Your Weekly Horoscope Says Aries Season Will Put Some Fuel Back in Your Tank

Your horoscope for the week of March 16 to 22 says you’re still processing a lot of intense realizations that likely sprung up last week. Not only is love planet Venus retrograding through Aries, but Mercury has officially joined in on the chaotic fun. Plus, a total lunar eclipse in Virgo slingshot you into the future, but also into the past. In fact, you might still feel hungover as the week begins, because the moon will be in justice-seeking Libra, squaring off with a defensive Mars in Cancer. You may have the taste of revenge on your lips, but you’re not in the mood to waste time holding a grudge either. You know that karma has a way of righting itself, but sometimes, you want to give it a little push.

The energy is soon to change for the better, but only after we’ve fought for it. On March 17, a Scorpio moon will square off with transformative Pluto, dredging up the black tar of your darkest emotions and turning it into fuel. Then, by March 18, the Scorpio moon will form a Grand Water Trine with warrior Mars and a stoic Saturn in Pisces. This will be the most motivating vibe, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be feeling it. Mourn what doesn’t go your way as you accept what is not in your control and move forward with what is. By March 19, the Scorpio moon will oppose erratic and unpredictable Uranus, leading to emotional breakthroughs that manifest in the most unexpected ways.

March 19 is also when the Pisces sun will join forces with Neptune, unleashing a dreamy and intuitively awakening Neptune cazimi. You may feel flung into fantasy or dropped into a dream, but there’s no need to find your way back to reality just yet. Soak up this moment of endless possibility—in love, art, and spirituality. This hyper-reality may take you to the edge of your seat, because this conjunction arrives at 29 degrees—the most climactic degree in the zodiac.

Spring begins on March 20 at 5:01 a.m. ET, the exact moment the sun enters fire sign Aries. Because Aries is the first sign in the zodiac, this is also known as the astrological new year. If your New Year’s resolutions never stuck, now’s your chance to pump some energy back into those goals. Aries always aims for a win and is completely hooked on adrenaline, but that doesn’t mean moving forward will be easy. In fact, it might bring up more self-doubt than usual, because Venus—planet of pleasures and priorities—and Mercury—planet of communication and informational exchange—are still retrograding through Aries.

By March 21, a Sagittarius moon will oppose Jupiter—planet of expansion—and square off with inhibiting Saturn, which could present you with a nagging problem that needs solving. Finding a way out of this will bring you deeper intel about yourself as the moon later squares off with intuitive Neptune. March 21 is also when Venus retrograde in Aries will form a sextile with alchemical Pluto, bringing healing energy to your love life, relationships, and self-esteem.

A Sun-Venus cazimi unfolds on March 22, a pivotal cosmic event that only occurs while Venus is retrograde. This means the sun is forming a conjunction with Venus at 2 degrees of Aries, launching a new Venus cycle. A new story is beginning in your relationship with pleasure, art, desire, indulgence, affection, luxury, and other people. Pay attention to what you’re letting go of and what you’re letting in. As this sun-Venus conjunction squares off with a last quarter moon in Capricorn, it may push you to make a difficult decision because you also know it’s the right decision.

How the planets will affect your zodiac sign this week

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