Gemini, March 2017

Venus retrograde in Aries kicks off March 4, activating the sector of your chart that rules your friendships, and the groups you associate with, plus your hopes and dreams. What does this mean, Gemini? You're reevaluating these things. Venus rules love, money, style, and beauty. Venus wants us all to get along and is all about harmony—but things will intensify during Venus retrograde. How are you getting along with the people you associate with?

Venus will retrograde into Water sign Pisces on April 2, stirring up issues in your career and public life (but we'll talk more about that in next month's horoscope), and will finally go direct on April 15. Think back to March and April of 2009: What was going on with you then, Gemini? Similar issues will come up now, but you're older and wiser.

The Sun is in Pisces for the first part of the month, shining its rays on the fame and fortune sector of your chart, which means your professional goals, and your reputation, are on your mind. On March 6, the Sun will meet with communication planet Mercury (your ruling planet!) in Pisces, so expect interesting chats about your career or how the world sees you.

Mercury in Pisces connects with power planet Pluto in Capricorn on March 7 or 8, depending on your time zone, which will make for especially interesting negotiations. Mercury is the planet of information, and Pluto is about depth, secrets, the raw truth—the inside scoop is juicy as hell.

Action planet Mars enters lazy, luxurious Taurus on March 9. This is the right time to take things slowly. You'll feel more stubborn, even private, than usual. Working alone will feel more comfortable than working in a group setting. But make sure you keep some friends around to vent to. Avoiding bottling up your feelings is important.

A full moon in Virgo arrives March 12, illuminating the home and family sector of your chart. The Sun in Pisces has been pulling your attention to your public life, but now it's time to focus on your personal life.

This is a great time to do some energetic cleansing in your home: Perhaps burn some sacred plants or kick out your horrible roommate. Communication will be stressed during this full moon. Mercury in Pisces will clash with stubborn Saturn in Sagittarius. It's important to find ways to compromise unless you want to run into a bunch of obstacles.

Mercury enters Aries on March 13, during which time you can expect your social calendar to become even busier—and it's only going to continue to fill up! The spring equinox arrives on March 20, and the Sun enters Aries, illuminating the same portion of the chart—all of Aries season is about connecting with the world around you, Gemini.

A new moon in Aries arrives March 24, which will bring a fresh start to your friendships. Emotionally (the moon always hits us on an emotional level), this new moon will be major for envisioning what your new goals and dreams are. Make a vision board, or write out a to-do list of big goals. It's also a wonderful time to get involved with your community as an activist! Remember, this new moon in Aries hits the friendship sector of your chart too. Ask yourself if your friends support you and your hopes and dreams.

Your ruling planet will be busy as hell during the second half of the month. Mercury meets Venus retrograde in Aries on March 18, which will create interesting developments in your social life. Mercury will also clash with Pluto in Capricorn on March 23, which will push you to look at issues on a deeper level—watch for some inside information to come your way, or for a conversation that reveals someone's true intentions or innermost concerns.

Mercury opposes philosophical Jupiter in Libra on March 24, introducing you to a new perspective, and meets the planet of invention, Uranus, on March 26, which will be an inspired, fun day. You'll meet interesting people and come up with some genius (or out-there) ideas. Mercury trines (an easy, harmonious astrological aspect) stable Saturn on March 29, promoting supportive vibes in your relationships, romantic and platonic.

The most intense day of the month is March 30, when Jupiter, in fellow Air sign Libra, clashes with Pluto in Capricorn. What you thought was fun and games may turn out to be pivotal. Issues of intimacy will be highlighted; so will complicated financial issues like taxes, debts, or inheritances. An issue you may have taken lightly will turn out to be bigger than you realized.

Astrology nerds call you two-faced, Gemini (a cheap diss to toss at a sign symbolized by twins), but during this time, you might reflect on what's going on beneath the surface of your relationships. Are the people you're engaging with showing their true selves? Are you showing your true self? Changes will be made, and as a result, the truth may spill out. Pluto has a way of digging up what's been concealed.

On March 31, Mercury enters Taurus, slowing the pace in your life, encouraging you to listen to your inner voice and spend time in quiet meditation. A big boost to your intuitive abilities will be felt, Gemini. You're one of the most logical, intelligent signs in the zodiac, and you can only benefit by having your sixth sense activated.

See you in April!