Capricorn, March 2017

Harmonious vibes flow on March 5 when Mars, in Aries, connects with Saturn, your ruling planet, in Sagittarius. There's a grounding, stable atmosphere. The emotional issues that usually overwhelm you? You instead work them out today. Get some work done or a massage—you're an Earth sign, which means you're physical, so healing through touch works for you.

The Venus retrograde in Aries begins March 4, stirring up your private life. Venus is about love and money, peace and harmony, style and beauty—basically everything that makes life pleasurable. These themes will intensify during Venus retrograde, and you'll be pushed to reflect on how you nurture yourself, what privacy and security mean to you, and your boundaries.

Venus will dip into Water sign Pisces on April 2, stirring up communication issues (we'll discuss this more in next month's horoscope!), and will go direct on April 15. What issues were you working on in March and April 2009? Those same themes will come up again, so look through your old emails to see what was going on in your life.

On March 9, action planet Mars enters fellow Earth sign Taurus, putting you in a lusty mood. Astrologers call you the workaholic of the zodiac, but you're ruled by the Devil card in the tarot; don't let anyone tell you that you don't know how to party. The fun continues when Mercury enters Taurus at the end of the month, March 31. Expect lots of talk about your social life, your love life, and your creative projects.

A full moon in fellow Earth sign Virgo arrives March 12, illuminating the communication sectors of your chart—you know where you stand on certain issues, Capricorn, and this day will bring an opportunity to make your voice heard! If you've been writing, this will be the time to share it. A big conversation is also likely; however, I do have a warning for you: Choose your words wisely, and don't be shocked if there's a confrontation.

Communication planet Mercury will clash with serious Saturn in Sagittarius on this day, too, so make sure to double-check for typos, and definitely fact-check the fuck out of anything you publish. The energy is focused and responsible, not casual and easygoing. The Sun in Pisces also clashed with Saturn in Sagittarius on March 17, bringing up more communication issues, and possibly some bruised egos.

Be gentle mid-month, Capricorn, and keep things mature, practical, and straightforward. People, including you, will wonder if they're good enough, or feel like their efforts are meaningless. The vibe's not easy, but you'll get through it!

There's more focus on the home and family sector of your chart on March 13 when Mercury enters Aries, and on March 20 (the spring equinox!), when the Sun enters Aries. You're not a homebody, Capricorn, but the truth is, when you find a place you can call home, and people who love and protect you like family, you're happy to get cozy and stay in.

This might surprise you, but astrologers often refer to Capricorns as traditional. The Capricorn is also associated with the passage of time. (I mean, hello, New Year is the holiday of Capricorn season.) It's also associated with antiques and anything retro. During Aries season, especially because of this Venus retrograde, a great way to work with the astrological energy is to get in touch with your roots and explore your past. It's also not a bad time to do some energetic cleansing in your room, whether that means a witchy ritual or vacuuming up.

The new moon in Aries lands on March 27, bringing a fresh start to your home life and your sense of safety. The energy during this new moon is helpful and proactive. Energetic Mars in stable Taurus sextiles (an accommodating astrological aspect) Neptune in creative, sensitive Pisces.

March 30 is intense: Jupiter in Libra clashes with power planet Pluto, which is in your sign. Pluto is the planet of transformation, and huge shifts are coming to your life, my dear sea-goat, especially around your career and your reputation.

Have you been doing the "right thing"? If so, the stressful energy will manifest as something that will boost your credibility and bring you recognition. If you've been a shitty person, then this will turn out pretty shitty for you. Either way, be careful of manipulative behavior or obsessive thoughts, and keep an open mind—the way you see the world is changing, as is how the world sees you.

March will keep you busy, Capricorn, so make sure you make time to breathe. See you in April!