less has a powerful spiritual connection as well. His knowledge, wisdom and skill are all encompassing. He is complete. His power as a creator is unmatched on our earthly plane. He is self-aware and unafraid to act. His enormous strength gives him the freedom to act as he chooses. However, responsibility comes with that freedom. Because he is not bound to the restraints of others he must choose how to act. The question that always lies before him is should he act morally, or forsake ethics for personal gain.

When The Chariot is among your personal cards, the influence of The Magus may be increased. Having The Empress or Hanged Man in your personal cards may diminish the influence of The Magus.

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The Death Card

Shed the old to make room for the new.

General Meaning

The Death card is not about the literal death of any person. It may represent the death of something else, like a project, plan, or relationship. This card also points to a time of harvest, symbolized in classical decks by the reaping skeleton. Unless the fruits of summer are harvested, they are lost to winter’s harshness, and the people do not eat. As the scythe cuts the cords that link us to the past, it liberates us to go forward without fear, because we have nothing left to lose. Everything being pruned away is recycled for the fertility of the future, so that nothing is really ever lost, despite seasonal cycles of gain and loss.

In more modern Tarot decks, we see Death mounted on a horse and wearing black armor. The emphasis in these decks is on the punishment of sin, as in the way the medieval Plagu (which the Death image was based on) was used to explain the wrath of God. Luckily, in modern times, we are not so encumbered with such a guilt-ridden philosophy.

In the Advice Position

Free yourself from a past that no longer serves you well and proceed toward the future.

The card in the Advice position suggests a course of action which will harmonize what you want with what is currently possible.

The Death card advises you to detach from the old order. You may want to close accounts, complete unfinished tasks, and gather your harvest. It is time to move on. If you cut the cords that have bound you to old ways and outdated conventions, you could free yourself to join the sweep of incoming light. This is not an excuse to reject others or hurt them in any way. It is simply a time to move toward your ultimate interests.

Do not allow nostalgia and outworn loyalties to hold you back. Be willing to go through whatever it takes to get to where you really want to be.

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Get A Jump on Tomorrow……

Your Daily Horoscopes for Saturday, March 4th

Aries

Venus has been in your sign since February 3rd, dear Aries, and you may have been receiving some pleasant attention and perhaps attracting a few admirers. Today, Venus turns retrograde in your sign. Lasting until April 15th, retrograde Venus will be in Aries for much of this cycle – until April 2nd. While you will still attract others magnetically until April 2nd when Venus moves back into your privacy zone, you could be a little withdrawn and hesitant about pushing forward in matters of the heart. This is a time for looking into your heart and understanding your needs more intimately. In the weeks ahead, you’re likely to do quite a bit of reviewing, reassessing, and perhaps some experimenting with your personal image, looks, manner, finances, and close relationships. Take your time with major decision-making! With the shift occurring today, you may experience some indecision. Limbo is not your favorite position, but this affords you the opportunity to slow down.

Taurus

Romantic matters are on the complex side for you these days with Venus in your privacy sector, dear Taurus, and some of you might be tempted to bury your feelings in order to concentrate on other areas of life. Others might feel the need to keep their deeper feelings private. Dealing with past relationships, love triangles, or sacrifices made for a lover can figure strongly in your life now and in the coming weeks with a six-week Venus retrograde cycle beginning today and starting off in your privacy sector. You should watch for secrets surfacing that prompt you to rethink current plans and possibly even alliances. Friendships can enter tricky territory later in the cycle (from April 2-15). Resurfacing of issues and perhaps even people from the past may figure strongly. Pleasant surprises and shows of support can happen this month. Venus is your ruler, and any of its retrograde cycles can point to some introspection, extra time for reflection, and a reassessment of your needs and wants.

Gemini

Venus begins its six-week retrograde cycle today, dear Gemini, and for the first leg of this cycle (until April 2nd), it occurs in your social sector. Friends may not be very forthcoming in the next four weeks, and you may need to approach acquaintances with particular sensitivity. You may be in limbo about a friendship or your social life on some level now. This can certainly give you the chance to think about what and who you truly value. For the remaining two weeks of the retrograde period, career and reputation matters can be areas that require a second look, and throughout the six-week period, romantic matters can be complicated. There can be confusion about a relationship for the time being. Don’t waste your time trying to come to a decision about a relationship matter that is not yet ready to be resolved. Let things flow and observe how things are unfolding with as much patience as you can muster.

Cancer

Venus turns retrograde today, dear Cancer, and during this six-week cycle, you’ll do well to review recent events in order to understand your needs and values more completely. This cycle can affect your professional goals or reputation most significantly in the first four weeks, as you may be returning to old problems or dealing with resurfacing problems. There can be complicated relationships on the work front, or you may be waiting for a decision or plan to unfold. For the remaining two weeks, Venus retreats into your adventure sector, and while some of your plans may require redoing or rethinking, you’ll have the opportunity to see things in a different way, and this can work to your advantage in the long run. This can also be a time when you’re processing recent events and catching up with your feelings on these matters. When you’re busy doing, you may not always process what’s going on inside, and now you get the chance. Today, keep in mind that not all is what it appears, especially where career matters and home life are concerned.

Leo

Venus stations and turns retrograde today, dear Leo. Retrograde Venus will spend the first four weeks of its six-week cycle in your adventure sector and the remaining two in your intimacy sector. Your attention can turn to the past as you do some catching up with your feelings about your relationships, attachments, finances, personal interests, and studies. A communications project may need some refinement. Review, revise, and redo if necessary. Most importantly, as you come at these matters from a different angle, get in touch with what it is you truly value and enjoy. Travel, legal, or educational plans may not be moving forward at the speed you’d like, but delays can stimulate different approaches that turn out to be very beneficial. You might revive an old interest or course of study during this cycle. Try to leave important deal-clinching for a later date.

Virgo

Venus turns retrograde today, dear Virgo, and it’s time to review the past and slow down a little in certain areas of your life. Finances, intimate relationships, and partnerships can be areas of your life most affected by this retrograde. This six-week cycle can be about playing catch-up with your feelings, needs, wants, and values. This is not a time for making firm, definite decisions, but rather for considering problems from different angles and perspectives and gradually coming to new conclusions. You may very well discover that something you’ve been gunning for may no longer be up your alley, or you could revive something from the past that now seems viable again. This Venus retrograde cycle lasts until April 15th, and for you, reassessing relationship and intimacy needs can figure strongly. Finances need a closer look. If you’re waiting for money or a relationship, you could discover new ways to cope that truly benefit you as you wait.

Libra

Venus turning retrograde today launches a six-week cycle in which you are getting in better touch with your feelings, sensibilities, tastes, and values, dear Libra. Venus is your ruler, and while it retrogrades every one and a half years, it’s a period of increased introspection. You are given a chance to catch up with those matters that you’ve overlooked, brushed aside, or simply were too busy to handle. You may be looking at partnerships, relationships, your work, or your health and daily routines in a different light. Questions of whether you are enjoying yourself enough can be called up now. On the job, from April 2nd forward it’s time to show yourself what you’re worth – the focus should be on making yourself happy. Until then, the major focus can be on companionship. Get in touch with what –and who– truly matters to you. This is not a process that should be rushed, and, fortunately, you have some weeks ahead to figure it all out!

Scorpio

The ruler of your partnership sector, Venus, turns retrograde today, dear Scorpio, launching a six-week cycle that turns your attention to the past as well as to some of your unacknowledged inner needs, wants, and desires. Some of you could be experimenting with your social or love life. Work matters might be on the tricky side until April 2nd. Review of health programs or work projects may be necessary now, particularly regarding your enjoyment factor. There may be some lack of clarity in a romantic relationship. Backwards-looking energy is with you on a romantic level, and it’s a period of fateful events and encounters. Your powers of attraction are high, but your love life may be complicated. While reminiscing about the past is just fine and in fact helpful right now, try not to get stuck there.

Sagittarius

Venus turns retrograde today and will remain retrograde until April 15th, dear Sagittarius. You will be looking at creative projects, romantic matters, relationships with your children, and home or family matters in new ways, perhaps critically at times. It’s not about putting creative ideas on hold — it’s about refining them before pushing forward. This can also be true of romantic relationships. Past lovers may reappear, possibly in the flesh, or you could be a little hung up on them emotionally. You may be doing a waiting game, and you could feel in limbo at times during this cycle, although this can lead to new approaches that truly work for you. A current romantic interest may be difficult to read. You may discover that you have been undervaluing or overvaluing someone during this cycle, and whatever insight you gain now can be very useful to you going forward.

Capricorn

Venus begins its six-week retrograde cycle today, dear Capricorn. Until April 2nd, you may be dealing with some uncomfortable conditions in the home or with family, or you could be revisiting old personal or domestic problems. The trick is to learn how to rely on yourself during leaner times more confidently. However, this is also a time for understanding problems better and for reassessing your values and needs. For the remainder of the retrograde cycle, communications and your daily life are up for review. You may be thinking about, analyzing, or talking about old relationships and matters, perhaps feeling a little stuck in the past at times until you’ve done the processing work. In fact, you can learn a lot about what you want, who you love, and what you value during this retrograde, but important, significant decisions should probably wait until later.

Aquarius

Venus turns retrograde today, dear Aquarius, and will spend this six-week cycle in your communications sector for the first four weeks and then your finance sector for the remaining two weeks. You are likely to have meaningful conversations about the past and possibly love during this time. You may be reassessing a course of study or waiting on an application. Many of you could be feeling in a state of limbo – plans are not finalized, and while you wait for answers, you can do some major rethinking. Returning to old interests, projects, and learning endeavors can be fruitful during this cycle. Later, money management becomes a big topic. You may be doing a waiting game with money as well. When this happens, you may very well discover new sources of income as you are forced to get creative about making a living.

Pisces

Venus starts a six-week retrograde cycle today, dear Pisces. It begins the cycle in your finance sector but then ends up in your sign a month from now. During this period, you’re inclined to perceive things a little differently, mainly related to finances, comfort issues, possessions and valuables, and intimate matters. You’re better off not making life-changing decisions related to these affairs until you’ve had a while to think things through. You might be learning to live leaner in the coming month. It’s an excellent period for reviewing finances, budgeting, and collecting financial information, but not ideal for buying new big-ticket items. If you are good at spotting deals, however, you could find some unusually good ones, as people may be parting with things they wouldn’t unload under normal conditions. While you may not always feel confident and certain about your feelings during this cycle, it’s an excellent period for considering how your approach to attracting what you want has served you in the past. Taking extra time to figure out what it is you want is natural now, and anyone foolish enough to pressure you has their work cut out for them!

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If You Were Born Today, February 3

You are inspired, flexible, and able to bounce back quickly from any setback. Your imagination is wild, your expectations sometimes unrealistic, and your compassion boundless. There is certainly an artistic streak in you, and whether or not you can turn this into a career, you do see the world through an artist’s eyes. You are a true giver, but should be careful not to take on more than you can handle–and this is true not only in career and day-to-day life but in your interpersonal relationships as well. Famous people born today: Nathan Lane, James Michener, Gertrude Stein, Morgan Fairchild.

Your Birthday Year Forecast:

Your birthday occurs around a First Quarter Moon this year, and you are reaching an important turning point in terms of personal growth. You may be more emotional this year, and you should watch for unnecessary conflicts and making hasty decisions as a result. Otherwise, this is a year of great energy, motivation, and growth. You are more ambitious and desirous of action in the year ahead. This should be a busy, dynamic period in your life.

Your senses are stimulated this year, and you could have sudden flashes of insight or fresh new ideas. You may very well find it challenging to deal with routine matters or monotonous tasks. Learning new things is your passion this year–not recycling old ideas or performing repetitive processes. You are also especially open to new ways of looking at problems, thus it’s considerably easier to find solutions.

You are especially creative and expressive this year, and you might often act on impulse. Your love life may be especially animated. You succeed best in fields or areas that allow you to make something beautiful, attractive, and/or entertaining. You are particularly dynamic at this point in your life, sometimes impatient, and you often experience bursts of energy. You are courageous, but be careful to not go to such extremes that you are foolhardy, as this inclines you to mishaps.

You are able to draw upon your inner wisdom or your sixth sense and intuition to understand what’s happening around you this year, even if things seem to be defying logic at times. Previously hidden or unacknowledged talents may emerge.

Personal magnetism is tremendous this year. You are playfully competitive and might win a major competition, if applicable. This is a good period for creative projects and joining with others in pursuing a common goal.

Watch for a tendency to become involved in power struggles and one-upmanship, and watch for asserting yourself defensively or explosively. You should make extra effort to respect and validate others when expressing what you need and want.

You enjoy making long-term plans and learning about a variety of subjects this year. Always receptive to new ideas, you are absorbing a lot of information. There may be a break with a friend, but a new connection as well. Increased popularity, in general, is likely and personal magnetism is high. Watch for hasty decision-making. Personal appeal is strong.

2017 is a Number Six year for you. Ruled by Venus. This is a year of relative contentment. It is a time when love is the easiest to attract, and partnerships formed under this vibration have a better chance for longevity. You are able to attract others, and material things as well, this year. This is a good year for establishing harmony in the family and in the home. Advice – develop existing relationships, be positive and receptive because these kinds of energies help you to attract what you desire.

2018 will be a Number Seven year for you. Ruled by Neptune. This is a year of preparation, chance, and refinement. It is not a time of dramatic changes. Instead, it’s a year when reflection on the past is helpful, and when refinements to your life path should be made. It’s a good year to study and analyze. Unexpected twists to your life story and “chance” meetings are probable. Advice – take stock of your life in order to prepare for more exciting years to come, examine the past and plan for the future, get in touch with your deepest needs and uncover your personal power, don’t strain yourself or actively try to expand.

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Venus Retrograde Horoscopes

Love issues from the past come back to life

By Maria DeSimone

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Every 18 months Venus, the planet of love, appears to stop dead in her tracks and start moving backward through the sky for about six weeks. This period of rest and recuperation gives us a chance to assess where we are in matters of the heart, and how much further we’ll need to go.

On March 4, 2017, Venus turns retrograde in independent, courageous Aries, and stays retrograde until April 15. During this retrograde, the universe wants you to consider things like: What is really worth fighting for in love? Does your relationship support you as an individual? Are you being brave in your love life goals?

On April 2, Venus will move backward from Aries into the gentle, romantic sign of Pisces for the rest of her retrograde. This is a time to revise your ideals, and to go deep and recognize the differences between fairytale love and real love. Doing this inner work will help you take a new direction after Venus turns direct again.

See how this Venus Retrograde could impact YOUR sign with your horoscope below!

Aries (March 21 – April 19)

Venus’ retrograde through Aries is a time of introspection for you in several ways. If you feel that you’re not at your best physically, this might be a good time to consider ways you can make improvements. This is also a good time to think about and research any cosmetic surgery, but you should wait until Venus turns direct on April 15 to schedule. Or, start a new fitness training routine and become reacquainted with your inner warrior spirit.

In matters of the heart, you might re-evaluate your personal needs in love during this retrograde. Are they being met? Are they even understood? You may benefit from talking to a therapist to resolve insecurities you have about your love life now.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

Get ready for an awakening. Venus, your ruling planet, turns retrograde in your 12th House of Privacy on March 4, and your ability to dig deep into your unconscious will be the key to embracing romantic happiness in the future. Deep soul work, counseling, or dream analysis can help you achieve this.

Starting April 2, Venus moves backward into your 11th House of Friends and Groups, and you might re-evaluate the quality and equality in your relationships.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

You may realize that one of your friends is pulling away from you as Venus begins her retrograde motion on March 4, 2017. If this happens, you may not be sure why. Some detective work may be in order, and ultimately, you might discover that this isn’t about you at all. In fact, it’s possible that your pal is going through a rough patch, and instead of asking for your support, is withdrawing from everyone. Do what you can to help. Alternatively, one of your personal aspirations may require extra funding. Don’t panic — strategize.

From April 2-15, Venus will retrograde into Pisces and your 10th House of Career. Now you might have to honestly evaluate whether or not you’re truly delivering enough value in your profession. If you’re not, it’s time to make adjustments.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

This Venus Retrograde, you could lose patience with your partner if you don’t feel supported in your personal goals. You’ll want to address this problem sooner rather than later in order to avoid what might become a major sticking point for the two of you. Alternatively, your career might need some attention now. Expect a time of careful revision connected to your professional goals. Are you using your talents in the way that maximizes your potential? Are you being paid adequately for your expertise? Do you feel valued by your boss? Any or all of these questions are likely to be a central focus at this time.

From April 2-15, while Venus retrogrades through Pisces, you and your sweetheart might figure out how to reconcile any major differences you have in ideology or spiritual beliefs. Remain open to each other’s perspectives in order to avoid a rift.

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22)

This Venus Retrograde could have you carefully considering whether your lover are a true match or not. The physical attraction may be there, but you could begin to see that your fundamental beliefs or spiritual perspectives are very different. This won’t be as much of a problem if you’re able to respect each other’s differences, but more likely you will start feeling like you’re compromising your core identity by staying in your current relationship.

Once Venus retrogrades into Pisces on April 2, focus on a thorough assessment of your financial portfolio. If an investment, commission, or royalty check isn’t as generous as you anticipated, remember that it’s not a permanent situation. Look at the bigger picture and make adjustments in order to strengthen your financial outlook going forward.

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)

Shared money between you and your partner will be the main focus for you during this Venus Retrograde. Until now, you and your mate may have not been in agreement over how to allocate funds. Or maybe you have debt or another financial obligation that you don’t agree how to pay. A financial mistake that one or both of you made may need to be rectified now. Instead of placing blame, work together to fix it, and ensure that in the future you are on the same page regarding these matters. Use Venus Retrograde as an opportunity to find a solution together, rather than continue living through this stalemate.

Then from April 2-15 Venus will retrograde in your relationship sector, forcing you both to wake up to any wrinkles in your love life. After April 15 Venus turns direct, and you’ll iron them out.

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)

From March 4-April 15 Venus will retrograde through your partnership sector, mainly, which will surely be felt by you and your mate. You’ll no longer be able to avoid whatever problems the two of you share. In fact, you won’t want to. This can be a golden opportunity for you and your love to get through a rough patch and start anew. First, however, you’ll both need to do the work. Consider this retrograde an opportunity to enter relationship rehab together. Move into it consciously and courageously.

Starting April 2 Venus retrogrades into your 6th House of Work, and you might have to address a problem at the office. You could feel as if you’re not being recognized for your contributions or talents. Another possibility is that one of your colleagues is literally trying to take the credit for work you’ve done. Ouch!

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)

Are you and your partner putting the same amount of work into your relationship life? If not, you’ll feel the tension during this Venus Retrograde. Attack the problem head-on, instead of placing blame or feeding into the resentment. Make sure that you’re both feeling comfortable with who is in charge of what.

You might also feel unappreciated at the office during this retrograde. Remain focused on delivering valuable work and distance yourself from any colleague who isn’t a team player now. Lastly, from April 2-15 an old flame might come back into your life. What will you do?

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)

Your love life might need extra attention during this Venus Retrograde! In fact, it might even need a gigantic recalibration. From March 4-April 15, Venus will retrograde through your romance sector. This may lead to you second guessing your current romance, or suddenly noticing that you and your sweetheart have a major problem to work through. Another possibility is that an ex-lover will come back into your life. He or she may even want a second chance. Do you? Avoid making this decision until Venus regulates her orbit on April 15.

Beginning April 2, Venus will backpedal into your domestic sector., and you might have to work through a financial matter with relatives. Do your best.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)

If you’ve recently started a home renovation or decorating project, there may be tension ahead thanks to Venus moving retrograde through your 4th House of Home and Family starting March 4. One possibility is that you will go over your budget and need to re-assess. Another scenario is that you and a relative start to disagree heavily over style preferences, which will ultimately delay the project. Alternatively, it’s possible that you and someone in your family are not on the same page regarding a family financial matter. Do what you can to work through it.

After April 2 and until April 15, Venus will backtrack through your communication sector. Conversations with your sweetheart about your relationship or financial matters will likely come up from the past. You may have thought these matters were resolved. Think again.

Aquarius (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)

You could have a few kinks to iron out when it comes to communication in your relationship. You may disagree on a decision about finances or about the future of your relationship. Or perhaps you need to discuss an issue from the past that you thought you already figured out. As Venus retrogrades through your message sector starting March 4, you’ll have an opportunity to revisit a lot of old territory and dialogue together.

Then, from April 2-15 Venus retrogrades into your earned income sector. You’ll need to rehash your budget in a significant way now. No more ignoring the reality of your financial situation! If you continue to do that, you’ll only hurt your future.

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20)

Finances will become a vital focus for you during this Venus Retrograde, but even more so will be the question of value. Are you being paid what you’re worth? Are you delivering enough value to your customers/clients or boss for the amount of money you earn? Or, are you over-delivering and being underpaid? Now you’ll have an opportunity to answer these questions and revise your approach to money in a significant way. Be honest with yourself as you reassess not only how you are spending money, but how you’re earning it. If you decide that you’re not being adequately compensated for your talents, you’re the only one who can rectify the situation.

From April 2-15 Venus will retrograde through your sign, helping you focus on ways to improve your confidence. If you’re suffering from an “ugly duckling” mentality, you’re way overdue for this internal makeover.

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Your Daily Horoscopes for Friday, March 3rd

Aries

On the one hand, you can be feeling pressure to produce, make a decision, and get things done today, dear Aries, courtesy of a nervous Mercury-Mars aspect, and on the other, Mercury moves to a conjunction with Neptune, encouraging compassion and letting things unfold naturally. This is not the time to rush decisions. Watch that you don’t say something offhand that you later regret if you’re feeling pressured this morning — tackle things one at a time rather than wear yourself out. Watch also for revealing a secret or speaking too soon. As the day moves forward, creative pursuits and easy entertainment are favored. It’s also a good time for sudden and possibly golden new ideas. There can be some serendipity happening now – something you hear or someone you meet by chance can stir up all sorts of feelings, thoughts, and ideas. You may feel a little restless or discouraged if real life seems a bit dull in comparison to your inner landscape!

Taurus

When it comes to money and love, you may not be seeing things very clearly today, dear Taurus. People may not be listening very well, and there can be mix-ups and possibly hurt feelings. Misunderstandings involving a friend or associate are possible in the first half of the day. Watch for crankiness or too-direct conversations with friends. As the day advances, you want to see the best in people and situations. It’s a good time to let go of resentment and impatience. Resolve to enjoy the moment rather than entering situations with complicated expectations. You may be dreaming up exciting and inspiring plans for your future now, and some of you can thoroughly enjoy helping others out. While conversations with friends and lovers can be fun and imaginative, there is a tendency for misunderstandings, likely due to wishful thinking.

Gemini

You can feel a little agitated at times today, dear Gemini, although this tendency can totally turn around as the day advances. In the first half of the day, you may feel that others are pushing you for a decision or an answer. You can be short in your communications as well. Impatience can hamper the thinking process. Later today, your ruler, Mercury, moves towards alignment with Neptune at the top of your solar chart. Ideally with this aspect, you can combine intuition and reason in wonderful ways. This can be a time of inspiration as you bring more creativity, color, and imagination to your career or goals. You may be dreaming up new ideas to impress others or to further your professional interests. However, there can be some confusion or impracticality now, and it’s best to be above board in all of your dealings.

Cancer

Rushing things, particularly conversations and decisions, can get you in a little trouble in the first half of the day, dear Cancer. You may need to take extra care with how and what you communicate, particularly in professional situations. The judgment of value can be off today with Venus moving to a retrograde station, so rushing decisions or jumping to conclusions can be particularly consequential now. Interactions can be complicated as there is a tendency to shoot from the hip with observations and criticisms. Think before communicating for best results. As the day advances, complications can persist, but they’re likely to be largely more pleasant. Fantasy and imagination figure strongly in your mind. There can be some inclination to gloss over or adjust previously held beliefs and morals, but for the most part, you’re in a good position to add more color and flair to your life.

Leo

Rushing into decisions or acting in haste can be a tendency in the first half of the day, dear Leo, but should be tamed. Impatient communications can also get you into trouble now. Try not to lend out today, and avoid significant financial transactions until you are more clear-headed and less pressured. Relationships with a partner could be tricky, and you might be feeling goaded. However, as the day moves forward, you have a little more faith that things will happen as they are meant to be. Your fantasy world is rich, although there is a chance your imagination could run ahead of itself. There is highly creative energy available now. You can have tremendous insight into others’ motives and desires, even if they are doing their best to keep these things to themselves. Even so, wishful thinking may come into play and skew judgment a little. Venus moving to a retrograde station can have a similar effect.

Virgo

Try not to rush things today, dear Virgo, as impatience and over-stimulation can impair judgment. Talking too much or too quickly can be other potential problems as your ruler, Mercury, forms a tense aspect with Mars. The tendency to rush things diffuses as the day advances. In fact, later today, you could come to a friendly agreement with someone. This can be a time of animated conversations or inspiring thoughts and fantasies, enhanced by letting your imagination go and freeform activities. However, it’s not the most practical time, so it’s best not finalize anything important. Venus moves to a retrograde station, complicating judgment further.

Libra

Conversations can be a little short this morning, dear Libra, as others can be too impatient to get on with the action to explain things thoroughly. Don’t rush decisions and movements today. While neglecting important details can be a problem all day, conversations and thoughts lose their sharper edges as the day advances. As Mercury and Neptune move towards a conjunction, your thinking becomes more intuitive, and you tune into other levels of conversation and observation – those that we have trouble articulating. Conversations with others can be delightful, even if they aren’t explicitly productive. However, if you’re looking for solid answers, they’re unlikely to come now. Resolve yourself to enjoy the moment. Work can be fun if you are allowed some room for creativity. Helping others find the information they need can be satisfying today.

Scorpio

You can feel quite a bit of pressure to produce or to make quick decisions in the first half of the day, dear Scorpio. Try not to succumb to this as errors in judgment can result. So can unnecessary and energy-draining disputes. Abrupt or hasty movements can also lead to problems or mixups now. As the day advances, you are ready to let go of tension and enjoy more creative thinking. You’re more inclined to think of pleasant things or to entertain a fantasy. If you resolve to avoid putting too many expectations on others, yourself, and life itself, then it can be an inspired time. Let your mind wander and enjoy the excitement of possibilities now. Healthy escapes can help refresh your thoughts and interesting ideas can emerge now.

Sagittarius

The first half of the day can feel a little rushed, dear Sagittarius. Decision making is unlikely to be sharp if you’re impatient, which is highly likely now. You might feel that you are walking on eggshells with others. Watch for a tendency to speak too soon or move too quickly. Impatience with others can get you into trouble as well. Later today, you’re inclined to let things be. You’re also likely to reminisce about the past and perhaps romanticize or glorify it a little. Leaving things open to interpretation is best now. Try to be content with not having to know the answers for the time being. A lack of clear direction can be frustrating, but you need time to let things form and unfold, so be patient! A shift is occurring as Venus moves to a retrograde station, reinforcing the need to keep things open rather than make hard choices and decisions.

Capricorn

Try your best not to jump to conclusions or succumb to pressure to make quick decisions today, dear Capricorn. In the first half of the day, you can feel rushed or prodded, and you may be short and impatient with others. Something that’s communicated to you can touch a nerve. While you should watch for self-deceit and incomplete information today, this can be an imaginative, creative time for you, particularly as the day moves forward. Writing and speaking can be especially inspired now, and you may be able to sell your ideas quite quickly. Look for unique ways to express yourself. While detail work may suffer now due to a wandering mind, creative efforts can thrive. You are absorbing information well when it appeals to your emotions or creative side, but you’re likely to overlook the practical details at the moment.

Aquarius

Decisions and money management may suffer due to impatience today, dear Aquarius, although tension tends to diffuse starting around midday. It can be all too easy to offend someone in your haste, or you might intellectualize a matter that means something more to another person, and you could come across as critical or even cold as a result. Something similar can happen to you with a Mercury-Mars challenging aspect coloring the first half of the day. While things become considerably less tense later today, it’s still wise to avoid big decisions. For one, Venus is moving to a retrograde station, and the shift itself can cloud judgment. For another, Mercury and Neptune approach a conjunction, and it’s very easy to convince yourself of something you want to believe. However, this alignment is highly creative and has much potential for bringing imagination to your practical world. You can rework a project or idea in a more imaginative way now. As well, love can be dreamy or confusing (it’s often a toss-up when Mercury and Neptune meet).

Pisces

You could feel some pressure to get things done quickly or to come to a decision today, dear Pisces, when a patient approach makes more sense. Focusing on realizable goals and stopping to appreciate what’s already in place, will bring the most satisfaction now. People can be pushy, cranky, and impatient in the first half of the day, but as the day moves forward, tensions ease, perhaps in some cases a little too much! You are more talkative than usual, and people are drawn to you and your words or ideas. A significant person in your life can be in agreement with you, or in some way in your corner with your needs and wants in mind. You are picking up a lot from what’s going on around you, and people may be spreading good word about you. You are rather impressionable and sensitive now, and perhaps a little vulnerable to influence. If you’ve been feeling lost or without an anchor recently, this feeling can heighten now. If so, look for people or places that help ground you.

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Monthly Horoscopes for March 2017

Aries

Aries

There is a lot of stop-and-start energy with you in March, dear Aries. On the one hand, you can be raring to go and filled with new ideas and excited about your projects and interests. On the other, you can face some obstacles to your goals, with at least one slowdown that keeps you from pushing ahead. Waiting on something or someone can be a blessing in disguise, however, particularly if you work on editing and refining things as you wait. In fact, you have excellent energy with you for building, improving, and developing any work-in-progress, particularly after the 9th when Mars moves through your resources sector and a Jupiter-Pluto influence comes into orb and fuels your ambition. You might thoroughly enjoy developing something that has long-term potential. Look for the means to do a real overhaul of an area of your career now, but try not to put unreasonable pressures on yourself to do it to the point of exhaustion. The Full Moon on the 12th brings some chaos on the job front, but nothing you can’t handle. Criticisms can be irritating now but can lead to significant improvements.

Relationships can be up and down this month. In a general sense, partnerships are going well. You recognize the benefits of companionship, even if it sometimes seems to impede on your sense of freedom or independence. Venus entered your sign in February, augmenting your overall charm and perhaps bringing gifts, money, and favors your way. This month, Venus is retrograde (from the 4th forward) and it’s time for introspection. It’s time to revise your plans and put off new initiatives until you have more confidence in them. Others may not be getting you–perhaps misunderstanding your intentions–for the time being. A partner may be distant. Generally speaking, use March for budgeting rather than buying, resting if you can, and revising plans. A New Moon on the 27th brings new discoveries and a feeling of newness to your life. Still, take your time before moving forward.

Taurus

Taurus

Venus, your ruler, turns retrograde this month, signaling a period of reflection. The retrograde occurs from March 4-April 15th and occurs for the most part in your privacy sector, but will dip back into your social sector in April. You are likely to pull back a little, as you take the time to revise and perhaps question some of your plans. Matters from the past creep up and demand your attention. This is a good month in which to solve old problems and finally lay them to rest. However, Mars enters your sign on the 9th, and you could be feeling very anxious to move forward. This can certainly bring about a state of restlessness and discontent, which can wear you down if you allow it to. You might decide instead to work hard on ventures already in place or pour energies into study and learning and strike a compromise. While all-new endeavors look very appealing, it’s better to finish what you started before moving on. With Venus and Mars in mutual reception from the 9th forward, you can benefit from behind the scenes activities. There can be a helpful surprise from the past or unexpected support now.

Despite your inclination towards retreat and rest this month, your social agenda is lively in the first few weeks of March. You may not always feel up to these engagements, but you’re in demand now and you can benefit from some mingling. There is likely to be a little drama in your romantic life around the 12th. A lover, a child, or a creative project needs some attention, and it’s time to sort that out. Generally speaking in March, you’d be wise to seek out a better, more satisfying work-life balance. The tendency to do things in excess is strong, but it can put unnecessary strain on you. This month, rushing won’t get you there faster. As well, it’s probably best to keep many of your projects and even your affections on the down-low for now. Money requires some shuffling around, and it’s best to hold onto it in March. You are in a good position for moderate but disciplined physical fitness and healthier lifestyle practices.

Gemini

Gemini

This can be a power month for your career or reputation, dear Gemini, but with Venus retrograde most of March, it’s better to develop current ventures and projects rather than take on new ones. Some complications surrounding friends and lovers are quite possible this month, but some of you may reconnect with long-lost friends. You or a friend may be dredging up old issues, or there can be a bit of distance between you and a buddy just for now. You can view this as giving others space rather than keeping a distance, but make sure the people you care about know your intentions.

The fight to be freer is coming from a real place, but you might be going to extremes to achieve more independence when a more thoughtful approach would serve your purposes better. Some of you can struggle with the level of intimacy or commitment in a relationship now, as you are seeing all sorts of trade-offs involved with making a choice. There can be a lot of exaggeration or drama going on around you with lovers and friends, and it’s important to pull back a little in order to gain perspective. Avoid if you can secret involvements now, as attractive as they may be with so much up in the air in your life in the affections department.

There’s a lot of activity on the career front in March, or additional responsibilities and the need to take on the role of manager can emerge. Family matters grab your attention as well, around the Full Moon on the 12th. You might feel that people are being unnecessarily critical, but with some self-honesty, this can lead to important improvements. Balancing family and relationships can be tricky now but not impossible. The New Moon on the 27th points to a new take on a friendship or project. With Mars in your privacy sector and Venus retrograde, you’d be wise to focus your energies on tying up loose ends and a work-in-progress rather than brand new beginnings.

Cancer

Cancer

Some wonderful opportunities are emerging for you on the lines of education, travel, adventure, and anything to do with broadening your horizons, dear Cancer, on the tail of a Solar Eclipse in your solar ninth house. This is a time for making decisions and correcting imbalances in your life, particularly if you’ve been overly tied up with your daily affairs and living in your mind a little too much for your own good.

However, March also brings a Venus retrograde period, which can point to some slowdowns or complications. These are temporary and ultimately helpful but can serve to frustrate at times. Fortunately, you have Mars traveling in harmony with your sign from the 9th forward, helping you move through the rest of the month more fluidly. You can call upon friends to help you along if you wish. You may very well be the go-to person in your group, or you could be taking the lead in a team or group endeavor quite successfully.

The Full Moon on the 12th can be a revealing one, although there can be some criticism to deal with and adjustments to make before regaining confidence in a project. Career or reputation matters could be causing you some concern in March, but try not to fret over details. Instead, come up with a better game plan. May will bring opportunities to begin anew and the chance to get back on track from a stronger position, particularly if you do the leg work now.

Distinguish between making changes for the sake of change, and making changes that will truly move you forward. Career and partnership can be subject to pressures or tensions now, and it’s important to recognize where you might be overshooting or putting too much pressure on something to work a certain way. Ambitions run high, but goals may require more time to achieve. Be patient and look for ways to improve the ventures or projects you already have in place rather than taking on something brand new.

Leo

Leo

Close personal relationships are in focus this month, dear Leo. Many of you are in a rather introspective phase – going within for answers, but also making some astute observations as you step back from the action just a little, but watch it carefully! This is not to say you’re inactive – in fact, you’re particularly busy in March – but that you’re conserving some of your energy for plans and strategies. It’s a good month for deepening a connection but do prepare yourself for some complications. Travel, legal, or educational plans may not be moving forward at the speed you’d like. With Venus retrograde from the 2nd affecting your axis of communication and transportation, there can be delays and changes of heart.

Mars pulls up to the top of your solar chart on the 9th, energizing your career and reputation sector until April 21st. This is a potentially ambitious time when you’re ready to step things up and shoot high. With Venus retrograde for most of this transit, however, you should watch for a too aggressive approach. You can reach great heights but could be missing the mark just a little on a social level. This is typically not a problem for you, especially with Libra on your third house and Jupiter transiting it – you certainly know the benefits of diplomacy. However, this month, Venus is not helping you in the usual way, and you might want to watch for this. Venus is helping you on other levels, however. You’re looking back with a different set of eyes, and you can come to a greater understanding of past relationships and projects in the process.

The 12th brings some financial matters to light, demanding your attention. Criticism may be part of the picture, stirring the pot, and while this can be annoying, it’s likely to be of the constructive variety, and useful improvements can result from them. Likely, money shared, borrowed, or loaned will be big topics on the table in March. Priorities can be difficult to see in the first week of March, and you may want to watch for pouring your energies into issues that truly don’t serve you well. Ideas are so plentiful this month that you can have a difficult time choosing one or two and going with them, leading to a bit of chaos. However, you may decide to take the cue from Mars and work hard on career goals while slowing down and doing editing or refining of communications projects. Standout dates include the 5-6 when you’re seeing a financial or intimate matter more clearly and a creative project comes together, and the 24-25, when a new perspective can see you redefining some of your beliefs, ideals, goals, and dreams. You might also more clearly see what approaches or expectations you had in the past that sent you along the wrong path. It’s a good time to set up new intentions.

Virgo

Virgo

A major focus this month can be a close partnership or friendship, dear Virgo, as you’re inclined to develop a one-to-one connection more than you are to branch out and spread your energy around socially. While it’s not a time to sweep matters under the rug, some care should be taken with all love matters this month, particularly those surrounding shared finances and intimacy. It’s a good month for redesigning your budget, but it’s not strong for making big purchases. You could easily regret your purchases or relationships commitments later, so take the time to think about things before you leap forward. While Venus is retrograde virtually all month (from the 4th forward), Mars moves in harmony with your sign from the 9th forward, helping you to get through the month more smoothly than many signs. This transit also stimulates your need to break out of a rut or a routine. It’s a good time to schedule a vacation, if possible, or to leave your weekends free for out of the ordinary activities or mini-getaways. Your normally keen attention to details is somewhat lacking this month, not due to inability but because of emotional orientation.

The Full Moon on the 12th occurs in your sign and can bring a sudden revelation. There can be criticism to face, however, but even if it’s annoying, you might end up tightening up a key area of your life (possibly home and family related) to your benefit as a result. Pressures from family or related to domestic matters can weigh heavily now, particularly as they relate to your personal freedoms or attention to a partnership. There can certainly be some tension or upheaval related to money, possessions, or intimacy this month, and possibly a powerful urge to break free from a restrictive or limiting situation. Watch for excesses with money and pleasure-seeking, or for working so hard towards a goal that you forget to enjoy the process of getting there! Tensions in or about love can also surface now, particularly if you are putting all your eggs in one basket. While you can feel a little in the dark about your feelings until then, from the 24-25 forward, new awareness and possibly the beginnings of a plan of action emerges. There is good energy with you for starting fresh, particularly as it relates to how you approach going after what you want in life, as well as on financial and emotional levels. Intimate relationships can benefit from a new start or vision as you have recently redefined what you want and need from others, as well as what you expect from yourself.

Libra

Libra

March brings a more serious or introspective tone than February, dear Libra, mainly due to an emphasis on your work and health sector and a retrograde of your ruling planet, Venus. This is not necessarily about lacking confidence, but more about recognizing the need to look within for answers. Questioning your plans is likely, and in fact entirely necessary. A close partner may be distant or hard to read this month. Some disconnects in the love department are possible. These will begin to clear up mid-April. For now, try not to push matters (or others). Give them space, and give yourself space as well. Relationships can be tricky, especially if you focus too intensely on problem areas, which is a real tendency.

Job and health matters capture a lot of your attention in March. If you’ve been neglecting your needs for rest and time away from work or duties, then the Full Moon on the 12th will serve as a kick in the pants to come to a better work-life balance. There can be disagreements with a partner or family, or there can be household matters that weigh heavily on your mind. As much as you’d like to spread your wings, there can be one obstacle after another this month. Try to be patient. Look to Mars’ move to your solar eighth house on the 9th for inspiration – you might find a project to throw yourself into, particularly if it requires investigation or deep research.

From the 25th, you’re in a better position to understand your relationships. You might gain new insight on an old problem, or reconnect with someone from your past. You might open your eyes to something now, as you’re now truly ready to see it. Set intentions and goals that better reflect these redefined wants and needs, as well as your expectations of others. Energies are powerful for a fresh start or turning point.

Scorpio

Scorpio

On many levels, March is a period for more fun, games, and enjoyment in your life, dear Scorpio. There can be surprising turns of events surrounding creative projects, children, and family matters. While love matters do pick up pace, some care is necessary when it comes to a close partnership. You might find that a partner is a little distant or hard to reach this month. Venus is retrograde from the 4th forward, and as your partnership sector ruler, the relationship focus of Venus is emphasized. Occurring in your work and health sector, there can be some slowdowns in projects or waiting games revolving around health or your job. These matters will clear up starting in mid-April, and simply require you to be patient and understanding. Looking back to old jobs, projects, and even co-workers can be a tendency and may benefit you. Going over past errors or problems is likely on the job.

The Full Moon on the 12th brings your obligations to friends or groups to light.  You could be very wrapped up in your personal life that you now need to reach out to others and remind them that they matter. There could be criticisms to deal with or tension surrounding money involved that act as catalysts for making changes. From the 9th forward, Mars is in your partnership sector, and while this can pull up some needed confrontations with others, with Venus retrograde concurrently, there can be tact and decorum missing, leading to problems that may not resolve for some time. Be watchful of this tendency and protect what’s yours.

All signs point to the need to pace yourself in March. This is not the time to speed ahead with new endeavors. As the day advances, tempers tend to even out. Pleasing energy connects communications and learning with creativity, and the urge to get something done is with you. You can feel a strong desire to produce, but also a strong desire to pull back this month, and it’s vital that you keep things moderate.

This month, you are learning new things about old problems, particularly related to work, health, and relationships. From the 25th, you are starting to feel the desire to turn over a new leaf. The desire to be productive, useful, and helpful is very strong, and you might feel especially motivated to make changes or to pursue a new path that improves your life. This can be as simple as an attitude change in light of recent revelations. Seeing where you may have been tripping up or chasing the wrong things in the past can be part of this. Resolutions to change these patterns might be made now, and you have extra support from the cosmos in this respect. Brand new beginnings in the material world should probably wait, but that doesn’t mean you can’t begin anew on an emotional level.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius

There can be a strong focus on settling in and seeking out peace this month, dear Sagittarius, as well as a building theme of attention to work and wellness. The Full Moon on the 12th may bring the culmination of a major work project or a scurry of activity on the job or in your public life as it happens at the top of your solar chart. Events occur that highlight your responsibilities in your professional life. From the 4th forward and until mid-April, a lover may be distant or in a phase of rethinking matters. You might also take this time to re-assess your goals on social, romantic, or creative levels. This is due to a Venus retrograde that encourages a look back before charging ahead. There is much to discover about the past that can benefit you now and in the future.

From the 9th forward, attention to detail on the job can be in focus and quite consuming. You can work longer hours than usual, or push harder and more energetically in health and fitness routines, and these can be areas of much satisfaction and accomplishment. Especially if your social life is up and down and you need to clear your head, pouring your energy into constructive work efforts or self-care programs can help you work through problems.

While professional and health pursuits are revving up, many factors point to the need to slow down in other life departments in March. Pacing yourself is important now. You may be struggling with a desire to take a few risks and the need to stick with safe bets, as both ends of the pole are compelling. Excesses in either direction should be curbed, and a compromise should be sought. The tendency is to invest too much of your energy and resources into new beginnings before doing the necessary research. While it can be tough to do so right now, aim for moderation.

The 25-27 is a powerful time for reorienting yourself in a new direction on an emotional level with two slate-cleaning events in your sector of romance and creativity: the Sun aligns with retrograde Venus and then the Moon in the sign of Aries. The Sun shines its light on your past, particularly relating to romantic relationships or opportunities gone by, and you can feel especially motivated to make things better going forward with a new set of expectations and redefined needs. Insight gained now makes it so much easier to seek out those people and things that truly fit your life going forward.

Capricorn

Capricorn

While practical matters were a great focus in February, dear Capricorn, information gathering is a bigger theme in March. Your attention has now turned more fully to learning, communicating, and networking. It’s an important month for new ideas and insight.

If a lover seems distant or a love affair appears to stall this month, it just means that it’s time to slow down and process things. You could also find that you experience creative blocks or slowdowns in projects this month, which are likely to clear up mid-April. Pleasure, love, and creative expression continue to figure strongly in your life, but taking a step back may be necessary as you reassess what you want and need. With Mars moving into your solar fifth house on the 9th, romantic relationships can be stimulating and possibly over-stimulating at times, but as the ruler of that house, Venus, is retrograde virtually all of March, this is not the time to make long-term commitments. Take things one day at a time. Relationships with family or comfort in the home can also meet with complications during this retrograde cycle that lasts until April 15th.

Balancing your personal and professional or public life can be challenging but necessary now. You’ll want to go hard in your career with Jupiter in your career sector until October, but now that Jupiter is retrograde, it’s safe to ease up a little. This is a particularly good idea since most of the astrology of March encourages pacing yourself and cutting excesses. Avoid taking on so much that you end up unable to enjoy the process of achieving your goals.

Regarding home and family, reviving old projects or returning to previous conditions may be beneficial this month. Channeling your energies into a project around the home that will truly make life easier can be particularly useful to you now, especially if it’s a work in progress to which you are returning. What you find valuable and worth your while can change significantly with Venus retrograde. It’s a fine time for discovering information that was previously hidden to you, or for looking at something from an entirely different perspective, particularly related to family relationships and career. Two events occurring on the 25-27 help wipe the slate clean on these levels. Insight gained now can lead to a new understanding of what you want and need, leading to a new beginning on an emotional level. Reconnecting ties with people you love may prove particularly satisfying now.

Aquarius

Aquarius

Building and developing projects, enjoying simple pleasures and comforts, and money matters are in sharp focus in March, dear Aquarius. You can also spend a lot of time and energy on studies and personal interests, but this subsides a little as March moves forward. There can be a chance to redo a major project or to return to a project or study that once seemed to be a lost cause. It’s a good month for looking to the past for inspiration and insight into what may work for you in the future, particularly as this relates to learning and mental interests. Second chances are gifts in March!

Responsibilities to others, particularly on a financial level, become hard to ignore around the 12th with a Full Moon occurring in your solar eighth house. Criticism or worry may be a catalyst for making changes regarding dependencies and support systems. You may want to wait before launching your more important business or financial plans until after mid-April. However, pay particular attention to the ideas coming to you throughout March, and do your research.

From the 9th, you’re likely to pour a lot of your energies into home and family life, whether this is for home improvement projects, family activities, or working in the home. There can be some tensions in the family unit, particularly with Venus retrograde and less apparent charm, warmth, and diplomacy. However, if you can rally up the necessary cooperation, you can achieve a lot this month and next.

You can be quite preoccupied with people and situations from the past this month, and while this shouldn’t be overdone, it can be very useful. Some of your interests are waning, but it’s better to treat this as a break or pause rather than an ending. You are seeing past relationships and expectations in a different light and redefining what it is you now want and need from your connections and your studies. New information can surface that shines a light on a past matter, or there can be a connection made with someone from your past. Either way, you feel as if you’re starting fresh from the 25-27. It’s a strong time to put negative attitudes behind you and to go forward pursuing your true heart’s desires. Perhaps you now recognize a line of study, personal interest, or another “calling” that’s a better fit for you.

Pisces

Pisces

March is a good month for personal appeal, dear Pisces. You’re likely to feel particularly motivated and you have the room to fit in some personal plans quite comfortably. This is also a time for reassessing your finances, dependencies, or emotional needs in a relationship. It’s not an ideal period for significant purchases or new commitments, however. If you do make a big outlay, you are likely to regret it next month. It’s better to hold on to your money at the moment if you can. A Venus retrograde beginning on March 4th starts off in your finances sector and in April, moves back into your sign. This points to the reconsidering of recent ventures and for some, a waiting game with money (and perhaps in love as well).

The first half of the month plays to you rather well. A partner has your wants and needs in mind and work matters are favored. Your responsibilities to a special someone are hard to ignore around the Full Moon on the 12th, however. Relationships demand your full attention then. Money and possessions are tricky areas this month, and so are matters of ownership and dependency. You may feel a little too dependent on others now, particularly if you’re waiting on a big payment or if you’re experiencing a slowdown in business, which can stir the pot. Avoid an abrupt, impatient, or defensive manner for best results. From the 9th forward, your daily life picks up pace. You can feel particularly impassioned and motivated to learn, share ideas, and work on pet projects. You may come across a little abruptly at times, but you have a lot going on and much to keep you busy and engaged.

You can be looking at money matters from a new and helpful perspective and motivation to turn over a new leaf regarding finances and relationship expectations can be strong on the 25-27. Turn your attention to things you already have and think about how you can rework or recycle them for best results. This is a good time for finding the motivation and determination to complete a project, particularly business-related, that you’ve put on a shelf.

Courtesy of Cafe Astrology

Weekend Love Horoscope

Horoscope for March 3-5: Taking a break

By Maria DeSimone

Videos, Love, Horoscopes, Astrology

 

Venus, the planet of love and beauty, will turn retrograde in Aries on Saturday, and will remain retrograde until April 15, 2017. As Venus shuts down this weekend, you’ll feel it most dominantly in your love life. It’s as if you’re pulled back instantly into an unresolved romantic situation from your past.

Another possibility is that you’ll begin to go deeper in an effort to figure out exactly what authentic love means to you. Avoid new romance now. This pause in your love life will serve you well.

This Weekend’s Romantic Rating*

* Heart ratings are based on the lunar cycle. They range from low to full, with low indicating a rocky weekend for romance and full indicating plenty of passionate potential.

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