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I stopped asking the map. I started asking the road. — Kenneth (on burning the old, limiting, or outdated paths)
Each month when I sit down to write my newsletter, I often get inspiration from images and quotes. Images and quotes help me clarify the message that I believe the planets are telling us that month. March 2026 is about reorientation. February was a crazy, challenging month that brought in, or pointed to, many new ideas, events and connections. It challenged our sense of what we thought we knew and what we thought was real. In so many ways, it changed the landscape of our lives in a profound way.
Now, the astrological energy is about reorientation. The map we thought we could use is no longer working. It’s a lot like when Google Maps goof and mistakenly send travelers to a scary off-highway route. We know that what we now have isn’t working. But where do we go from here?
The answer is in the road. Where do you want to go? What are you willing to give up and what do you need to do in order to get there. Or maybe a side road is more to your liking. It is time to reorient yourself.
Last month had an over-abundance of important transits. Aside from the Virgo Lunar Eclipse and the outer planet transits, the March energy is much quieter. I am actually quite happy with the trines and sextiles and, thus, easier energy of March compared to January and February. Use this quieter time to strengthen your spiritual foundation for the topsy turvy months ahead.
In summary, things you should consider during March 2026:
- Mercury retrograde in Pisces and strong emphasis on the North and South Nodes: Heal old emotional wounds and relationships. Nurture your creative, intuitive and spiritual side.
- Total Virgo Lunar Eclipse: Let go of unrealistic expectations and untruthful rationalizations. Create order and organization in your life. Emphasize your health and consider an overhaul of your exercise and nutrition habits.
- Saturn and Neptune in Aries transited by the Sun: Integrate personal responsibility and common sense with intuition and creativity under this long-term shift in consciousness.
- Blend the strong intuitive energy with strategic action, especially with regard to relationship and financial matters.
February 27: Mercury turns Retrograde at 22 degrees Pisces. Mercury retrograde in Pisces until March 20 allows you to take another look at, and heal or resolve, old emotional wounds and relationship issues. It is also an opportune time to delve deeper into your personal spiritual practice.
March 2: Mars Enters Pisces at 9:15 AM EST. Mars Sesiquiquadrate Jupiter at Zero Degrees Pisces/15 Degrees Cancer. Mars in Pisces until April 9 brings out the desire to embark on a more spiritual path. Your subconscious emotions come to the surface and your intuitive abilities are enhanced. Mars at zero degrees Pisces sesiquiquadrate Jupiter in Cancer calls for an adjustment in how you handle conflict, especially around emotional family issues.
March 3: Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse at 12 Degrees 53 Minutes Virgo. Lunar eclipses are always about letting go and starting a new cycle. This Virgo Lunar Eclipse is about reorganizing your life, letting go of unrealistic expectations and paying more attention to your health and work habits. A Virgo Lunar Eclipse is the perfect energy to follow the hectic February events. It asks you to slow down, evaluate, and to then let go of anything that will keep you from experiencing your best self as you move into the new, active, Mars-focused astrological year.
March 5: Sun Trine Jupiter at 15 Degrees Pisces/Cancer. A sense of optimism and confidence prevails when the Sun is trine Jupiter. The trine in the signs of Pisces and Cancer is excellent for rebuilding emotional bridges and connections with others.
March 6: Venus Enters Aries and Conjuncts Neptune and Saturn. Venus in Aries reactivates the important Saturn/Neptune conjunction at zero degrees Aries. The Saturn/Neptune conjunction was about letting go of unrealistic ideas and dreams and reactivating those ideas and dreams in a realistic, grounded, pragmatic way. Venus softens the Saturn energy and helps you see what it is you really love. Take time now to tune into your true desires.
March 9: Mercury Trine Jupiter at 15 Degrees Pisces/Cancer. Mercury moves very fast, so this is a short-lived, but lovely aspect. Think big. Your optimism now can help you overcome obstacles.
March 11: Jupiter Direct at 15 Degrees Cancer. Jupiter moving direct in Cancer lightens emotional connections and makes it easier to relate to others from a place of empathy. Jupiter will be in Cancer until June 30. Look to the house placement of the sign of Cancer in your natal chart to see where Jupiter will bring optimism and abundance to your life.
March 12: Venus Quincunx South Node at 8 Degrees Aries/Virgo. Venus quincunx the South Node urges you to let go of outworn, no-longer-working methods, especially around love and money. It is a great time to take action (Aries) and to organize (Virgo) your financial matters.
March 13: Mars Conjunct North Node and Opposition South Node at 8 Degrees Pisces/Virgo. Let go of unrealistic expectations so you can take advantage of new opportunities that show up when Mars is conjunct the North Node.
March 15: Mercury Conjunct Mars at 10 Degrees Aries. Though a very short-lived transit, Mercury conjunct Mars brings mental alertness, decisiveness and the ability to accomplish a lot in a short time. You may find yourself, and others, talking more and/or talking faster.
March 18: New Moon at 28 Degrees 27 Minutes Pisces. Venus Square Jupiter at 15 Degrees Aries/Cancer. Take some time to appreciate yourself now. The Virgo Full Moon eclipse made you very aware of your imperfections, whether real or imagined. This Pisces New Moon is a gentle reminder that you are perfect in your imperfections. Contemplate peace for all under this imaginative, creative New Moon in Pisces. Venus square Jupiter adds universal love (Venus) and a sense of thankfulness (Jupiter) to the energy.
This Pisces New Moon will be felt most strongly with those who have personal planets or points from around 24 degrees of the mutual signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces) up to 2 or 3 degrees of the Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn).
March 20: Sun Enters Aries. March 20: Mercury Stations Direct at 9 Degrees Pisces. The Sun in Aries is at the important zero-degree Aries Point. It will go over the Saturn/Neptune conjunction as it moves forward. The beginning of big changes are set in motion now.
March 21: Mars Trine Jupiter at 15 Degrees Pisces/Cancer. Mars trine Jupiter is an energizing, “lets get it done” aspect. Your confidence is high and you can accomplish a lot under this aspect. Just be careful not to overdo or to create chaos due to your unchecked enthusiasm and/or impatience.
March 22: Sun Conjunct Neptune at 2 Degrees Aries. Let your intuition lead now. Your imagination and creativity are sky high. Record your dreams and ideas. You may be surprised at the insights you now have.
March 24: Venus Sesiquiquadrate South Node at 23 Degrees Aries/Virgo. Romantic and financial matters are unclear now as past influences may be clouding your judgment. If possible, wait a week or two before making any life-changing decisions.
March 25-26: Sun Conjunct Saturn at 4 Degrees Aries. Venus Conjunct Chiron at 25 Degrees Aries. The Sun conjunct Saturn is helpful for steady accomplishment. Aries brings action, while Saturn calms Aries’ impatience and impulsiveness. Venus conjunct Chiron helps you solve hurtful relationship issues.
March 27: Sun Quincunx South Node at 7 Degrees Aries/Virgo. The Sun in Aries quincunx the South Node in Virgo emphasizes the importance of facing the truth. Listen to that still, small voice within, rather than the desire to rationalize any unsettling truths. As the saying goes: “the truth will set you free.”
March 30: Venus Enters Taurus. Venus rules Taurus, so it feels strong and right at home here. Venus in Taurus until April 23 helps you achieve financial stability. Venus in careful Taurus favors slow, but steady, growth in your financial life. Your romantic relationships will also benefit from this helpful Venus transit.
Moon Movement During March 2026: Note: Dates given are for New York City, NY. The time of the Moon’s movement into a sign will vary depending on where you live.
March 1: Moon in Leo
March 2: Moon enters Virgo
March 3: Full Moon Lunar Total Eclipse at 12 degrees 53 minutes Virgo at 6:37 AM EST
March 4: Moon enters Libra
March 6: Moon enters Scorpio
March 9: Moon enters Sagittarius
March 12: Moon enters Capricorn
March 14 Moon enters Aquarius
March 16: Moon enters Pisces at 7:15 PM EST
March 18: New Moon at 28 Degrees 27 Minutes Pisces at 9:23 PM
March 19: Moon enters Aries
March 21: Moon enters Taurus
March 23: Moon enters Gemini
March 25: Moon enters Cancer
March 27: Moon enters Leo
March 29: Moon enters Virgo
March 31: Moon enters Libra
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