Cancer, March 2017
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Cancer, March 2017

You're becoming a new person this month and breaking out of your crab shell, Cancer.

March opens with the Sun in fellow Water sign Pisces, putting you in an adventurous mood. But be a cautious crab, Cancer: Surprises are in store for you early this month. On March 2, Jupiter in Libra will oppose Uranus in Aries, which will bring big changes at home and at work. Stay flexible early this month; the energy will be unpredictable.

Venus begins its retrograde in Aries on March 4, magnifying issues with your reputation and your professional goals. Venus is the planet of love and money, peace and harmony, style and beauty—it's a good-vibes planet, but because of its retrograde, all these lovely themes become more intense. What do people think about you? What will you be remembered for? All these issues are on your mind.

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Venus will retrograde into Pisces on April 2—after being retrograde in Aries and encouraging you to reflect on how the world sees you. The retrograde in Pisces will find you feeling driven to decide where you want to go next in life, how you want to expand—but we'll talk more about this in next month's horoscope.

What issues were you working out in March and April of 2009? Many of those themes will come back. And, as with most retrogrades, you may run into people from your past. Retrogrades can be a drag, but they're important times in which to reflect and review, so use this one wisely before Venus goes direct on April 15.

Stay flexible early this month; the energy will be unpredictable.

On March 9, action planet Mars enters Taurus and lights up the sector of your chart that rules your social life—exciting! This is a great time for teamwork—especially if you're in charge. (Honestly, you should be in charge of everything, Cancer. As the first sign of summer, you take naturally to taking initiative, and as a Water sign, you intuit people's needs and strengths.)

A big conversation will take place during the full moon in Virgo on March 12, but watch out: Mercury in dreamy Pisces will clash with serious Saturn in Sagittarius. Communication will be strained, and it's important to be patient. People aren't going to be super flexible—even if they think they're trying to be. Full moons bring things to light, so some juicy news will be on the way. Action is likely to happen in your local neighborhood, and even with your siblings. (Check in with them if you haven't chatted in a while.)

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Mercury enters Aries on March 13, followed by the Sun on March 20, the spring equinox! The fame and fortune sector of your chart will be illuminated, so expect energy directed toward your worldly pursuits during the second part of the month. (Remember, Venus is retrograde in Aries too, so you're going to be concerned about your rep!) Mercury and Uranus will meet in Aries on March 26, so expect exciting news and bright ideas. Don't drink too much coffee; the vibe will be electric, which can quickly become jittery.

A new moon in Aries arrives March 27, bringing a fresh start to your career goals and popularity. This is a great day to cast a spell for a promotion or gain more visibility, fans, or followers. Mars in Taurus will make a harmonious connection with Neptune in Pisces, so expect lovely vibes in your social life, too.

Full moons bring things to light, so some juicy news will be on the way. Action is likely to happen.

A philosophical breakthrough will take place toward the end of the month, my crab friend. You're emotional as hell, Cancer, but you're not afraid of your feelings. In fact, you're not afraid of much. Because you're so comfortable crying in public, people falsely assume you're a big baby. Actually, there is a reason why you're the crab—you have a tough shell that can protect you from basically anything. This shell is a shield from negativity—but that doesn't mean nothing can hurt you. I mean, you still have eyes, and you can see the injustices in the world, and of course, sweet memories of the past bring tears to your eyes, too.

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Obviously, this shell is metaphorical, but Cancer, your routines help you stay grounded and feel protected. Perhaps it's your morning coffee or afternoon smoke; maybe it's your daily meditation and your best friends. It could be your lucky quartz point and your morning bike ride. You have relationships, activities, places, and objects that symbolize safety and security. The most important part of this shell is the psycho-spiritual auric shield that surrounds you, keeps you strong, and takes care of you. Supporting your body, making sure you act out of integrity, and keeping healthy boundaries in relationships will be important.

So why am I talking about all this? One of the most transformative days this month is March 30, when Jupiter in Libra will challenge Pluto in Capricorn. Your crab shell is molting into something new, and it's going to be icky and gross, and you're going to see things you probably don't want to see. But this growth is necessary, and you can't stop it.

Actually, there is a reason why you're the crab—you have a tough shell that can protect you from basically anything.

As your shell molts, things may hurt you more than usual. I want you to be extra mindful of shady people and manipulators. Pluto is the lord of the underworld, and whenever Pluto is acting up, as it will be at the end of this month, we know we need to be mindful of shady characters. Jupiter is the planet of growth but also exaggeration, so things will feel extremely "extra." You're certainly going to see things in a new light as you build a new shell.

Issues of home and family, and your relationships, both romantic and platonic, will be big at the end of this month. This is an important time to reflect on your boundaries and to state them to the world. Previous commitments may no longer be working for you—you may have outgrown them. It's an intense time for you, Cancer!

On March 31, communication planet Mercury enters Taurus, activating the friendship sector of your chart, so expect your social life to get busier at the end of the month. You deserve some time to hang with friends—March has been so busy professionally, and you need time to connect with others and share ideas, instead of working your crab legs off all day. See you in April, Cancer!