Welcome to your astrology forecast for the week of March 16–22. This week brings a mix of slowing down and fresh starts as seasonal and planetary shifts change the tone of our days.
We begin the week with the last quarter Moon, a phase that invites pause and reflection. New projects are best postponed during this influence because creative energies are quieter. Instead, focus on surrendering to the moment and listening to what your body and intuition need.
Thursday marks the astrological new year as the Sun enters Aries, the first sign of the zodiac. This transition corresponds with the Spring Equinox and offers a symbolic fresh start. Aries brings directness, initiative, and a boost of confidence that helps us take action over the coming month.
Although the advice at the start of the week is to slow down, it won’t be dull. Several inner planets shift signs this week, creating movement and new perspectives. Inner planets move more frequently because they orbit closer to Earth. On Monday, Mercury, the messenger, enters Pisces, encouraging emotionally attuned conversations and compassionate communication.
By Thursday the Sun completes its passage through Pisces and ignites Aries energy, sparking motivation and assertiveness. On Saturday, Saturn, the planet of structure, discipline, and karma, moves into Aquarius for a period of restructuring around collective ideals and long-term responsibilities. By the end of the week we also move fully out of the stronger post-shadow period of the recent Mercury retrograde, which should leave our thinking clearer and decisions easier to make.
Planetary Positions for March 16–22
• Sun: Pisces (February 18 – March 20); Aries (March 21 – April 19)
• Mercury: Aquarius (until March 16); Pisces (March 16 – April 26)
• Venus: Taurus (March 4 – April 3)
• Mars: Capricorn (February 16 – March 29)
• Jupiter: Capricorn (December 2 – December 19, 2020)
• Saturn: Capricorn (until March 22)
• Uranus: Taurus (January 10 – August 14, 2020)
• Neptune: Pisces (until January 2026)
• Pluto: Capricorn (through October 12, 2024)
Daily Snapshot: March 16–22
Monday, March 16
Sun: Pisces — The tone is imaginative and gentle. We value connection, art, and shared moments more than grind culture today.
Moon: Sagittarius — A desire to break routine and seek inspiration. Outdoor time, learning, or creative exploration feeds the soul.
Tuesday, March 17
Sun: Pisces
Moon: Capricorn — Practical energy dominates. You’ll feel motivated to organize and complete tasks methodically, tapping into disciplined focus.
Wednesday, March 18
Sun: Pisces
Moon: Capricorn — Continued steady progress. This is a day for realistic planning and responsible choices.
Thursday, March 19
Sun: Pisces
Moon: Aquarius — Interest in community, new ideas, and progressive causes. You may feel moved to speak up or join collective efforts.
Transit: Sun (Pisces) sextile Saturn (Capricorn) — A helpful blend of imagination and structure. You can channel creative impulses into practical outcomes and balance play with responsibility.
Friday, March 20
Sun: Aries — Energy rises. You’ll feel confident, direct, and eager to get things done. Honest expression comes easily.
Moon: Aquarius — Social, inventive, and oriented toward causes. Group work or brainstorming can be rewarding.
Transit: Mars (Capricorn) conjunct Jupiter (Capricorn) — Passion and expansion meet practical ambition. Opportunities to grow your work or monetize ideas may appear; act on realistic plans.
Saturday, March 21
Sun: Aries
Moon: Aquarius into Pisces — Emotions shift from detached curiosity to heightened sensitivity. Take time to feel without escaping; compassion and creative reflection are supported.
Sunday, March 22
Sun: Aries
Moon: Pisces — A reflective, dreamy mood favors introspection, empathy, and imaginative pursuits.
Transits:
- Mercury (Pisces) sextile Uranus (Taurus) — Unexpected insights and new conversational directions are likely. Creative or romantic topics can open into fresh possibilities as independent thinking merges with emotional depth.
- Venus (Taurus) sextile Neptune (Pisces) — Romantic fantasies and idealism rise. Be mindful of projecting ideal traits onto others; kindness and sensitivity are present, but clarity about people’s true character will serve you better than wishful thinking.
This week is a study in contrasts: moments of necessary rest and reflection, followed by renewed drive and initiative as the Sun moves into Aries. Use the quieter early days to regroup and conserve energy, then let the Aries influence give you momentum to pursue meaningful goals. The planetary shifts invite both personal clarity and new ways of connecting with others, so pay attention to what feels authentic and act when the timing aligns.
Related: The Ultimate Guide To Your Moon Sign — a helpful resource to understand your emotional rhythms and inner needs.