Image by Vedrana Filipović

by Sun Ray J (they/them)

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Keywords for the month: Endings & Beginnings, Boundaries, Becoming, Clarion call, Commitment, Cosmic Winds, Concentricity Coming Full Circle, Celestial Cycles, Dreams Come True, Spiritual Growth, Surrender, Mystery, Mastery.

Transits/Astro Keys: Mercury in Pisces (3 March), Saturn in Pisces (7 March), Full Moon in Virgo (7 March), Moon and Saturn opposition (7 March), Venus in Taurus (17 March), Mercury in Aries (19 March), Sun in Aries (20 March), New Moon in Aries (21 March), Pluto in Aquarius (23 March), Mars in Cancer (25 March)

We are a month away from the Astrological Year! And at the beginning of a whole new astrological era on planet earth. This month the planets move through the notorious 29 degrees 6 times. Called the anaretic degree, it indicates the last placement that the planet passes through before entering a new sign at 0 degrees (the ingress). The “old soul” term sticks here as an anaretic degree is known for symbolising mastery where a planet has gained all the information or experience from the sign and is ready to enter and experience a new one. This energy is present throughout March and indicates the power of endings and beginnings. Our highest aim is activated, and we overcome our challenges.

On March 3, Mercury, the cosmic messenger, enters mutable Pisces. It’s a magical start to the month, which could bring expanded thoughts and problem-solving instincts. On the 7th, the emotive Moon shines full in Virgo, and an hour later, sky Daddy Saturn, the planet of authority, boundaries and responsibility, moves into dreamy Pisces waters. In opposition, this moment might bring tensions to the fore. Find what can be balanced to create harmony between our needs and our responsibilities. On March 20 and 21, the Sun and New Moon enter Aries marking the start of renewal and Aries Season! On the 23rd, transforming Pluto, the planet of the underworld, subconscious, rebirth and renewal, enters airy Aquarius. A decades-awaited cosmic event! The last time Pluto was in Aquarius was between 1777 and 1797. Ending the month, Mars, the planet of action and heat, enters the caring waters of the crab. Mars in Cancer will ask us to move more carefully and considerately as we gear up for a fiery Aries Season and Astro New Year!

Saturn and Pluto move through the zodiac slowly. Any time they change signs, it’s worth considering or reviewing where we’re at and noticing how the energy shows up in various parts of our lives. Saturn is the master of time, all about adulting and getting us to master something throughout our lifetime. Restricting at first, Saturn rewards us for lessons learnt and helps us achieve long-term goals.

For the first time in 30 years, Saturn enters the ethereal, mutable waters of Pisces, thus marking the return of themes around having faith, spiritual tests, necessary changes, and compassionate surrender to the divine. Saturn in Pisces marked the end of apartheid law, and this time calls on us to up the ante on our spiritual connection to prepare for the changes that will come. Anyone with Saturn in Pisces is experiencing their Saturn Return. The Full Moon in Virgo exacts an hour before Saturn enters Pisces, which asks us to review our long-term needs. When Saturn and the Moon oppose, a challenge emerges between polar opposite sides. Achieve balance by merging elements of both sides to reach a compromise.

Review our emotional commitments but connect with our support structures when

responsibilities feel overbearing.

Pluto moving into Aquarius is a colossal astro signal beckoning us towards a new era and asking us to enter the lairs of our deepest desires. Representing generational inheritance, wealth, life cycles, rebirth, secrets, transformation, and unveiling what lies beneath the surface. In airy innovative Aquarius, Pluto will bring this energy through tech, societal systems, collective power, and revolution. Though we’ll only get a taste of it this year, this will carry us through the next few decades.

Saturn 12H oppose Full Moon 6H | New Moon 1H | Pluto 11H | Mars 4H

Fiery Aries Rising, this month marks the last season of this astrological year. And the smoke signal that signals the nearing of your season! On March 20, the Sun moves into your sign! But before that, March starts with the Full Moon in Virgo and Saturn entering Pisces, thus welcoming a dreamy reconning of your spiritual commitments and behind-the-scenes pursuits. What are you learning about the bounds between your dreamscapes and the waking life rituals you commit to daily? There will likely be a call to strike a balance now by retrieving the valuable insights in your dreams and applying them to your everyday tasks. When the New Moon in Aries comes around, it’s time to show off the new you! Get used to the spotlight now coz it’s only getting brighter as your season begins. The end of March transforming Pluto beckons you to deep dive into your rebirth of friendships, connections and your network. Welcome this change by acknowledging where you’ve been doing the transformation in your personal and career zones. By the last week of the month, action-oriented Mars zooms into Cancer; if moving house or homemaking suddenly calls you to action, try taking conscious steady steps to better your home and family life.

Saturn 11H oppose Full Moon 5H | New Moon 12H | Pluto 10H | Mars 3H

Beautiful Taurus Rising, this month marks the last season of this astrological year. March starts with the Full Moon in Virgo and Saturn entering Pisces, which could feel like a tug-of-war between your networks and connections and your need to have fun and be creative. What are you learning about your needs and the needs of those you network or connect with? There will likely be a call to balance having fun and being committed to friends and communities. When the New Moon in Aries arrives, your dreamscape could be active and imaginative! Journal any insights, as they are loaded with meaning which can guide you

through the following season. At the end of March, Pluto invites you to revel in the rebirth of

your public image. Welcome this change by recognising how far your higher self has guided

you over the last few decades. By the final week of March, action-oriented Mars zips into

Cancer, and you could have increased ideas and wish to connect or take action with extended family and siblings. A short trip may be called for! Whatever helps you reconnect

with your emotions and feel protected.

Saturn 10H oppose Full Moon 4H | New Moon 11H | Pluto 9H | Mars 2H

Daring Gemini Rising, this month marks the last season of this astrological year. March

starts with the Full Moon in Virgo and Saturn entering Pisces, thus bringing you to focus on

your public image and long-term career goals and your home or family life. What are you

learning about the bounds between work and home? Where can you bring compromise to

ease any tensions? Find balance to pressures by being true to your long-term goals while

making time for at-home care and nourishment. When the New Moon in Aries comes

around, look forward to renewed connections in your friend groups and communities.

Connect to your collective. At the end of March, Pluto calls you to become the version of you that your higher self is most attuned with. Welcome this change by witnessing the expansion of your soul and how far you have come by the soul-searching you’ve completed over the last decades. By the final week of March, action-oriented Mars zaps into Cancer, and your money-making magic is reignited! Follow the instinct to secure your finances better, and use the Martian energy to get shit done!

Saturn 9H oppose Full Moon 3H | New Moon 10H | Pluto 8H | Mars 1H

Compassionate Cancer Rising, this month marks the last season of this astrological year.

March starts with the Full Moon in Virgo and Saturn entering Pisces, which calls for a review

of your commitments in terms of spirituality, higher learning, travel and expansion in life.

What are you learning between your need for connection to your neighbourhood, family or

siblings and more other-worldly views? Strike a balance in tense times by being true to

yourself even if others don’t share your visions (yet). When the New Moon in Aries comes

around, you’ll be gearing up for a personal rebrand and feeling refreshed to make career moves. At the end of March, Pluto invites you to take the long journey of integrating your

shadow. Though daunting, the underworld is teaming with undiscovered gems of wisdom if

we are courageous enough to dig deep. Welcome this change by asking for support,

especially from the people you love most. It is most important to ask for help and learn to

receive it, even when other people’s resources are involved. By the final week of March,

action-oriented Mars zigs into Cancer which refuels you to take a second look at yourself!

Not too shabby, Cancer, be proud of the being you are and show off that Cancerian charm.

Saturn 8H oppose Full Moon 2H | New Moon 9H | Pluto 7H | Mars 12H

Captivating Leo Rising, this month marks the last season of this astrological year. March

starts with the Full Moon in Virgo and Saturn entering Pisces, which may bring tensions to

the surface between your long-term commitments to your shadow self and your inherent

self-worth. What are you learning about the bounds between the resources you need to feel

secure and the inner sense of worthiness you carry? You may balance your shadow work by

boosting your self-esteem with love. When the New Moon in Aries comes around, your

higher self may have quite the download to offer you further guidance. End of March, transforming Pluto invites you to excavate the underbelly of all those you relate to, whether romantic, professional or otherwise. Depending on your setup, you could experience incredibly powerful relationship rebirths this month. Welcome this change by using the daily rituals and wellness habits that have proven to ground you over the last few years. By the final week of March, action-oriented Mars zaps into Cancer and awakens the inner landscape of your dream life. Be fearless in your pursuit of spiritual connection, and take heed of any warnings or messages which find you between realms.

Saturn 7H oppose Full Moon 1H | New Moon 8H | Pluto 6H | Mars 11H

Attentive Virgo Rising, this month marks the last season of this astrological year. March

starts with the Full Moon in Virgo and Saturn entering Pisces, calling you to assess long-term agreements with relationships and business partners. What are you learning about the bounds between your lovers, partners, or professional needs? Bring in balance if things get tense by making enough time to also consider your needs amidst the conditions of your

commitments. When the New Moon in Aries comes around, tap into the subconscious more

psychic insights you sense. End of March, transforming Pluto welcomes you to experience rebirth in your daily life and habits. If you know there has long been needing change, the

time has come. Welcome this change by remembering to have fun while you get to the

bottom of unhealthy patterns or behaviours. By the final week of March, action-oriented Mars zooms into Cancer, which could spark a new opportunity to connect with a community or network of people. Welcome those who protect your emotions and show you kindness and care.

Saturn 6H oppose Full Moon 12H | New Moon 7H | Pluto 5H | Mars 10H

Tantalising Libra Rising, this month marks the last season of this astrological year. March

starts with the Full Moon in Virgo and Saturn entering Pisces, thus calling a long-term

recommitment to the rituals which bring you health and wellness. What are you learning

between your daily to-dos and the subconscious realms you travel through in your dreams?

Strike a balance between the mundane everyday tasks and the magic in our sleeping space.

When the New Moon in Aries comes around, a relationship renewal could give you a boost

of freshness to integrate the inner learnings you’re becoming aware of. At the end of March,

Pluto enters the chat and invites you to be reborn through the creations you wish to bring

into the world. Whether artistic or conceiving on another level through making or planning to have babies. Welcome this change by taking stock of how you have already been unearthing your generational patterns and the ancestral/familial lineage you have come from. By the final week of March, action-oriented Mars zaps into Cancer, and your public life and career are zooming with the opportunity to go-go-go! Take caution to make sure you remain steady as you make your move.

Saturn 5H oppose Full Moon 11H | New Moon 6H | Pluto 4H | Mars 9H

Sensuous Scorpio Rising, this month marks the last season of this astrological year. March

starts with the Full Moon in Virgo and Saturn entering Pisces, which could see you

reassessing your long-term creative and future goals. Mainly related to children, having kids,

lineage, fun and creativity. What are you learning about the bounds between your creative

life force and the networks and connections you comprise? If tension arises, bring balance

by maintaining or asserting boundaries between what you do and what the collective does.

When the New Moon in Aries comes around, a new start is coming in your work and health zone, so follow your instincts if you want to form new habits. End of March, transforming

Pluto welcomes you to break the curses and claim the resilience and gifts of your ancestry.

Welcome this change by recalling the people, places and activities which bring your senses

home. Through nostalgia, food, and family recipes, connect with the stories passed through

generations. By the final week of March, action-oriented Mars zips into Cancer, inspiring you

to emerge from the heat and shed the skin of your old self.

Saturn 4H oppose Full Moon 10H | New Moon 5H | Pluto 3H | Mars 8H

Joyous Sagittarius Rising, this month marks the last season of this astrological year. March

starts with the Full Moon in Virgo and Saturn entering Pisces, bringing your attention to your

long-term commitments with your home, property, and ancestry. What are you learning about the bounds between your ancestral becoming and how you publicly show up in your work field or career life? If tensions surface, bring things into balance by paying homage to those from whom you come while pushing yourself beyond their limits. See yourself with total clarity of the living ancestry you are. New traditions call to be established, and old ones may be due for release. When the New Moon in Aries comes around, give yourself full permission to be aroused by life and the creative urges that call your heart hither. At the end of March, Pluto will invite you to renew outdated mindsets or mental conditioning. You may have remarkably transformative communications, thoughts and chats. Welcome this change by remembering how well-resourced your spirit is. You’ve been doing massive legwork on your self-worth and transforming your finances; it’s time to witness your influence. By the final week of March, action-oriented Mars zaps into Cancer, awakening your inner shadow warrior to integrate the lessons you’ve learnt and reach your next constellation!

Saturn 3H oppose Full Moon 9H | New Moon 4H | Pluto 2H | Mars 7H

Reliable Capricorn Rising, this month marks the last season of this astrological year. March

starts with the Full Moon in Virgo and Saturn entering Pisces, thus beginning the next few

years’ journey as Saturn tests your mental, communication and ideas zone. What are you

learning about the bounds between your mind and the messages you receive from your

highest self or spiritual guides? Bring balance if you’re feeling tense by taking time out to

reconnect with yourself, and get into a short activity if you need to open your mind to solutions. When the New Moon in Aries comes around, notice any opportunities for home

improvements, whether on a physical, emotional, inner or outer level. At the end of March, Pluto welcomes you on the long haul to reclaim your generational wealth over the following decades. Welcome this change by recognising the generational gifts, resilience and mastery you have been energetically given to shine. By the final week of March, action-oriented Mars zaps into Cancer, and your relationships are rekindled with love and a lot of heat! If sparks fly, don’t freak out. Remember that a little hot sauce can change the whole dish! Invite more spice into your life if things have been a little bland.

Saturn 2H oppose Full Moon 8H | New Moon 3H | Pluto 1H | Mars 6H

Innovating Aquarius Rising, this month marks the last season of this astrological year. March

starts with the Full Moon in Virgo and Saturn entering Pisces, which may prompt you to ditch

the doubts and create a whole new financial plan for success. What are you learning about

the bounds between your self-worth and the need for financial security? Bring balance to

tensions by recalling all the times you have worked your inner magic and witnessed outer

results! Work your magic with patience at the core. When the New Moon in Aries comes

around, your influential prowess comes online, and you could be lit up by new ideas. At the

end of March, Pluto invites you to partake in your rebirth over the following decades. Fear

not. Welcome change by calling on your past selves to remember: this is not the first time

you have been called on to evolve into your best self. By the final week of March, action-oriented Mars zooms into Cancer, and your work, health and daily routines are reignited! Use energy boost to improve your daily habits and health rituals through food, movement, and consistency.

Saturn 1H oppose Full Moon 7H | New Moon 2H | Pluto 12H | Mars 5H

Dreamy Pisces Rising, this month marks the last season of this astrological year. March

starts with the Full Moon in Virgo and Saturn entering Pisces, calling on your inner strength

and resilience as you see yourself truthfully. What are you learning about your boundaries

and how others perceive you? Especially in your closest relationships. Bring balance to

tensions by building your self-confidence from within and trusting your inner self to guide

your becoming. Connect to loved ones by discussing your long-term goals and making the commitments to reach your shared dreams. When the New Moon in Aries comes around,

your self-worth and finances could be boosted, and fresh opportunities are coming. End of

March, transforming Pluto welcomes you to transform through your dreams. Over the next

few decades, you will undergo a spiritual renewal and rebirth. Welcome this change by

remembering all the more profound ways we are connected beyond the physical. By the final

week of March, action-oriented Mars zips into Cancer, turning up the heat, and you could

have quite the steamy scene on your brain! Don’t be afraid to get sexy with your lovers. Let

them be the moth to your flame!

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