This week is filled with intense astrological energies, offering a profound mix of endings and new beginnings. From retrograde planets to eclipse portals, the cosmic shifts are shaping our personal journeys and collective growth. Let's break down the major transits and their tarot insights for each significant day.
Monday, March 24: Sun Conjunct Mercury Retrograde in Aries
The week starts with a powerful conjunction between the Sun in Aries and Mercury retrograde in Aries. This transit could bring sudden insights or moments of clarity about past decisions, especially related to personal identity, communication, and the direction we’re heading in life.
On a collective level, this energy may urge us to revisit past conversations, rethink personal goals, and reconsider actions taken in the past.
Individually, you may feel a surge of mental energy, but it can also lead to some confusion or miscommunication, given Mercury’s retrograde nature. This is a good day for self-reflection, especially regarding how we project ourselves to others and the words we use. Be mindful of impulsive decisions or rushing to conclusions.
Tarot Insights: The Emperor Reversed and The Queen of Wands Reversed
The Emperor reversed reflects a sense of instability or power struggles, possibly linked to ego clashes or challenges with authority. The Queen of Wands reversed speaks to feeling disconnected from your personal power and confidence, possibly as a result of past experiences. Together, these cards suggest a need for re-evaluation of control and confidence in your journey. If you're feeling disempowered or overwhelmed, this is a time to pause, ground yourself, and realign with your inner authority.
Wednesday, March 26: Lilith Moves from Libra to Scorpio
Lilith’s shift from 29 degrees Libra to 0 degrees Scorpio brings a deep and transformative energy to the collective. As Lilith leaves the diplomatic and balancing energy of Libra, she enters the intense and raw energy of Scorpio, a sign that delves into the depths of desire, transformation, and emotional power.
On a collective level, this shift could bring up suppressed emotions and hidden desires that demand attention. Themes of power dynamics, control, and intimacy may surface in relationships.
Individually, this could bring a profound awakening around areas of your life where you’ve felt disempowered or have been avoiding deep emotional work. There could be a strong pull toward truth, authenticity, and the courage to stand in your power. However, this transition could also bring up feelings of jealousy, possessiveness, or intensity in relationships, so it's important to navigate these emotions with care.
Tarot Insights: Three of Wands, Five of Swords, and The Fool Reversed
The Three of Wands shows that there is progress being made in your journey, but the Five of Swords warns of conflict or the potential for a “win at all costs” mentality that may not be worth it. The Fool reversed suggests a cautionary energy – there’s a need to avoid reckless or impulsive decisions, especially around matters of power and control. This energy advises us to move forward carefully, knowing when to fight and when to let go.
Wednesday, March 26: Mars in Cancer Square Chiron in Aries (Round 3)
Mars in Cancer squares Chiron in Aries for the third and final time. This is a powerful aspect that highlights the final lessons regarding emotional wounds, particularly around how we assert ourselves and our need for emotional security. The theme here is healing through action—taking the lessons learned during this post retrograde phase and using them to transform how we approach both personal pain and our ability to stand up for ourselves.
Tarot Insights: The World and Five of Swords
The World card represents completion, wholeness, and the culmination of a long cycle. With the Five of Swords present, this may involve cutting through old patterns or mental conflicts that have held you back. You may be concluding a significant emotional or psychological chapter, gaining clarity on your journey. The finality of this square is pushing you toward resolution—embrace the healing that is being offered.
Thursday, March 27: Venus Retrograde Returns to Pisces, Conjunct Neptune
Venus retrograde returns to Pisces, and immediately conjuncts Neptune at 29 degrees. This alignment brings a dreamy, idealistic energy to relationships, finances, and values. You may feel a pull toward reconciling past romantic or artistic relationships, seeking clarity or healing from illusions of the past. This is a powerful moment for revisiting old relationships, but also a time to be cautious of overly idealizing people or situations.
On an individual level, this can bring back feelings of nostalgia or a desire to return to an earlier, more innocent state of mind. But beware of confusion in love or finances—things may not be as clear-cut as they appear.
Tarot Insights: Three of Wands and Knight of Swords
The Three of Wands again brings the energy of expansion, but the Knight of Swords suggests the need for fast, direct action. This energy asks you to move forward quickly, but also to keep your mind clear. There’s an energetic call to pursue new horizons, but you must be discerning, especially around love and creative endeavors.
Saturday, March 29: New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries
The final eclipse of the month is a New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries, marking the closing of the eclipse portal. This is a moment of fresh starts, a time to wipe the slate clean and embrace new beginnings. Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, brings a powerful burst of energy for self-discovery, individuality, and action. The eclipse will amplify the need to assert your personal desires and goals, letting go of old patterns that no longer serve you.
Individually, this eclipse asks you to step into your true identity and pursue what you truly want in life. It’s a time of releasing self-doubt and embracing boldness in your actions.
Tarot Insights: Strength and Knight of Swords
Strength represents inner courage and resilience—this is the energy to harness during the eclipse. The Knight of Swords suggests that once you summon that courage, it's time to act decisively. Together, these cards emphasize the importance of inner strength, determination, and mental clarity as you move forward with new intentions.
Sunday, March 30: Neptune Enters Aries – The Fool
Finally, Neptune enters Aries, marking a significant shift in collective consciousness. This transit represents a shift from Pisces' dreamy, spiritual energy to Aries' pioneering, action-driven approach. It’s time to take the ideals of Neptune and manifest them into action. The energy of The Fool comes alive here—taking a leap of faith, embracing new adventures, and trusting in the unknown.
On a collective level, we are being asked to redefine our dreams and begin the journey of translating them into tangible experiences.
Individually, this is a time to break free from illusions and follow your inner calling with enthusiasm and optimism.
Tarot Insights: The Fool
The Fool is a card of new beginnings, adventures, and taking risks. This card’s energy is aligned with Neptune’s entry into Aries, urging us to step into the unknown with open hearts and trust in the universe’s guidance.
Conclusion
This week brings many cosmic shifts—endings, transformations, and fresh starts. With retrogrades, eclipses, and significant planetary moves, there’s a lot of energy for clearing the old and welcoming the new. Take time to reflect, release, and recharge as you navigate these potent astrological currents.
Wishing you a transformative and empowering week ahead!
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