If you’ve been tuned into the cosmic currents you’ve probably heard the news that this month is a little bit… sticky. 

 

Not only is it eclipse season, but we also have a rare double-retrograde of Venus and Mercury over the most liminal space of the zodiac. The very beginning and end of the astrological wheel, right between Aries and Pisces. This is about jumping timelines, but before we leap into that wild new world, we’ve got some serious threshold moments to navigate.

 

If something isn’t flowing, don’t force it. Recalibrate instead. Spend this time reviewing your goals for relationships, money and creative projects. You'll be grateful for this when the first hint of summer arrives in April.

 

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THE ASTROLOGY OF MARCH

 

This month, true growth comes from decluttering the past, while allowing space for something more fluid and aligned. Not least because Neptune is about to enter Aries for the first time in this lifetime! Prepare for the path of the spiritual warrior and revolutionary Inspiration. Thats right, in the next few years you shall see more active spirituality, bold imagination, rebellious transcendence, radical dreamers, and trailblazing visionaries. This is also a time for manifesting with courage and even force, so prepare for things to get (un)real.

 

 

MOON MEDITATIONS

 

Full Moon Lunar Eclipse, 14th March, Virgo, 6.54am

CRYSTAL  Black tourmaline bracelet  Absorbs dense, chaotic energy and grounds it into the earth. Perfect for dissolving stress, this stone works at blocking toxic influences as though creating an energetic force field around you. Keep it nearby to stay centred, resilient and free from unwanted energies.

MEDITATION  Release mental clutter  Place the black tourmaline bracelet around your wrist and, as you meditate, visualise it as an anchor, absorbing all negative mental energy from your mind. As the energy flows out of your body, the grey, stagnant smoke of overthinking and bad habits is replaced by clarity. After your meditation, repeat a mantra as you spend time tidying your physical space, treating it as a moving meditation.

 

New Moon Solar Eclipse, 29th March, Aries,10.58am

CRYSTAL Carnelian mushroom  Sometimes called the ‘stone of action’ because it’s believed to bring passion and drive to the person wearing it, this crystal is often used to help promote emotional balance and stability. Improves the ability to embrace passion, creativity, motivation, and courage. Attracts prosperity, new resources, and good luck.

MEDITATION  Power up  With the carnelian crystal in your receiving hand, or if lying down, placed on the centre of your chest, meditate on a glowing orb deep within your torso, symbolising the combination of the lower chakras. Feel it radiating confidence and self-belief as this powerful energy flows through your body. Allow this energy to activate the carnelian crystal before flowing back into you, filling your entire body with orange light. Carry this crystal with you as a way to boost your energy.

 

 

Venus & Mercury Retrograde in Aries & Pisces: Love, Identity & a Cosmic Reset

 

With Mercury and Venus both moonwalking back over the very start of the zodiac wheel, we’re in a space of endings and beginnings. If you find yourself taking two steps forward and a few wobbly ones back, don’t stress. That’s just how transformation works. Trial and error isn’t failure, it’s fine-tuning. Move slowly, trust the process and know that whatever’s shifting now is setting the foundation for what’s next. This is a month to slow down, reflect, and choose your words wisely before blurting them out into the universe.

 

What makes this even more unreal is it's the same point where Neptune is gearing up to enter Aries for the first time in our lifetime. So, this isn’t just any Venus retrograde. It’s part of a MUCH bigger cosmic reset. It's also super symbolic of new beginnings and the transition from one chapter to the next, which fits perfectly for the symbolism of the year of the snake as a period of transformation.

 

 

When Venus retrogrades in Aries, love, self-worth, and attraction take on a raw, unfiltered edge. Aries is about action, independence, and identity, so expect questions around who you are in relationships and what you truly desire to surface. Aries doesn’t do half-measures, so this transit asks you to be brutally honest with yourself about where you’re settling, rushing, or avoiding confrontation.

 

Venus, moving between Aries and Pisces, highlights love, self-worth, and values. In Aries, she forces us to confront what we really want, no more settling or avoiding conflict. In Pisces, she dissolves illusions, revealing where we’ve been holding onto fantasies or outdated ideals. This isn’t just about relationships; it’s about how we attract, create, and value ourselves.

 

Meanwhile, Mercury’s retrograde asks us to think before we act. Miscommunications, impulsive decisions, and tech glitches? Likely. But rather than getting frustrated, use this time to refine your words, strategy, and next steps.

 

 

Lunar Eclipse in Virgo: Declutter, Release, Realign

 

The full moon lunar eclipse in Virgo is the first of this cycle and a south node eclipse, so it’s all about releasing, decluttering and breaking free from past karmic loops. Think of it as a cosmic deep clean. Out with the old and in with the new. Ditch those habits, limiting beliefs and anything weighing you down. The more you let go, the lighter (and freer) you’ll feel.

 

Virgo energy loves structure, organisation, and precision, so this eclipse asks: Where have you been holding on too tightly? What needs simplifying, streamlining, or letting go?

 

The challenge? Pisces energy (with Saturn, Neptune, and the North Node) is pulling in the opposite direction, asking you to trust, surrender, and embrace the unknown. It’s a balancing act, practicality vs. faith, control vs. flow. The key isn’t choosing one over the other but making space for both. True growth happens when you release the clutter, physically, mentally, emotionally, and open yourself to something more fluid, intuitive, and aligned.

 

New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries: A Bold New Beginning

 

The new moon in Aries takes place the day before Neptune moves into Aries for the first time since 1875. No this isn’t just any fresh start. It’s a power move sparking something brand new, setting the stage for long-term transformation. Aries energy is bold, direct, and pioneering, so expect a surge of motivation to initiate, innovate, and break new ground.

 

Pluto in Aquarius sextiles this new moon, adding a futuristic, revolutionary edge. Mercury sits at 0° Aries, the exact spot Neptune will soon enter, hinting that whatever starts now will evolve into something far more visionary over time.

 

Meanwhile, Mars (now direct) in Cancer is playing nice, trine Saturn in Pisces and sextiling Uranus in Taurus, bringing a stabilising mix of earth and water. Translation? Healing, wealth-building, and powerful connections are all in the mix.

 

The elements are balanced, the energy is dynamic but grounded. This is a rare window where action meets flow, making it an ideal time to set bold intentions with real staying power. Just wait until April and ay to push forwards when the energies will be flowing with you.

 

Neptune Enters Aries: The Rise of the Spiritual Warrior

 

On 30th March, as British Summer Time begins (hoorah!), Neptune enters Aries for the first time since 1875, and with Pluto in Aquarius, we’re stepping into a brand-new energetic era. This is spirituality with fire, mysticism with muscle, and a call to action for those ready to lead, innovate, and shake up outdated paradigms.

 

Gone are the days of passive dreaming. Neptune in Aries is about doing. This transit ignites pioneering visions, radical awakenings, and a rebellious approach to the divine. Expect a surge of bold spirituality, where intuition meets action and faith fuels revolution. It’s the rise of the spiritual warrior, the fearless dreamer, and the cosmic trailblazer.

 

But with fire comes heat. impulsive enlightenment, reckless idealism, and the potential for spiritual burnout. The challenge? Channel this energy wisely. This is about forging new sacred paths, not burning everything to the ground. 

 

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