Aries Horoscope for March 2026

This is another rather intense month of dangers and opportunities, Aries, as the seasons begin to swing around to your sign’s time of the year. The recent eclipse from the 17th of last month was a strong lunation, still affecting the first two weeks and more of the current cycle. In addition to being an extra-potent New Moon due to simply being an eclipse, it was also notable for its nearly perfect square to Uranus in the last degrees of Taurus, where The Cosmic Trickster has a lot to say about your own resources, finances, and values, all of which are likely to continue being is some degree of flux, with surprise turns of events to deal with, and with departures from the norm that perhaps also provide a certain flavor of unexpected enlightening. Also of a cosmic rather than an ordinary level of experience, the famed Saturn-Neptune conjunction at the very beginning of your sign has also been involved in the recent eclipse New Moon, and is therefore affecting things for you as the March month rolls out its first few weeks. This might be along the lines of mystical enthusiasm for the ordinary everyday world of events and circumstances, which perhaps could be seen to contain to contain traces of miracle amidst everyday occurrences. It is also possible that certain illusions can unexpectedly come to be seen as the mirage that they really are. There might be a process of reevaluation of identity that you will come to see as fundamental and evolutionary that is proceeding apace within both overt and more subtle layers of your consciousness. There is additionally the possibility of inner wounding from early childhood trauma coming up for greater recognition and healing. This is indicated by the close Chiron-Eris conjunction forming to exact in the timing of the March 18th New Moon. The Eris presence adds weight, and may provide an indication that greater awareness of hidden matters, arising from deep within you, could be of importance now, in assessing a renewed soul direction that is forming during the intense happenings of this challenging and consequential month.


The following was written by our guest astrologer, Lauren Hansen. You can find her here.


Previous New Moon Eclipse in Aquarius – February 17th
During the first two weeks of March, the New Moon Eclipse in late Aquarius still holds sway – having initiated the thirty-day lunation sequence that runs to the 18th – and also, being an eclipse, has a background influence for six months. This continues to activate and energize your eleventh sector of friendship, community, long-term goals, and collective involvement, so that you could see continued changes there. Additionally, your twelfth sector of unconscious material, sacrifice, and inner work could also see something of a fresh start. With Uranus highly involved in the recent eclipse you might also experience disruptive or surprising events that can shift friendship dynamics, or perhaps novel new beginnings for your long-term aspirations could alter. Recognizing your connection to humanity in new ways or expanding your mental horizons due to Mercury in Pisces having connected to fortunate Jupiter could also be in the cards. By the time the March month actually begins, Mercury is moving retrograde through your twelfth sector of unconscious process, which creates a certain amount of introspection and depth research taking place throughout the month. And this could be true even after Mercury’s March 20th station to direct motion.

Saturn-Neptune Conjunction – Strongest to March 7th
This is one of the most significant configurations of the whole year and it’s highly influential during March. Activating the most sensitive part of your chart – your first sector of selfhood, personal perspective and appearance/body – this conjunction may mark a profound seed moment in your life! Your body could meet a defining physical limit, or how you typically perceive yourself in facing the outside world come to a turning point in some way. Boundaries you might have set around how you identify – or what you identify with – may need to dissolve. Since this aspect can feel disorienting, pr illusion-based, it might help to note that realism nonetheless applies, or, to the contrary, build your capacity for the unknown. The rippling out of this transit could, over time, assist you in restructuring your identity toward greater authenticity, including how you carry yourself and invoke your personal perspective.

Mars Enters Pisces – March 2nd
As Mars, your ruler, ingresses into Pisces, he charges into your twelfth sector of unconscious material, retreat, and inner work. This is typically when your unconscious motivations or actions can steer you in questionable directions – self-doubt or self-denial may be at the root. With Chiron, the Wounded Healer, prominent in your first or identity sector as well, this could be the occasion for getting a better understanding and acceptance of self-sabotage based on hidden complexes that are the residue of old trauma. In order to combat any unfavorable manifestations of internal wounding, it may be important that you self-reflect and remain present with all your parts to the best of your ability. It could also be easier to work on your own, behind the scenes, as Mars brings energy to this isolated sector.

Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo – March 3rd
The Lunar Eclipse and Full Moon in Virgo triggers your axis of health, daily tasks, and the unconscious – bringing your emotional awareness to your sixth sector of physical wellness, day-to-day-to-day habits, and your workplace. As a Pisces stellium in opposition illuminates your twelfth sector of unconscious process, retreat, and inner work, you may recognize a tension between these opposing sectors. Profound realizations may pour over you, pointing to an analysis of spiritual stress, or how an unconscious habit is getting in the way of your productivity. This is another quite powerful lunation event, with interesting dynamic tensions! Jupiter’s sextile to the eclipse additionally leaves room for positive outcomes that might allow you to grow and shift your perspective in helpful ways.

Sun Trine Jupiter – March 3rd - 6th
The Pisces Sun transiting your twelfth sector of unconscious process forms a supportive trine to Jupiter in your fourth sector of home and family. This positive and growth-oriented transit stimulates the urge to expand emotionally, organically uncovering material from deep with you – thus assisting in your spiritual and emotional evolution! Giving and receiving emotional comfort and support should come easily during this short transit, and you may find this is a particularly pleasant phase within your domestic life.

Venus Enters Aries – March 6th
As Venus ingresses into your sign, which might call for some type of celebration, she enters your first sector of the self, identity and appearance. You may embody relational Venus in Aries’ spicy charm, bringing boldness in love and willingness to try a new aesthetic style or attitude for the sake of coming off differently or more charming and attractive. You could be more interested in risky endeavors, adventure and making quick decisions when it comes to relationships at this time.

Venus Conjunct Neptune and Saturn – March 6th - 9th
As Venus encounters the storied Saturn-Neptune alignment with her disarming attitude, you may find your way to becoming gentler and more understanding with yourself. You are potentially in the midst of becoming disillusioned around certain parts of yourself and your life due to this alignment, and with Venus’ presence, this may be when your rose-colored glasses come off around relationships, how you seek pleasure and how joyful your life is, or isn’t. This transit can act as a prime starting point where self-acceptance and self-love truly begins to become a part of your new identity that is forming.

Jupiter Stations Direct in Cancer – March 10th
When Jupiter stations direct in Cancer, he positively enhances your fourth sector of home, family, your internal world and domestic life. This transit supports receiving praise or aid from family members, enjoying being at home with loved ones, and Jupiter’s direct station might even coincide with events that expand your family or home in some way – possibly literally! Focusing on your household and the people in it might feel especially gratifying during this transit.

Mercury Retrograde Conjunct Mars – March 13th - 15th
Mercury retrogrades in conjunction with Mars, in your twelfth sector of personal retreat, spiritual health, and unconscious material. This could be a moment to reflect on hidden motivations, or the times you allowed your anger to get the best of you, as this transit tends to correspond with an undercurrent of mysterious self-examination that might lead to better understanding unconscious or hidden springs of decision making. You may need to rest and retreat more frequently, or work behind the scenes. With a little bit of personal observation, you may be able to figure out how to articulate and pinpoint the why behind any irritations you may experience and move forward in due time.

New Moon in Pisces – March 18th
The New Moon in late Pisces allows emotional clarity to permeate your twelfth sector of unconscious process, sometimes called the house of self-undoing and sacrifice. Your first sector of selfhood is also likely to be affected, creating an additional focus on your identity and your physical body. With Mercury still in retrograde and preparing to station, depth research and inner work is also favored at this juncture. A new beginning may be budding in these two sectors of your chart of outer visible persona and the dark unknown places deep within you. These may each be begging for recognition. and since the quantum leaping planet of Uranus is positively aspected by this New Moon, what you recognize needs to begin anew may do so, rapidly! Your communication might be sudden with a tendency to switch topics abruptly as you explore and articulate new principles. You might find yourself far more apt than you ever thought to being open to making necessary changes for the sake of improving your connection to Spirit and to your personal expression.

Aries Equinox – March 20th
As the Sun enters Aries, the Aries Equinox begins and marks the start to the astrological new year. This is a big moment for you as an Aries! A burst of action-oriented energy pours into the most sensitive sector of the chart – your first sector of self and new endeavors. You are especially present in your physical body, self-aware and in an enthusiastic mood to start a fresh chapter that reflects your new level of authenticity and passion.

Mercury Stations Direct – March 20th
The Mercury/" class="air" title="Click to learn more..." data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="bottom">Mercury Retrograde period ends one phase but is not yet over, as Mercury stations to turn direct in your Pisces twelfth sector of unconscious process. Over the next few weeks, as the post-retrograde shadow period winds down, you should be able to apply what you’ve learned about your unconscious, your spirit and your relationship with self-undoing. You might have gained a useful level of awareness around how your mind can lead to self-sabotage and how being able to communicate with others when you need rest is important. Confusion around your unconscious motivations and mental fog will gradually taper off as Mercury continues to pick up speed.

Sun Conjunct Neptune and Saturn – March 20th - 26th
The profound conclusions you’re beginning to come around to, in your first sector, are more clear as the Sun highlights this rare Saturn-Neptune conjunction. The Aries Sun encourages you to make conscious shifts towards a more authentic form of self-expression – and you may feel confident in the new identity you’re slowly forming…while old and outdated parts of yourself slip away.

Venus Conjunct Eris and Chiron – March 20th - 26th
As Venus conjuncts both Chiron and Eris simultaneously, identity wounds, wounds around your appearance or how you approach new challenges may come to the surface. You could feel called to process your pain through artistic expression (possibly in your aesthetic style) or share your pain with loved ones. Though this period may unsettle your sense of self, these few days carry a substantial opportunity for healing.

Venus Enters Taurus – March 30th
When Venus ingresses into Taurus, she enters her domicile position and your second sector of self-worth, income and physical resources! It may be easier to earn income at this time, and that is possibly due to a natural progression of your self-worth reaching new heights now. Venus is also gently nudging you to spend your money on things that bring you pleasure or bonding with others. Just be aware of overspending on luxuries as your bank account is likely to increase.