Weekly Horoscope March 2-8: Venus Retrograde & Love Games

Your horoscope for the week of March 2 to 8 is looking extra dreamy, as though you can’t really tell what’s real and what isn’t. By setting your heart on artistic projects and other creative endeavors, you can make the most of what Pisces season has to offer.

As of March 1, Venus is retrograding through Aries, bringing our attention to unresolved conflicts and misunderstandings in relationships, as well as self-esteem issues and financial problems. Venus is the planet of pleasure, beauty, romance, and all the things that make life feel vivid and meaningful. When retrograde, Venus encourages us to rediscover what makes us feel good.

However, Venus retrograde is off to an emotional and uncomfortable start, because on March 2, the sensitive moon will also be in Aries, squaring off with a testy and defensive Mars in Cancer. Get everything out on the table rather than allow it to build up until you blow up. Fortunately, messenger Mercury will also be in conjunction with empathic Neptune, making it easier to forgive and approach disagreements with care. Unfortunately, this will also make it easier to tell lies and believe untruths. Focus on facts and actions, not words and promises. March 2 is also when the Pisces sun will square off with Jupiter in Gemini, which could bring an overwhelming amount of information to the surface. You may have a hard time telling dreams apart from reality, and instead of trying to settle on one answer to your question, get comfortable with the idea that there may be several.

By March 3, you may feel like things are starting to move a bit faster. You may also feel like your impatience pushes you to do something direct and impulsive. Mercury enters passionate and primal Aries, asking you to act on your instincts without allowing too much critical thinking to subdue your confidence. Just remember, Mercury is currently in the pre-shadow phase of a retrograde that begins on March 14, so many of the decisions you make this week could come up for review later. However, you could strike gold by March 4, as a Taurus moon will bring unexpected breakthroughs as it joins forces with revolutionary Uranus and a sextile with Mars in Cancer. Things may finally seem like they’re moving forward after several weeks of being stalled and held back.

By March 5, you may walk away from a difficult situation with a brilliant idea. After all, the moon will be in Gemini, ruled by Mercury in Aries as it forms a sextile with transformative Pluto. Be brave and explore the darkest crevices of your mind, because it’s the only way to excavate gems. By March 6, your idea could gain even more steam as the Gemini moon joins forces with Jupiter, expanding whatever it is you’re focusing on. However, the Gemini moon will also square off with several planets in Pisces, adding emotional uncertainty into the mix.

March 7 could bring more conflict in love and relationships, as a Cancer moon will square off with Mercury and Venus retrograde. Feelings may get hurt, especially if someone feels unheard or unappreciated. Tensions will only increase by March 8 as the moon joins forces with warrior Mars, encouraging you to unleash your emotions and act on them. However, the forgiving Pisces sun will also form a trine with the moon and with Mars, making it easier to harness your anger and use it for something empowering. If you aren’t getting what you need from someone or something, it’s time to accept that fact and give yourself peace by moving on. Don’t lower yourself by begging to be treated well. Instead of fighting for someone who doesn’t care enough, fight for yourself.

How the planets will affect your zodiac sign this week

Here’s what you can expect from the upcoming week, according to your sun and/or rising sign (and seriously, you’re missing out if you don’t read these horoscopes for your rising sign):

Aries

There may be some friction at home as the week begins. On March 2, an Aries moon will square off with Mars in Cancer, bringing forth friction in your personal life. However, a Mercury-Neptune conjunction in your spiritual 12th house will also help you look in ward and identify why these problems are arising. Remember, your outer life is a reflection of your inner life.

On March 3, Mercury will enter Aries, recharging your social skills and mental capabilities. You may feel like coming out of hibernation and partying it up. The connections you forge now could really deepen your impact on the rest of the world, because by March 5, Mercury will sextile Pluto in your visionary 11th house.

You’re feeling more and more like yourself now that Mars—your ruling planet—is no longer retrograde. You’ll receive a boost of energy that pulls you forward and helps you conquer what you’re feeling in your personal life as the Pisces sun forms a trine with Mars in Cancer. You and your heart don’t need to be at odds, but on the same page. Read your full March monthly horoscope.

Taurus

You may be fighting your inner demons as the week begins. On March 2, the moon will be in your subconscious 12th house, joining forces with Venus retrograde and square off with Mars in Cancer, causing heated exchanges with others. However, a Mercury-Neptune conjunction in your visionary 11th house will also help you consider the big picture. Don’t take everything so personally.

You might start to feel even more introverted after Mercury enters your spiritual 12th house on March 3, encouraging some soul-searching. A Taurus moon will also be squaring off with Pluto in your reputation-oriented 10th house, which may leave you overly concerned with other people’s opinions. Focus on your truth, because the moon will conjoin Uranus on March 4, encouraging you to be your most crystal-clear self.

If you’ve taken the time to rest and reflect during the first half of the week, it’ll pay off big time by March 8. This is when the Pisces sun will form a trine with Mars in Cancer, reminding you of the bad ass you truly are. Express yourself without fear, because everyone has been waiting to see what you can do. Read your full March monthly horoscope.

Gemini

You may feel like nobody understands you as the week begins. On March 2, the moon will be in your extraverted 11th house, but it will also join forces with Venus retrograde and square off with Mars in Cancer, which may leave you feeling extra unwanted. However, a Mercury-Neptune conjunction in your ambitious 10th house will remind you that some of these people are basic as hell. You’re on your way to greatness. Who cares?

On March 3, Mercury—your ruling planet—will enter your social 11th house, inspiring you to connect with communities that appreciate you. The people you cross paths with now could deepen your perspective of the world and show you new things, because by March 5, Mercury will sextile Pluto in your adventurous ninth house.

On March 6, the moon will enter Gemini, expanding your emotions and internal desires as it joins forces with Jupiter. This moon could bring you a much-needed dose of confidence as it forms a squares off with the sun in Pisces and motivates you to work even harder. By March 8, the sun will also form a trine with Mars in your financial sector, raising your self-worth and the level of abundance in your life. Read your full March monthly horoscope.

Cancer

You may feel frustrated that things aren’t going the way you want them to as the week begins. On March 2, the moon will be in your ambitious 10th house, but it will also join forces with Venus retrograde and square off with Mars in Cancer, causing you to take failure very personally. However, a Mercury-Neptune conjunction in your adventurous ninth house will remind you that none of this is a big deal in the grand scheme of things. Let go of what’s not in your control.

On March 3, Mercury will enter your 10th house of career, inspiring you to make bigger plans for where your professional path is headed next. The decisions you make now will plant seeds for your future financial success, because by March 5, Mercury will sextile Pluto in your eighth house of transactions, ensuring a return on your investment.

The most climactic moment of the week arrives on March 8, when the moon—your cosmic ruler—will be in Cancer as it joins forces with Mars and forms a trine with the sun in Pisces. This could really help you get realigned with your soul purpose, especially if you feel like you’ve fallen off track over the past few weeks. Don’t stress, because you’re gaining more and more momentum. Read your full March monthly horoscope.

Leo

You may be struggling to feel positive as the week begins. On March 2, the moon will be in your truth-seeking ninth house, but it will also join forces with Venus retrograde and square off with Mars in Cancer, revealing deep-seated fears and patterns. Luckily, a Mercury-Neptune conjunction in your transformative eighth house remind you that there is strength in facing your darkness and being vulnerable.

You’ll probably feel even more eager to try new things after Mercury enters your adventurous ninth house on March 3, allowing you to see the big picture. However, the moon will also be in your 10th house of public image as it squares off with Pluto in Aquarius, which may leave you feeling unsure of who you can trust. Remain detached from the outcome, because the moon will conjoin Uranus on March 4, which could bring forth an unexpected breakthrough in your career.

On March 6, the moon will enter your visionary 11th house, which could help you forge new connections and expand your circle as it joins forces with Jupiter. However, you may have to overcome your fear of letting other people in as it squares off with the Pisces sun. By March 8, the sun will also form a trine with Mars in your introspective 12th house, giving you the strength to discern whether something is in your best interest. Read your full March monthly horoscope.

Virgo

You may feel like your deeper desires aren’t being met as the week begins. On March 2, the moon will be in your intimate eighth house, but it will also join forces with Venus retrograde and square off with Mars in Cancer, which may leave you feeling extra guarded. However, a Mercury-Neptune conjunction in your seventh house of partnerships will help you see from someone else’s perspective, deepening your understanding of each other.

On March 3, Mercury—your ruling planet—will enter your sensitive and deep-thinking eighth house, inspiring deep, intimate, and transformative conversations. These conversations may help you discover how you want to help the world and what inspires you to work harder, because by March 5, Mercury will sextile Pluto in your selfless and disciplined sixth house.

On March 6, the moon will enter your ambitious 10th house, expanding your desire to be seen and respected as it joins forces with Jupiter. This moon could bring you a much-needed boost of success as it squares off with the sun in Pisces, making you feel even hungrier for winning. By March 8, the sun will also form a trine with Mars in your visionary 11th house, making you feel even more energized about your loftiest plans and community efforts. Read your full March monthly horoscope.

Libra

You may be at odds with others as the week begins. On March 2, the moon will be in your seventh house of allies and enemies, joining forces with Venus retrograde and square off with Mars in Cancer, causing power struggles. However, a Mercury-Neptune conjunction in your work-oriented sixth house will also remind you that everyone is trying their best and perfection is impossible.

On March 3, Mercury will enter your partnership sector, bringing a more prominent focus to your one-on-one interactions and relationships. Finding common ground and trying to see eye-to-eye will pay off, because by March 5, Mercury will sextile Pluto in your romantic and creative fifth house, bringing the spark back to life and reinvigorating your connection.

The most energizing moment of the week arrives on March 8, when the moon moves through your ambitious 10th house as it joins forces with Mars and forms a trine with the sun in Pisces. This could reignite your ability to overcome procrastination and show you that hard work really does pay off. If your career has experienced setbacks recently, you’re starting to plow through them. Read your full March monthly horoscope.

Scorpio

You may feel overwhelmed with work and responsibilities as the week begins. On March 2, the moon will be in your sixth house of routine and health, joining forces with Venus retrograde and square off with Mars in Cancer, infringing on your desire to call in sick and do your own thing. However, a Mercury-Neptune conjunction in your creative and romantic fifth house could bring the fun to you, so you don’t even have to go searching for it.

Either way, the work won’t stop, especially after Mercury enters your productive sixth house on March 3, encouraging you to put in the house and do some real self-care. The moon will also in your seventh house of partnerships squaring off with Pluto, bringing up deep-seated patterns and fears that were formed during childhood. These fears may be holding you back from experiencing true love, and when the moon conjoins Uranus on March 4, it will be a perfect time for you to overcome them.

The most enjoyable moment of the week arrives on March 8, when the moon moves through your adventurous ninth house as it joins forces with Mars and forms a trine with the sun in Pisces. This could reactivate your creative energy and inject your relationships with inspiration and romance, especially if you’ve been struggling to reignite the “spark” lately. Read your full March monthly horoscope.

Sagittarius

You may struggling to feel inspired as the week begins. On March 2, the moon will be in your fifth house of fun and pleasure, but it will also join forces with Venus retrograde and square off with Mars in Cancer, which may leave you feeling afraid of rejection or failure. However, a Mercury-Neptune conjunction in your fourth house of home and family will help access the protective and nurturing instincts to address these issues with love.

On March 3, Mercury will enter your expressive fifth house, giving you the focus and awareness to access creative energy and use it to reenergize your life. It’s a beautiful time to be vulnerable with someone or put yourself out there, because by March 5, Mercury will sextile Pluto in your third house of communication, deepening the impact you have on others.

On March 6, the moon will enter your partnership sector, expanding your desire to connect with someone as it joins forces with Jupiter, your ruling planet. This moon could bring your relationship a positive boost as it a squares off with the sun in Pisces and brings you even closer. By March 8, the sun will also form a trine with Mars in your transformative eighth house, giving you the courage to take a risk for the sake of having no regrets. Read your full March monthly horoscope.

Capricorn

You may not feel secure in a relationship as the week begins. On March 2, the moon will be in your sensitive fourth house, but it will also join forces with Venus retrograde and square off with Mars in Cancer, revealing whether someone’s action are making you feel less safe with them. However, a Mercury-Neptune conjunction in your third house of communication will make it easier to express how you feel without assuming the worst about them.

On March 3, Mercury will enter your fourth house of home and family, inspiring you to plant deeper roots and make longterm plans for your social life. The seeds you plant now will grow into something you can rely on, because by March 5, Mercury will sextile Pluto in your second house of self-worth and finances, strengthening the stability in your life.

The most exciting moment of the week arrives on March 8, when the moon will be moving through your partnership sector as it joins forces with Mars and forms a trine with the sun in Pisces. This could really help you fight for a relationship that may be hanging by a thread, especially if you’ve been unable to see eye-to-eye. As long as you both show that you care, everything will get resolved. Read your full March monthly horoscope.

Aquarius

You may be struggling to get your point across as the week begins. On March 2, the moon will be in your chatty third house, but it will also join forces with Venus retrograde and square off with Mars in Cancer, revealing where reality diverges from what is truly being said. Luckily, a Mercury-Neptune conjunction in your second house of self-esteem and stability will remind you that if empty promises will no longer suffice, something tangible and real will.

It will be easier to communicate with others after Mercury enters your social and intellectual third house on March 3, making it easier to process information. However, the moon will also be in your privacy-seeking fourth house as it squares off with Pluto in Aquarius, which may leave you feeling concerned about being too exposed or vulnerable. Something unexpected may be brewing in your personal life, because the moon will conjoin Uranus on March 4, revealing a sudden change that hits close to home.

On March 6, the moon will enter your adventurous ninth house, which could help you take a risk and break out of the ordinary as it joins forces with Jupiter. However, you may have to let go of your need for control as it squares off with the Pisces sun. By March 8, the sun will also form a trine with Mars in your hardworking sixth house, giving you the strength to get all your work done and still have time left for experimentation. Read your full March monthly horoscope.

Pisces

You may feel like your needs aren’t being met as the week begins. On March 2, the moon will be in your second house of values and stability, but it will also join forces with Venus retrograde and square off with Mars in Cancer, which may leave you feeling extra lovesick. However, a Mercury-Neptune conjunction in Pisces will soften your resolve, helping you reignite that spark or forgive yourself for allowing it to be extinguished.

On March 3, Mercury will enter your second house of money, inspiring you to set financial goals and make purchases that truly make your life better. By working hard now, you’re setting yourself up for passive income or plenty of free time down the line, because by March 5, Mercury will sextile Pluto in your spiritual 12th house, creating abundance across time with very little effort needed from you.

On March 6, the moon will enter your sensitive fourth house, expanding your desire to feel safe, protected, and comforted by what feels familiar as it joins forces with Jupiter, your ruling planet. This moon could create momentum in your life as it squares off with the sun in Pisces, inspiring you to pour even more love into your personal life. By March 8, the Pisces sun will also form a trine with Mars in your passionate fifth house, bringing forth a burst of creativity, romance, and self-expression. Read your full March monthly horoscope.

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