Sagittarius, March 2017

Your ruling planet, Jupiter, is in friendly Air sign Libra, bringing good luck to your social life and expanding your network. Surprises will come your way on March 2 when Jupiter will oppose Uranus in fellow Fire sign Aries, stirring things up in your social life. Uranus's energy is brilliant and electric, but it's also chaotic.

The vibe will be fun, but there will be a rebellious energy in the air. If you're feeling tied down, you'll be especially eager to break free and do your own thing. This is definitely an exciting time to party, but again, Sag, watch out for the unexpected.

Venus begins its retrograde in Aries on March 4, illuminating the sector of your chart that's all about romance, creativity, and having a good time. Venus loves a good time; it's the planet of love and money, beauty and style, peace and harmony—but shit gets intense when Venus is in retrograde, and you can bet you will go through a powerful period of reflection during this time.

Sagittarius people are famous for having a good time, but serious planet Saturn has been stinking things up in Sagittarius since late 2014, impeding your ability to let loose. Well, you're definitely going to find a way to blow off steam during the Jupiter/Uranus opposition that occurred on March 2, and thanks to this retrograde, you will spend a lot of time wondering what place partying has in your life (as well as artistic expression, romance—all the good stuff).

What were you up to in March and April 2009? Themes you were working with back then will likely come up again, Sag. Also, watch out for people from your past reappearing—retrogrades love it when we run into an ex!

The most sensitive, passionate period of the Venus retrograde will be when it dips back into Pisces on April 2 before turning direct on April 15—but we'll talk more about that in next month's horoscope. You have enough to deal with this month.

Luckily, you will get some help slashing your to-do list. On March 9, Mars enters Taurus, soon followed by Mercury, at the end of the month, on March 31. Both will energize the sector of your chart that rules your day job, daily habits, and your health. Things will get busier, but your strength and mental acuity will be boosted.

This is a wonderful time to get organized, or start a new fitness or health routine. No one could accuse you of being lazy, Sagittarius, but being focused isn't always easy for you. Mars and Mercury in stable, steady Earth sign Taurus will help you out.

A full moon in Virgo arrives on March 12, illuminating the sector of your chart that rules your career and popularity. You've been busy this month with your social life and personal life, but the full moon in diligent Virgo will make sure you get to work!

But watch out: Communication will be tricky today, and you can expect some tension at home, or with your family, thanks to Mercury in Pisces clashing with Saturn in your sign. The vibe will not be comfortable and cuddly. Best-case scenario, this will be a great day for looking at things clearly, being focused on your goals, and getting organized.

More attention comes to the fun, flirtation, and creativity sector of your chart later this month when Mercury enters Aries on March 13, creating more communication of theses themes. Your focus will turn to these issues even more intensely on March 20 (the spring equinox) thanks to the Sun entering Aries.

Not only is Venus retrograde in Aries, but now the Sun's spotlight is shining on this same sector of your chart, making these issues unavoidable. Trust your intuition and be open to a fresh start: The new moon in Aries arrives on March 27, which is a great time for rituals concerning new beginnings for love, creativity, or bringing more joy to your life.

March is a major month for figuring out what's valuable to you, Sagittarius. What makes your heart sing? What makes you happy? You're one of the most optimistic signs in the zodiac, dear centaur, but lately you haven't had much of a reason to believe things will work out—Aries season will find a way to help you believe again.

Pisces season (the second half of February through the middle of March) is all about endings, so it's natural for you to be totally emo, but Aries season is the birth of a new cycle. It's the first sign in the zodiac—a fresh start is on the way! Even though you need to slog through a Venus retrograde—and, yes, Saturn is in your sign until December of this year—shit's changing for you, Sag, so don't get discouraged.

March 30 is one of the most intense days of the month: Jupiter in Libra will square (a stressful astrological aspect) Pluto in Capricorn. Because Jupiter is your ruling planet, we know that, whenever it's active, you will feel it in your life.

Jupiter is the planet of exaggeration, while Pluto rules death and transformation—thus these two squaring off tells us that the energy will be potent as hell. What does this mean for you, Sag? Big changes could be coming to your social life. You are reconsidering what value these groups bring to you. (You're thinking a lot about this kind of thing thanks to the Venus retrograde, but this is likely when you'll take action.)

This is also a powerful time to connect with VIPs. Your finances will also be on your mind—great wealth could be gained at this time, unless you're behaving in an irresponsible way, in which case, you could lose a lot of money (or respect, or trust, or credit).

It's an exciting month—anything but sleepy—even though the end of Pisces season makes you want to curl up on the couch. Enjoy the Sun's entry into Aries, and make time to have a good time. What a good time means to you is undergoing a transformation—who knows who you'll be by the end of this month, Sag? See you in April!