Cosmic Forecast: March 2026

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Compared to last month, March days will feel a bit calmer, but in the sense of preparing for more drastic transits happening in the spring and summer. The remnants of the Saturn–Neptune conjunction in Aries that happened late last month are still at play, which highlight themes of empowerment, accountability, strength and autonomy. Keep in mind that with these words, and any words in the cosmic forecasts, their counterparts are also highlighted. For example, while you are being pushed to empowerment, there is most likely a dire situation propelling that story.

On March 3, there is a Lunar Eclipse in Virgo, signifying a good time to check in with your health, prioritizing your routines and closing out chapters for a few days. It is ruled by Mercury in Pisces, which went retrograde on February 26. Mercury retrograde itself is two weeks, but its effects last two weeks before and after the retrograde. When a planet is retrograde, its energy is turned inwards. Mercury is already not very happy in the sign of Pisces as the planet itself governs the mind, including how we think, speak, write and process; whereas Pisces is a watery, free flowing sign that knows no bounds. In general, it’s best practice to double check everything communication-related and to think before you speak. It’s also normal for technology to go haywire. The eclipse is conjunct the Sun and trine Jupiter, making the days around March 3 a great time for finishing up creative work. The same day, Mars also enters Pisces, joining the Sun, Mercury, Venus and the North Node in this sign. When so many planets are in Pisces, there is a tendency for escapism, so don’t worry if you don’t have anything figured out for most of this month. Just try to let things play out.

On March 6, Venus enters Aries, adding fire and impatience when it comes to what you desire. It will be in mutual reception with Mars in Pisces until the end of the month, which means that both planets are depending on each other for support. This calls for tension between deciding when the best moment is to act. Where Mars in Pisces wants to intuitively decide when to act, Venus in Aries wants it to happen right now.

On March 11, Jupiter goes direct in Cancer and momentum builds in the house(s) ruled by this sign in your chart. For example, if Cancer rules your 9th house, themes around travel, higher education, spirituality and the mind will be highlighted. Jupiter is very happy in the sign of Cancer as the planet’s goal is to expand and Cancer’s fertile, nurturing energy provide the ideal environment for Jupiter’s purpose.

On March 21, Mercury goes direct and you can expect communication to become clearer. The Sun also moves into Aries this day, joining Neptune, Saturn and Venus. Compared to Pisces’ laid-back nature, Aries is the go-getter and you can expect the days to become more exciting, as they always do leading up to the spring equinox.

Overall, this month is a bit of a breather on a personal level. Pisces naturally rules the 12th house, the last house in the zodiacal wheel, and invites introspection, closing chapters and lounging around in your fantasies, which is equally important as being grounded in reality. This month best supports growing spiritually and intuitively so that we can prepare ourselves for the rest of the year that will fly by. If there’s a year to find pockets of joy, it’s 2026.

GLOSSARY/LEGEND:

Astrological Terms:

• Transit: The ongoing movement of any given planet through the zodiac.

• Conjunction: In astrology, a conjunction is when two planets meet and work on a project together. Just like people, the planets may or may not work well together. When a conjunction is exact, it points to a climax of the relationship between the two planets.

• Lunar Eclipse: In astrology, a lunar eclipse heightens the energy around the theme of the sign in which the lunar eclipse happens.

• Retrograde: When a planet moves backwards. In astrology, the energy of a retrograde planet turns inwards.

• Direct: When a planet is moving forward as normal, in opposition to a retrograde motion.

• House: An astrological chart is divided by 12 houses that each rule different subjects such as the self, home, relationships and career.

• Axis: Two opposing houses in an astrological chart. The two signs involved are like two different sides of the same coin.

Zodiac Signs:

  • Aries: A Fire sign ruled by Mars, Aries is known as a natural leader, instinctual, and courageous. This sign naturally rules the 1st house, representing the body, approach to life and how you came into this world.

  • Virgo: An Earth sign ruled by Mercury, Virgo is known as being analytical, organized, and intentional. This sign naturally rules the 6th house, representing routines, service and health.

  • Pisces: A water sign ruled by Jupiter, Pisces is known as being imaginative, lacking boundaries, and sensitive. This sign naturally rules the 12th house, representing spirituality, illusion and karma.

  • Cancer: A water sign ruled by the Moon, Cancer is known as being family-oriented, emotional and nurturing. This sign naturally rules the 4th house, representing fertility, childhood and the home.

Planets:

Saturn: This planet governs time, limitations, and hard work. Its placement in one's astrological chart reveals where there are significant challenges of which only ease with maturity.

Neptune: This planet governs imagination, illusion, and spirituality. It is a slow moving, generational planet that showcases societal trends and ideals.

Mercury: This planet governs the mind, including how we think, speak, write and process. Its placement in one’s astrological chart reveals one’s unique style of communication.

The Sun: This planet represents the part of your identity you aim to embody in life and it is most connected with your ego. In contrast to the Moon and Ascendant in your natal chart, whose energies show up more naturally, the Sun shows up in more intentional, effortful expressions of self.

Jupiter: This planet governs philosophy, good luck, and expansion. Its placement in one's astrological chart reveals the greater spiritual connection to their purpose and where the mind expands the most.

Mars: This planet governs your drive and conflict style. This influences how you assert yourself, how you act when you are angry, and how ambitious you are.

Venus: This planet governs matters related to love and material. Its position in your chart signifies your romantic style as well as where you love to pour in your resources in relation to lifestyle. For example, pouring into luxury goods, social events, travel, etc.

North Node/South Node: These opposing points in an astrological chart represent the soul’s purpose. On a collective level, they serve as guiding themes to move towards (North Node) and move away from (South Node).

Author Bio: 

Carmela (she/they) is a writer, artist and astrologer. She is a second-generation Filipino-Canadian currently settled on "Vancouver, BC." Her interests lie across the intersections of art, technology and astrology. You can check out her website to book an astrology consultation and follow her @ohtheblooming on Substack and many social media platforms.

Artist Bio:

Monica (she/her) is an illustrator and graphic designer born and raised in Vancouver, BC. Her work spans multiple mediums and is rooted in nature and emotional storytelling. By toying with surrealism and realism, she creates imagery that captures mood, feeling and quiet moments of reflection. Follow her on Instagram @moninthemaking and www.monicadiaz.ca