This Week in Astrology: March 15 to 21, 2026

This Week in Astrology: March 15-21, 2026

March 15th to 21st, 2026

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On this Page:

This week’s Moon
phase
Planets in signs and by aspect
Retrogrades
This week’s astrology calendar
Timing with the Moon
Romance & Relationship Report
Daily Trends

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The New MOON occurs on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 9:23 PM EDT. 

On Wednesday, the New Moon in Pisces marks the beginning of a new cycle. The Aquarius New Moon cycle ends and the Pisces New Moon cycle begins.

The New Moon in Pisces is a good time to commit to personal goals that express the positive energies of the sign of the Fish.

These include taking a leap of faith, accepting imperfections in ourselves and in others as a different kind of “perfection,” starting a project that requires imagination and visualization skills, consciously putting time aside for peaceful and rejuvenating activities, and sharing a dream with another.

With this potent Pisces energy, we have the chance to make important changes in our lives.

The New Moon Chart:

With the planets arranged so closely to one another, we can be particularly focused, determined, and concentrated. We should watch for being overly stubborn or narrow in our focus.

This New Moon’s harmony with Uranus via a tight sextile points to inspiration and belief in progress.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 28 degrees and 27 minutes of Pisces, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 24 to 30 degrees of the Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces) and about 0 to 2 degrees of the Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn) most significantly.

Alternate chart with additional bodies (Chiron, asteroids, Eris, etc.):

NEXT WEEK:  The next Moon phase will happen on Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, at 3:17 PM EDT, when the First Quarter Moon will occur.

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(Times are Eastern)

This week: The Sun is in Pisces until the 20th, when it enters Aries; Mercury is in Pisces; Venus is in Aries; Mars is in Pisces.

The Sun is in Pisces from February 18-March 20. With the Sun in Pisces, we are guided by altruistic feelings. We are less motivated to do than we are to feel, imagine, and dream. A “what will be, will be” attitude reigns, and we are guided by a sense of universal correlations. Pisces rules empathy, selfless love, devotion, and wisdom. Its shadow side can include self-pity, a feeling of being victimized by life, passivity, and elusiveness.

While we may not always verbalize our feelings and impressions during this cycle, they’re strong and motivating. We prefer to believe and trust, giving things/people the benefit of the doubt until they prove us wrong. We might often tune out problems or conflicts rather than tackle them head on, hoping they will iron themselves out. Prosperity flows when we’re connecting with our heart, being kind, and helping others. The need to withdraw or retreat to restore our energy is strong from time to time.

The Sun is in Aries from March 20-April 19. In Aries, the Sun is enthusiastic and spontaneous. We are motivated by the desire to conquer. We are more impulsive and have the urge to initiate, innovate, and come first.

Aries is a sign that bounces back quickly–there is little in the way of shame with Aries. It is brave and pioneering, and somewhat innocent. We are direct and rather uncomplicated in our needs, but we can also be short-sighted and lack the desire to plan ahead.

Mercury is in Pisces from February 6-April 14. When Mercury is in Pisces, our thinking processes are more visual, intuitive, and imaginative. We are especially attuned to the world of emotion, which colors both our thoughts and our communication style.

We guess well, express ourselves with imagery, and make decisions intuitively. We are more attracted to consciousness-raising information.

It’s not always easy to verbalize our impressions during this cycle. We don’t enjoy pinning down, labeling, or strictly defining things. We recognize that life isn’t always logical, and we prefer not to think in black and white terms. We’re sensitive and impressionable, which means we can take in more than usual, and it can sometimes overwhelm us. Pisces needs periodic time alone or within to regenerate and detox.

Venus is in Aries from March 6-30. With Venus in Aries, love is spontaneous and direct. The chase is very exciting to us under this fiery influence. We are bold, fresh, and a little impatient when it comes to matters of the heart. We don’t look back with Aries energy. We are not interested in saying sorry or dwelling on the past–it’s a brand new day! It’s time to make things work right now.

Aries is known for a love of the chase and the conquest, but Aries love can be longstanding as long as it remains relatively fresh. Aries is blunt–there’s no sugar-coating with Aries. This can sting, but rarely is Aries energy mean or petty. Saying it like it is is important to the sign. Desires are strong and expressed spontaneously, enthusiastically, and directly. Aries prefers to seduce rather than be seduced, to chase rather than be chased.

While Venus is in Aries, we gravitate to Aries-like activities, pleasures, pastimes, and objects of interest. Our tastes can veer toward action, new enterprise, conquests, courageous or daring acts, and so forth. We can be somewhat impulsive with our money or entertainment choices.

Our interests can be insistent and strong, but possibly short-lived. It’s not the best time for holding onto money. We might pour our resources too quickly into new ventures or projects but tire of these things just as rapidly.

Mars is in Pisces from March 2-April 9. During this cycle, we are less interested in pursuing traditional goals and more motivated to pursue spiritual or emotional drives. We dislike confrontation while Mars is in Pisces. Our output is variable rather than straightforward, and our energy is similarly up and down.

We may prioritize others’ needs over our own, and our more idealistic side may emerge. During this cycle, pursuing what we want becomes less straightforward and more complicated!

However, compassion drives us while Mars is in Pisces. We can be spiritual warriors, or we achieve our goals intuitively and with faith. We can be chameleons, adapting to the current situation quite expertly, although we can also be escape artists, preferring to avoid rather than confront. Our behavior may be passive-aggressive, or we fight for ourselves through confusing or placating our opponent.

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Jupiter is in Cancer.

Jupiter began its transit of Cancer on June 9th, 2025, and will continue its visit to the sign until June 30th, 2026. Read more about Jupiter’s transit of Cancer.

Saturn is in Aries. Saturn is in Aries from May 24th, 2025 to September 1st, 2025, and then from February 13th, 2026, to April 12th, 2028. Read about Saturn’s transit of Aries.

 

Uranus has returned to Taurus.

Uranus is in Gemini from July 7th to November 7th, 2025, from April 25, 2026, to August 3, 2032, and then from December 12, 2032, to May 22, 2033. Read about Uranus in Gemini in its calendar page.

Uranus has more work to do in the sign of Taurus from November 7th, 2025, to April 25th, 2026. Uranus began in Taurus in 2018/2019. During this cycle, we approach money and personal possessions in new ways and learn to free ourselves from certain material constraints. Innovative ways to make ourselves comfortable emerge. We’re less inhibited about expressing sensuality, self-love, body love, and pampering. Above all, we’re challenging what we previously valued during this cycle.

There can be abrupt changes with money, valuables, possessions, and income that lead to a reshuffling of priorities or values. Income might come from non-traditional sources or ventures. In general, we’re bringing progressive ideas to the world of business. New ways of doing business, as well as making, viewing, and handling money, are likely. Our income and the energy we put into making money can be variable.

Neptune is in Aries. Neptune first transited Aries from March 30, 2025, to October 22, 2025, but it returned to Pisces. Now, Neptune is in Aries for the long haul: from January 26, 2026, to May 21, 2038, and then October 21, 2038, to March 23, 2039. Read about Neptune’s transit of Aries.

Pluto is in Aquarius. Read about Pluto’s transit of Aquarius. Note that Pluto finally completed its journey through Capricorn on November 19th, 2024, from which time Pluto stays in Aquarius for many years to come.

Romance & Relationships

Venus is in Aries from March 6-30. In Aries, love is spontaneous and direct. The chase is very exciting to us under this fiery influence. We are bold, fresh, and a little impatient when it comes to matters of the heart. We don’t look back with Aries energy. We are not interested in saying sorry or dwelling on the past. It’s a brand new day! It’s time to make things work right now.

Aries is known for a love of the chase and the conquest, but Aries love can be longstanding as long as it remains relatively fresh. Aries is blunt–there’s no sugar-coating with Aries. This can sting, but rarely is Aries energy mean or petty. Saying it like it is is important to Aries. Desires are strong and expressed spontaneously, enthusiastically, and directly. Aries prefers to seduce rather than be seduced, to chase rather than be chased.

This week: Monday brings slightly unstable energy. We can be flighty with one another, unsure whether we want to be close to someone or free from ties temporarily.

On Wednesday, we could be going overboard as we seek more meaning or new horizons. It’s certainly a time when we seek a little more meaning or excitement from our relationships, pastimes, and pleasures. Our humor is robust and we can be inspired by our interactions. However, we may be restless or not appreciative of what we have, feeling that the grass may be greener elsewhere. Watch for overcommitting or overstating for the best results on this day.

On Saturday, our passions are stirring, creating a fine line between love and hate. we an be competitive and raise questions or make ultimatums.

Venus, the Goddess of Love: Highlights in the Coming Week:

Venus in Aries Romance at the drop of a hat is part and parcel of the cycle you have just begun. Winning the hearts of others can be a challenge you’re eager to accept – and the thrill of the chase might be most of the fun. Is it the pursuit of happiness – or the happiness of pursuit?

Venus contra-parallel the Sun March 13. We are more strongly aware of our relationships (or lack) and the pride they give us. Dissatisfaction experienced now is likely due to inner discontent and yearning for more appreciation from our partners. Going out of our way to make others feel wanted, appreciated, and recognized is appropriate now.

Venus semi-sextile Mercury March 14. It may be all too easy to say things we don’t mean/feel.

Venus semi-square Uranus March 16. Uncertainty about the desire to be close to someone. Freedom versus closeness. A desire to experiment in the romance department may be fleeting and ultimately unsatisfying or frustrating.

Venus square Jupiter March 18. We experience a strong desire for more pleasure in our lives, which can be excessive. Take care not to overstate your feelings or to set up unrealistic expectations in your partnerships. As well, take what your partner says with a grain of salt. There is no malicious intent involved, but feelings of elation can cloud our judgment, and we can promise more than we can deliver.

Venus contra-parallel Mars March 21. Passions are stimulated and intense. Fine line between love and hate. Competitiveness. Questions are raised or ultimatums made.

Venus contra-parallel Mercury March 24. We are voicing our feelings now, but we should be careful not to over-intellectualize our affections. We tend to analyze our feelings and relationships. Interactions bring up questions.

 

The Void-of-Course Moon this Week:

Void-of-course Moon on Monday, March 16th, from 3:57 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Uranus), until the Moon enters Pisces at 7:16 PM EDT.

VOC on Wednesday, March 18th, from 9:24 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to the Sun), until the Moon enters Aries the next day, Thursday, March 19th, at 12:03 AM EDT.

VOC Moon on Friday, March 20th, from 5:23 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Venus), until the Moon enters Taurus the next day, Saturday, March 21st, at 2:35 AM EDT.

March 2026

Timing with the Moon – Better Periods this Week for Electing New Initiatives

It’s important to note that there are more factors to consider in addition to the windows listed below. The following windows are starting points. For example, you generally don’t want to elect a new venture when a very challenging aspect is applying, and it’s preferable to elect a time when a particularly positive aspect hasn’t yet perfected (is applying rather than separating).

The Moon is waning this week until the New Moon on the 18th, which is generally considered unfavorable for new beginnings, but with some exceptions. (See Best Time to Start a Business for more details). The Moon is waxing this week after the New Moon on the 18th, which is generally considered favorable for new beginnings, also with exceptions.

According to principles of timing with the Moon, a window of opportunity occurs this week on Friday, March 20th, from approximately 2:55 AM to 5:20 AM EDT, while the Moon is in Aries. Note, however, that this window occurs while Mercury is retrograde, just before it stations and turns direct.

See also the following articles and tables: Timing with the Moon and Opportunity Periods with the Void Moon for times and techniques.

Planetary Stations & Sign Ingresses:

Jan 26
, 2026, 12:34 PM, Neptune enters Aries
Feb  3, 2026, 9:33 PM, Uranus Direct at 27 Tau 28
Feb  6, 2026, 5:48 PM, Mercury enters Pisces
Feb 10, 2026, 5:18 AM, Venus enters Pisces
Feb 13, 2026, 7:11 PM, Saturn enters Aries
Feb 18, 2026, 10:52 AM, Sun enters Pisces
Feb 26, 2026, 1:48 AM, Mercury Retrograde at 22 Pis 34
Mar  2, 2026, 9:16 AM, Mars enters Pisces
Mar  6, 2026, 5:45 AM, Venus enters Aries
*** Daylight Saving Time begins ***
Mar 10, 2026, 5:22 PM, Vesta enters Pisces
Mar 10, 2026, 11:30 PM, Jupiter Direct at 15 Can 05
Mar 15, 2026, 1:13 AM, Ceres enters Taurus
Mar 20, 2026, 10:46 AM, Sun enters Aries
Mar 20, 2026, 3:33 PM, Mercury Direct at  8 Pis 30
Mar 29, 2026, 4:50 AM, Juno enters Aquarius
Mar 30, 2026, 12:01 PM, Venus enters Taurus
Apr  9, 2026, 3:36 PM, Mars enters Aries
Apr 14, 2026, 11:21 PM, Mercury enters Aries
Apr 19, 2026, 9:39 PM, Sun enters Taurus
Apr 24, 2026, 12:03 AM, Venus enters Gemini
Apr 25, 2026, 8:51 PM, Uranus enters Gemini
Apr 26, 2026, 1:06 AM, Pallas enters Aries
May  2, 2026, 10:57 PM, Mercury enters Taurus
May  6, 2026, 11:34 AM, Pluto Retrograde at  5 Aqu 30
May 13, 2026, 12:12 PM, Vesta enters Aries
May 17, 2026, 6:26 AM, Mercury enters Gemini

See also: Astrology of Today – an overview of the day (this takes you to my other site, Astrology Cafe).

See also: The Astrology of 2026 – Overview and The Astrology of 2027 – Overview.

Explore more astrological events in my calendar.

Note: Times given are Eastern Time (ET).

This Week’s Calendar

This Week’s Aspects

Mercury conjunct Mars. This is a good energy for debate or energetic mental work. We may be called upon to make a decision, but it may be a hasty, ill-considered one. We may be argumentative and irritable under this influence, and particularly impatient with vagueness. Be careful to avoid cutting words and aggressive driving. Our minds may be especially clear and active, and this can be a good time to eliminate wasteful activities. This influence excites and over-stimulates the whole nervous system.

Mercury semi-square Chiron. Communications may be careless, hurtful or perceived as hurtful under this influence. It can be hard to read the intention behind the words used to communicate now. There may be impatience with rules, worry or guilty feelings, and conflicting viewpoints now.

Venus semi-square Uranus. Unusual attractions (to people and things) can have us acting on a whim. We may deal with freedom versus closeness issues in our relationships. Avoid impulse buys at this time, and hold off on decision-making with regards to finances. Some instability, restlessness, and rebelliousness is probable in romantic relationships. We may not see eye to eye with a loved one, and we could be taken off guard by unexpected events. This is not a favorable aspect for beauty treatments because they could have unexpected results.

Venus square Jupiter. Feelings of elation in love or with regards to the pleasures of life can lead us to overdo, overindulge, overspend, and overstate our feelings. Avoid hasty (or haughty!) decisions. We might take great strides to get noticed. Avoid impulsive buying. We may also feel lazy and we are inclined to procrastinate.

Sun sextile Uranus. We are willing to adapt to new circumstances, ideas, and unfamiliar situations. It’s a good time to join organizations and groups and to attend meetings or social events, as these can be enlightening. We can find creative solutions to problems now and effect positive changes. Flexibility is the key to success under this influence.

Mars trine Jupiter. Decisive action comes naturally now. We possess willpower, verve, and energy that we can direct toward achieving our goals. Success in contracts, negotiations, and business deals comes easily. We want to branch out and take on more challenges. A good time for making new goals or to initiate new projects (all things equal). Optimism and enthusiasm; adventurous spirit. Positive attitudes create winning situations now. Friendly competition. Taking action to better our lives.

Note: Times given in the table/calendar above are Eastern Time (ET).

Daily Trends Calendar

See below for day-by-day forecasts and planets in signs. Explore Transit to Transit aspects.

See also: Astrology of Today – an overview of the day – Astrology Cafe.

See also: The Astrology of 2026 – Overview

Astrology Chart of Today/Now in my Free Report section shows the current chart with interpretations.

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What’s In Store By the Stars – Daily Astrology Trends

(as featured on the site’s main page and in our Daily Trends Calendar)

See also the Astrology Trends Calendar that includes these daily trend overviews and other astrological events such as ingresses, stations, and lunations.

MARCH 15

Retrograde Mercury aligns with Mars this morning, and a problem from the past can re-emerge. We can feel driven to take care of it, although it can be challenging to stay centered. We should watch for impatience, snappiness, and impulsive moves and words.

This conjunction is suitable for motivated, energetic work, particularly related to communications and the mind. We may want to get right to the point, so that communication may be insensitive. With Mercury retrograde, we might renew interest in handling an old problem or reviving a past project. This can be a time of racing minds and excited thoughts. Keeping busy and making headway satisfies us more than usual at the moment. It will be especially important to channel excess mental energy constructively. We’re also influenced by a Mercury-Chiron semi-square, suggesting some hesitation in making decisions as the day progresses. This transit also challenges us to communicate with more sensitivity.

Today’s Saturn-Neptune parallel reminds us of our mission to make our dreams a reality and to act on our ideals, visions, and compassion.

MARCH 16

 

The Moon is void from 3:57 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Uranus), until the Moon enters Pisces at 7:16 PM EDT.

MARCH 17

 

MARCH 18

 

The Moon is void today from 9:24 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to the Sun), until the Moon enters Aries the next day, Thursday, March 19th, at 12:03 AM EDT.

MARCH 19

 

The Moon continues its void period until it enters Aries today at 12:03 AM EDT.

MARCH 20

 

The Moon is void from 5:23 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Venus), until the Moon enters Taurus the next day, Saturday, March 21st, at 2:35 AM EDT.

MARCH 21

 

The Moon continues its void until it enters Taurus today at 2:35 AM EDT.

 

 

If it’s your birthday today, see our feature, If Today is Your Birthday Forecasts, for a free forecast for the upcoming year.

Moon Signs This Week:

When the Moon is in Aquarius

Attraction to all that is new and unusual, and an instinctive need for improvement, characterize the Moon in Aquarius. Reactions are more intellectual than emotional, and interactions are more impersonal than personal, under this influence. This is a time that promotes social gatherings, dealing with group ideals and goals for the future, brainstorming, new ideas, and progressive changes. We are open to new methods of doing things and we have our eye on the future. It can be hard to stick to schedules now, as personal freedom is most important to us.

The Moon in Aquarius generally favors the following activities: Unusual or radical undertakings, social pursuits, group projects, trying something new, joining a group.

When the Moon is in Pisces

 We may not want to face reality while the Moon is in dreamy, impressionable Pisces. It can be a wistful, sensitive, intuitive, and compassionate time. We are especially imaginative, and our intuition reigns under this influence. Boundaries and walls come down, as Pisces energy merges and blends. It's a time when details are overlooked and feelings defy description.

The Moon in Pisces generally favors the following activities: Imaginative undertakings, mystical or spiritual pursuits, inner development, music and drama, going on a retreat, activities involving water.

When the Moon is in Aries

We're motivated by a strong desire to start fresh. A gut instinct to begin something new is with us now, as well as the gumption to do so. Our pioneering impulses are strong, and we feel energetic, spontaneous, and enthusiastic. We may also be tactless and impulsive now. Excess energy is best channeled into physical activity.

People can be more self-motivated and also self-focused while the Moon is in Aries. It's a competitive rather than cooperative time. Accidents and tempers flaring are more likely than usual. This period is one of more personal courage.

The Moon in Aries generally favors the following activities: Quick actions that yield immediate results. Undertakings that involve the self and the personality. (Staying power may be lacking). Self-assertion, taking on challenges, beginning short-term projects.

When the Moon is in Taurus

We are motivated by the desire for serenity, security, peace, and comfort. The Moon is at her most sensual and constant in Taurus. Our basic impulses are to relax, resist change, and "stop to smell the roses." Life slows down a little, and we get comfortable. We may also be inclined to stubbornness and materialism under this influence.

While the Moon is in Taurus, people can be emotionally constant but inflexible. It's a time of stronger focus on personal needs and comfort levels, and a period of more common sense and attention to practical matters.

The Moon in Taurus generally favors the following activities: Substantial and material actions that yield solid results. Financial activities, and those involving personal possessions, applying for a loan, beginning a potentially long-term relationship, music, home decor.

 

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See also:

The Astrology of 2026 – Overview

The Astrology of 2027 – Overview

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