Spring is here, celebrity babies! March is a very important month for the universe as it brings the first solar eclipse of 2024 and the astrological new year. This is also the last month of the year with no retrogrades at all, so all signs can harness new beginnings with swift and refreshing passion. There is a lot of transitional energy in the ether, so you should definitely pay attention to the major astrological events taking place in March 2024.
As always, March begins with Pisces season, which brings out the sensitive side of everyone and lets emotions come to the surface. On March 1, the Sun in Pisces resonates with the sign's traditional ruler, Jupiter, bringing a glow of good luck and confidence as the month begins. There will be some planetary conflict in the first third of the month that may feel a bit chaotic, but the energy will shift under the healing and emotional Pisces New Moon on March 10. Set your intentions and act on them because this is your last chance before then to achieve them. You've fallen into an eclipse season portal.
Chatty Mercury, romantic Venus, and passionate Mars are all changing signs this month, changing the vibe of your social life, relationships, and energy levels. When it comes to change, March 19 is a no-brainer – as this day marks the start of Aries season, the Spring Equinox and the astrological New Year rolled into one. More twists and turns are coming after the full moon lunar eclipse on March 25. If you want to embrace a blossoming new beginning, you have to shed your old skin.
Read on for all the must-know astrological events in March 2024.
Uranus square will change the status quo
Nothing kicks off the new month like a little planetary drama. Values-oriented Venus forms a square to unpredictable Uranus on March 3, bringing with it the possibility of sudden changes of heart or relationship breakdown. Less than a week later, passionate Mars repeats the same tense aspect with wild child Uranus - which may feel even more intense given Mars' impatient nature. All signs may feel more accident-prone and unstable, so proceed with caution and avoid making any rash or emotional decisions.
Mercury becomes bold in Aries
On March 9, communication planet Mercury enters groundbreaking Aries, so get ready to ignite your goals and spark energy in your social life. This shift brings about a collective boost in mental motivation, more initiative in executing ideas, and greater boldness in expressing one's ideas. However, brave Aries energy is impulsive, so be careful not to talk about things too quickly or bluntly, or jump into projects without careful consideration. Do your best to take advantage of the pioneering vibe to make progress on a work project or take the lead on a social initiative - as Mercury will enter its pre-retrograde shadow period on March 19 in preparation for its official retrograde in Aries in April. If you need to get some projects off the ground, have conversations to have, or you want to tie up logistical loose ends before flipping back, use this time to do so.
Pisces Season Magic and Dreamy New Moon
There's definitely some big cosmic activity happening in early March, but the dreamy vibe of Pisces 2024 still reigns supreme until March 19. Pisces energy is sensual, empathetic, and ethereal, so soak in your feelings and let your imagination flow. Mid-month, the Sun will join dreamy planet Neptune in Pisces, casting an idealistic and spiritual haze over the Sun's rays. Embrace it! Pisces energy isn't afraid to go with the flow and go with the flow, so you shouldn't be either.
Another highlight of Pisces season is the New Moon on March 10, when the Sun and Moon connect in the sign of Fish. This inspiring new moon will heighten your intuition and emotions while gently encouraging you to take optimistic steps toward your dreams. The new moon forms a positive link with quirky Uranus, bringing an exciting element of surprise and inspiration to the new moon's magic. Trust the process and be open to life's exciting twists and turns. This is also the last lunar phase you can use to manifest before eclipse season begins, so use it to perform a lunar ritual or set some spiritual intentions.
Love with Venus in Pisces is an illusion
Hopeless romantics unite! Amorous Venus enters whimsical Pisces on March 11, sprinkling a little rosy sweetness into your love life for the rest of the month. Pisces is the exhilarating sign of Venus—which, in astrological terms, means that Venus’s power is particularly strong and energetic there—so it’s an especially wonderful time to embrace romance and idealism and find magic in relationships. time. Fantasy can become reality during this transit. Just don't get so lost in the lavender haze that you lose sight of potential red flags.
Aries Season, Spring Equinox and Astrological New Year
Change is in the air on March 19, as the Sun leaves Pisces and enters the fire sign of Aries. This solar transit heralds a series of new beginnings in astrology and astronomy, as it marks the beginning of Aries Season, the astrological New Year, and the Spring Equinox. The zodiac energy of Aries is bold, passionate, and positive—an exciting and energizing vibe to kick off spring—so get ready to unleash your inner warrior and sharpen your leadership skills.
Additionally, since Aries is considered the first sign of the zodiac, the astrological new year also begins today. If January doesn't bring you the fresh start you wanted, take advantage of this seasonal shift to achieve your goals with renewed motivation.
Mars enters Pisces
It's officially Aries season, but the Pisces vibes continue—as action planet Mars enters this mutable water sign's territory on March 22. Mars is the planet of passion and goal-seeking, so Mars in sensitive and intuitive Pisces lends itself to a more go-with-the-flow approach. Stay open to seeing where energetic currents take you without taking definite action, and know that how you feel may impact how you pursue your goals. Just be careful not to react more emotionally to the stressor or act out in a passive-aggressive manner.
Libra full moon lunar eclipse
The last week of March throws us into the thick of eclipse season, which begins with the full moon lunar eclipse on March 25th. The first solar eclipse of the year is in the balance-oriented sign of Libra, right here. Help you eliminate any deep-seated insecurities or over-reliance on the approval of others. All signs are looking for independence, and this new moon will help. This eclipse is also supported by transformational planet Pluto, so get ready to dig deep within yourself and let go of anything that is holding you back from your highest evolution.
