Venus Transits Pisces-( March 1 – 26)
Mercury Transits Pisces-( March 2 – May 9)
Mars transits Sagittarius -(March 7 – May 2)
Jupiter Retrograde in Libra-( March 8 – July 10)
Sun Transits Pisces-(March 14 – April 13)
Mercury Retrograde in Pisces -(March 22 – April 15)
March will be the second month in year 2018 to see two full Moons, one on March 1 and the other on March 31. The Moon will be at 18° Leo, while the Sun is at 18º Aquarius. Joining the Sun in Aquarius are Mercury and Venus. This Full Moon is the first big event for March 2018. As the Moon passes through Leo, the homestead of Sun, this full moon is of greater significance. Leaderships, celebrity and entertainment get a good boost during the full Moon. With the Moon ruling emotions and feelings, expect some emotional upheavals in the above mentioned areas as the full Moon of March 2018 is in action. To remind you this is the first full Moon of the month and the next is due on the 31st.
Venus Transits Pisces -(March 1 – 26)
On March 1st, 2018 Venus which had been traversing the watery sign of Aquarius moves over to the zodiac house of Pisces where it is said to be Exalted. It stays here till around the end of the month. Venus in Pisces forebodes compassion, love and joy in our lives this period. Venus joins Mercury in Pisces. Venus is aspected by Rahu or the Moon’s north node from the watery house of Cancer. This would boost our desire to be more creative for the month. Also Jupiter and Venus are presently in an exchange of houses. This strengthens both Jupiter and Venus and results in favorable pursuits and the teaching profession in general gets emphasized for the period.
Mercury Transits Pisces -( March 2 – May 9)
Mercury travelling through Aquarius transits to the house of Pisces on March 2nd, 2018. Mercury stays in Pisces for a quite a long time due to its retrograde motion that is due shortly hereafter. Mercury is debilitated in the zodiac house of Pisces. The combination of the Exalted Venus and Debilitated Mercury in the house of Pisces creates much dynamism and energy in our lives. This would be a great time to complete unfinished tasks, start new ones, make amends and the like. Communications and relationships could go on smoothly till Mercury goes retrograde. However this companionship between Mercury and Venus lasts until March 26th, when Venus exits Pisces. These two friendly planets would be again joining in the same house somewhere in October 2018. Hence make good use of this duos’ presence in the house of Pisces to complete creative tasks and start new ones if you have the idea for the same.
Mars transits Sagittarius -(March 7 – May 2)
On March 7th, 2018, Mars that has been travelling Scorpio, moves over to Sagittarius, the house of Jupiter. It stays here till the start of May 2018. Mars would thus enter the companionship of Saturn, something quite tricky though. This is because Mars is a planet of power and aggressiveness while Saturn hinders and limits everything in life. Hence expect some sharp frictions and strains around. The exact conjunction (0 deg) of Mars and Saturn is due on the start of the next month, that is April 1st. Jupiter uplifts the qualities of Mars being the lord of the house where Mars is posited now. And this energy can be channeled towards positive territory.
Jupiter Retrograde in Libra -( March 8 – July 10)
Jupiter transiting Libra would go retrograde on March 8th. It goes Direct on the 10th of July, 2018. Jupiter is normally associated with growth, expansion and prosperity. However when it goes retrograde there might be some adverse effects in these areas. There might be delays and hindrances, expansion would be restricted or there might be unwanted rampant growth. Jupiter is in Libra, the house of Venus. Venus is presently in the house of Pisces, the home of Jupiter. However it shifts to different houses as Jupiter retrogrades for about 4 months time. The house where Venus is posited would have an impact on Jupiter in Libra. Academics, children, religious pursuits and legal entities would bear the brunt as Jupiter retrogrades in Libra.
Sun Transits Pisces -(March 14 – April 13)
Sun which has been travelling through the watery sign of Aquarius moves over to the zodiac house of Pisces on March 14th and stays put there for about a month's time, till around April 13th. In Pisces Sun would have the company of Venus and Mercury. When the Sun is at 7 deg Pisces, the Vernal equinox occurs and this happens on March 20th. The Sun in Pisces, the final house of the zodiac cycle indicates the end of a cycle and advises us to complete any unfinished tasks at hand. The Sun would be aspected by Mars, which gives us the energy and power to push ourselves ahead of any blocks and hindrances this period.
The waning Moon of March would be joining Sun at 3 deg Pisces on March 17th. Thus Moon joins Venus and Mercury also posited therein. This New Moon marks the end of anything you have started in recent times. A good time for new beginnings as well. The group of planets, namely Sun, Moon, Venus and Mercury in Pisces are aspected by Mars from the zodiac sign of Sagittarius. Be prepared for some aggressive and tough acts brought about by the aspect of Mars during this time. The effects would be double-fold, as Jupiter the ruler of Pisces is already under retrograde movement. The house of Pisces also is receiving the aspects of Rahu or the Moon's south node this time and hence unpredictable events occur.
Mercury Retrograde in Pisces -(March 22 – April 15)
Mercury is in the house of house of Pisces from the start of March 2018 and is debilitated here. However its losing power would be compensated by its association with the Exalted Venus also in Pisces. However the positive effect withers off once Venus exits Pisces on 26th of March. The first retrograde motion of Mercury for the year 2018 starts on March 22nd at 23 deg Pisces and ends on April 15th, when Mercury ends at 11deg Pisces. One point of importance here is all the retrograde movements of Mercury for 2018 occurs in watery signs. The next retrograde motion is in July and the final retrograde phase of Mercury happens in November 2018. Retrograde Mercury in the watery sign of Pisces is a bit challenging in the sense that a logical reasoning effect would be countered by an emotional sense resulting in total conflict. Double-check all your plans before venturing out.
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Venus Transits Aries -(March 26 – April 19)
Venus traveling through Pisces for most part of March transits to the zodiac house of Aries on March 26th. Till now it had been in an exchange of houses with Jupiter. However now with this transit, Venus in the house of Mars would be opposed by Jupiter. Venus stays in Aries till April 19th, 2018. The aspect between Venus and Jupiter signals the conducive times for starting anything in relationships, social life and learning. Venus would be hopping onto the house of Taurus on April 20th.
After the New Moon on March 17th, the Moon starts to wax and reaches full at 17 degrees of Virgo while the Sun is at 17 deg Pisces. The Sun in Pisces has the company of Mercury. The full Moon helps us to find a good balance between our emotional and analytical minds. Sun and Mercury are aspecting Moon. Also the full Moon is aspected by Saturn from Sagittarius. The full Moon packs us with much energy which ought to be put to constructive use. Avoid impulsive decisions for the time.
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