It’s that time again. Yep, Mercury retrograde is on the way. Before getting to that, Venus is on the move.

March opens with Venus turning a corner with Uranus before beginning a several-week stint in Aquarius. Enough attention and effort have been spent; it’s time to switch gears. Friday can produce a sense of earning and deserving it and/or gaining new ground. A new angle, spontaneous choice, or fresh conversation can make the day.

The Aquarius moon keeps it on the upbeat through Monday. As of Tuesday, the moon enters Pisces and Mercury begins retrograde (10:19 a.m.) at the very last degree of this same sign. By now, you know the drill: make no assumptions; play it safe with health and money; lock up; keep tabs on your things, passwords, words, and actions; allow extra time, et cetera.

Just as we think it’s all been said and done, there’s more to go. Mercury retrograde in Pisces is an exposing archetype, targeting the immune system, innocence, beliefs, vulnerability, and vulnerable ones. The Pisces archetype also stimulates imagination, dream cycles, romance, emotional responsiveness, and creative process. Escapism, chasing the elusive, or searching for the ultimate also falls under the Pisces banner.

The start of Mercury retrograde is accompanied by a Pisces new moon conjunct Neptune in its home sign. Wednesday also launches Uranus into Taurus, a shatter-the-sound(bite)-barrier transit of great significance for all. This planetary cluster can reveal what was previously hidden from view and, in so doing, clear up confusion and uncertainty. The lost can be found. Mining from buried treasure, there is also an opportunity to reclaim a part of yourself that has gone missing.

Aries
March 20 - April 20

A great idea, an intuitive flash, or something unexpected could kick-start your Friday. One way or another, you’ll stay well on the go this weekend. Fresh-start Monday keeps you on the gain, but come Tuesday, Mercury retrograde can see you lose focus or steam. Wednesday’s new moon is laden with hidden potential. Stay open/receptive; be creative; go by feel; trust intuition.

Taurus
April 20 - May 21

Pay close attention to what you are feeling. Do not ignore or overlook a thing. Potentials are gathering substantial steam. Mercury retrograde, starting Tuesday, is an exposing transit. Uranus in Taurus, starting Wednesday, can set you up for a personal breakthrough and/or a radical change. In combination with the Pisces new moon, know that even a subtle shift can trigger monumental growth and progress.

Gemini
May 21 - June 21

Friday brings a liberating feel. Venus keeps you on a fresh top-up through Monday. Tuesday/Wednesday, don’t force it. Mercury retrograde, the Pisces new moon, and Uranus into Taurus call for you to suspend preconceived ideas and expectations, to accept what is, to have more faith. If you run out of steam or find yourself at a loss, it will not be for long.

Cancer
June 21 - July 22

Venus into Aquarius, starting Friday, and next Wednesday’s new moon aligned with Uranus into Taurus can trigger something lucrative and/or unexpected. You could break through your own sound barrier. While Mercury is retrograde, let the world spin without you for a while. Time is best spent on spiritual replenishment, creative projects, and getting back in touch—with another or with yourself.

Leo
July 22 - August 23

Venus in Aquarius, starting Friday, is good for a social boost. Someone or something new could light a fresh spark. Money, time, interest, and/or resolve can evaporate once Mercury in Pisces turns retrograde. Know you can be easily sold, consume more, or talk yourself into more than is wise. Uranus in Taurus is well timed for considering a new career or lifestyle track.

Virgo
August 23 - September 23

By Friday, you should feel like you are making good headway regarding something in particular or on the bigger-picture front. Venus into Aquarius, starting Friday, and Uranus into Taurus, starting on Wednesday’s new moon, set you up for a significant personal breakthrough. Mercury retrograde puts you back in touch with a missing piece of yourself.

Libra
September 23 - October 23

Venus in Aquarius, starting Friday, dishes up a great cut-yourself-loose feel. You’ll continue to enjoy a fresh wind through Monday. Tuesday/Wednesday, keep plans simple and open-ended. Motivation, focus, or time can be lost once Mercury turns retrograde. Uranus into Taurus can dish up unexpected opportunity or expense. To the plus, the transits enhance creativity, romance, and intuition.

Scorpio
October 23 - November 22

Friday through Monday sets up never-a-dull-moment times. Tuesday/Wednesday can steer you into something unplanned or uncharted. It’s a deeper dive, a total-immersion program, a floodgate of emotions. Despite the start of Mercury retrograde, intuition, creativity, romance, luck, and opportunity are at peak.

Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21

Friday through Monday can get you going on a fresh idea, activity, or conversation. Venus in Aquarius also stimulates your social life and professional prospects. Tuesday/Wednesday, it is easy to lose track, time, or focus. On the other hand, what’s lost can be found. Indulge yourself or one you love, but also keep health and safety in mind.

Capricorn
December 21 - January 20

It might be the end of the week, but things are on a wind-up, not a wind-down, as Venus exits Capricorn for Aquarius on Friday. The fresh-air feel continues through Monday. Tuesday/Wednesday, stay open-ended; go by feel. Mercury retrograde and Uranus into Taurus can diffuse, unlock, unblock, reveal or remove it, and/or ease up on you.

Aquarius
January 20 - February 18

Venus in Aquarius, starting Friday, has you freshly refuelled and good to go. The Aquarius moon also keeps you well on point through Monday. Make the most of it while the getting is so good. Tuesday/Wednesday, chill out. Watch for Mercury retrograde and Uranus in Taurus to unwrap it for you. Simple and easy are the best options.

Pisces
February 18 - March 20

Tuesday/Wednesday can set you up for a disappearing act or a lost-in-space, watershed, or waterworks experience. On the total-immersion program, Mercury turns retrograde in Pisces and the new moon in Pisces draws extra turbo from Neptune in Pisces. Uranus into Taurus can spark an exceptionally emotional, creative, lucrative, expensive, opportune, or life-changing couple of days.