It’s a week filled with gentle, unconditional love and introspective energy.
Pisces energy is strong, and this Mutable Water sign takes center stage. Later in the week we’ll experience a New Moon in Pisces while Mercury turns retrograde, creating a marked slowdown compared to last week. That shift will be noticeable across all zodiac signs.
Water signs (Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio) and Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) will likely feel comfortable with this quieter, reflective pace. Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) and Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) may find the reduced momentum more challenging.
This week’s vibe is emotional and inward-facing. Pisces governs the twelfth house, which is about endings, closures, spirituality, and inner work. Think of finishing a project before a new season begins or gently releasing a chapter of life that has run its course. With Mercury retrograde beginning on March 5 and the New Moon arriving March 6, nostalgia and reflection will influence many of your decisions.
During this period you may feel a stronger pull toward solitude and contemplation. Downtime is a form of self-care now; you don’t need to stay productive every moment. Slowing down, reflecting, and allowing your mind some rest—whether through meditation, journaling, or even a quiet day to stream a favorite show—can help you complete mental loops and integrate new insights.
The combination of a New Moon and Mercury retrograde in the twelfth house brings a unique mix of endings and fresh starts. You may find opportunities to close important chapters while planting seeds for new ones. This week can offer both resolution and the opening of new paths, especially in emotional or creative areas.
As Mercury continues its retrograde through Pisces for several weeks, themes of reconnection, revisiting the past, reunions, and soulmate encounters become more likely. Expect memories, second chances, and healing conversations to surface. If you’re open to tenderness and reconciliation, this season encourages it.
Below is a clear summary of where the planets are positioned this week and daily highlights to help you navigate the energy from March 4 through March 11, 2019.
Planetary Locations During March 4 – March 11, 2019:
- Sun: Pisces (until March 20, 2019)
- Mercury: Pisces (until April 17, 2019; Mercury retrograde in Pisces from March 5 to March 28)
- Venus: Aquarius (until March 26, 2019)
- Mars: Taurus (until March 30, 2019)
- Jupiter: Sagittarius (until December 2, 2019)
- Saturn: Capricorn (until March 22, 2020)
- Uranus: Aries (until March 6, 2019), then Taurus (March 6, 2019 to August 19, 2021)
- Neptune: Pisces (until January 2026)
- Pluto: Capricorn (until October 12, 2024)
Daily Snapshots for March 4 – March 11, 2019:
Monday, March 4
Sun: Pisces – Creative and romantic impulses are highlighted. Embrace gentle imagination and compassionate expression.
Moon: Aquarius – Intuitive flashes and unconventional ideas may surface. Follow thoughts that feel inspired or innovative.
Tuesday, March 5
Sun: Pisces
Moon: Pisces – This day favors new beginnings rooted in feeling and compassion.
Transit:
- Mercury retrograde in Pisces (March 5–28): Mercury’s retrograde in Pisces can slow communication, travel, and logistics. Expect delays or the need to revisit plans. Use the early part of the week to tie up loose ends where possible. If you can postpone major legal or contractual decisions until late March, consider doing so to avoid timing frustrations.
Wednesday, March 6
Sun: Pisces
Moon: New Moon in Pisces – Plant intentions related to love, compassion, creativity, and spiritual renewal.
Transit:
- Sun conjunct Neptune in Pisces: A dreamy, imaginative transit accompanies the New Moon. Facts may feel murky, but creative and spiritual impulses are amplified. This is an ideal day for artistic projects, intuitive work, or setting heartfelt intentions rather than making purely logical decisions.
Thursday, March 7
Sun: Pisces
Moon: Moon enters Aries – Energy shifts toward initiative and spark. Channel passion into constructive action.
Friday, March 8
Sun: Pisces
Moon: Aries – Drive and courage are emphasized; push forward on ideas that matter.
Saturday, March 9
Sun: Pisces
Moon: Aries
Transit:
- Sun sextile Saturn in Capricorn: This supportive connection brings focus and discipline. It’s a favorable day for serious conversations, career moves, or committing to long-term plans. Hard work is rewarded, and you may find satisfaction from productive effort followed by well-deserved rest.
Sunday, March 10
Sun: Pisces
Moon: Moon enters Taurus – Calm, steady energy supports persistence and building toward abundance.
Transit:
- Mars in Taurus sextile Neptune in Pisces: Practical drive meets creative vision. This transit encourages pursuing meaningful goals with both persistence and imagination. It’s a strong day to begin practical steps that align with your dreams—no dream is too large to start moving toward.
Use these influences to blend introspection with inspired action. Plant intentions under the New Moon, allow Mercury’s retrograde to guide necessary reflection, and lean into steady follow-through where the Earth signs offer grounding. Tenderness, reconnection, and creative breakthroughs are all possible this week—stay open to gentle shifts of the heart.