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by Lilly Roddy

This is going to be an easier month for all of us. The planetary interaction in the sky is much gentler and that should make all things easier to deal with. The middle week, March 14 through the 20th, is the most difficult of the month. • Try to get as many projects started as you can during this month because in April, Mercury goes retrograde and you will want to be ready for that. • Good days for this month are the 3rd, 7th, 11th, 19th, 24th, and 31st. Days to stay in bed are the 8th, 12th, 15th, 18th, 26th, and 27th. • The Sun enters Aries the first day of spring on the 19th. Mercury is wading through Pisces and then flashes into Aries on the 12th. Venus is flaming her way through Aries and grounds herself in Taurus on the 5th. Mars starts the month in Taurus and finally flies into Gemini on the 20th. The outer planets are not changing signs. They are happy where they are.

ARIES (March 21–April 19). You are in a very introspective mood this month, as you are resting up before the spring. Your home is your retreat, and you don’t want any uninvited guest to visit. Pay attention to your health and avoid any unnecessary stress or tension from work, because you are working behind the scenes to establish a good foundation to work from. After the 20th, you are more like your old self—fun, active, and ready to make the best of any situation. Keep a low profile on the 15th and the 26th.

TAURUS (April 20–May 20). You are in a social and active mood this month. Friends and business associates can be very helpful for any venture you are starting. You are more impatient than usual, and you will want to be right, even if you are not. Arguments can occur in relationships if you won’t compromise. Work is very confusing on the 17th and 18th. You may feel that you are not being appreciated at all. Watch that you don’t put yourself in a spot to be victimized. Take time for a rest after the 20th. Seek a place of quiet retreat and indulge in physical pleasures.

GEMINI (May 21–June 21). Your interest this month is totally on your career. You are restless. You want some fun and exciting things to do. You may feel bored or trapped at your current place of work. Get out and start looking for something else. Be careful that you don’t sabotage yourself by confronting others with the truth. You may be right, but you may be out of a job. After the 20th, you are impatient and may not be sleeping well. It’s a great time for adventures and spontaneous sexual encounters, but not for routines.

CANCER (June 22–July 22). The beginning of the month is a lighter time for you. The crabs have been having a tough time of it, looking at everything and questioning whether it fits into their lives. This month allows you to sit back and enjoy some of the work you have been doing. Get away from your routines. Activity with groups and friends will be especially rewarding. You are still working on long-term goals for your relationships. Some are ending and some are continuing. At the end of the month, you are back on your career track, ready to move forward.

LEO (July 23–August 22). You are continuing to question your relationships this month. You are looking deeper than usual. And you will not be deterred from your search for the truth. You also want a more passionate sexual life. This can be very problematic if your partner is unwilling to be more experimental. Work can be challenging this month as you seek to be recognized for what you do and what you know. You can gain attention through an altercation or through conversation. You choose.

VIRGO (August 23–September 22). Yes, change is in the air, and you are really feeling it this month. You are rebelling from old images of yourself that keep you locked up. Long-term partnerships must be examined and renewed, or they are headed for the dumpster. Even your role at work must change. You need excitement and fresh challenges. If you are single, you will be looking for someone new to come into your love life. You are not as shy as you normally are and are willing to take some risks. This only gets stronger toward the end of the month.

LIBRA (September 23–October 23). Pay attention to that waistline this month. You are ready to make changes in your health and exercise routines. And you are so not ready to tolerate the whining of your coworkers. Most of your advice for them will be “to get a life.” Many will wonder where that sweet peaceful Libra went. You are on track to get your routines organized. Keep working on those long-term career goals. You will have more clarity after the end of June.

SCORPIO (October 24–November 21). Relationships are a hot topic for you this month. You need fun and adventure from your partner or you will be out looking for someone who is. This can bring on confrontations in relationships, but this is also a good time to clear the air about things that you have kept buried. Creatively, you are more open to new ideas and are more willing to try things you don’t normally do. At work, you are more productive because it is easier for you to compromise. At the end of the month, you will want to get more organized.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21). There are lots of shifts in the home this month. This all started in November 2003 and is especially strong this month. Some of you will be moving. Some will be remodeling. Some will be dealing with their parents. And some will be with the therapist, exorcising the programming they were indoctrinated with as a child. You want to be free of previous obligations. “Don’t fence me in” will be your theme song. By the end of the month, this focus shifts to the relationships that are in your life.

CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19). It is so much easier for you to get your thoughts out this month. You are putting out all those small fires, tying up loose ends and generally getting organized. This is a bit of an easier month for you. And if you have the chance, take some time to get away. It will do wonders for your attitude. Relationships are still in the shop and will continue to be for the whole year. You are looking for a renewal in your commitments, or you will be ending them. Toward the end of the month, you are back at work building your foundation for emotional and financial security.

AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18). You are discovering hidden talents this month. And you are wanting to be more creative in all the things you normally do. It is a good month to get your finances in order or to work on your taxes. You are still spending a good deal of time on projects associated with the home. Watch for disagreements with family members or neighbors. You are just a bit edgy at this time and aren’t getting as much sleep as you need. The end of the month is much smoother.

PISCES (February 19–March 20). It is your birthday month. And this yearly cycle represents a time when you are reviewing last year and wondering just what you are going to do next year. You are certainly more willing than ever to break away from past patterns. In fact, you are looking for things that totally help to redefine you. The 7th, 8th, 11th, and 12th are rather tense days for you. You may need to stand up for yourself. Toward the end of the month, this theme is emphasized until the end of April. It is also a great time to work on diet or exercise programs.

A professional astrologer for 20 years, Lilly Roddy counsels individuals and teaches classes. She has acquired a new URL for her website, www.lillyroddy.com.

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