Mad March...

March 2012
MONTHLY OVERVIEW:

There’s no sitting still this month, Capricorn. The Sun is in Pisces, your social and communicative third house, until March 19. You’ll be juggling projects, meetings, dates, and events—a faster pace than your usual measured and deliberate style. Embrace the whirlwind; you could use a little action in your life. And this month, you’ll get it! Put your feet up after March 19, when the Sun moves into Aries, your fourth house of home and family. This is a great time for nesting, visiting relatives, and even a move. With your ruling planet Saturn retrograde (backward) in your tenth house of career until late June, it’s a better time to focus on your personal life, and take the work stuff slow and steady.

On March 8, the Virgo full moon could bring a flash of inspiration. Virgo rules your ninth house of travel, expansion, and the higher mind. You could have a “moment of truth” or an honest conversation that lends you great perspective. An entrepreneurial venture or pet project could really come together now. Your mind is curious and open, so sign up for an inspirational workshop. You may also decide to return to school, start a business, or take a trip.

If you do book a getaway this month, be warned: Mercury, ruler of travel, technology, and communication, is retrograde (backward) from March 12 through April 4. This cycle famously foils the best-laid plans, so take precautions. Leave early for flights and appointments, back up your hard drive and devices to prevent data losses, and avoid buying any new gadgets. Watch for squabbles with family members during the first half of the retrograde, while Mercury is in Aries through March 23. After that, Mercury backs into Pisces, which could stir tension with siblings, friends, and colleagues. Tread lightly with those mountain goat hooves!

In spite of the retrograde, March can still spark some positive emotions between you and your loved ones. On March 22, the Aries new moon brings hopeful new energy to your personal life. Is it time to move into a bigger place, talk babies, or make a change with your family? Your mother, child, or a significant woman could play a role in events around this new moon. Since this moon is also conjunct Mercury and Uranus, planet of surprises, an unexpected pregnancy is possible for some Capricorns. It may also be time to “cut the cord” with a parent or child and strive to be a bit less dependent.

LOVE & ROMANCE:

Spring fling, anyone? Capricorns aren’t usually ones to take love lightly, but this month puts you in more playful spirits than usual. Romantic Venus and adventurous Jupiter are together in Taurus, your fifth house of passion, love, and glamour. You may find yourself wanting to dress up, go on fun dates, or enjoy some spicy, sexy times with your sweetie. This is the perfect month to break out of a rut, right in time with the changing season. Initiate more romance, give a lavish gift, spoil and be spoiled.

Single Capricorns should cast a wider net in your search. Jupiter is the planet of long-distance travel and cross-cultural alliances. You could fall for someone from a different country or background—or you might meet someone while vacationing. This could be especially strong at the March 8 Virgo full moon, which puts you in an open-minded and curious headspace. You’re willing to take a chance instead of being overly practical or skeptical. With Mercury retrograde from March 12 through April 4, people from your past could come out of the woodwork. Who knows? An old friend or acquaintance could suddenly look attractive to you.

The week of March 11 through March 17 is also lucky for love. Jupiter will form a grand trine to transformational Pluto in Capricorn and sexy Mars in Virgo. It will be hard to contain your feelings, and you could be expressive in ways you normally aren’t. Sure, there could be some drama or a few fireworks, but most likely, it will only make things hotter between you and your beloved. Peacekeeper Venus is standing by to ensure that you mostly make love, not war.

The fifth house rules fertility, and with Jupiter here, a pregnancy is possible now—especially since you’ll be getting plenty of opportunities. If you’re trying actively to conceive, aim for the days around March 22 Aries new moon, which is in your fourth house of motherhood. Are you ready for a makeover, or even a complete change of your look? You might even enlist the help of a professional stylist, a makeup artist, or a Sartorially-savvy friend to draw out the classic glamour that your sign is famous for (hello, cheekbones).

MONEY &CAREER:

Work continues to plod along this month, now with a few frustrations that inspire heavy sighing (and not the good kind). Why does it all seem so…dull? Flat? Pointless? From February 7 through June 25, your workaholic ruling planet Saturn is retrograde (backward) in Libra, your career house. It’s the equivalent of slow traffic grinding to a near-halt. Although work is the one area where you reliably rock, it’s definitely NOT getting your rocks off now.

There’s a silver lining to all of this, though. Several planets are moving through more personal zones of your chart. Rather than beat your head against the same brick wall, go spend time on friends, family, and your love life. Take something of a sabbatical—at least, from worrying, stressing and burning the candle at both ends. Refill those other tanks and it will put work into perspective. (Raise your hand if you’re a Capricorn who uses work to avoid dealing with other parts of your life!)

Of course, with taskmaster Saturn and your astrologically dutiful DNA in the mix, it’s not like you’re running off to join the circus. Saturn retrograde is an opportunity to restructure and streamline your life, though. Perhaps you built things up too quickly, overloaded yourself with responsibilities, or took on something big without planning properly, leaving your life lopsided. Maybe you’re still adjusting to new challenges and responsibilities. Identify where you’re “working harder, not smarter,” and make some fundamental changes. Are you still afraid to seize the mantle of your own authority? It’s time to get over that insecurity and own your power.

The March 8 Virgo full moon can bring a lot of insights and epiphanies, as it beams into your ninth house of wisdom, travel, and perspective. You may literally have a chance to travel for business (or use some of those stashed-up vacation days). Try to do so before March 12, when Mercury retrograde makes traveling a little trickier. If you’re an entrepreneur, this is a great day to launch a new line, product, or promotion, especially if it benefits the local community or aligns with a global cause.

HEALTH: MIND, BODY & SOUL:

Don’t overdo it this month, Cappy. You’re juggling more than usual, and some of your support systems might be a little weaker than you’re used to. With your ruler Saturn retrograde, this isn’t the best time to take on more than you can handle. Although you may be fielding a lot of tempting invitations and offers, try not to overbook yourself. With spiritual, healing Neptune now in your third house of friendships and communication, you might want to try a meditation workshop, a book club, or even look into getting certified in something like yoga teacher training. Too woo-woo for your earthy inclinations? Just aim for deeper, more heartfelt connections and conversations with your friends—even hosting a little salon at your home for people to talk about an interesting topic.

Your home life has its highs and lows this month. From March 12 through March 23, Mercury is retrograde in Aries, your domestic fourth house. This can stir up tension with relatives, or make you feel anxious and stressed-out at home. You may also be resisting some necessary self-care. Why are you being so hard on yourself, Capricorn? You may need to resolve something with a sibling or close friend when Mercury retrograde backs into Pisces from March 23 through April 4. Watch out for petty arguments—people will certainly try to suck you into them, and you’ll need to rise above the fray.

Is it time to rearrange some furniture, declutter, or just make your space a little cozier? The March 22 Aries new moon helps you reconfigure your personal domain, or to finally hang that artwork and unpack those boxes of personal mementos. Pull out the spring linens or paint a wall in a cheerier hue. New moons set off six-month cycles, so you may also decide to move, get pregnant, or just make a fresh start with family now.

With visual Venus and worldly Jupiter together in your fifth house of self-expression this month, maybe it’s time to hang up some travel memorabilia or to add some Zen or Parisian accents to your décor (especially if it falls in the Capricorn uber-minimalist aesthetic). Perhaps you should even take some glamorous headshots, family pictures, or even boudoir photos. Why not?

Love Days: 26, 4
Money Days: 11, 19
Lucky Days: 9, 17
Off Days: 2, 29, 6, 15