Your Weekly Horoscopes: March 1-7, 2026

Shed the narratives that no longer fit you

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The old saying goes that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, and that is certainly true with this week’s astrology. There’s so much happening! On the 2nd, action planet Mars leaves stubborn Aquarius for empathetic Pisces, bringing up the softer, more compassionate side of conflicts. Then on the 3rd, there’s a lunar eclipse—or a super potent full moon—in Virgo. Full moons usually align with culminations, but this one is for endings. What narratives are you shedding this week?

On the 4th, love planet Venus connects with wildcard Uranus, and some unexpected beauty or affection enters the chat. Then on the 5th, the sun connects with Jupiter expanding our luck and abundance and making things feel possible again. Venus then leaves free-flowing Pisces for assertive Aries on the 6th, and from here, our love connections are less Punch-the-monkey-cuteness and more punching your crush in the face. Venus meets up with Neptune on the 7th: an aspect of falling in love or falling into delusions.

All of this is going on with Mercury still retrograde in Pisces, where the communication planet prefers poetry and has no filter. On the 7th, Mercury goes into the heart of the sun (what astrologers call cazimi), and reaches the halfway point of the retrograde, which usually comes with an a-ha moment. What downloads are you receiving in your dreams?

Read on to find out how this affects your sign specifically.

(Horoscopes follow for each sign. If you know your rising sign, reading for that sign too will provide further insight.)

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Aries (March 21 - April 19)

How are you feeling in your body? The lunar eclipse on the 3rd sheds some light on a health struggle, finally giving you answers. With your ruling planet Mars moving into Pisces and your unconscious sector, you’re entering a period where rest must take priority. What work needs to be done behind the scenes so that you can come back better than ever later this spring?

This week’s mantra: “Build”

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Taurus (April 20 - May 20)

The week begins with your friends encouraging you to make some bold changes to your appearance. Make sure you do so before the 6th though when your ruling planet Venus enters Aries and you no longer want to be perceived. Your priorities around dating, creativity or growing your family are also becoming clear this week, as the lunar eclipse on the 3rd pushes you to make a decision.

This week’s mantra: “Shed”

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Gemini (May 21 - June 20)

Mercury retrograde has both pushed you into the spotlight and made things feel extra chaotic at work. You can look forward to a break this weekend, but until then, you have to power through to the deadline. The lunar eclipse in Virgo on the 3rd sheds light on how much you’re lacking any work-life balance right now.

This week’s mantra: “Lead”

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Cancer (June 21 - July 22)

As big dreams come together this week, your personal life feels like it's falling apart. The people you feel should be happiest for you at this moment might actually be bringing you down. The lunar eclipse in Virgo on the 3rd reveals another bout of friend or sibling drama that you thought was left behind in September 2025.

This week’s mantra: “Release”

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Leo (July 23 - August 22)

Things might feel heavy this week as you process a big loss or something that fell through the cracks because it was out of your control. The lunar eclipse in Virgo on the 3rd finds you making a choice around your money and finances. This decision may feel limiting now, but it will open things up for you in the future.

This week’s mantra: “Howl”

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Virgo (August 23 - September 23)

Your ruling planet Mercury is retrograde, meaning that you’re having a much harder time than usual keeping your cool. This retrograde is all about revising contracts, going back on agreements and questioning dynamics in your closest connections. The lunar eclipse in Virgo on the 3rd sheds light on what you need and how to ask for more of it from others.

This week’s mantra: “Accept”

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Libra (September 23 - October 21)

The lunar eclipse in Virgo on the 3rd is your cue to take a step back, Libra. If you’re dealing with exhaustion or disappointment, there’s never been a better time to take a break. Your ruling planet Venus moves into Aries and your relationship sector on the 6th making it extra important to prioritize the people who will also prioritize you.

This week’s mantra: “Mirror”

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Scorpio (October 22 - November 21)

Your ruling planet Mars enters Pisces and your romance sector on the 2nd bringing some heat or conflict to your dating and sex life. Maybe you’re introducing a casual fling to your friends (and it doesn’t go as planned). The lunar eclipse in Virgo on the 3rd is for making choices about who you’re spending your time with.

This week’s mantra: “Connect”

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Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)

The investment you’ve put into home and family life over the past month finally feels like it’s paying off this week. But at the same time, the lunar eclipse in Virgo on the 3rd sheds light on issues you’ve been having at work or with your boss. This eclipse forces you to take a look at your responsibilities and make some hard decisions.

This week’s mantra: “Choose”

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Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)

Mercury retrograde has your day to day life in a state of chaos. While you’re stuck in traffic or put on hold, you have time to daydream about your next big adventure. The lunar eclipse in Virgo on the 3rd sheds light on something important to you: travel and expanding your mind. It’s time to make a decision about where you want to go.

This week’s mantra: “Journey”

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Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)

The lunar eclipse in Virgo on the 3rd reveals the core of a difficult emotional or financial issue. Whether you’re having a breakthrough in couple’s therapy or are finally paying last year’s tax bill, what’s happening is heavy but also a relief. Pay attention to your spending this week as you may want to emotionally indulge.

This week’s mantra: “Heart”

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Pisces (February 19 - March 20)

Mercury is retrograde in your sign, and you’re feeling pulled in way too many directions. The lunar eclipse in Virgo, your opposite sign, on the 3rd finds you making a tough decision about who deserves your time. The end of one commitment brings on the beginning of another. It’s time to embrace a new chapter.

This week’s mantra: “Move”

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  • Consulting astrologer based in Brooklyn
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