You can feel it—a restless, unspoken energy. A knowing. A tension in your body when you stay quiet, when you shrink, when you say, “it’s fine” when it isn’t.
That’s not just you. It’s eclipse season, it’s retrograde season, and the cosmic tides are shifting fast.
March is a month of transitions and awakenings, beginning with Mercury retrograde in Aries, followed by the Vernal Equinox—marking the true start of the astrological year.
This is a month of bold new beginnings and unresolved pasts demanding closure.
The Vernal Equinox: A Cosmic Reset
On March 20th, the Sun crosses the celestial equator into Aries, signalling the Vernal Equinox—a day of equal light and darkness. This ancient turning point was revered in astrology as the rebirth of the zodiac cycle, marking the astrological new year.
Why Aries?
Because Aries is ruled by Mars—the planet of action, initiation, and drive. It’s the spark that lights the fire of the entire zodiac, ushering in a season of fresh starts, bold leaps, and decisive change.
Ancient civilisations built their astrological and calendrical systems around this moment. The Babylonians, Greeks, and Romans structured the twelve-sign zodiac based on the Sun’s movement through the seasons, with Aries crowned as the first sign. The Sun itself is exalted in Aries, meaning this is a time of pure vitality, courage, and self-determination.
On a personal level, the Equinox is a cosmic reset—a time to shake off winter’s stagnation and step boldly into the next chapter.
What are you planting in this new cycle? What are you ready to initiate?
The energy of Aries doesn’t wait—it acts. This is a moment to move forward.
Mercury Retrograde: Words as Weapons, Truths as Torches
Mercury, the planet of communication, thought, and travel, began its retrograde on March 14th in Aries.
🔥 Aries is direct, impulsive, and action-oriented—a sign that speaks before it thinks, fights for its beliefs, and rarely second-guesses itself. Mercury, on the other hand, prefers clarity, analysis, and precision. Together? They create a fiery retrograde cocktail of miscommunication, quick tempers, and snap judgments.
⚠️ Dates to Watch:
March 14 – April 7 → Mercury Retrograde in Aries → Expect bold words, heated debates, and spontaneous decisions.
March 24 → Mercury Cazimi → A rare moment of clarity within the chaos—pay attention to synchronicities and insights.
March 29 → Mercury re-enters Pisces → Logic takes a backseat to intuition and imagination.
🛑 What to Watch Out For:
Blunt words that burn bridges—Aries doesn’t sugarcoat.
Tech glitches, lost emails, and scheduling snafus—double-check the details.
Rushed decisions you later regret—pause before you pounce.
✔️ How to Work With It:
Use this time for review, not reaction.
Think before you text.
Don’t assume—ask for clarification.
Trust the process. The truth will surface.
Venus Retrograde: Remember Who You Are
Every eight years, Venus—the planet of love, beauty, and self-worth—retrogrades in Aries.
The last time this happened? 2017. The year of the Women’s March—the largest single-day protest in U.S. history. A moment when millions of women didn’t just demand change; they remembered their power.
Now, Venus is retrograding and so are the same ol’ questions:
🚨 Where are you silencing yourself to keep the peace?
🚨 Where are you dismissing your desires as unimportant?
🚨 Where have you forgotten your own fire?
Venus in Aries is about bold self-expression and reclaiming your worth. This retrograde isn’t just about romance; it’s about who and what you value—including yourself. If old patterns around love, money, and self-esteem surface, don’t ignore them. They’re here to be rewritten.
Mercury in Pisces: The Surreal Filter
On March 29th, Mercury slips back into soft and caring Pisces, where logic dissolves and intuition takes over. This is Mercury’s detriment (it struggles here), preferring data over daydreams.
🌊 Expect:
Forgetfulness & mental fog—reality gets slippery.
Heightened intuition & vivid dreams—your subconscious speaks louder.
Creative bursts—words become poetry, and logic bends into art.
✔️ How to Navigate:
Journal your dreams and insights.
Let ideas flow without judgment.
Avoid making major decisions until clarity returns.
A Month of Power and Reflection
March is a paradox—a month of initiation and unraveling.
The Vernal Equinox launches the astrological new year, urging us forward with courage and conviction. Meanwhile, Mercury and Venus retrogrades pull us back, urging us to re-evaluate our choices before making our next move.
✨ This 2-week portal is the moment to not only release what no longer serves you, or the collective, but to actively step into what truly does.
🚀 Key Takeaways:
🌿 March 20 → Vernal Equinox → A cosmic new year, fresh starts, and bold beginnings.
🔥 March 14 – April 7 → Mercury Retrograde in Aries → Watch your words, review plans, expect tech glitches.
🌟 March 24 → Mercury Cazimi → A flash of clarity within the chaos.
💔 March 29 → Mercury re-enters Pisces → Dreams, intuition, and creative surges take over.
This month, move with intention. Speak with clarity. And above all, trust the unfolding of your own story.
Namaste xx
Audra
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