Only major aspects between the sun and planets are included here. All lunar aspects (other than full and new moons) have been omitted, hence there is not an entry for every day. Aspect patterns frequently overlap; where there are several major aspects occurring on the same day, synthesize their combined characteristics to determine the overall trend, then act accordingly. But remember...YOU make the final call! An aspect's influence can last from a day or two, in the case of Mercury, Venus, or Mars, to several weeks and even months when the slower-moving 'outer' planets are involved. Times given are when aspects peak. In addition, planets periodically appear to slow down, stop, then change their orbital direction, turning Retrograde or Direct; these periods of apparent motionlessness are called Stations and for a week or two either side of them, all themes associated with the planet are greatly emphasized.

1 Mercury enters Pisces 5:28am, (till March 17)—Intuitive and telepathic abilities continue to increase...you might want to actually test your own capacity for ESP; discerning fact from fantasy could prove challenging, so endeavor to remain in touch with reality.

3 Venus conjunct Uranus 8:06pm, at 25°49' Pisces— Business or social connections may unexpectedly be made, or severed; consider investment options; the urge to socialize is strong, get out and have some fun.

4 Mercury sextile Pluto 3:53am—Heightened perception and mental acuity; what you learn today may be profound and effect you deeply; plan business strategy.

7 Venus enters Aries 4:33am (till March 31)—Creative artistic pursuits are favored; emotions are more aggressively expressed; new romantic ties may be impulsively entered into; curb a tendency toward self-centeredness in relationships, and spending hard-earned money in haste. Venus trine Mars retrograde 11:15am—Thrills galore! Harmony between the sexes; a day tailor-made for romance; seek funding for a pet project; favorable for most forms of creative self-expression. Mercury conjunct Jupiter 5:46pm, at 11°34' Pisces—Broaden your mind today; enroll in higher education classes or a course of study; creative writing is favored; communicate your thoughts; plan or take a trip abroad.

9 Venus opposition Saturn retrograde 12:21am—Problems may arise in business or personal relationships; cash flow restrictions could occur; spend some quiet time alone, contemplate partnership obligations.

10 Mars stations Direct 9:09am, at 00°17' Leo—Anticipate some instability and agitation for a week or so around this potent planetary station. Move ahead cautiously with plans now; desires and emotions are highly stimulated; be "up front" and accountable in all activities.

11 Venus square Pluto 9:34am—Emotions and passions are running high...channel this energy into creative outlets; thoughts may turn to improving one's financial position; handle sensitive relationships with extra care.

14 Daylight Savings Time Begins at 2:00am, Clocks FORWARD 1-hour. Sun conjunct Mercury 6:17am, at 23°50' Pisces—Set new personal goals or objectives; communicate your bright ideas, but be prepared to listen, too...others might also have some good info to share; internet surfers could discover startling information; intuition may be acute, now, but logic could be virtually flawless!

15 New Moon 2:01pm, at 25°10' Pisces—Begin a dream diary...note recurring scenarios or images, valuable insight and guidance may be gleaned from them; the quest for emotional and spiritual harmony could be a high priority now, particularly in regard to your career or ambitions.

16 Mercury conjunct Uranus 2:40pm, at 26°29' Pisces—Intuition is sharp; sudden changes in plans could lead to a stimulating encounter; research innovative ideas which may be of use in a new venture; review your natal horoscope for timely insights; send e-mail; upgrade computer software. Sun conjunct Uranus 11:50pm, at 26°34' Pisces—Investigate that new computer you've been promising yourself, perhaps to increase work efficiency; revolutionize business or career strategies...out with the old, in with new and improved methodologies; allow creative self-expression free rein.

17 Mercury enters Aries 9:12am (till April 2)—Be sure to note all the daring new ideas that come to mind now; communications are more emphatic; feathers are easily ruffled! Mercury trine Mars 4:33pm—Sign business contracts, make agreements and travel plans; take a cruise; get some physical, and mental, exercise.

18 Mercury opposition Saturn retrograde 4:04am—Do work requiring mental discipline or concentration; some may feel the need to consult with a "father figure", or someone older and wiser, perhaps regarding life-direction; take time out to relax.

20 Mercury square Pluto 1:15am—There could be difficulties communicating, and perhaps some heated disagreements; people may behave furtively or appear illusive; an extra measure of self-control may be needed now; remain circumspect and avoid becoming confrontational. Vernal Equinox, Sun enters Aries 10:32am—New beginnings, in one form or another, could be high on the agenda for many; a pioneering, risk-taking spirit is abroad; energetic activities appeal and are more readily pursued.

21 Sun trine Mars 10:54am—Expressing your unique creative abilities could open doors for you; the spirit of competition thrives; do work requiring heavy physical exertion...you’ll breeze through it! Sun opposition Saturn retrograde 5:37pm—Strike a balance between addressing your own needs, and your obligations to others; don't take on more than you can comfortably handle; avoid speculation; working alone brings greatest satisfaction now.

22 Mars sextile Saturn retrograde 8:54pm—Hard work and purposeful action win the day; ambition is stimulated; stamina increases; act on business or career options; do work requiring physical stamina.

25 Sun square Pluto 8:43pm—An opportunity to transcend a behaviour pattern that you've outgrown could arise; side-step conflicts, but rise to the occasion! Much inner strength and determination is called for to properly channel these powerful, transformative energies..."Luke, you must work with The Force; go within, be still, and seek guidance...then take control of your life!"

29 Venus sextile Neptune 1:25pm—Creative inspiration should be available on tap; one's sensitivity to others' needs is heightened; a feeling of spiritual union or communion may be experienced by some, yet we might also fall prey to delusions or even deception. Full Moon 7:25pm, at 09°17' Libra—The need for self expression, and "space" within relationships is paramount; watch out for emotional fireworks!

31 Venus enters Taurus 10:35am (till April 25)—Money, possessions, and personal values are emphasized; treat your home to a few new indoor plants; get "outdoors" more often...ground yourself; plant a tree! Mercury sextile Neptune 8:21pm—Intuitive awareness is strong, allowing insights into the workings of the subconscious mind; express yourself through music, dance or the written word.

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Mercury enters Pisces on March 1st, till March 17th, quickening intuitive and telepathic abilities. You might want to actually test your own capacity for ESP. However, discerning fact from fantasy could prove challenging, so endeavor to remain in touch with reality.

Earthy Venus conjuncts electric Uranus on the 3rd, in 26° Pisces, when business or social connections may unexpectedly be made, or severed. Consider investment options now. The urge to socialize is strong, get so out and have some fun!

On the 7th, Venus enters Aries, till March 31st, when creative artistic pursuits are favored. Emotions are more aggressively expressed with Venus here, and new romantic ties may be impulsively entered into. Curb a tendency toward self-centeredness in relationships, and spending hard-earned money in haste.

Venus trines Mars later on the 7th, and—at least for now—harmony exists between the sexes, making this a well-starred day for romance. Seek funding for a pet project. Most forms of creative self-expression are supported.

Venus is in action again on the 9th, when it opposes Saturn in the wee hours. Problems may arise in business or personal relationships, around this juncture while cash flow restrictions could occur. Spend some quiet time alone, perhaps to contemplate partnership obligations.

After nearly three months in retrograde, the enigmatic red planet, Mars, stations direct on March 10th, in 11° Leo, powerfully energizing all martial themes for a week or so around its station. Great care must be taken to avoid angry exchanges and rash behavior, especially while driving! Yet with a cool head and a warm heart, you should make it through this jumpin' juncture unscathed.

Daylight Savings Time Begins (in the U.S.) at 2:00am on March 14th so remember to turn your clocks forward 1-hour.

March's new moon arrives on the 15th, at 25°10' Pisces, commencing the last lunar cycle of the natural year. Begin a dream diary—note recurring scenarios or images, as valuable insights and guidance may be gleaned from them. The quest for emotional and spiritual harmony could be a high priority now, particularly in regard to your career or ambitions.

Both Mercury and the sun form conjunctions to eccentric Uranus on the 16th, when intuition could be exceptionally sharp. Sudden changes in plans could lead to a stimulating encounter around this time. Research innovative ideas which may be of use in a new venture. Review your natal horoscope for timely insights. E-mail or text your friends to keep in touch. Upgrade software, systems or networks. Investigate that new computer you've been promising yourself, perhaps to increase work efficiency. Revolutionize business or career strategies—out with the old, in with new and improved methodologies. Allow your creative self-expression free rein.

Mercury enters Aries on the 17th, till April 2nd, then quickly moves on to form a precise trine to Mars. Be sure to note all the daring new ideas that come to mind now. Communications are more emphatic, and feathers easily ruffled! Sign business contracts, make agreements and travel plans. If you can get away, take a trip now. Get some physical, and mental, exercise.

As winter winds down, Mercury makes two further, more challenging aspects. First, an opposition to the ringed planet, Saturn, on the 18th, at which time any work requiring mental discipline or concentration is favored. Some may feel the need to consult with a "father figure" now, or someone older and wiser, perhaps regarding life-direction. Take time out to relax. Then, on the 20th, Mercury forms a jarring square to Pluto, when there could be difficulties communicating, and perhaps some heated disagreements. People may behave furtively or appear illusive. An extra measure of self-control may be needed around this juncture. Remain circumspect and avoid becoming confrontational.

Later on March 20th, the vernal equinox occurs, as the sun enters Aries, signaling the arrival of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. New beginnings, in one form or another, could be high on the agenda for many, with a pioneering, risk-taking spirit abroad. Energetic activities have appeal and are more readily pursued.

The first major aspect of spring is an energizing trine between the sun and Mars on the 21st, when expressing your unique creative abilities could open doors for you. The spirit of competition thrives now. Do work requiring heavy physical exertion—you’ll breeze through it!

Helping you to consolidate any gains you may have recently made, Mars, now moving direct and gaining momentum, forms a sextile to mighty Saturn on the 22nd, for the second time in little over a month. Hard work and purposeful action attain best results. Ambition and professional competition are powerfully stimulated, so act on business or career options. Engage in physical activities requiring stamina and endurance.

When the sun squares Pluto on the 25th, an opportunity to transcend a behavior pattern that you've outgrown could arise. Do your utmost to side-step conflicts now, but most certainly rise to the occasion! Much inner strength and determination is called for to properly channel these powerful, transformative energies.

March's full moon culminates on the 29th, in10° Libra, a time when the need for self expression, and "space" within relationships may seem of paramount importance. Watch out for emotional fireworks around this period!

After Venus enters its primary home sign of Taurus on March 31st, till April 25th, money, possessions, and personal values are emphasized. Treat your home to a few new indoor plants. Resolve to get "outdoors" more often, to ground yourself.

Tim Gunns is an astrological writer and consultant with over 25 years experience, a conference coordinator and producer, new age market and speaker consultant to the entertainment industry, formerly program director of the national Whole Life Expos, and currently program director of the Conscious Life Expo. To help you to better understand yourself and those you closely interact with, Tim prepares personalized no-nonsense interpretations of Natal Horoscopes ($40), Future Forecast Transit Reports ($75 for 1 full year) and two kinds of Relationship Compatibility analyses ($45 each). Private consultations with Tim by phone may also be scheduled, which must be pre-paid and scheduled in advance. Send Name (as you'd like it to appear on the chart), Date of Birth, time (as close as possible), place of birth (city/country, etc.) for each person, and return address & phone# to: Tim Gunns, 110 Hilltop Drive, Waynesville, NC 28786, USA, or phone 828-452-7885 or email: tgearthstar@aol.com to schedule a Consultation.