Your Weekly Horoscope Says Venus Retrograde Is Off to an Emotional Start

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. But if you know you’re the one who’s letting someone down, it’s time to step up your game and fight harder for this relationship than ever before. It’s do or die. It’s Venus retrograde.

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):