Capricorn, March 2016

In our monthly horoscopes, we provide a more in depth look at what's happening in the sky. You can read the rest of our monthly horoscopes here.

Lots of shifts come this month, Capricorn—starting with two planets changing signs on March 5. On this date, Mercury enters Pisces and Mars enters Sagittarius. Dreamy, psychic Pisces occupies the sector of your chart that rules your mind, communication, and information. Mercury is a super logical, detail oriented planet, so when it combines with Pisces in such a mental space of your chart, things will get very interesting for you on the communication front.

Warrior Mars entering deep, philosophical Sagittarius will find you thinking about a lot of very important issues that you may have pushed out of your mind— for so long you've been super busy with friends and your community, but with Mars in Sag you will be getting more alone time, allowing you to reflect on deep, private issues. You also might notice a dip in your energy.

March 8 brings the solar eclipse in Pisces, activating that sector of your chart that rules the mind. Expect to hear news and have conversations that will totally change the way you see and talk about things. Unexpected gossip will come your way today, and so could calls from people you hadn't expected to hear from. Issues with your siblings could also come to the fore. Pisces is a very sensitive, empathetic sign— two keywords that we don't usually associate with you, Capricorn; however, the events of today may bring out these aspects of yourself.

On March 12, lovely Venus enters Pisces, bringing good vibes and blessings to the area of your chart that was rocked by the eclipse. Sexy, affectionate Venus—the planet of love, beauty and money—loves to be in the sign of limitlessness, Pisces. Again, because Pisces occupies the mental sector of your chart, this transit will bring positive energy to your communications, and it will help you realize that there's a way to heal any problem (love, as Venus knows, solves pretty much anything).

The spring equinox arrives on March 20, when the Sun enters Aries. Mercury also enters Aries on March 21. Aries is a warm Fire sign, equally fierce as it is innocent. The Sun and Mercury will illuminate the sector of your chart that rules home and family, so expect issues on that front to get your attention at this time (thankfully, Capricorn, your attention span is much longer than that of Aries, the baby of the zodiac).

But you're not totally done with communication issues: Venus meets Neptune in Pisces on March 20, bringing some confusing or mixed messages. But it might not be all bad: Some love letters could also arrive at your inbox. Sexy Venus is very romantic, and even though Neptune is the planet of haze and confusion, it's still the planet of fantasy, so when Venus and Neptune meet, things can get very dreamy.

March 23 is one of the most intense days of the month. Jupiter in Virgo challenges Saturn in Sagittarius, the Sun meets Mercury in Aries, and we have a lunar eclipse in Libra.

The Sun is the planet of the ego, so when it's sitting with the planet of the mind, Mercury, people can feel pretty confident about their thinking—like, so confident they believe there's no chance in hell they are wrong. You'll notice this vibe today, Capricorn; while you can't change other people's thinking, you can certainly control your own. Commit to being an open, good listener today—there's so much tension in the air that hearing everyone out and being open-minded can only create positive vibes.

Jupiter is currently in fellow Earth sign Virgo, activating the area of your chart that rules learning, travel, philosophy, and engaging with the world— this is a huge year for you around gaining new skills and connecting with people around the world. If you're hoping to publish something or expand your skills, lucky planet Jupiter in hardworking Virgo is the ideal energy to help you commit to these things!

But today is super tense. Saturn is in deep-thinking Sagittarius, and it's spending time in a very private, hidden area of your chart. As such, it's pushing you to face your fears and think about things you usually prefer not to dwell on. Today, when Jupiter and Saturn clash, you'll have to be brave if you're going to be able to reach the next level in your success.

Today also brings the lunar eclipse in Libra. This eclipse will be activating the sector of your chart that rules fame and fortune. Eclipses tear things away from us that are no longer serving us or helping us grow and, again, they show us things in a new light. Your career, you reputation, and your popularity will all be touched by the eclipse, and you'll see things in a way you hadn't been able to before. The eclipse will certainly bring some news around whatever it is you've been working your butt off for. Also expect to understand how people view you from a new perspective. And remember to keep an open mind today, despite the Sun and Mercury's know-it-all influence over you.

On March 25, your ruling planet Saturn turns retrograde, and lovely Venus opposes Jupiter and then squares Saturn— that's a lot of tense action for sweet Venus, so today will be interesting. Again, Venus is in Pisces, activating the sector of your chart that rules communication, so today will bring some interesting lessons and shifts around that area of life.

Venus' opposition to Jupiter will push you to find a balance between obsessing over the details and only looking at the big picture. Like, you may not need to obsess over exactly how much money, down to the cent, you have in your bank account all the time; however, generally hoping you'll survive until the next paycheck isn't ideal either— there is a middle ground, Capricorn, and today you'll be pushed to find it (and in any area of your life, not just regarding money).

Venus' square to Saturn will push you to address some repressed feelings and come to terms with some of the blocks and obstacles in your life that you're still learning to overcome. Saturn is the planet of fear and confinement, so being in a tense angle with sweet Venus can feel very defeating— but, Capricorn, you are not one to be defeated.

You'll see your weak spots today, but instead of hating or denying that side of yourself, I want you to love yourself even more and forgive yourself for not being perfect. Feelings of defeat could come up today, but you're a freaking goat, Capricorn—you can climb over any obstacle.

Also on March 25, Saturn will begin its retrograde, retracing the steps it's been taking through Sagittarius since August, 2015. Expect to begin reviewing structures, commitments, obstacles, and anxieties (Saturn seriously rules the hardest topics) you've taken on since late last summer.

On March 29, communicator Mercury makes an easy aspect with your ruling planet Saturn, which will be fab for creating a sense of security in your home and will encourage positive communication between you and your family. Feelings you didn't know you felt could bubble up today, but you'll be able to work it out: Today has good vibes, and is a fantastic way to wrap up a month filled with change. See you in April!