Your Weekly Horoscope Newsletter: March 17-23

Hey Cosmic Explorers! Your weekly horoscopes and tarot pull are here. Can you feel that shift in the air? We're stepping out of the fog and into the fire this week as the Spring Equinox marks the astrological New Year! After that intense Lunar Eclipse, the cosmos is finally offering us a chance to reset and reclaim our power.

This week brings us to a pivotal moment: the Sun enters Aries on March 20, igniting our courage just when we need it most. Meanwhile, Juno and Vesta both begin retrograde journeys, asking us to examine our commitments and what we truly consider sacred in our lives.

For a deeper dive on March’s transformative energy, download the SASS Forecast for March. It’s a 32-page PDF report—complete with detailed zodiac forecasts, a cosmic calendar, and a Mercury Retrograde journal—absolutely free!

What to focus on this week:
🌀 Mercury Retrograde in Aries Intensifies – Slow down; don’t react impulsively.
🌞 Spring Equinox (Sun enters Aries) – Clarity and motivation return.
🔮 Juno & Vesta Retrograde – Reassess commitments and sacred duties.
🃏 The Hanged Man Tarot Card of the Week – Sometimes surrender leads to the greatest breakthrough.
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HOROSCOPES
Eclipse Truth, Mercury Mayhem

ARIES (March 21 - April 19)
Your fire is back, baby—and everyone's feeling the heat! The Spring Equinox marks your personal new year, bringing a much-needed surge of passion into your love life. That quiet crush might suddenly become impossible to ignore, while established relationships benefit from your renewed confidence. Don't waste this cosmic reset on old patterns—bold moves bring surprising rewards now.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)
Sometimes the fantasy is better than reality, but not this week. Your romantic world takes on a dreamy, almost cinematic quality as Sun conjuncts Neptune. You're noticing subtle gestures and unspoken intentions that normally fly under your radar. Pay attention to your dreams; they contain important messages about your heart's true desires. Just watch that tendency to put partners on pedestals. Even with rose-colored glasses, make sure you're seeing the person, not just the potential.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)
That surface-level flirtation? It's about to get deliciously complicated. You're craving substance over style, finding yourself mysteriously drawn to people who challenge your perspective. A conversation that starts with small talk could quickly evolve into soul-baring revelations. Let it happen. Venus sextile Pluto transforms casual connections into something far more intriguing this week. What scares you a little might thrill you a lot.

CANCER (June 21 - July 22)
New season, new approach to love and no more hiding in that shell. As the astrological new year dawns, your approach to relationships gets a much-needed refresh. The warming spring energy encourages you to express feelings you've been keeping underwater. Someone in your circle sees you in ways others don't—are you paying attention? The Spring Equinox illuminates your social sector, making this the perfect time to expand your definition of romance beyond your comfort zone. The universe rewards those who dare to be vulnerable first.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)
Commitment issues? More like commitment clarity. The independence you’ve cherished might suddenly feel isolating, or perhaps a relationship that once felt perfect now seems restrictive. Either way, this planetary shift is pushing you to redefine what loyalty means to you. With Juno turning retrograde, you're questioning whether your romantic rulebook needs updating. Someone from your past might reappear, asking for a second chance. Before answering, ask yourself: has anything really changed?

VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)
Stop analyzing and start romanticizing. A beautiful alignment between Sun and Venus brings rare harmony to your love life. Your analytical mind softens, allowing you to appreciate the imperfect beauty of human connection. Someone appreciates your attention to detail more than you realize as it makes them feel truly seen. Create space for pleasure without agenda or expectation.

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)
This week calls for beautiful disruption. The Spring Equinox brings balance to the cosmos—but ironically asks you to embrace a little imbalance in your love life. Patterns that have kept your relationships stuck in neutral are ready to be released. Someone is waiting for you to show your cards first. The astrological new year gives you cosmic permission to ask for what you need without worrying about rocking the boat. Rock it anyway. The right person will appreciate your newly assertive approach to matters of the heart.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)
That intensity you're famous for? Channel it wisely this week. You're naturally drawn to emotional complexity, but sometimes simplicity offers its own depth. Pay attention to whether your investments are being reciprocated or merely accepted. As Vesta turns retrograde in your sign, you're reconsidering where you've been placing your emotional energy. That slow-burn connection you've been nurturing might need more oxygen—or less.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)
Dive deep and own your feelings! Your social calendar fills with opportunities for meaningful connection this week. Someone appreciates your philosophical nature more than your adventurous side—surprising, right? A conversation about life's big questions could unexpectedly turn romantic. With Jupiter sending favorable vibes, your natural enthusiasm becomes irresistible to those who value authenticity over perfection.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)
The control you crave in business serves you poorly in matters of the heart. This week asks you to surrender something you've been clutching too tightly in your love life. Perhaps it's an outdated expectation or a fear that's been masquerading as practicality. When you show your vulnerability rather than just your competence, someone responds with unexpected tenderness. A powerful Sun-Pluto aspect midweek transforms an established dynamic, creating space for greater intimacy.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)
Your trademark detachment is sexy—until suddenly it's not. Community celebrations and spring gatherings light up your social sector, bringing surprising romantic potential. Your intellectual approach to relationships is being challenged by an unexpected emotional connection. Someone sees through your cool exterior to the passionate idealist beneath. They're not intimidated by your need for space—they're intrigued by it. Allow yourself to participate in traditions you'd normally dismiss as conventional.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20)
Keep your boundaries handy this week! The cosmic spotlight shines directly on you as Sun meets Neptune in your sign. Your natural empathic abilities intensify, creating almost magical connections with others. Express yourself through creative channels—it acts as both catharsis and magnetism. Sharing music becomes an intimate exchange; poetry reveals what ordinary conversation cannot. Just remember: true romance requires reality alongside magic. The Sun-Neptune conjunction intensifies your magnetism while blurring important lines—stay enchanted but awake.

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TAROT VISION
The Sacred Pause That Illuminates

The Hanged Man appears this week as our spiritual guide, inviting us to find power in surrender. Like the sloth who hangs upside-down from tree branches, this card asks us to embrace an alternative perspective—one that comes not through forced action but through willing suspension.

🦥 Monday-Wednesday: Surrender to the Process The traditional Hanged Man depicts a figure suspended upside down, seemingly trapped yet peaceful. The first half of the week mirrors this energy as St. Patrick's Day festivities give way to the deeper introspection required by Mercury retrograde. Like the sloth who moves slowly but sees everything from its unique vantage point, you're being given time to notice what you'd miss if moving at your usual pace. Where are you fighting against necessary delays?

🌱 Thursday-Friday: The Equinox Shifts Perspective In the card's imagery, the Hanged Man's head is surrounded by a halo of light—indicating enlightenment through surrender. The Spring Equinox on March 20 brings this same illumination as Juno retrograde asks which commitments deserve renewal. This perfect balance point between darkness and light reveals the wisdom in what appeared to be setbacks. A solution emerges not through struggle but through acceptance of the necessary pauses.

🌊 Weekend: Voluntary Release Creates Flow The Hanged Man reminds us that sometimes we must willingly let go to receive what's next. By the weekend, as Vesta stations retrograde, you'll recognize the gift in surrendering devotion to what no longer serves your highest purpose. Like the sloth that releases its grip on one branch to reach the next, your willingness to redefine what's sacred creates space for authentic commitment. What appears as loss is actually liberation.

🌑 Where might surrender actually be your strength this week?

TOP TRANSIT
Spring Equinox: The Astrological New Year

Sun enters Aries (Wednesday, March 20)
The Spring Equinox marks the astrological new year—a moment of perfect balance between day and night before light begins to increase. After eclipse revelations, the Sun's entrance into Aries sparks enthusiasm and clarity about your path forward.

🚨 What to watch for:

• A surge of motivation and energy after weeks of fog and introspection.

• Clearer sense of direction despite Mercury retrograde's continued influence.

• Impatience with lingering processes—remember that retrograde season requires patience.

This transit coincides with Juno retrograde, creating a unique dynamic: as new inspiration surges, old commitments come into question. The message is clear—before rushing ahead with fresh ideas, ensure they align with your authentic values and true partnerships.

YOUR TURN
Mercury Retrograde Journaling

Mercury retrograde gets a bad reputation, but it actually offers a valuable opportunity to reassess, revise, and realign. This simple ritual helps you work with rather than against this energy, transforming frustration into clarity. Download the SASS Forecast for March and scroll to the worksheet on page 7 so you can complete the ritual below.

Remember to revisit your journal when Mercury goes direct in April—you'll likely see the purpose behind the pause.

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🌕 Missed last week’s insights? Catch up here: Last week’s horoscope and Eight of Cups tarot card of the week.
📅 March is packed with transformation. Read about it in the March 2025 horoscope article or download the SASS Forecast for March. It’s a 32-page PDF report—complete with detailed forecasts for each zodiac sign, a cosmic calendar, and a Mercury Retrograde journal—absolutely free!

SASS GUIDANCE
Meet One of Your SASS Stars: Irina

SASS Astrologer, Tarot Reader & Intuitive

Q: What's the most common misconception people have when seeking guidance?

Irina: Most people think they need to wait for a crisis to seek guidance, but the most powerful readings actually happen during transition periods—exactly like this Mercury retrograde combined with spring's awakening energy. These cosmic windows offer unique opportunities for clarity if you know how to navigate them.

Q: How does personalized guidance differ from the weekly horoscopes?

Irina: The newsletter offers general cosmic weather, but personal guidance is like having a meteorologist for your exact location. When someone asks me about their specific situation, I can see patterns connecting their birth chart, current transits, and the energetic imprints in their question. These connections simply can't be captured in general forecasts.

Q: What's one recent insight you've provided that made a difference?

Irina: Last week, someone asked about a job opportunity that looked perfect on paper but felt off somehow. Their chart showed Neptune crossing their 10th house while Mercury retrograde was activating past career wounds. I advised waiting until after the retrograde to decide—which saved them from accepting a position that would have recreated old patterns of overwork and undervaluation.

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COSMIC CLOSE
The Wisdom of Retrograde Season

March has become a month of cosmic retrospection. With Mercury, Venus, Juno and Vesta all retrograde, the universe seems to be insisting we slow down and reconsider before moving forward with the fresh energy of spring.

✨ Historical Retrograde Wisdom:

• 🏛️ Ancient Cultures: Saw retrograde periods not as times of mishap but of necessary review—creating cycles of reflection before action.

• 🍀 Celtic Traditions: Like the St. Patrick's Day we celebrate Monday (3/17), Celts saw seasonal transitions as times to honor both past and future simultaneously.

• 💍 Historical Marriage Customs: Ancients avoided betrothals during Juno retrograde periods, believing commitments made during such times needed extra scrutiny.

• 🔥 Vestal Virgins: In Roman times, when the sacred flame (associated with Vesta) needed rekindling, a period of reflection was required before the new fire could be lit.

🌑 These retrogrades aren't punishments but invitations. What appears as delay this week may actually be divine timing—creating the space needed for more authentic movement forward once the planets resume direct motion.

Remember, cosmic warriors: The Spring Equinox brings the fire needed to illuminate your path, while these retrogrades are teaching you which commitments truly deserve your sacred energy. Be brave enough to release what no longer serves your highest evolution, and channel that freed-up energy into decisive action.

Until next week, keep looking up! ✨