Word in the astrology grimoire is that March is the most activated month of the year, and retrograde season isn’t just a cosmic slowdown. It's a full-on invitation for us to rip open the depths of our relationships and desires. Venus, the planet of love, beauty, and relationships, is pushing us to confront what we’ve been ignoring.
We’re in for a reckoning as old relationships rise from the ashes, demanding our attention, and we’re forced to rethink how we present ourselves to the world. This could mean everything from radically changing our look to making bolder investments in ourselves. From March 2nd to April 12th, Venus kicks off in the warrior sign of Aries (before sliding into the intuitive waters of Pisces on the 27th), urging us to reassess our values around love, money, and creativity. Are we living authentically, or just maintaining what we’ve built out of habit?
But that’s just the beginning. Mercury, the planet of communication, also turns retrograde, from March 15th to April 7th (with a shift into Pisces on the 30th). Get ready for shared truths, perhaps a few miscommunication mishaps, and a brutal confrontation with our own words. Conversations we thought were over? They’re coming back to haunt us, so we can exorcise them once and for all. This is a time to stop and reconsider: are we speaking our truth, or letting others define it for us? Circle back to March 2017, when Venus retrograde was in these same signs. It’s not just nostalgia. It's the key to understanding what’s our next growth succession. Trust me, we won’t want to miss this.
Aries
Something ancient stirs deep within your psyche, stirring a hunger you've never known before. As Venus retrogrades through your sign, the pull to reassess love, self-worth, and your desires is undeniable. It’s not just about revisiting past relationships but seeing, if you’ve set untangled those patterns to breathe in fresh relational air. When Venus shifts into Pisces, your attention turns to your soul’s raw philosophy, demanding you question the truths you've been living by and daring you to assert them unapologetically in every relationship, creative endeavor, and desire you pursue. And with Mercury retrograde on the horizon, communication may stumble, urging you to pause and reflect on your goals, are they truly yours? This is your time to dive deep, recalibrate, and emerge with the wisdom to move forward with clarity.
Taurus
Old emotional patterns are bubbling up, urging you to release the baggage you've been holding onto. With Venus retrograde, don’t be surprised if someone from your past, an ex-friend or lover, shows up, asking you to reexamine old wounds or unfinished business. As Venus shifts, your focus turns to your friendships and long-term goals. Now’s the time to rethink who you’re surrounding yourself with and whether those connections still serve your bigger vision. With Mercury retrograde, expect some communication hiccups or delays in your social life, calling you to clear the air and realign.
Taurus? Don’t be surprised if an ex-friend or lover shows up, asking you to re-examine unfinished business
Gemini
This cosmic shift is going to get real. Your daily routine, your work, your health, are they serving your soul or merely keeping you busy? You’re being asked to stop and rethink whether your daily grind aligns with who you really are. This isn’t about neatly tweaking your to-do list, it’s commands you to radically redesign your life to fit your deepest values. And just when you think you’ve got it together, Mercury retrograde throws in some delays and misunderstandings, especially at work or in your personal health. But instead of seeing this as a setback, let it push you to dig deeper.
Cancer
Venus retrograde in Aries is shaking up your career and public life, forcing you to face some uncomfortable truths about how you present yourself to the world. Old work relationships, unresolved tensions with authority, or past professional decisions might resurface, demanding you confront how far you've come and what you’ve sacrificed to get here. Mercury retrograde will ask you for your honest opinion ‘Are you truly seen for who you are, or have you been playing a part?’ This transit is calling for a serious reevaluation of your ambitions, your reputation, and your role in the world.
Leo
Your emotional investments are being put under the magnifying glass, and Venus retrograde is pushing you to dive deep into the past. Glossing over things no longer will serve you, it’s about getting real with yourself, embracing the healing process, and shedding what no longer serves you. As you reflect on your daily routines, ask yourself if they’re truly nourishing your body, mind, and soul, or if they’re just filling space. With Mercury retrograde, you may find yourself questioning whether it's time to make a move, to set down roots elsewhere and embrace the cost of freedom. Let yourself feel the tension, and trust the transformation that’s taking place.
Virgo
It’s time to face your emotional truth, no more hiding. Venus retrograde pulls you deep into your inner world, forcing you to reconsider how you show up in love and creativity. Are you really honouring your desires, or have you been playing it safe, holding back what you truly crave? When Venus moves into Pisces, the focus shifts to your one-on-one connections and emotional security. This is the moment to question whether your living space is a reflection of who you are now, or if it’s time to tear it down and rebuild from the ground up. With Mercury retrograde, communication could get messy so speak with absolute clarity, especially in your personal life. Don’t run from the chaos. Use it to reevaluate how you express your needs and reconnect with the foundation of love that truly nourishes you.
Libra
The main event: Venus retrograde is highlighting how you devote yourself to your daily grind, and relationships. Inviting you to reexamine how you work, care for your health, and structure your routines. This is your moment to strip away the dead weight and overhaul the habits that no longer serve you. Even the part of you that gets a little too eager to win others over. With Venus moving into Pisces, your creative passions are about to get a serious reboot, reigniting that fire and letting it guide you. Mercury retrograde might throw some curveballs into your professional and health plans, but consider this a chance to refine your approach. Clean up the details, realign your focus, and set yourself up for a fresh, powerful start.
If you’re a Libra, this is your moment to strip away the dead weight and overhaul the habits that no longer serve you
Scorpio
Venus, the planet of love and pleasure challenges you to reconsider how you show up in love, in creativity, and in your own erotic power. You’ll find yourself revisiting past relationships or creative projects, don’t look back in regret, reclaiming your own truth is all that matters. As Venus moves into Pisces, your focus shifts to home and family, but don’t mistake this for a quiet retreat. This is your call to reinvent your emotional foundation and take control of your inner sanctuary. Mischief mercury thinks you would thrive best, when you set some appropriate work boundaries so that you can have space to think creatively.
Sagittarius
Soon enough you’ll find that something is stirring up your emotional landscape, compelling you to rethink how you show up for yourself and others in matters of love, family, and security. It’s not just a time for reflection, but a chance to clear away anything that doesn’t serve your growth. When Venus moves into Pisces, the spotlight shifts to your relationships, how you’re connecting and whether you're meeting your own needs within those bonds. Mercury retrograde may throw a few communication curveballs with loved ones, but this is your moment to recalibrate. Use the energy to get aligned with people who truly support your evolution, so that you can truly define family by your own terms.
Capricorn
Venus retrograde might shake up how you communicate with the world around you, from siblings to neighbors, to your entire local environment. Old conversations you thought were long dead? They’re about to resurrect, demanding closure or an emotional cleanup. As Venus glides into Pisces, your attention shifts to money, material values, and what you’re really investing in. Are your finances reflecting your true desires, or are you simply maintaining the status quo? With Mercury retrograde zooming in on your financial matters, now’s the time to dig into your budgets, contracts, and agreements. This isn’t just about keeping things in order, it’s about radically realigning your financial game to serve your deepest truth. Stop playing small. Take a hard look at your value, and own it.
Aquarius
Your relationship with money and self-worth is calling for a deep truth check. It's time to confront how you earn, spend, and manage your finances. Are you truly honoring your value, or simply going through the motions? As Venus moves from Aries to Pisces, your focus shifts to communication, learning, and travel, urging you to break free from the mundane. Reignite those passions and projects that once set your soul on fire. With Mercury retrograde in the mix, challenge every decision and unravel your core intentions layer by layer. Living on autopilot has you numb. Are your choices truly a reflection of your worth, or are you settling for less than you deserve?
Pisces
What is your manifesto, Pisces? What truths, dreams, and desires are you ready to stand behind, unapologetically claiming your space in the world? Venus retrograde whispers, "Sometimes we don’t realise how our intentions have been shaped by everyone else but us." Peel away the masks because your higher self demands nothing less. With Mercury retrograde stirring the pot, your voice is going to matter now more than ever. You can feel the heat building, can’t you? Don’t shrink back, seize this moment to reflect, realign, and transform your relationships and self-expression into an irresistible force. This month, you’re hot on the cosmic list.
